The Bachelor’s Laura Byrne has revealed she has been tested for coronavirus.
The former reality star said her fiancé Matty ‘J’ Johnson sent her out like a ‘sacrificial lamb’ to get a COVID-19 test when the whole family fell ill.
Recalling the situation to former co-star Brittany Hockley on their podcast Life Uncut, the 31-year-old explained that with her grandmother’s 90th birthday fast approaching, she was forced to go out and get tested on behalf of the family when Matty refused to do so.
‘He just wouldn’t do it’: The Bachelor’s Laura Byrne has revealed that her fiance Matty ‘J’ Johnson sent her out like a ‘sacrificial lamb’ to get a COVID-19 test when the whole family fell ill
‘I got the flu, Matty got the flu, and Marley [their one-year-old daughter] got the flu,’ Laura explained. ‘I feel like anyone who gets the flu now just thinks it’s COVID. I thought, “I can’t leave the house, I can’t do anything.”‘
Laura then relayed her horror when Matt ‘sent her out as the sacrificial lamb to go and get COVID tested’.
She went on to explain that she was further prompted to go for the test because her Nana’s milestone 90th birthday was coming up on the weekend, and she desperately wanted to see her.
‘I was like, “we have to go and see her!” It’s been a big year for us. I couldn’t not see her [sic],’ she said.
‘Obviously, I needed to know whether I was hugely contagious and if I had this killer virus.’
Laura then detailed the testing process, revealing: ‘I had a cotton bud shoved into my brain and up your nose – as far as you can possibly push something.
‘I had to see her’: The 31-year-old explained that with her grandmother’s 90th birthday fast approaching, she was forced to get tested on behalf of the family when Matty refused to do so
‘A cotton bud shoved into my brain’: Laura then spoke about the COVID-19 testing process in detail
‘It was swabbed around and pulled out. Then they go on in and do the second side!’ She hilariously added: ‘It’s then most penetration I’ve had in a while!’
Laura added that her test came back negative and she was not suffering from coronavirus.
Laura and her other half Matty recently celebrated a year since welcoming their first child together, Marlie-Mae.
The doting parents posted loving tributes to their adorable little girl to celebrate her first birthday.
‘Happy birthday to this sassy, funny, smart, cuddly, nocturnal, smiley little slice of human pudding,’ Laura captioned a series of candid photos from Marlie-Mae’s first year.
She’s growing up so fast! On Saturday, Laura and Matty posted loving tributes to Instagram to celebrate their adorable daughter Marlie-Mae’s first birthday (all pictured)
‘Being your mummy, your back up dancer, your chef and chauffeur is the best gig in the biz. We love you,’ she added.
Accompanying her post was a series of images of Laura and Marlie-Mae, with the adorable tiny tot showing off her big cheeky grin.
Proud father Matty also shared a video tribute on his Instagram page.
So sweet: ‘Being your mummy, your back up dancer, your chef and chauffeur is the best gig in the biz. We love you,’ Laura captioned a sweet series of images from her daughter’s first year
The short clip started by showing a pregnant Laura before she gave birth in hospital, and ended with the toddler being able to stand on her own.
The footage of Marlie-Mae was accompanied by a moving rendition of Can’t Help Falling In Love by Kina Grannis.
‘Our little girl is one!!! Happy birthday to the best thing that ever happened to us. Love you Marlie-Mae,’ he captioned the post.
Proud father! Proud father Matty also shared a video tribute on his Instagram page
‘I’m not crying YOU ARE… how lucky we are,’ Laura responded to his sweet tribute, adding a red heart emoji.
Their celebrity friends were quick to send their good wishes to Marlie-Mae for her big day.
‘Happy b’day,’ wrote Married At First Sight star Jules Robinson, who is expecting her first child with husband Cameron Merchant in September.
Well wishes! Their celebrity friends were quick to send their good wishes to Marlie-Mae for her big day
‘I love her so much,’ wrote Laura’s podcast host and fellow Bachelor alum Brittany.
‘She is too much! Happy birthday beautiful Marlie-Mae,’ commented Bachelor star Elly Miles.
Last month, Laura told TV week magazine that the coronavirus pandemic meant they had to scale back their celebrations for Marlie-Mae’s birthday.
Restrictions: Last month, Laura told TV week magazine that the coronavirus pandemic meant they had to scale back their celebrations for Marlie-Mae’s birthday
‘It’s sad we won’t be able to have a first birthday party with our friends and family, but we are still going to try and make the day special,’ Laura said.
The health crisis has also forced the couple to postpone their wedding til next year.
Laura and Matty fell in love on the 2017 season of the Bachelor.
The pair became engaged while on vacation in Fiji in April 2018, two months before they welcomed their daughter.
Smitten: Laura and Matty fell in love on The Bachelor in 2017. The pair became engaged while on vacation in Fiji in April 2018, two months before they welcomed their daughter