Alert – Matt Zukowski confirms shock split from Tammy Hembrow after less than a year of marriage

Matt Zukowski has confirmed his split from fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow after just seven months of marriage.

The Love Island star, 29, announced the couple’s separation in a sombre Instagram Story on Sunday, telling fans the decision was not taken lightly.

‘It’s with a heavy heart I share that Tammy and I have decided to separate,’ Matt began.

‘Both of us have struggled with making this decision however we need to do what is right for ourselves and her 3 children.

‘This wasn’t a decision we took lightly. Our time together will always be cherished and never forgotten,’ he added, before thanking fans for their support and asking for privacy.

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Matt Zukowski has confirmed his split from fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow after months of swirling rumours and cryptic social media posts

The Love Island star, 29, announced the couple’s separation in a sombre Instagram Story on Sunday, telling fans the decision was not taken lightly

Despite their short-lived marriage, both parties have asked for privacy as they adjust to life post-breakup.

‘We appreciate everyone’s support and space at this time as we navigate the split,’ Matt concluded in his emotional post.

Tammy also addressed the split in an emotional TikTok video, telling fans she will be getting a divorce.

‘I don’t want to get into the details and I want to be sensitive to everyone involved,’ she told fans.

‘Obviously when you marry someone, you do it thinking that it is going to be forever and I blame no one but myself,’ Tammy continued while breaking down in tears.

‘I’ve made not the best choices when it comes to relationships. I’m good at putting on rose-colored glasses.

‘Obviously the worst part for me is that I have kids. I don’t care about me, I know I will be ok but I feel awful.’

The news comes less than 24 hours after Matt was spotted spending time with sports journalist Tayla Little at the London Tavern in Richmond, Melbourne on Saturday night.

The news comes less than 24 hours after he was spotted spending time with sports journalist Tayla Little at the London Tavern in Richmond, Melbourne on Saturday night

Tammy and Matt tied the knot back in November last year. Pictured the couple with Tammy’s dad on their wedding day

Matt and Tammy sparked speculation surrounding the state of their whirlwind romance in recent weeks, with many fans convinced the pair had quietly split.

Tammy, 32, first sparked concern in March after she was spotted crying in a bathroom, while Matt was later overheard allegedly ‘talking crap’ about his wife at a South Melbourne gym.

In the weeks that followed, Matt quietly moved out of the couple’s Queensland home and relocated back to Melbourne, where he resumed working for his father’s pool business.

While Matt continued to co-host his podcast Where’s Your Head At? with ex-girlfriend and fellow Love Island alum Anna McEvoy, Tammy was noticeably absent from his social media.

Meanwhile, the Gold Coast-based influencer has remained in Queensland with her three children – son Wolf, nine, daughter Saskia, seven, and toddler Posy, three – from previous relationships.

Matt was notably missing from several major family events over the past two months, including Tammy’s 31st birthday, Posy’s fairy-themed third birthday party, and even Easter weekend.

Despite exchanging vows in a glamorous Byron Bay ceremony just under a year ago and getting matching tattoos to mark their love, fans quickly noticed Matt had been erased from most of Tammy’s social media – save for a few lingering images from their Vogue wedding spread.

She even hinted at emotional distress in a tearful video posted to Instagram earlier this month.

Tammy was supported by her bridesmaids: her sisters Amy, 34, and Emilee, 32, along with her half-sister Ava Olympia and Starlette Thynne

They got engaged in December 2023 following just three months of dating

‘I definitely don’t like to pretend I am okay when I am not,’ she said at the time, appearing without her wedding or engagement rings. ‘I just feel like pretending is doing me more harm than good.’

The video was followed by a series of cryptic TikToks and Instagram posts, including one captioned, ‘when something feels off it is usually women’s intuition.’

Last week, Tammy teased a possible new career pivot amid the drama – telling fans she was considering launching a podcast as a form of therapy.

‘I’m thinking of starting a podcast guys, because I feel like I have a lot to say. So would you listen if I did? Just food for thought,’ she wrote on Instagram.

Her post further fuelled speculation that a tell-all could be coming, especially given the mounting curiosity around her now-confirmed split from Matt.

Tammy and Matt tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony at Chateau Du Soleil in Byron Bay on November 23.

They got engaged in December 2023 following just three months of dating.

The jet-setting pair were engaged in the Maldives, before heading off to Greece and Bali for luxury holidays.

Tammy has been engaged twice before, the first time to influencer Reece Hawkins, who she shares her son Wolf and daughter Saskia with.