ARE JOHN & MELISSA REALLY IN LOVE?

Arriving hand-in-hand for an exclusive Woman’s Day photoshoot at Victoria’s Peninsula Hot Springs spa centre, love was very much in the air for fan favourites John and Melissa. While remaining tightlipped about their current relationship status ahead of the commitment ceremony, it’s clear just how smitten these two really are. “Never in a million years did I expect I would be sitting here with the woman of my dreams,” says John, 54, looking at Melissa adoringly.

“I had pretty much given up on men after my last marriage break-up and I never thought I would get a partner again!” echoes an equally ecstatic Melissa, 53.

The couple are quick to laugh off reports they’ve split, and say they know how they really feel about each other.

“We have our feet on the ground but our heads in the clouds,” explains Melissa. “The rumours were really hurtful but we are taking our relationship day by day and not letting silly rumours get in the way of how we feel about each other.”