Tammy Hembrow has been spotted getting close with AFL superstar Bailey Smith.
Tammy Hembrow, a Gold Coast-based fitness influencer, has publicly confirmed her relationship with Geelong AFL player Bailey Smith. The announcement came during her attendance at the Sasha Therese fashion event held at Maison Batard in Melbourne on March 13, 2024. Hembrow shared her excitement about the event, stating, “I’m here for a few things. A little work, a little play, a little bit of both,” in an interview with the Herald Sun.
The connection between Hembrow and Smith, who plays for Geelong and lives near Melbourne, has garnered attention in recent weeks. When asked about their relationship, Hembrow described Smith as “a sweetie, he’s a good guy,” but declined to provide further details. Speculation about the couple’s attendance at the upcoming Brownlow Medal ceremony remains unanswered, as she chose not to comment on the matter.
The fashion event celebrated the launch of the occasionwear label Sasha Therese, established in November 2023 by designers James Hachem, Emmanuel Barbas, and influencer Sasha Morpeth. The gathering attracted various notable personalities, including Tayla Broad, Lexi Mary, and Maria Thattil. Among the attendees was Riley Armitage, the sister of Smith’s former partner, Izzy Armitage.
Hembrow and Smith’s romance began making headlines earlier in August 2023, when Hembrow sparked rumors by appearing in a TikTok video shortly after they were spotted together. Their first public outing took place on the Gold Coast, just weeks following Hembrow’s announcement of her divorce from former reality star and podcaster Matt Zukowski.
In photographs published by The Daily Mail, Hembrow and Smith were seen dining at the upscale restaurant Rick Shores. The pair appeared to acknowledge the media presence as they left the venue. In a TikTok post, Hembrow playfully mouthed the audio, “Don’t be f…ing boring,” while wearing Smith’s jacket, which he was spotted holding in paparazzi photos.
As the relationship drew more public interest, Smith was approached by a reporter from the Daily Mail upon his return to Melbourne on March 10, 2024. When questioned about the dating rumors, Smith reacted to a mispronunciation of Hembrow’s surname, remarking, “F***in’ hell, do your research.” He declined to confirm their relationship status directly, asking the reporter, “What do you want me to say?”
Hembrow, aged 31, and Zukowski, aged 30, announced their separation in June 2023, just seven months after their wedding. The couple had faced intense speculation about their relationship in the months leading up to their split. In a seven-minute emotional video, Hembrow addressed her followers, stating, “I wanted to finally tell you guys that I am getting a divorce. Did I think this was going to happen? No.”
Zukowski, who gained fame on Love Island, later expressed his feelings about their breakup, admitting he felt blindsided by Hembrow’s quick move on. “We only broke up eight weeks ago. I just don’t understand how someone can move on so quickly,” he told the Herald Sun. “It’s been 48 days, and I’m still trying to work out how I feel as a person after committing in marriage to someone. I’m trying to focus on myself and heal.”
Hembrow and Zukowski had celebrated their wedding in an extravagant ceremony in Byron Bay in November 2024. The influencer is also a mother of three children from two previous relationships with her ex-fiancés, Reece Hawkins and Matt Poole. As Hembrow and Smith embark on this new chapter, fans and followers eagerly await their next public appearances together.
