Extraordinary moment Channel 10 fail to address the elephant in the room during Mary Fowler interview – as loved-up star opens up on ‘great trip’ to Perth with Nathan Cleary
The nation waited with bated breath as Mary Fowler stepped in front of the cameras for the first time since going public with Nathan Cleary.
But Channel 10 failed to quiz the Matildas star about the romance that got Australia talking on Wednesday.
Australian sport’s hottest romance went public earlier today after Fowler, 20, and Cleary, 25, were pictured on an intimate date in a Perth park.
They could be seen lying together in the middle of an open park by the water – laughing, hugging, chatting and drinking from the same water bottle.
At one point, Cleary took off his shirt and Fowler lay on his chest.
Mary Fowler was not questioned by Channel 10 about her relationship with Nathan Cleary
The sports couple made their romance public in Perth on Wednesday
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson selected Fowler in his starting line-up for tonight’s match against Taiwan and broadcaster Channel 10 had the perfect opportunity to ask the Man City star about her blossoming romance before the match.
But instead she was asked about her form at City, her new role on the wing and the strong support for the Matildas in Perth.
βIt was incredible to see how many people came out to support us and they were super loud, so it was an amazing journey and I think we’ll all remember that,β she said.
Asked about her new romance by Ny Breaking Australia on Wednesday morning, Fowler said: “Sorry, I just want to go back to my hotel.”
Cleary and Fowler first attracted attention as a potential couple when they were spotted together on a leisurely walk along the Nepean River in Penrith in Sydney’s west.
The pair were then seen sharing an ice cream after a promotional event hosted by Adidas, a brand that both athletes endorse.
Last Sunday, Cleary was photographed with two Matildas fans outside Optus Stadium, moments before the Aussies’ 8-0 win over the Philippines, with Fowler scoring the opening goal.
Matildas supporter Annie Lewin shared Cleary’s photo with the caption ‘stupid for the tillies’, giving the clearest indication to date that there was a romantic link between the pair.
Fowler has been selected in the Australian starting line-up for tonight’s match against Taiwan
Cleary was previously partying with friends and family in Bali.
Exclusive photos from Ny Breaking Australia on Tuesday showed the couple enjoying each other’s company and laughing after grabbing a takeaway coffee, with one onlooker describing their interaction as ‘low-key but cute’.
“There was a man who recognized him and they shook hands and Mary laughed, then they were just laughing and walking very close to each other,” the passerby said.