Influencer Tammy Hembrow has finally broken her silence regarding her new romance with a 22-year-old model, Grayson Te Moana. The 31-year-old social media star, who first revealed the relationship in February, recently appeared on the Hit Network Drive show with hosts Lucy Jackson and Nikki Westcott, where she was pressed for intimate details about her personal life.
Radio Interview Reveals Reluctance to Share Details
During the radio interview, the hosts eagerly probed Tammy for more information about her new partner, but she remained notably sheepish and guarded. Lucy Jackson commented, "You are a hot, into each other couple right now, and I'm loving that for you, babe," yet Tammy hesitated to divulge specifics. She simply replied, "Look, I'm having a great time," a statement that did little to satisfy the curious presenters.
Protecting the Relationship from Public Scrutiny
When the hosts continued their questioning, Tammy firmly stated, "You guys can do your own investigations. I'm not ready." She later explained that her reluctance stems from a desire to safeguard both Grayson and their budding relationship. "The thing is, I like being an open book, I want to be an open book, but this is something I just want to protect a little bit," she admitted, highlighting the challenges of maintaining privacy in the public eye.
Public Debut and Media Attention
The couple officially "hard-launched" their romance at the Australian premiere of Wuthering Heights in Sydney back in February. Throughout the evening, Tammy and Grayson were inseparable, with Tammy passionately embracing and kissing him for the cameras, leaving no doubt about their status. Tammy looked radiant at the event, her hair styled in elegant perm-like waves by Mari Price, complemented by statement jewellery from Cerrone. Meanwhile, Grayson, a Sydney-based model, captured attention in a sleek all-black ensemble featuring a blazer and matching pants.
Controversy and Past Relationships
However, the relationship has not been without controversy. The day after the premiere, reports emerged that Grayson was previously in a serious relationship with a woman named Jemma Hammett, whose family expressed embarrassment over the public nature of his new romance. Jemma's sister, Amelia, told The Daily Telegraph, "I only care about my baby sister in this whole ordeal, as most people would. I think that for this to be so publicised is embarrassing. How did he not see this unravelling the way it has?" She added that she was speaking out to protect other young women.
Jemma's Instagram account featured several photos of Grayson as recently as December last year, including images of them decorating a Christmas tree together. When contacted by the Daily Mail, Grayson denied ever being in a committed relationship with Jemma, adding another layer of complexity to the narrative.
Recent Sightings and Personal History
Despite the scrutiny, Tammy and Grayson were spotted looking very smitten during a romantic beach date on the Gold Coast just last week, indicating their relationship continues to thrive. This new romance comes as Tammy's ex-fling, Bailey Smith, 25, appears to have moved on with someone who bears a striking resemblance to Tammy. Tammy and Bailey had a brief interstate fling last August, shortly after her split from ex-husband Matt Zukowski, but by December, they publicly stated they were no longer romantically involved and described their connection as purely platonic.
As Tammy navigates this new chapter, her emphasis on protecting her privacy underscores the delicate balance between public persona and personal life in the influencer world.
