Love Island Australia’s Matt Zukowski has shared a cryptic post after his ex-wife Tammy Hembrow was spotted with AFL star Bailey Smith on what appeared to be a date.

Taking to his Instagram stories, Matt, 30, reposted a quote from pro wrestler John Cena: “Allow things to take the time they take.”

It comes after Tammy, 31, who split from Matt in June 2025, was criticised for moving on too quickly after paparazzi photos showed her holding hands with Geelong Cats footballer Bailey, 24.
Matt shared this cryptic post (right) after his ex Tammy was spotted, reportedly on a date. (Instagram @mattzukowski)
Aussie influencer Tammy Hembrow and AFL star Bailey Smith have been photographed together. (Instagram/ Getty)
Matt expressed his shock over Tammy and Bailey’s outing to The Herald Sun.

“I heard about this and it’s not a nice feeling,” he said.

“We only broke up eight weeks ago. I just don’t understand how someone can move on so quickly.

“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.”
Matt struggled to understand how someone could move on so quickly. (Instagram @mattzukowski / @tammyhembrow)
Tammy broke her own silence with an Instagram post captioned: “Think we all need to smile a lil more okayyyy 🌼🌼🌼.”

The influencer, who boasts more than 17 million followers, posed in a flouncy white top and denim mini skirt.
Tammy was thriving post split. (Instagram @tammyhembrow)
Some followers in the comment section still saw it as an opportunity to knock the mum-of-three for her dating choices.

Others came to her defence saying, “Guys people can go on a date, it’s not that deep let a girl live”.

“Say what you want, but she’s the coolest mum,’ another follower said.
Matt pictured with Tammy and her three childredn, Saskia, Wolf and Posy from her previous relationships. (Instagram @tammyhembrow)

Tammy and Matt’s split

Tammy and Matt announced they were divorcing in June 2025. Their official split came seven months after they were married.

Tammy took to TikTok at the time to make a video statement to fans saying she was “heartbroken” and “humiliated” and felt there was “no other option” but to end the marriage.
Their outing comes weeks after Hembrow announced her divorce in a tearful video statement. (TikTok/@tammyhembrow)
In her video, Tammy addressed her 2.1 million TikTok followers: “I wanted finally tell you guys that I am going to be getting a divorce. I know a lot of you have been following my journey for years so I wanted to be open about it.”

She held back tears as she explained she married thinking it would be “forever” and didn’t want to get into the details of the why the marriage broke down.

“I’m not one to bring anyone down. I want to be sensitive to everyone involved and I don’t want to talk about anyone but myself,” she said.

“I blame no one but myself, I haven’t made the best choices when it comes to relationships and I’m really good at putting on rose-coloured glasses.”
Tammy Hembrow Matt Zukowski married in November 2024. (Instagram)
The couple were engaged in December 2023. (Nine)
Matt announced the split by penning a message to his 135,000 followers.

“It is with a heavy heart I share that Tammy and I have decided to separate,” he wrote.

“Both of us have struggled with making this decision however; we need to do what is right for ourselves and her three children.

“This wasn’t a decision we took lightly. Our time together will always be cherished and never forgotten.

“We appreciate everyone’s support and space as we navigate the split.”
Matt made a statement of his own on Instagram. (Instagram)

Tammy and Matt’s relationship timeline

Tammy, who boasts a 17 million-strong Instagram following, is often thought of as Australia’s most well-known influencer.

The pair struck up a romance after Matt slid into Tammy’s DMs. Matt “hard launched” his relationship with her in a sweet Instagram post in October 2023.

By December 2023, the couple were engaged with Matt getting down on one knee on a beach in the Maldives.

 

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The proposal included a romantic dinner next to the ocean, with sand formed into the shape of a heart and fairy lights and candles surrounding the couple.

Matt and Tammy officially tied the knot in November 2024 and celebrated with a lavish Byron Bay celebration.

Tammy is a mum to three, Wolf, 10 and Saskia, 9, who Tammy shares with ex and fellow influencer Reece Hawkins and Posy, 3, who she shares with ex-fiancé Ironman Matt Poole.