They set tongues wagging when they were spotted on a cosy shopping trip in Queensland, in yet another apparent Married At First Sight wife swap.
And Ryan Gallagher, 29 has finally broken his silence on romance rumours with his co-star Ashley Irvin, 28, after fans were left questioning the state of their respective ‘marriages’ with Davina Rankin and Troy Delmege.
Speaking to the Canberra Times , the reality hunk said him and Ashley had made plans to hang out after he travelled to Queensland to help his father, who has Parkinson’s disease, on a building job near her home.
Admission: Married At First Sight’s Ryan Gallagher, 29 has finally broken his silence on romance rumours with his co-star Ashley Irvin, 28, after they were spotted on a cosy shopping trip in Queensland
Are they or aren’t they? They set tongues wagging when they were spotted on a cosy shopping trip in Queensland, in yet another apparent Married At First Sight wife swap
He said: ‘I rang her and said, ‘What are you doing?’ And she said, ‘Just playing tennis all day, I’m not working’. And I said, ‘I’ll play tennis, I’m coming.’
Denying the rumours that he and the stunning blonde were more than friends the handsome star said too much had been made out of them running errands.
He said: ‘On the way back, her parents wanted something from Woollies so we stopped in the shops and the video was taken. It looks like we’re bloody going back to our own apartment. But we’re definitely not together. Just friends.’
Footage surfaced online this week of Ashley and Ryan shopping together in Queensland.
Spark: Speaking to the Canberra Times , the reality hunk said him and Ashley (above) had made plans to hang out after he travelled to Queensland to help his father, who has Parkinson’s disease, on a building job near her home
Both has experienced turmoil in their on-screen relationships with Ashley unable to hide her frustration with TV husband Troy due to his ‘bizarre’ behaviour and antics on-screen while Ryan was apparently cuckolded by his other half Davina Rankin.
Clearly in high spirits, the duo walked with a spring in their step as they exited the Marsden shopping centre.
Ashley and Ryan didn’t appear concerned with being spotted together in public, and even happily posed for photos with fans as they left the building.
The bubbly blonde flaunted her trim pins in tiny shorts and sneakers as she beamed a large grin from ear-to-ear.
‘Just friends’: Denying the rumours that he and the stunning blonde were more than friends the handsome star said too much had been made out of them running errands
Flamboyant: Both has experienced turmoil in their on-screen relationships with Ashley unable to hide her frustration with TV husband Troy (above) due to his ‘bizarre’ behaviour and steamy antics
Love triangle: While Ryan was apparently cuckolded by his other half Davina Rankin when she was caught with co-star Dean Wells and told Ryan she didn’t like him
Happily ever after? Footage surfaced online this week of the pair shopping together in Queensland
Tat’s him! Ryan, who was clearly identified by his unique tattoos, was also in an activewear-clad look with the casual outing
Ryan, who was clearly identified by his unique tattoos, was also wearing activewear during the casual outing.
The pair headed back to what appeared to Ashley’s vehicle, with the Queensland-based flight attendant hopping into driver’s seat.
A Channel Nine spokesperson for Married At First Sight told Daily Mail Australia: ‘Ryan and Ash are not in a relationship.’
Daily Mail Australia has also reached out to Ashley and Ryan for comment.
Meanwhile, after viewing the footage, Ashley’s ‘husband’ Troy declined to comment to Daily Mail Australia.
New couple alert? Clearly in high spirits, the duo walked with a spring in their step as they exited the Marsden shopping centre
Happy snaps! Ashley and Ryan didn’t appear concerned with being spotted together in public, and even happily posed for photos with fans as they left the building
Ashley and Ryan’s potential new romance follows a bumpy run for the pair on the controversial dating show.
Ryan’s ‘wife’ Davina Rankin was caught engaging in a secret relationship with fellow co-star Dean Wells last week, and openly told Ryan she wasn’t interested in him.
Meanwhile, Ashley had become frustrated with her ‘husband’ Troy after his ‘quirky’ habits and bizarre bahaviour continued to annoy her.
‘What?! We haven’t had sex and for you to bring it up…’ Ashley was less than impressed when Troy (left) spoke about their sex life on national TV during Tuesday night’s episode
‘Are you kidding me? He doesn’t even clean his teeth at night! I’m not going to hook up with someone who doesn’t clean their teeth!’ Ashley insulted Troy as she raged about the debacle
The relationship appeared to reach boiling point on Tuesday night’s episode when Ashley was left fuming after Troy spoke about their sex life, or lack of, on TV.
Meanwhile, Troy was pictured engaging in a steamy kissing session with ‘married’ co-star Carly Bowyer earlier this month.
The reality stars packed on the PDA during a romantic picnic, with sources claiming to New Idea that they ‘clearly didn’t care who saw them’.
Wife swap? Meanwhile, Troy was pictured engaging in a steamy kissing session with ‘married’ co-star Carly Bowyer earlier this month
Troy steadfastly held onto Carly’s derriere and chest as they passionately kissed while laid out on the grass.
The smiling twosome later left their date holding hands, with Troy’s wedding band still clearly visible.
As of this week, Ashley and Ryan are still with their spouses on the reality show.
Married At First Sight airs on Channel Nine from 7pm Sunday to Thursday
What happened? As of this week, Ashley and Ryan are still with their spouses Troy and Davina on the reality show