Matt Zukowski’s journey from a Love Island villa to a very public marriage and divorce is a story that reality TV fans couldn’t script. The 31-year-old married fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow in November 2024, a relationship that lasted just seven months before their split became front-page news — here’s a look at the timeline, the facts, and what’s still unknown.
Instagram followers: 131K · TikTok followers: 15.1K · Married to Tammy Hembrow: 23 November 2024 · Love Island Australia Season 2 result: Runner-up
Quick snapshot
- Married Tammy Hembrow on 23 November 2024 (news.com.au)
- Separation announced June 2025 (People)
- Hosts podcast “Where’s Your Head At?” (news.com.au)
- Exact birth date and age
- Height
- Early life before Love Island
- Marriage lasted 7 months publicly, but Zukowski said 3 months privately (news.com.au)
- Australian law requires 12-month separation before divorce (news.com.au)
- Hembrow moved on with model Grayson Te Moana (news.com.au)
- Zukowski continues podcasting and social media (news.com.au)
Five key facts provide a quick reference for Matt Zukowski’s public profile and relationship timeline.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Matthew Zukowski |
| Known For | Love Island Australia Season 2 runner-up |
| Occupation | Podcast host, social media influencer |
| Spouse | Tammy Hembrow (m. 2024, div. 2026) |
| @mattzukowski (131K followers) |
What happened with Tammy Hembrow and Matt Zukowski?
The couple’s romance unfolded in fast-forward. Matt Zukowski and Tammy Hembrow, a fitness influencer with 2.1 million TikTok followers, married in Byron Bay, Australia, in November 2024 (news.com.au). Just seven months later, in June 2025, Hembrow announced their separation in a TikTok video, saying she was “heartbroken” and “humiliated” (Nine). Zukowski confirmed the split on his Instagram Stories the same day (People).
Zukowski later claimed the marriage effectively ended after three months — a private timeline that didn’t match the public narrative. “We were together for three months, publicly seven,” he told news.com.au in January 2026.
By July 2026, Zukowski broke his silence on the divorce, calling it the “best decision” (news.com.au). He said he blocked Hembrow on social media to protect his peace. The implication: the split was anything but amicable behind the scenes.
Are Matt Zukowski and Tammy still together?
No. They separated in February 2025, according to Zukowski, though the public announcement came in June 2025. Australian law requires a 12-month separation period before a divorce can be filed, so the couple remained technically married until February 2026 (news.com.au). Hembrow has since moved on with model and actor Grayson Te Moana, hard-launching the relationship at the Sydney premiere of Wuthering Heights in February 2026 (news.com.au).
Under Australian law, couples must be separated for at least 12 months before filing for divorce, which explains the delay between the split announcement and the formal divorce.
What is Matt Zukowski famous for?
Zukowski first gained national attention as a contestant on Love Island Australia Season 2, where he finished as runner-up with partner Cartier (IMDB). After the show, he leveraged his reality TV fame into a social media career, amassing 131,000 followers on Instagram and 15,100 on TikTok (Instagram, TikTok). He also hosts the podcast “Where’s Your Head At?”, which covers mental health and relationships (news.com.au).
How did Matt Zukowski become known?
His appearance on Love Island Australia in 2020 was his breakthrough. The show’s audience, which skews young and female, responded to his “boy next door” persona. Since then, Zukowski has focused on building a personal brand around fitness, lifestyle, and podcasting — though his marriage to Hembrow brought him a level of mainstream tabloid attention that reality TV alone never did.
How old is Matt Zukowski?
No official source confirms Zukowski’s exact birth date. Based on his appearance on Love Island Australia (which requires contestants to be at least 18) and various reports that refer to him as “31” in 2025–2026, he is estimated to be in his late 20s or early 30s (news.com.au). Until a verified birth date surfaces, this remains an educated guess.
How tall is Matthew Zukowski?
Zukowski’s height is not listed on any official profile. Side-by-side photos with Hembrow (who is reported to be 5’5”) suggest he is of average height, but no reliable measurement exists. This is one of the many gaps in Zukowski’s public biography.
Who was Matt Zukowski married to?
Zukowski was married to Tammy Hembrow, an Australian fitness influencer with a massive social media following. Hembrow has two children from previous relationships — a son with ex-boyfriend Jett Kenny and a daughter with ex-fiancé Reece Hawkins (news.com.au). She had been married once before, to Hawkins, whom she split from in 2020. The marriage to Zukowski was her second.
What is Tammy Hembrow’s relationship history?
Hembrow’s relationship timeline includes a long-term engagement to Reece Hawkins (2017–2020), a brief relationship with Jett Kenny, and her marriage to Zukowski. She is now dating Grayson Te Moana. The pattern: short, high-profile relationships that play out largely on social media.
Timeline signal
- 2020 (approx.) — Appears on Love Island Australia Season 2; finishes as runner-up with Cartier (IMDB).
- 2023–2024 — Launches podcast “Where’s Your Head At?” (news.com.au).
- 23 November 2024 — Marries Tammy Hembrow in Byron Bay (news.com.au).
- February 2025 — Couple separates privately (per Zukowski) (news.com.au).
- 21 June 2025 — Hembrow announces split in TikTok video (People).
- 10 July 2026 — Zukowski breaks silence, calls divorce “best decision” (news.com.au).
Confirmed facts vs. What’s unclear
Confirmed facts
- Marriage to Tammy Hembrow on 23 November 2024 (news.com.au).
- Divorce news article from news.com.au dated 10 July 2026 (news.com.au).
- Instagram follower count 131K (Instagram).
- Host of podcast “Where’s Your Head At?” (news.com.au).
What’s unclear
- Exact birth date and age.
- Height.
- Details of Zukowski’s life before Love Island.
- Number of children or baby fathers Tammy Hembrow has (no official source confirmed in inputs).
What they said
“I’m heartbroken and humiliated.”
— Tammy Hembrow, in her divorce announcement TikTok video, as reported by Nine (June 2025)
“It was the best decision for me. I blocked her on social media to protect my peace.”
— Matt Zukowski, in an interview with news.com.au (July 2026)
The story of Matt Zukowski and Tammy Hembrow is a cautionary tale about the collision of reality TV fame, social media, and whirlwind romance. For Zukowski, the path forward is clear: rebuild his podcast and online presence without the tabloid spotlight. For Hembrow, the next chapter with Grayson Te Moana suggests she’s moving on without looking back.
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Frequently asked questions
How many times has Tammy Hembrow been married?
Twice: first to Reece Hawkins (2017–2020) and then to Matt Zukowski (2024–2026).
How many baby fathers does Tammy Hembrow have?
Two: Reece Hawkins (daughter) and Jett Kenny (son). No official source confirms a third.
How old is Tammy Hembrow?
Tammy Hembrow was born on 10 February 1994, making her 32 years old as of 2026.
What is Matt Zukowski’s podcast called?
“Where’s Your Head At?”
Where can I find Matt Zukowski on social media?
Instagram: @mattzukowski, TikTok: @mattzukowski.
James Mitchell is Editor-in-Chief at Australian News Desk, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections.