It looks like Married At First Sight Australia has yet another scandal brewing.
Awhina Rutene, 31, and Billy Belcher, 31, have sparked speculation after they were spotted getting cosy during a sun-soaked day out at Cottesloe Beach in Perth last week.
The pair were seen indulging in ice cream at a gelato bar before strolling hand-in-hand along the scenic coastal walkway looking every bit the smitten couple.
Awhina, who has been struggling in her marriage to Adrian Araouzou, looked effortlessly stylish in a pink corset-style crop top and a white mini skirt, flaunting her toned legs.
She completed the look with dainty silver jewellery and strappy heels, her blonde locks falling in soft waves around her shoulders.
Billy, whose tumultuous relationship with Sierah Swepstone is officially over, showcased his signature rugged style in a loose-fitting mesh shirt layered over his tattooed chest, paired with knee-length denim shorts and white sneakers.
Awhina Rutene, 31, and Billy Belcher, 31, have sparked speculation after they were spotted getting cosy during a sun-soaked day out at Cottesloe Beach in Perth last week. Both pictured
The pair were seen indulging in ice cream at a gelato bar before strolling hand-in-hand along the scenic coastal walkway looking every bit the smitten couple
While the duo insist their relationship is strictly platonic, an insider has revealed that their respective partners are less than impressed.
‘As soon as Adrian saw those photos, he was raging,’ a source close to the couple told Daily Mail Australia.
‘He sent Awhina a nasty text message and blamed her for ruining their TV relationship—just weeks after he was spotted with another girl. Not cool.’
Sierah, meanwhile, is said to be blindsided by the set of images, particularly given Billy never made such romantic gestures during their marriage experiment.
‘She found the whole situation laughable. Billy never wanted to buy her flowers or take her out for ice cream, so this is pretty rich,’ the source added.
When approached by Daily Mail Australia, Awhina clarified that she and Billy have built a friendship since filming wrapped but denied anything romantic was going on.
‘Billy’s a WA guy. We have built a friendship. He happened to be at my birthday, but it is a purely platonic friendship,’ she explained.
When asked if Adrian had anything to be worried about, Awhina laughed: ‘Adrian has nothing to worry about.’
Awhina, who has been struggling in her marriage to Adrian Araouzou, looked effortlessly stylish in a pink corset-style crop top and a white mini skirt, flaunting her toned legs
She completed the look with dainty silver jewellery and strappy heels, her blonde locks falling in soft waves around her shoulders
She completed the look with dainty silver jewellery and strappy heels, her blonde locks falling in soft waves around her shoulders
Billy, whose tumultuous relationship with Sierah Swepstone is officially over, showcased his signature rugged style in a loose-fitting mesh shirt layered over his tattooed chest
He paired his look with knee-length denim shorts and white sneakers
As for where things stand with Adrian, Awhina played coy but admitted their relationship had been challenging.
‘I think viewers are finally seeing what our relationship truly looked like. Don’t get me wrong—Adrian and I had good moments. When we connected, we really connected,’ she said.
‘But those good moments always came at the cost of my needs not being met or me brushing things under the rug. And that’s not sustainable long-term.’
She also confirmed that Adrian was not at her birthday party, revealing he instead attended groom Paul Antoine’s celebrations.
‘He was in Perth the weekend of my birthday. But it’s in our contract—I can’t really take photos with my ‘husband’ if we’re still together,’ Awhina added.
The sighting comes after Billy was called out by the experts for suggesting the idea of a ‘wife swap’ at a dinner party.
‘It really troubled me when I heard that you had mentioned the possibility of a wife swap,’ John Aiken said sternly.
While the duo insist their relationship is strictly platonic, an insider has revealed that their respective partners are less than impressed with the photos
‘As soon as Adrian saw those photos, he was raging,’ a source close to the couple told Daily Mail Australia
‘He sent Awhina a nasty text message and blamed her for ruining their TV relationship—just weeks after he was spotted with another girl. Not cool’
Sierah, meanwhile, is said to be blindsided by the set of images, particularly given Billy never made such romantic gestures during their marriage experiment
When approached by Daily Mail Australia, Awhina clarified that she and Billy have built a friendship since filming wrapped but denied anything romantic was going on
‘Billy’s a WA guy. We have built a friendship. He happened to be at my birthday, but it is a purely platonic friendship,’ she explained
When asked if Adrian had anything to be worried about, Awhina laughed: ‘Adrian has nothing to worry about’
She also confirmed that Adrian was not at her birthday party, revealing he instead attended groom Paul Antoine’s celebrations
