Married At First Sight’s Domenica Calarco has revealed she has ‘never been happier’ after announcing her new romance with Sydney skater Jarod Bogunovich.
The 31-year-old, who famously tied the knot on MAFS Jac Millar in 2022, she was spotted with her new husband on Sunday enjoying the high temperatures on the beach.
The affectionate lovebirds held hands as they strolled through the hustle and bustle of Bronte Beach and cooled off in the ocean together.
Domenica showed off her incredible figure in a skimpy bikini, while Jarod revealed his inked figure in navy blue shorts.
“We had a great long weekend and made the most of spending some extra time together,” Domenica told Ny Breaking Australia on Monday.
‘We both love the beach and it’s our favorite place to be.’
She also revealed that the eastern suburbs hotspot has “special meaning” for them.
“Bronte is a special place for us because it was one of the first places we spent some time together in the first days we met,” Domenica explains.
Married at First Sight’s Domenica Calarco has revealed she has ‘never been happier’ after announcing her new romance with Sydney skater Jarod Bogunovich
She first met the Bondi man on Bumble in 2021 and went on a date with him before being cast in the Australian ratings show.
The timing wasn’t quite right, she said, and they went their separate ways. Then they met at Pad Flow boxing gym in Sydney, and reunited three years later.
The brunette beauty rose to fame on season nine of MAFS, where fellow TV Bride Olivia Frazier leaked her OnlyFans account to the other cast members in an attempt to embarrass her.
Domenica later revealed that she opened the account in 2021 during the pandemic because she ran out of money after her divorce and couldn’t afford to buy a refrigerator for herself.
The affectionate lovebirds held hands as they strolled through the crowds on a busy beach in Bronte in their swimmers and cooled off together in the ocean
She relaunched her OnlyFans account in 2022 and said that thanks to the unfortunate fame she gained on the TV show, she quickly earned enough to put down a house deposit.
Married at First Sight is a ratings hit for good reason, and the road to national fame isn’t necessarily smooth.
Domenica spent 21 days in a mental health unit earlier this year after facing intense public criticism and backlash.
Domenica spent 21 days in a mental health unit earlier this year after facing intense public criticism and backlash
She and fellow MAFS star Ella Ding found themselves in hot water after interviewing divisive season 11 groom Jack Dunkley on their Sit With Us podcast.
The interview was widely criticized, most publicly by Abbie Chatfield, for the apparent “soft” questions they asked Jack about his infamous “muzzle your wife” comment directed at MAFS bride Lauren Dunn during a dinner party.
“I think the first step would be, because you’re not equipped to have these conversations, would be to not have it on at all,” the FBoy Island host said.
The former Bachelor contestant also stated that her fellow reality dating show stars were ill-equipped to have conversations about misogyny and feminism.
“And say, “I’m not going to put the misogynist on stage if I can’t call him out.” Another thing you could do is if you’re going to give him a platform, stick to your guns and ask him why he thinks this is okay. and also understanding why the muzzle comment was wrong,” Abbie said.
“Bronte is a special place for us because it was one of the first places we spent together in the early days of seeing each other,” Domenica Calarco told Ny Breaking Australia
The Sit With Us podcast uploaded a follow-up episode to address the backlash with Domenica apologizing.
“I understand now that having Jack on the podcast made people angry because it might have shown that we weren’t supporting women because we gave him a platform,” she said.
“I apologize for making people feel uncomfortable and for triggering them in that situation by having Jack there.”
The online backlash and trolling of their critics increased.
Domenica shared several TikToks on the verge of tears.
By the end of May, she had deactivated her public social media accounts after announcing she was going to a mental health facility.
“Jarod has the most beautiful smile in the world,” Domenica said. ‘Every time he smiles at me, I melt’
However, Domenica said she has found new life after her turbulent start to the year and a newfound appreciation for the people in her world.
“Jarod has the most beautiful smile in the world,” she told Ny Breaking Australia. “Every time he smiles at me, I melt.”
‘It feels great to have met someone at this point in my life after a very difficult period.
‘Someone who has supported me through it all and stayed with me. He didn’t run away. We actually grew closer during that time,” she said.
“I’m grateful for everything I’ve learned in the last five months after going through what I went through. I see the boundaries much more clearly.
‘I’ve never had any kind of boundaries when it came to the relationships in my life, whether they were friendships or romantic relationships. I feel like this is my first REAL relationship because I took the time I needed to heal the wounds within myself and now I am finally ready and open for real love.”
Things are heating up between Domenica and her Sydney skater Jarod
Things move quickly between the two, with Domenica calling him her “soulmate” on social media and even hinting at the idea of an engagement, saying, “Third time lucky!” in a recent Q&A response to a fan.
Meanwhile, Domenica and fellow bride Ella made time for their four-year friendship and unfollowed each other on Instagram in recent weeks.
The pair, who were recently pictured together, confirmed they are no longer on speaking terms, confirming breakup rumors that have been circulating for months.
Ella, 30, and Domenica, 31, both discussed the situation and confirmed that their once strong bond had come to an end.
The pair relaxed on the sand after their ocean swim and could barely keep their hands off each other
Speaking to Ny Breaking Australia, Ella said: ‘I have nothing to say but of course I wish her the best, I always will. All good things come to an end.’
Meanwhile, Domenica echoed her sentiments, saying, “We definitely unfollowed each other. I don’t even know where to start.’
This revelation follows reports that Ella had ‘distanced’ herself from Domenica during a difficult time in hospital.
Sources close to the couple claimed that Ella treated Domenica “like a mental patient” and behaved as if she was a completely different person, which further strained their relationship.
Domenica said she feels like her new romance is the first real love and real relationship she has ever experienced in her life