AFL star Bailey Smith and Tammy Hembrow confirm romance with Instagram official cosy Melbourne date night
The speculation is over: AFL star Bailey Smith and fitness mogul Tammy Hembrow have made their relationship Instagram official.
The Geelong midfielder and the Gold Coast influencer shared a cosy snap from their Melbourne date night on Friday, with Smith’s hand resting on Hembrow’s leg as the pair dined at French brasserie Entrecôte in Prahran.
It was the first public confirmation of their romance after weeks of sightings and rumours — and it came just a day after Smith made headlines of his own at the AFL Awards, where he received his All-Australian blazer and spoke candidly about his battle with mental health.
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Smith, 24, kept a low profile, tucking into oysters, steak, and French fries — a likely nightmare for Geelong’s dietician — while Hembrow sipped on wine.
Entrecôte, with its velvet banquettes, oak panelling and chandeliers, has become one of Melbourne’s go-to date spots, providing a suitably romantic backdrop for the couple’s first social media debut, The Daily Mail reported.
The outing followed earlier sightings of the pair on the Gold Coast, where they were spotted walking arm-in-arm on the beach and sharing kisses in full view of trailing photographers.
Hembrow has been in Melbourne for work commitments, including attending a Sasha Therese event and stepping out at The Timber Yard alongside other celebrities. When asked about Smith during the week, she simply described him as a “sweetie” and “a good guy.”
The relationship reveal comes at a pivotal moment for Smith, with Geelong set to face reigning premiers Brisbane in next Friday’s qualifying final at the MCG.
His candidness at the awards has only added to the intrigue around his personal life.
“It was about a year ago, I got out of a psych ward,” Smith told the crowd.
“I was in Epworth Camberwell for like four weeks, and I got out a couple hours a day, and I spent that time training. I went through a really dark time. I didn’t think I’d get to the other side. I’m super grateful to be here through the support of my family.”
Now, with finals looming and a new romance in the spotlight, Smith is stepping into September with both professional and personal attention firmly on him.
