Billy Brownless, the AFL legend, has once again found himself in the public eye, but this time it’s not for his achievements on the football field. Brownless, who enjoyed a stellar 27-year career in broadcasting, recently made headlines due to developments in his private life.
The former Geelong great has been spotted at the Australian Open with a new woman, identified as his “friend” Lizzie.
This public appearance with Lizzie comes in the wake of Brownless’ recent on-air reunion with former Footy Show co-host Garry Lyon.
The two had a well-documented falling out in 2016 when Lyon’s relationship with Brownless’ ex-wife, Nicky, became public. Despite the past animosity, the families have since spent Christmas together, signaling a degree of reconciliation.
Brownless, a Geelong legend with 198 games to his name, has been candid about the challenges he faced during his public marriage breakdown with Nicky, whom he was married to for 18 years before their split in 2014.
The wounds have taken time to heal, but Brownless has recently re-entered the dating scene.
The spotlight on Brownless intensified when he appeared at the Australian Open with Lizzie, enjoying the atmosphere at the Piper-Heidsieck champagne bar in Melbourne Park.
When asked about Lizzie, Brownless kept it succinct, describing her as a “friend who loves tennis.” According to Lizzie, they became friends a few years ago and have recently rekindled their friendship.
The photos of Brownless and Lizzie watching a tennis match inside Rod Laver Arena have sparked curiosity and garnered attention.
This public appearance comes months after Brownless’ reported split with his former partner, Justine. The former couple had celebrated their anniversary in May the previous year, but according to reports, they separated several months ago.
In a candid revelation on the reality show I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here in 2020, Brownless shared insights into his separation from Justine.
He explained the pain of the breakup, saying, “She just fell out of love, which happens. I didn’t expect it. You think she’ll come back and all that, but she didn’t. So that was a real kick in the guts.”
Despite the personal challenges, Brownless seems to be embracing the present. His on-air reunion with Lyon and his public appearance with Lizzie indicate a willingness to move forward.
While the relationship with Lyon might not be described as “best mates,” Brownless acknowledges that time heals wounds, and one day, they might sit down and have a beer.
Meanwhile, Nicky Brownless, Billy’s ex-wife, has moved on and recently got engaged to Garry Lyon.
The engagement was a significant turnaround for the couple, considering the public scandal that surrounded the revelation of their relationship in 2016.
Lyon proposed to Nicky during a trip to the Mornington Peninsula, marking a blissful moment for the couple.
As the spotlight shifts to Billy Brownless and his evolving personal life, the public remains intrigued by the twists and turns in the relationships of these AFL personalities.
The photos from the Australian Open capture moments of joy and companionship, signaling that life goes on for the football legend despite the challenges of the past.
