Tony Armstrong has opened up about his new romance with musician Rona Glynn-McDonald after announcing their relationship on Instagram last week.
The ABC New Breakfast sports presenter told Ny Breaking Australia at the 2023 TikTok Awards that things are getting serious between the couple and he is happy that the relationship has been embraced by his fans and followers.
“It's just nice that people know about it now,” said 34-year-old Tony.
'We've been together for a while. I'm happy. (Life) has just been good lately.”
Armstrong also revealed his plans to spend Christmas and New Year with Rona and their families.
Tony Armstrong has opened up about his romance with musician Rona Glynn-McDonald after announcing their relationship on Instagram last week
“It's just nice that people know about it now,” Tony, 34, told Ny Breaking Australia at the TikTok Awards on Wednesday night
“I'm going away with my girlfriend, with our families, so that should be fun. And I'm just not going to do anything.'
“Sit on my a**e and do nothing,” he added.
While Armstrong remained silent about his Christmas gift for Rona, his excitement was clear.
'We've been together for a while. “I'm glad life has just been good lately,” he said
When asked about dating apps, Armstrong laughed and noted that it's been a long time since he's used them
“I've thought about it, but I can't tell you because then she would know: You're trying to have a gotcha moment,” he laughed.
Looking back on the past year, Armstrong downplayed the idea of busyness and instead focused on the positive progress everyone is making.
His approach to life is relaxed yet passionate: 'I love red wine, but I love Negronis. I like Negronis. I've (also) been all about Moscow mules lately.”
The holidays hold a special place for the couple, as Armstrong revealed plans to spend Christmas and New Year's with Rona and their families.
Armstrong, known for his charismatic presence, shared his excitement about hosting the TikTok Awards alongside Bachelor star Abbie Chatfield and TikTok star Kat Clark.
The chemistry between Armstrong and co-host Chatfield was the talk of the evening.
'Abbie is brilliant. I think she's super smart,” he told his co-host Abbie Chatfield. “She's very funny and she works very hard.”
'Abbie is brilliant. I think she's super smart,” he told his co-host Abbie Chatfield (left). 'She's very funny and she works very hard
'Kat is (also) brilliant, she works very hard, has a young family and so it's great to get together and learn different styles from different people.'
Looking ahead, he teased some surprises in 2024.
“I've been working on some things that I think will surprise some people, give them a smile,” he said.