Weekend Today host Lauren Phillips sparks engagement rumours with Sam Armytage’s ex Paul O’Brien

Weekend Today host Lauren Phillips sparks engagement rumours with Sam Armytage’s millionaire ex Paul O’Brien as she dons a band on her ring finger… after her bitter split with former husband Lachlan Spark


Channel Nine’s Lauren Phillips has sparked rumours she’s secretly engaged to Paul O’Brien after she was spotted sporting a ring on Saturday.

The Weekend Today host flashed a simple band on her ring finger as she arrived to Sydney Airport.

Lauren dressed casually in jeans, a white shirt and brown coat as she touched down in Sydney following her work trip to New Zealand

Wedding bells? Weekend Today host Lauren Phillips has sparked engagement rumours with Sam Armytage’s millionaire ex Paul O’Brien

Engagement rumours: The Weekend Today host flashed a simple band on her ring finger as she touched down in Sydney Airport

Engagement rumours: The Weekend Today host flashed a simple band on her ring finger as she touched down in Sydney Airport

She teamed her stylish ensemble with a pair of Timberland boots and held a black Louis Vuitton handbag.

She also carried a blue Louis Vuitton travel bag on her shoulder.

Lauren flashed a gold band on her ring finger as she used her hand to shield her face as she departed the airport. 

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Lauren Phillips for comment.

Romance: Lauren and Paul (pictured) began dating when she was living in Melbourne last year

Romance: Lauren and Paul (pictured) began dating when she was living in Melbourne last year 

It is rumoured the couple became engaged in April on a secluded island in the Whitsundays. 

At the time, onlookers who were yachting around the area claim they were told to leave the island to make way for a proposal. 

The onlookers claim they later saw Paul and Lauren leave the same island together.   

Casual: Lauren dressed casually in jeans, a white shirt and brown coat as she returned back to Sydney following her work trip to New Zealand

Casual: Lauren dressed casually in jeans, a white shirt and brown coat as she returned back to Sydney following her work trip to New Zealand

Something to tell us? Lauren flashed a gold band on her ring finger as she used her hand to shield her face as she departed the airport

Something to tell us? Lauren flashed a gold band on her ring finger as she used her hand to shield her face as she departed the airport 

Lauren and Paul began dating when she was living in Melbourne last year.

But when Victoria’s second wave of coronavirus took hold in July, the TV presenter relocated to Byron Bay.

There, she reportedly moved in with Paul while continuing to work as Weekend Today’s weather presenter.

The pair were spotted together for the first time in January as they stepped out for a morning walk in Byron Bay.

Stylish: She teamed her ensemble with a pair of Timberland boots and carried a black Louis Vuitton handbag

Stylish: She teamed her ensemble with a pair of Timberland boots and carried a black Louis Vuitton handbag

Next step: Lauren reportedly moved in with Paul while continuing to work as Weekend Today's weather presenter in July last year

Next step: Lauren reportedly moved in with Paul while continuing to work as Weekend Today’s weather presenter in July last year

Keeping a low profile: The pair were spotted together for the first time back in January as they stepped out for a morning walk in Byron Bay

Keeping a low profile: The pair were spotted together for the first time back in January as they stepped out for a morning walk in Byron Bay

Lauren was previously married to television producer Lachlan Spark, but they split in 2018 after just one year of marriage.

They had dated for six years before tying the knot on the Mornington Peninsula.

Paul previously dated Sunrise host Samantha Armytage for several months from 2018 to 2019.

He runs high-end aviation business AVMIN, which boasts celebrity clients including Matt Damon and Chris Hemsworth.

Past: Lauren was previously married to television producer Lachlan Spark, but they split in 2018 after just one year of marriage

Past: Lauren was previously married to television producer Lachlan Spark, but they split in 2018 after just one year of marriage

History: Paul previously dated Sunrise host Samantha Armytage for several months from 2018 to 2019

History: Paul previously dated Sunrise host Samantha Armytage for several months from 2018 to 2019

Successful: He runs high-end aviation business AVMIN, which boasts celebrity clients such as Matt Damon and Chris Hemsworth

Successful: He runs high-end aviation business AVMIN, which boasts celebrity clients such as Matt Damon and Chris Hemsworth