Veronica Cloherty, a Married At First Sight participant earlier this year, made a rare public appearance at the Cointreau Welcomes Spring in Style event last week, turning heads in a chic monochrome ensemble. The former bridal contestant wore a tailored black mini dress with sharp shoulders, crisp white cuffs and a white collar. Her satin pointed-toe heels featured oversized bows, and her brunette hair was pulled back into a sleek bun. A soft, nude-mlip makeup look completed the polished appearance.
She was among a star-studded guest list at the exclusive soirée, which included former Bachelor star-turned-TV presenter Bella Varelis, along with Josh Carroll, Imogen Anthony, Mitch Churi and Josh Packham. Varelis arrived in a floor-length chocolate brown faux fur coat over a black dress, paired with a slicked-back bun and gold hoop earrings. Josh Carroll kept things casual in a light grey bomber jacket layered over a white tee, with loose black trousers and black shoes, while his girlfriend Jemma Dalitz wore a mustard-yellow cropped knit top with a deep neckline and wide-leg charcoal trousers. Imogen Anthony commanded attention in a cream lace-up corset dress featuring a thigh-high split.
The event marked the formal arrival of spring with an evening of bespoke cocktails, cuisine and culture. Guests enjoyed an immersive Cointreau masterclass, exploring the brand’s Margarita history and its role in cocktail culture. The Pelicano celebration was described as the first in a nationwide series of experiences rolling out across Australia, inviting Australians to “shake, stir and sip” through the season.
Veronica Cloherty’s appearance comes amid renewed media attention surrounding her time on Married At First Sight. In May, she spoke to Daily Mail about her experience on the show, saying she believed producers manipulated the edit and left her with “no voice.” She said she felt blindsided when she learned Eliot Donovan had previously appeared on the series, and described feeling trapped and isolated at times during filming. She recalled a panic attack during a letter-task moment and suggested the on-screen portrayal did not reflect her reality. In recounting wedding and honeymoon scenes, she indicated that the dynamic with Eliot was more unsettled in private than it appeared to viewers, and she suggested that key moments—such as discussions about Eliot’s sister’s diabetes diagnosis and his reaction—were not accurately represented on screen.
Despite the on-screen tensions, the couple initially appeared to click at the wedding and enjoyed a fun honeymoon. Veronica has since spoken about how the editing shaped perceptions of her and stressed that her experience did not always align with what viewers saw. The latest appearance signals a return to public life for her as she continues to navigate the aftermath of the show and its coverage.