Home and Away fans are celebrating a romance that’s leapt straight from the small screen into reality. Kyle Shilling and Kirsty Marillier, who played Mali Hudson and Rose Delaney, have officially confirmed that they’re in a real-life relationship — and the news has melted hearts across the fan community.

The revelation comes as a delightful surprise, especially since their on-screen romance between Mali and Rose ended months ago in heartbreak. What began as a brief but passionate storyline on the show has quietly blossomed into something lasting off-screen.

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The Twist Nobody Saw Coming

For months, Kyle and Kirsty managed to keep their growing connection private, with no hints of their real-life relationship visible during filming. Both actors were known for their professionalism, and even their closest co-stars reportedly didn’t suspect a thing.

“I honestly never expected them to fall in love!” a source close to the production said. “Mali and Rose’s story might have ended in the script, but to see it continue in real life — that’s a twist more shocking than anything the writers could dream up.”

The revelation comes shortly after Kirsty’s departure from Home and Away to pursue new acting projects. Despite the physical distance, their romance has reportedly only grown stronger, suggesting this is far more than a fleeting connection.

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A Love That Transcends the Bay

On screen, Mali and Rose’s relationship captured viewers’ hearts with its warmth and emotional depth. They battled through personal differences and career pressures, only to part ways — a bittersweet moment that left fans yearning for more.

Off screen, however, the story has found its happy continuation. A Home and Away production insider shared, “There was always a spark between Kyle and Kirsty. When they filmed together, you could feel the chemistry. It’s beautiful to see that connection evolve into something genuine.”

Now, even though Rose has driven out of Summer Bay, her real-life counterpart seems to have found her forever home with Kyle.

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Fans Celebrate a Real-Life Happy Ending

Since the news broke, Home and Away fans have flooded social media with congratulatory messages. “Mali and Rose didn’t last, but Kyle and Kirsty did — and that’s what matters!” wrote one fan on X. Another added, “This is the love story we didn’t know we needed.”

The couple’s romance proves that sometimes, life writes the best scripts of all. While the fictional shores of Summer Bay have seen their fair share of heartbreak, Kyle and Kirsty’s off-screen love story is giving fans something rare — a happy ending that’s real.