Popular MAFS Australia couple announce engagement
Lovely news!
Last updated 11th Jul 2022
If you cast your mind back to series 8 of popular reality show Married At First Sight Australia, you'll most likely remember loved-up coupled Johnny Balbuziente and Kerry Knight from the show.
Well, as the pair prepare to celebrate their second-anniversary of being matched by the experts in October, they've now announced they are engaged!
Johnny popped the question to his girl as the couple enjoyed a romantic boat trip in Sydney Harbour.
Sharing a cute video of the special moment on Instagram, Kerry told fans: 'the GREATEST day ❤️💍'. (sic)
The love-birds also shared a beautiful photo just moments after the proposal took place, simply writing: 'FOREVER 💍'.
Previous MAFS Australia stars were quick to comment on the news.
Series nine star Al Perkins wrote: 'I love you guys', with Ella Ding adding: 'Congratulations you two!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️'.
Series six star Jules Robinson then commented: 'So awesome. Congratulations to two of my fav people ever!' (sic)
MAFS expert Mel Schilling then wrote: 'Oh I’m so delighted for you guys .. such a genuine, upbeat, positive couple and you both deserve all the happiness in the world ❤️xxx.' (sic)
Since appearing on the eighth series of Married At First Sight back in 2020, Kerry and Johnny have been smitten, celebrating their one-year anniversary back in October.
Sharing photos from their wedding on the show, Kerry wrote: 'One year to the day since I took the biggest gamble of my life. I went in search of an adventure and instead found everything I was ever looking for… ❤️
'We made vows that day to look after each other, to be team mates and we’ve never looked back. Only you and I will ever know how deep those promises have run and how much we’ve been through together.
'Back then, I had no idea what the future would hold and now I can’t see one without you in it.
'Thank you (and your family) for loving and accepting me, warts and all.
'Eternally grateful and forever yours, Johnny. For all the best bits in my life are because of you 🌈 KK💖JB x'. (sic)
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After meeting on the show, Kerry and Johnny quickly moved in together in Brisbane, Australia, and the pair welcomed a cute dog called Enzo.
Congratulations to Kerry and Johnny on their engagement! 💍
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