Matt Zukowski Opens Up About Ex-Wife Tammy Hembrow's New Relationship with AFL Star Bailey Smith
Matt Zukowski, the former Love Island Australia contestant and influencer, has finally spoken out about his ex-wife Tammy Hembrow's highly publicised romance with AFL star Bailey Smith. The 30-year-old appeared on The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Thursday morning, where he candidly discussed his feelings about seeing Tammy move on so swiftly after their divorce was announced in June 2025.
Emotional Response to Seeing Tammy with Bailey Smith
During the radio interview, Matt revealed that he was taken aback when Tammy, 31, was photographed kissing the Geelong Cats footballer in August, just months after their separation. "I don't think jealousy is the right word," Matt began, explaining his initial reaction. "I was doing my own healing process, and when I saw that, I was like, 'Oh, okay.' No one likes to see the person they used to love and be married to hooking up with someone else. That's a knife to anyone's chest, man."
No Contact Since the Divorce Announcement
Matt further disclosed that he has had no communication whatsoever with Tammy since they publicly confirmed their divorce. "I haven't spoken to her since we announced we were divorced. So, no contact at all," he stated. Reflecting on their short-lived marriage, he added, "I don't think I'm the first person in history to think that a marriage is going to fix the problems in a relationship. And like I said, it didn't. It just progressively got worse."
A Whirlwind Romance and Quick Divorce
The couple's relationship timeline was notably rapid:
- They got engaged in December 2023 after just three months of dating.
- They married in November 2024, almost a year later.
- Rumours of trouble began circulating last year.
- In June 2025, they announced their divorce after only seven months of marriage.
Bailey Smith's Perspective on the Relationship
Following the photographs of the kiss, Bailey Smith appeared on the Today show, where he insisted that he and Tammy are "just friends". He described Tammy, who is six years older than him, as an "older, wiser mentor" who is helping him with advice. "She's a really close mate at the minute, and is honestly helping me with a bit of advice," he said during what was reported as an awkward conversation.
Speculation About Tammy Rekindling Past Relationship
In a further twist, earlier this month there was speculation that Tammy might be reconnecting with her ex-fiancé Reece Hawkins. Insiders suggest the fitness influencer has been spending time with Hawkins at her Gold Coast property. Tammy and Hawkins had a high-profile four-year romance before splitting in 2018 and share two children: a 10-year-old son named Wolf and an eight-year-old daughter named Saskia.
This complex web of relationships continues to captivate public attention, highlighting the often turbulent personal lives of celebrities and influencers in the spotlight.
