Former Love Island contestant Matt Zukowski experienced one of sport's most cringe-worthy spectator moments during a recent trip to Melbourne. While attending a tennis match at the Australian Open, the reality TV star found himself on the receiving end of an unfortunate avian attack, being pooped on by a bird not just once, but several times as he sat in the stands.
A Stained Shirt and a Smile
Zukowski documented the awkward incident for his Instagram followers, initially appearing to see the humorous side. In the footage, he can be seen smiling broadly while wearing a crisp white T-shirt and beige trousers, accessorised with a baseball cap and dark sunglasses hanging from his collar.
The joke quickly became apparent, however, when the camera panned down to reveal multiple brown splatters across his pristine white shirt. Stains were clearly visible on his chest, waistline, and even his forearm, creating a decidedly messy look for the day out.
Finding Fortune in Faeces?
Captioning the now-viral video, Zukowski quipped with characteristic dry humour: 'Apparently this means good luck,' alongside laughing and poo emojis. His lighthearted response to the situation suggests he took the unexpected shower in his stride, despite its undoubtedly humiliating nature.
Personal Life Provides Context
The embarrassing public mishap comes during what has been a challenging period for Zukowski on a personal level. The star recently opened up about watching his former partner, fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow, move on very publicly following their split.
Matt Zukowski and Tammy Hembrow announced they had called time on their marriage in June 2025, a mere seven months after tying the knot in November 2024. Their relationship had progressed rapidly, with the pair becoming engaged in December 2023 after only three months of dating.
Navigating New Relationships
In August, Hembrow, aged 31, was photographed kissing AFL star Bailey Smith, sparking immediate speculation that she had already found love again. Zukowski addressed seeing those images during an appearance on The Kyle and Jackie O Show, admitting the pictures caught him somewhat off guard.
'I don't think jealousy is the right word,' he reflected. 'I was doing my own healing process, and when I saw that, I was like, 'Oh, okay.'' He added with poignant honesty: '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.'
A Complete Communication Breakdown
Zukowski also revealed a significant detail about the post-split dynamics, stating he has had absolutely no contact with Hembrow since announcing their divorce. 'I haven't spoken to her since we announced we were divorced. So, no contact at all,' he confirmed.
Reflecting on what went wrong in their brief marriage, Zukowski admitted he had perhaps hoped that tying the knot might resolve underlying relationship issues. '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,' he shared candidly.
Clarifications and Connections
Following the emergence of the photos showing Hembrow kissing Bailey Smith, the Geelong Cats star later appeared on Today to insist the pair were 'just friends.' Smith went on to describe Hembrow as a close confidante who had been offering him advice, characterising her as an older, wiser mentor figure.
Earlier this month, Hembrow was also linked back to her ex-fiancé, Reece Hawkins. Insiders claimed the influencer has been spending time with Hawkins at her Gold Coast home. Hembrow and Hawkins, who split in 2018 after four years together, share two children: son Wolf, aged 10, and daughter Saskia, aged eight.
For Matt Zukowski, then, a day at the tennis intended for leisure became an unexpectedly messy affair, both literally and metaphorically set against the backdrop of a very public personal life transition.
