Former Ironman champion Matt Poole has officially moved forward from his previous relationship with ex-fiancée Tammy Hembrow, announcing his engagement to girlfriend Annelyse Oatway in a picturesque seaside proposal.
Sunset Proposal in Paradise
The 35-year-old athlete popped the question during a romantic sunset stroll along Palm Cove beach in Queensland on Sunday, creating a perfect moment he later shared with fans on Instagram. The couple were photographed during the magical proposal with Matt down on one knee in the sand as they kissed beneath palm trees with the ocean providing a stunning backdrop.
In the series of engagement photos, Annelyse beamed with happiness while showing off her stunning new engagement ring, resting her hand proudly on Matt's chest. The influencer looked radiant in a brown crochet bikini top complemented by a patterned sarong and silk headscarf in shades of green, orange and gold.
Matt appeared relaxed and happy in a white short-sleeve shirt with matching shorts and a beige cap, smiling proudly beside his new fiancée. Annelyse completed her beach look with a red beaded necklace, dark sunglasses and soft pink nail polish.
Social Media Celebration
Sharing their happy news online, Matt captioned the post: 'Let's plan a wedding, Mrs Poole' alongside heart and champagne emojis. The announcement quickly attracted congratulations from friends and fans, including some notable names from their social circles.
Among the first to comment was Annelyse's ex-husband, Love Island Australia star Matt Zukowski, who wrote: 'Congratulations guys! So happy for you both' with a heart emoji. Other well-wishers included athlete Max Beattie, who commented 'LFG,' and The Only Dress Hire, which added: 'Bless, congrats, my beautiful.'
Moving Forward from Past Relationships
The engagement comes just weeks after Tammy Hembrow was spotted reuniting with Matt on the Gold Coast, where the former couple were seen co-parenting their three-year-old daughter Posy. Poole and Oatway currently reside on the Gold Coast, where Annelyse has established herself as a 'bonus mum' to Poole's daughter from his previous relationship.
Matt welcomed his first child with Annelyse in May, marking another significant milestone in their relationship. Meanwhile, Tammy Hembrow, who also shares two older children Wolf and Saskia with former fiancé Reece Hawkins, has since been linked to AFL star Bailey Smith.
The engagement announcement follows Tammy and Zukowski's recent marriage dissolution, which they announced in separate social media posts. Zukowski later revealed on his Where's Your Head At? podcast that he felt 'hurt' watching his former partner move on quickly with footballer Bailey Smith after their breakup.
Matt Poole and Tammy Hembrow's relationship history included a December 2023 engagement after just three months of dating, followed by their marriage in November 2024. However, rumours of trouble began circulating earlier this year, culminating in their divorce announcement in June - just seven months after tying the knot.
