Married At First Sight star Tim Calwell is engaged to his Brazilian girlfriend Barbara after two years together.
The former reality TV groom, whose on-screen marriage to Sara Mesa did not lead to lasting love, revealed the news on Saturday after proposing during a romantic trip to New Zealand.
The 34-year-old Gold Coast businessman got down on one knee against a spectacular mountain setting, presenting Barbara with a dazzling diamond engagement ring.
Barbara confirmed the couple’s engagement on Instagram, posting a collection of romantic images from the scenic proposal.
‘Engaged to the love of my life!!! ❤️’ she wrote in the caption.
Tim quickly shared his joy, replying to his future bride with kiss and red heart emojis.
Married At First Sight star Tim Calwell is engaged to his Brazilian girlfriend Barbara after two years together
The former reality TV groom, whose on-screen marriage to Sara Mesa did not lead to lasting love, revealed the news on Saturday after proposing during a romantic trip to New Zealand. (Pictured with Sara Mesa on MAFS)
The couple looked delighted as they marked the occasion beside snow-capped mountains and a glacial lake.
In one loved-up selfie, a beaming Barbara displayed her large diamond ring while cuddling close to her fiancé.
The brunette kept warm in a camouflage puffer jacket and a knitted beanie decorated with colourful patches.
She also showed off her freshly manicured lavender nails as she raised her left hand to highlight the sparkling diamond set on a delicate band.
Tim appeared just as happy, grinning broadly in a white fleece jumper and khaki knitted beanie.
A second image showed the proposal itself, with Tim kneeling on the rocky shoreline and holding out the ring box as Barbara reacted in disbelief.
Clearly overwhelmed, Barbara covered her mouth with both hands while her future husband smiled up at her.
The engagement begins a joyful new chapter for Tim, who rose to fame on the 2024 season of Married At First Sight.
Barbara confirmed the couple’s engagement on Instagram, posting a collection of romantic images from the scenic proposal
‘Engaged to the love of my life!!! ❤️’ she wrote in the caption
Tim and Barbara started dating soon after his turbulent marriage to Sydney-based nutritionist Sara Mesa ended.
Daily Mail exclusively reported on their emerging romance in April 2024, when Barbara began posting affectionate photographs of the pair on her private Instagram account.
At the time, the glamorous brunette had posted a sweet birthday tribute to Tim, making it clear the pair were already smitten.
‘Bday boy Appreciation post for this handsome man who makes me happy every day!’ she wrote.
The couple first met in February 2024, just weeks after Tim’s ill-fated marriage to Sara began airing on Channel Nine.
Their romance quickly blossomed, with the pair spotted enjoying everyday outings together, including picking up takeaway food and drinks before visiting a nursery to buy plants.
However, their relationship initially raised eyebrows following Tim’s dramatic split from his television bride.
Speaking to Daily Mail at the time, Tim adamantly denied suggestions he had been romantically involved with anyone else while filming the dating experiment.
Daily Mail revealed their blossoming romance in April 2024, after Barbara began sharing loved-up photographs of the pair on her private Instagram account
Tim and Sara endured a turbulent journey on the Channel Nine dating show, with their relationship frequently overshadowed by heated arguments and communication issues
‘No I wasn’t seeing anyone through the experiment. I was literally locked in, dialled in, trying to make our relationship work,’ he insisted.
‘I don’t know why, if she’s bringing that up… she’s trying to throw heat on my end to try and distract, maybe, from whatever going on in her ballpark.’
Tim also opened up about his difficult relationship with Sara, admitting their marriage had become increasingly strained.
‘It was definitely very up and down. Almost toxic at this point, I don’t know,’ he said.
‘We were trying our best to be in a relationship. The whole experience is very intense anyway… it was definitely wasn’t comfortable for me.’
Tim and Sara endured a turbulent journey on the Channel Nine dating show, with their relationship frequently overshadowed by heated arguments and communication issues.
One particularly explosive dinner party saw Tim confront Sara over her repeatedly cancelling dates, sparking a furious exchange between the pair.
Reflecting on their clashes, Tim said he had become increasingly frustrated by what he described as feeling dismissed throughout their marriage.
‘I was getting really frustrated by being spoken over and talked down to,’ he explained.
‘My feelings and my opinions were just being thrown back in my face and it just felt like nothing I had to say was valid.’
Despite their attempts to make the relationship work, Tim and Sara ultimately went their separate ways after the experiment.
