EXCLUSIVE: Big Brother couple Chad Hurst and Sophie Budack enjoy a sushi lunch date before going for a romantic walk on Bondi Beach following rumours they have split
Big Brother lovebirds Chad Hurst and Sophie Budack awkwardly dodged Sonia Kruger’s questions about their relationship status during last week’s live finale.
But it appears things are getting serious for the couple, who were spotted enjoying a low-key date at Bondi’s RAW bar in Sydney on Saturday.
The duo were also joined by Sophie’s younger sister, Yasmin, and her mother Kara.
EXCLUSIVE: Big Brother couple Chad Hurst (right) and Sophie Budack (left) were spotted enjoying a sushi lunch date before going for a romantic walk on Bondi Beach on Saturday
Chad, 27, and Sophie, 25, appeared in good spirits during the meal, just three days after Chad won $230,000 on the Channel Seven reality show.
Chad looked casual cool during the outing, dressed in a grey T-shirt and an orange puffer jacket teamed with a furry coat and blue jeans.
The IMG model completed his look with a pair of white sneakers, a black cap and tinted round sunglasses.
Things getting serious? The TV lovebirds were spotted enjoying a low-key date at Bondi’s RAW bar in Sydney with Sophie’s younger sister, Yasmin, (left) and her mother Kara (not pictured)
Suddenly shy! Despite their romance blossoming on screen, the couple appeared camera shy
Casually cool: Chad looked casual cool during the outing, dressed in a grey T-shirt and an orange puffer jacket teamed with a furry coat and blue jeans
Cute! Meanwhile, Sophie looked cute in a navy blue puffer jacket zipped all the way up
His lady: Sophie wore her tresses down and opted for neutral tones with her makeup
Although a little shy, the couple appeared to be in good spirits, despite rumours the pair were no longer romantically involved.
Meanwhile, Sophie looked cute in a navy blue puffer jacket zipped all the way up.
She wore her tresses down and opted for neutral tones with her makeup.
Low-key: While they laughed and placed arms around one another, they did not hold hands or kiss in public
Stroll: Upon finishing their meal at the Japanese eatery, Chad and Sophie made their way to the beach, where they spent a few moments making the most of the sunshine
Winners are grinners! The sighting comes just three days after Chad won $230,000 on the Channel Seven reality show
The former gymnast sported a white top paired with blue jeans.
She accessorised her look with golden hoop earrings and white sneakers.
Upon finishing their meal at the Japanese eatery, Chad and Sophie made their way to the beach where they spent a few moments making the most of the sunshine.
Making it work: Sophie is believed to have stayed behind in Sydney to spend quality time with Chad following the grand finale
At one point they had a friendly chat with the locals and stopped to take a photograph together.
The sighting comes after they were spotted enjoying a night out with fellow housemates, Sarah McDougal, Ian Joass, Danni Keogh, Marissa Rancan, Angela Clancy and Allan Liang on Friday.
While they laughed and placed arms around one another, they did not hold hands or kiss in public.
Family affair! The pair were spotted talking to Sophie’s younger sister Yasmin, (right) who joined the duo for lunch with her mother Kara (not pictured)
Friendly: At one point the couple even appeared to be getting friendly with the locals and stopped to take a photograph together
Just for the cameras? Following Wednesday night’s win, Sophie played it up for cameras and planted a kiss on Chad’s cheek