MAFS groom Tim Calwell announces engagement to stunning Brazilian girlfriend Barbara Rodrigues after two years of dating

Married At First Sight star Tim Calwell has announced his engagement to his stunning Brazilian girlfriend Barbara after two years of dating.

The former reality TV groom, who failed to find lasting love with his television bride Sara Mesa, shared the exciting news on Saturday after popping the question during a romantic getaway to New Zealand.

The Gold Coast businessman, 34, got down on one knee in front of a breathtaking mountain backdrop, surprising his girlfriend with a sparkling diamond engagement ring.

Barbara confirmed the happy news on Instagram, sharing a series of loved-up photographs from the picturesque proposal.

'Engaged to the love of my life!!! ❤️' she captioned the announcement.

Tim was quick to respond to his bride-to-be's post, leaving a kiss and red heart emoji in the comments.

The couple appeared happier than ever as they celebrated the milestone against the spectacular backdrop of snow-capped mountains and a glacial lake.

In one photograph, a beaming Barbara proudly flashed her enormous diamond ring while cuddling up to her fiancé for a romantic selfie.

The brunette beauty was dressed for the chilly conditions in a camouflage puffer jacket and a knitted beanie adorned with colourful patches.

She showed off her freshly manicured lavender nails as she held her left hand up to the camera, revealing the dazzling diamond on a delicate band.

Meanwhile, Tim looked equally delighted, flashing a huge smile while sporting a white fleece jumper and khaki knitted beanie.

Another photograph captured the moment Tim dropped to one knee on the rocky shoreline, holding out a ring box as Barbara reacted in complete shock.

Overcome with emotion, she covered her mouth with both hands as her husband-to-be smiled up at her.

The engagement marks a happy new chapter for Tim, who first found fame on the 2024 season of Married At First Sight.

Tim and Barbara began dating shortly after his tumultuous marriage to Sydney-based nutritionist Sara Mesa came to an end.

Daily Mail exclusively revealed their blossoming romance in April 2024, after Barbara began sharing loved-up photographs of the pair on her private Instagram account.

At the time, the glamorous brunette had posted a sweet birthday tribute to Tim, making it clear the pair were already smitten.

'Bday boy Appreciation post for this handsome man who makes me happy every day!' she wrote.

The couple first met in February 2024, just weeks after Tim's ill-fated marriage to Sara began airing on Channel Nine.

Their romance quickly blossomed, with the pair spotted enjoying everyday outings together, including picking up takeaway food and drinks before visiting a nursery to buy plants.

However, their relationship initially raised eyebrows following Tim's dramatic split from his television bride.

Speaking to Daily Mail at the time, Tim adamantly denied suggestions he had been romantically involved with anyone else while filming the dating experiment.

'No I wasn't seeing anyone through the experiment. I was literally locked in, dialled in, trying to make our relationship work,' he insisted.

'I don't know why, if she's bringing that up... she's trying to throw heat on my end to try and distract, maybe, from whatever going on in her ballpark.'

Tim also opened up about his difficult relationship with Sara, admitting their marriage had become increasingly strained.

'It was definitely very up and down. Almost toxic at this point, I don't know,' he said.

'We were trying our best to be in a relationship. The whole experience is very intense anyway... it was definitely wasn't comfortable for me.'

Tim and Sara endured a turbulent journey on the Channel Nine dating show, with their relationship frequently overshadowed by heated arguments and communication issues.

One particularly explosive dinner party saw Tim confront Sara over her repeatedly cancelling dates, sparking a furious exchange between the pair.

Reflecting on their clashes, Tim said he had become increasingly frustrated by what he described as feeling dismissed throughout their marriage.

'I was getting really frustrated by being spoken over and talked down to,' he explained.

'My feelings and my opinions were just being thrown back in my face and it just felt like nothing I had to say was valid.'

Despite their attempts to make the relationship work, Tim and Sara ultimately went their separate ways after the experiment.