In a startling revelation that has left fans reeling, Australian television personality Sophie Monk has confessed that she was never legally married to her former partner, despite publicly referring to him as her husband for years.
The 44-year-old Love Island Australia host made the surprising admission during a candid interview, shedding new light on her past relationship with American tech entrepreneur Jimmy Esebag.
The Truth Behind the 'Marriage'
Monk revealed that while the couple had a commitment ceremony in Las Vegas back in 2019, the union was never officially registered with authorities. "I wasn't actually married," she stated matter-of-factly, explaining that they had skipped the crucial step of making their union legally binding.
The blonde bombshell, known for her frank and humorous approach to life, seemed almost relieved to finally set the record straight about her relationship status during those years.
A Complicated Relationship Timeline
The couple's Las Vegas ceremony had been widely reported as a wedding at the time, with Monk herself frequently referring to Esebag as her husband in interviews and public appearances. However, the relationship ultimately ended in 2021, with Monk now clarifying the true nature of their union.
Despite the unconventional arrangement, Monk maintains there were genuine feelings involved. "I really loved him," she admitted, reflecting on what she described as a "complicated" period in her life.
Moving Forward with New Perspective
Now happily settled with her current partner Joshua Gross, with whom she shares a child, Monk appears to have gained new clarity about what she wants from relationships. The revelation about her previous non-marriage seems to have been part of her journey toward greater honesty and transparency.
The television host's candid confession has sparked conversations about the pressures celebrities face regarding relationship milestones and the importance of being truthful about personal circumstances, even when it means correcting public perception years later.
