The drama surrounding Married at First Sight Australia 2025 isn’t just limited to what viewers see on screen. Fans are on the edge of their seats as they try to figure out the relationship status of Billy Belcher and Awhina Rutene.
With their cozy Instagram posts and mixed messages about their connection, the couple has faced cheating rumors, public scrutiny, and even a viral moment involving a kiss in Bali.
Are Billy and Awhina Dating? The Confusing Timeline
Billy and Awhina, who were initially paired with Sierah Swepstone and Adrian Araouzou, started sparking romance rumors following their on-screen marriages ending. Images of them holding hands on Valentine’s Day and a shared Instagram post with the caption
“I’ll keep this one”
had fans convinced they were an item. However, Awhina has repeatedly stated,
“Billy and I have never had a romantic relationship,”
describing their connection as a “beautiful friendship.”
Things took a twist in July when Billy was spotted kissing a blonde in Bali just days after returning from a trip with Awhina. She shared an Instagram reel, saying,
“Just two besties & our matching fits… we’re grateful to have built such a beautiful friendship.”
Meanwhile, Billy dismissed the backlash with a TikTok post that read: “Being single in Bali.”
The Cheating Scandals That Started It All
Their connection traces back to MAFS’s notorious “wife swap” incident, where Billy made light of swapping partners after Adrian and Sierah were accused of flirting—and later, a leaked sex tape came to light.
Awhina also claimed Adrian cheated during filming, which he firmly denied, saying, “Absolutely not. As if I would need to go have sex with someone in that space of filming.”
Why Fans Still Ship Them
Despite the ongoing denials, hints like Billy getting close with Awhina’s son (“And then there was three”) and their joint watch parties (“Celebrating our s**t shows of a marriage”) imply there might be something more.
Awhina even had nice words for Billy’s family, saying,
“I love Billy’s parents they’re amazing.”
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