His relationship with Stacey Hampton is hanging by a thread on Married At First Sight after he was caught kissing another bride.
And months after filming the show, it seems Michael Goonan is no longer with his ‘wife’ and has moved on with glamorous blonde Abby Saunders.
The 28-year-old company director couldn’t keep his hands off Abby as they spent the day together in Newcastle on Sunday, February 16.
Look away now, Stacey! Married At First Sight’s Michael Goonan was spotted with his new girlfriend, Abby Saunders, at a pub in Newcastle on Sunday, February 16
The pair reportedly caught an Uber from Sydney to Newcastle, where they spent several hours inside Abby’s apartment.
In the afternoon, they went to a local pub for cocktails and beers.
Michael looked smitten with his new squeeze as they kissed at their table and shared a bucket of hot chips.
Getting away from it all: The pair reportedly caught an Uber from Sydney to Newcastle, where they spent several hours inside Abby’s apartment before heading to the pub
It must be love! Michael couldn’t keep his hands off his new squeeze as they kissed at their table and shared a bucket of hot chips
Get a room! At one stage, he placed a hand on Abby’s lower back as they smooched on the balcony in full view of other patrons
Chilled out: They spent the afternoon at a local pub drinking cocktails and beers
Typical bloke: Michael sank a schooner as his girlfriend went to pay for their food
‘Thanks, love’: Minutes later, Abby returned to the table with a bucket of chips
Interestingly, he was still wearing his wedding ring, possibly due to his contractual obligations to Channel Nine and Endemol Shine.
At one stage, he placed a hand on Abby’s lower back as they smooched on the balcony in full view of other patrons.
Later on, Abby grabbed a pair of cues and a triangle rack as they went inside the pub to play a game of pool.
Friendly competition: Later on, Abby grabbed a pair of cues and a triangle rack as they went inside the pub to play a game of pool
Get on with the game! But the lovebirds were already kissing before the first break
Abby certainly seems to be Michael’s type. Just like Stacey, she has platinum blonde hair, a slender waist and large breasts.
The sighting comes amid a turbulent time for the larrikin on Married At First Sight.
Michael’s secret kiss with Hayley Vernon was exposed at Wednesday night’s dinner party, leading to tears and tantrums.
Hmm! Interestingly, Michael was still wearing his wedding ring, possibly due to his contractual obligations to Channel Nine and Endemol Shine
Low-key couple: Abby wore a striped pink crop top and black jeans, while Michael kept things casual in a black sweater and orange baseball cap
The pair had hooked up a week earlier in another couple’s apartment after a boozy night out in Darling Harbour.
At the time, Stacey was in Adelaide with her children, and Hayley’s ‘husband’, David Cannon, was down the hallway in his room.
During the dinner party, Michael dodged allegations he was unfaithful by insisting he was ‘too drunk to remember’ what happened.
Happiness at last? Michael and Abby looked comfortable in each other’s company
Attractive: Abby certainly seems to be Michael’s type. Just like Stacey, she has platinum blonde hair, a slender waist and large breasts
Lovers: Michael gazed thoughtfully into the distance as he wrapped his arms around Abby
An open secret: Michael and Abby made no effort to hide their affection for each other
He acknowledged that he was acting ‘stupid’ and flirting with Hayley on the night in question, but claimed he had no recollection of kissing her.
Hayley, who prides herself on being honest regardless of the consequences, told the group they had in fact kissed.
Meanwhile, Stacey took her husband’s side and accused Hayley of ‘taking advantage’ of Michael while he was drunk.
Shacking up: Before going to the pub, the pair unloaded their bags and went straight to Abby’s apartment
Busted! It seems that Michael and Abby were caught out on a romantic weekend away
Bad boy: The sighting comes amid a turbulent time for Michael on Married At First Sight, which was filmed between September and December last year
Betrayal: Michael’s secret kiss with Hayley Vernon (pictured) was exposed at Wednesday night’s dinner party, leading to tears and tantrums
During a radio interview on Thursday, Stacey claimed Michael had ‘gone into hiding’ due to the public backlash against him.
Married At First Sight was filmed in Sydney between September and December last year. The cheating incident took place during a production break in early October.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Nine for comment.
‘She should lose her law degree’: Stacey Hampton (pictured) took her husband’s side and accused Hayley of ‘taking advantage’ of Michael while he was drunk
Doomed marriage: Michael and Stacey’s relationship is hanging by a thread after he was caught kissing another bride. Pictured on their wedding day