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Moana Hope makes new relationship “Instagram official”

The ALFW athlete turned reality star is dating former Miss Universe Australia Maria Thattil.
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AFLW player turned Australian Survivor star Moana Hope has made her relationship with former Miss Universe Australia Maria Thattil “Instagram official”, just weeks after they made their red carpet debut at the Melbourne premiere of Death of a Salesman. 

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In the black and white photo, Moana is seen exchanging a sweet kiss with her new girlfriend, the lovebirds clearly smitten with one another. 

“I kissed a girl and she makes me happy,” Moana penned, also adding the hashtags “#justus #mysafespace and #raindrops.”

WATCH NOW: Maria Thattil comes out on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Article continues after video. 

The happy update comes just weeks after Moana replied to a follower who had privately messaged her, questioning why she had moved on so quickly after splitting from her ex-wife Isabella Carlstrom.

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“Historically I don’t entertain those kinds of comments or opinions but I actually responded to that person and I asked if they can send me the book on how to be separated,” the 35-year-old wrote on Instagram.

“Because I think there is an index section in that book that can tell me how long you’re supposed to wait after separating from someone, that you should find happiness.”

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A picture of happiness. (Credit: Instagram)

“I have moved on, the other person has moved on. We are good and everyone’s happy and healthy. Why can’t I have happiness?,” she continued. 

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The reality star then went on to add that she didn’t need to follow “some book” or a “time frame” based on what others might deem “appropriate” and “acceptable.”

“I’m so excited for life and I’m in a good place and no time will change that,” she added. 

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Maria called Moana her “hot date” on Instagram. (Credit: Maria Thattil)

In May, Moana revealed that she and her wife of three and a half years, Isabella Carlstrom, had separated.

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“Bell and I have separated. I understand that I live a public life and people may have questions, and whilst I live my life candidly, my main priority at this time is our beautiful children and I ask that you respect my privacy,” she wrote in an Instagram story confirming the sad news at the time. 

Maria is also fresh off a breakup of her own, the 30-year-old revealing she and partner Jorgia O’Hare had decided to call it quits after a year together in May. 

“Her love healed so much in me and was a light that I was missing for a long time. Whilst we are no longer together, we have nothing but respect for each other and continue to support each other,” Maria wrote.

“Our breakup has been loving, safe, intimate, secure, and respectful.”

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“We will both be okay, but please respect our privacy – thank you for the beautiful support.”

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Sparks are flying between these two! (Credit: Instagram)

Rumours of a new relationship with Maria first began in July, when it was revealed that both stars had gone on a holiday to Phillip Island in Victoria together. 

While it was not initially obvious, an Instagram influencer watchdog account was quick to link the two, as both women shared photos from their accommodation at the same time. 

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In early August, Maria shared several snaps of her and Moana at a watch party for the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, on which Maria made an appearance as a guest judge. 

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Moana made an appearance at Maria’s watch party (Credit: Instagram)

Later that same month, Moana shared a smiley selfie with Maria as they watched the Matildas in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup playoff against Sweden. Maria then shared the snap to her own Instagram account.

Come September, the pair made their red carpet debut at the Melbourne premiere of Death of a Salesman, before Moana confirmed their relationship with her lengthy Instagram post about “moving on.” 

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Moana and Maria make their red carpet debut. (Credit: Getty)

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