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12 Australian Reality TV Show Couples Who Are Still Together

It was love at first episode. - by Maddison Urquhart
  • 06 Dec 2021
12 Australian Reality TV Show Couples Who Are Still Together

We’re addicted to reality television for an array of reasons: the high-octane drama, the explosive storylines and the personalities that can’t quite be tamed.

But without a doubt, it’s the romance that has us tuning in every week without fail. Matchmaking shows such as The Bachelor, Married At First Sight and Love Island has been the source of our guilty pleasures for years and have spawned some of the greatest romances in the history of reality television (ahem, Anna and Tim).

Nonetheless, given the abysmal success rate of modern-day reality romance programs, the prospect of finding long-lasting love on television can seem quite disheartening for most. But it isn't all fauxmance and failure—and these couples are living proof.

Below, all the couples who captured our hearts on national television and, better yet, are still going strong.

Sam Wood & Snezana Markoski 

sam wood

The Bachelor, Season Three, 2015

When personal trainer Sam Wood chose Snezana Markoski on the finale of The Bachelor, it was only the beginning of a heartfelt love story. Fast forward four years later and their relationship has only continued to blossom. Markoski and Wood tied the knot at the end of 2018. And the pair have three children, most recently having Willow Wendy Wood in October 2017 and Charlie Lane Wood in July 2019. However, the couple just announced that they're expecting their fourth child back in early December. And yes, it's another girl.

Matthew Johnson & Laura Byrne 

natty j

The Bachelor, Season Five, 2017

We all fell in love with Matty J on the second season of The Bachelorette but unfortunately for him, Georgia Love didn't fall quite so hard. Matty had his second shot at love when he met his leading lady Laura Byrne on the fifth season of The Bachelor. The couple welcomed their first child in June 2019, a daughter named Marlie-Mae Rose Johnson. And by February 2021, the couple welcomed their second child, a daughter named Lola Ellis Johnson.

Tim Robards & Anna Heinrich 

anna heinrich

The Bachelor, Season One, 2013

Tim and Anna's love story began on the Australian debut season of The Bachelor in 2013 and they certainly set the bar high! After four years of being together, the couple announced their engagement in May 2017 and married in a swoon-worthy ceremony in Italy. Robards and Heinrich are reality TV shows first couple to walk down the aisle. In November 2020, the couple also welcomed the birth of their first child together, a daughter named Elle.

Robards shared the news via a post to his Instagram, along with the caption: "I've fallen in love twice all over again with these two!!! I just LOVE LOVE LOVE our little Elle Robards. How bloody amazing!!!! I never knew my wife was a superhero... What a woman!!"

Lee Elliot & Georgia Love 

lee elliot

The Bachelorette, Season Two, 2016

Georgia Love fell head over heels for Lee Elliot on the second season of the Australian Bachelorette and hasn't looked back ever since. It's been roughly four years since the journalist, and tradesman went public with their relationship and the pair has shown no signs of slowing down. In 2019, the couple announced they were engaged and were planning a major wedding—which was cancelled twice due to COVID-19. They officially tied the knot on March 5, 2021. 

Erin Bateman & Bryce Mohr

erin bateman

Married At First Sight, Season Two, 2016

There aren't many couples that are still together after seven seasons of MAFS, but Erin and Bryce seem to be going strong. Remaining rather low-key during and post-show, the couple have reportedly moved house together. After all, no news is good news, right?

Rachael Finch & Michael Miziner

rachael finch

Dancing With The Stars, Season 10, 2010

We wouldn't blame you for forgetting former Miss Universe Australia Rachael Finch competed on Dancing With The Stars in 2010. However, in a rather adorable turn of events, Finch met and fell in love with her professional dancing partner, Michael Miziner, on the show. The couple married in 2013, and have two children, Violet and Dominic.

Cam Merchant & Jules Robinson

cam merchant

Married At First Sight, Season 6, 2019

Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson were one of the rare success stories to come out of Married At First Sight. Sure, the season they appeared on was rife with wife-swapping and deception but Cam and Jules found a way to escape the dreaded MAFS curse. The couple was keen to take their reality romance to the realms of the real world the couple getting married on May 18, 2020 (for real this time) and have even welcomed their first child, a son named Oliver. 

Michael Brunelli & Martha Kalifatidis

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Married At First Sight, Season 6, 2019

Despite the onslaught of breakup rumours questioning their relationship status, it's still smooth sailing for Michael Brunelli and Martha Kalifatidis. From loved up Instagram posts to YouTube videos, there was no doubt that the genetically blessed couple would become one of reality televisions most enduring pairs—so they sealed the deal. On December 5, 2021, Martha took to Instagram to announce that she and Michael were officially engaged.

Josh Moss & Amelia Marni

amelia marni

Love Island Australia, Season 1, 2018

Since their season of Love Island hit the screens, the couple have gone from strength to strength. The pair even made their relationship official after the show, with Moss setting up a lavish surprise to ask Marni to be his girlfriend, in an Instagram post. About three years later, and the couple look to be stronger than ever as they spend quarantine together.

Mary Viturino & Conor Canning 

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Bachelor In Paradise, Season 3, 2020 

Conor and Mary were one of the most unexpected couples to come out of Bachelor In Paradise's final season. Conor entered the island as a "cleanskin", having not previously appeared on a Bachelor franchise previously, while Mary had previously appeared on Matt Agnew's season. After proclaiming their love at the finale, the couple revealed Mary and her six-year-old daughter, Chanel, had moved to Tasmania to live with Conor. On March 27, 2021, the pair revealed that they'd welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Summer Elizabeth Canning.

Irena Srbinovska & Locky Gilbert

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The Bachelor, Season 8, 2020

Following a whirlwind series, which included 'Love In Lockdown' amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Srbinovska and Gilbert announced their love for one another in the Bachelor finale. The pair confirmed they were still together, with the leading man telling Now To Love he was head-over-heels for Irena, saying: "I wake every morning and the love is stronger and stronger, I can see so far into the future [with her]."

Samantha Gash & Mark Wales 

samantha gash

Australian Survivor, Season 4, 2017

Samantha Gash and Mark Wales met in 2017 after appearing on Channel 10's fourth season of Survivor. The couple welcomed their son Harry, in 2018 and wed in December, 2019. Fellow Survivor co-star Jacqui Patterson officiated the wedding, while Jarrad Seng was the photographer. AK Knight, Aimee Stanton, Jericho Malabonga and Luke Toki also attended the wedding. 

The couple later competed on the Prime Video series World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji as part of Team Aussie Rescue and finished the race in 26th place after 212 hours and 28 minutes.

Maddison Urquhart
Maddison Urquhart
Maddisonis a freelance writer. When she isn't watching reruns of Gossip Girl, you can find Maddison indulging in a new face mask or trying to emulate Meghan Markle’s signature messy bun (it’s harder than it looks!).

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