Richard Wilkins, 69, has broken his silence about his new relationship with make-up artist Mia Hawkswell, 47, after they were pictured holding hands.
Speaking to Ny Breaking Australia on Thursday, the veteran TV reporter said things between the couple were blissful.
‘Life is good. I’m happy. Things are going well,” he said when asked about the romance.
Wilkins, who is usually quiet when it comes to his private life, added, “It’s a little weird when people stick their heads out of the bushes, but that’s okay.”
Ny Breaking Australia broke the news about their relationship last week after the Channel Nine star was spotted holding hands with Mia at his girlfriend Annika Martyn’s birthday party.
Richard Wilkins, 69, has broken his silence about his new relationship with his make-up artist girlfriend Mia Hawkswell, 47, after they were photographed holding hands
Ny Breaking Australia broke the news of their relationship last week after the Channel Nine star was spotted holding hands with Mia at his girlfriend Annika Martyn’s birthday party
In a video that Annika shared on Instagram, Richard was seen stepping out of a boat hand in hand with Mia.
Mia also shared a cryptic post to her Instagram Stories on Friday, showing off her clinking glasses with a man off camera, with the caption: “All you need is love.”
Things seem to be getting serious between the couple as the couple was seen carrying out household chores earlier this week.
Richard held Mia’s hand as they left Woolworths in Mosman on Tuesday, laden with paper bags.
A source told Ny Breaking Australia that they have been dating for several weeks and have kept their budding romance low-key until now.
They met for the first time earlier this year and have spent a lot of time together in recent days.
Mia reportedly recently split from long-term partner, while Richard broke up with his long-time girlfriend Nicola Dale in January.
Mia shared a cryptic message to her Instagram Stories on Friday, showing off her clinking glasses with a man off camera, captioning it: ‘All you need is love’
Richard previously dated Nicola Dale (both pictured) for four years before news of their split was confirmed in January
According to her website, Mia teaches classes known as The Over 40s Club, which offers makeup and beauty advice for older women.
She has worked with big names such as Pamela Anderson, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Florence Welch, Jimmy and Jane Barnes, Black Eyed Peas and Dean Lewis.
She also has one popular TikTok account where she gives make-up advice for mature skin.
Richard previously dated Nicola Dale for four years before news of their split was confirmed in January.
This week, Richard launched a podcast with his son Prince Wilkins called The Apple & The Tree, episodes of which are released every Thursday