Lauren Phillips is pictured for the first time with older boyfriend Paul O’Brien

It’s official! Weekend Today host Lauren Phillips is pictured for the FIRST TIME with private jet tycoon boyfriend Paul O’Brien – as they enjoy a morning walk together in Byron Bay

Channel Nine’s Lauren Phillips reportedly started dating multimillionaire private jet tycoon Paul O’Brien last year.

And the couple were spotted together for the first time together on Monday as they stepped out for a morning walk in Byron Bay.

Lauren and Paul all but confirmed their romance as they soaked in the fresh air and idyllic surrounds during their picturesque stroll.

Rare sighting: Weekend Today host Lauren Phillips and her boyfriend, private jet tycoon Paul O’Brien, were pictured together for the first time on Monday as they took a stroll in Byron Bay

The pair happily chatted as they got their post-Christmas steps in.

The Weekend Today weather presenter showed off her toned legs in a pair of high-cut purple shorts and an oversized P.E Nation T-shirt.

She went makeup free and styled her brunette hair in a no-fuss high ponytail.

Close: The pair happily chatted with each other as they enjoyed the morning walk ensuring they got their post-Christmas steps in

Close: The pair happily chatted with each other as they enjoyed the morning walk ensuring they got their post-Christmas steps in

Fit: Nine star Lauren showed off her toned and tanned pins as she wore a pair of purple, high-cut shorts and an oversized P.E. Nation t-shirt

Fit: Nine star Lauren showed off her toned and tanned pins as she wore a pair of purple, high-cut shorts and an oversized P.E. Nation t-shirt

She completed her outfit with a pair of Nike sneakers and black socks. 

Paul, meanwhile, opted for an all-black ensemble comprising a T-shirt and shorts, and finished things off with white ankle socks and Asics trainers.

Their relationship first made headlines late last year. 

Fitness: Paul, meanwhile, opted to wear an all black ensemble including a black t-shirt and shorts. He finished his outfit with white ankle socks and black joggers.

Fitness: Paul, meanwhile, opted to wear an all black ensemble including a black t-shirt and shorts. He finished his outfit with white ankle socks and black joggers.

New love: Paul, who once reportedly dated Sunrise's Samantha Armytage, runs high-end charter group AVMIN and boasts celebrity clients including Matt Damon and Chris Hemsworth

New love: Paul, who once reportedly dated Sunrise’s Samantha Armytage, runs high-end charter group AVMIN and boasts celebrity clients including Matt Damon and Chris Hemsworth

New beginnings: Lauren is said to have began dating Paul while she was living in Melbourne last year, according to the Sydney Morning Herald

New beginnings: Lauren is said to have began dating Paul while she was living in Melbourne last year, according to the Sydney Morning Herald

Paul, who previously dated Sunrise host Sam Armytage, runs high-end aviation business AVMIN. His celebrity clients including Matt Damon and Chris Hemsworth.

The pair apparently began dating when Lauren was living in Melbourne last year.

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

Chatting: when Victoria's strict coronavirus lockdown took hold in July, Lauren quickly relocated to Byron Bay. She reportedly moved in with Paul

Chatting: when Victoria’s strict coronavirus lockdown took hold in July, Lauren quickly relocated to Byron Bay. She reportedly moved in with Paul 

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

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.

Hitting it with pace: Lauren and Paul kept the pace during their brisk but scenic walk

Hitting it with pace: Lauren and Paul kept the pace during their brisk but scenic walk