Justin Hemmes’ ex Kate Fowler sparks romance rumours with a mystery man

She split from billionaire pub baron Justin Hemmes in 2018, after three years of dating and welcoming two children together.

But Kate Fowler sparked rumours she may have found romance again on Wednesday, as she shared a string of cosy photos with a new man on Instagram.

The New Zealand native looked elated as she cosied up to David Oettlé, revealing the duo had spent lockdown in Sydney together before liking a number of comments that hinted they could be an item.

New romance? Justin Hemmes’ ex Kate Fowler sparked rumours she may have found romance again on Wednesday, as she shared a string of cosy photos with David Oettlé on Instagram

‘To the many swims of lockdown. Thanks for bearing with me and for the noms @davieo,’ the fashionista wrote alongside a love-heart emoji.

A number of her followers wrote love heart emojis on the post, with Kate hitting the like button on a few – including one comment which read: ‘Hi lovers!’

The first photo showed Kate and David cuddled up together while watching a sunset, while another showed them enjoying what appeared to be an indoor date night with candles, roses and wine.

How lovely! One photo showed the pair enjoying what appeared to be an indoor date night with candles, roses and wine

How lovely! One photo showed the pair enjoying what appeared to be an indoor date night with candles, roses and wine

Cute: Another image showed Kate and David enjoying an afternoon hike by the sea

Cute: Another image showed Kate and David enjoying an afternoon hike by the sea

Telling sign? A number of her followers wrote love heart emojis on the post, with Kate hitting the like button on a few - including one comment which read: 'Hi lovers!'

Telling sign? A number of her followers wrote love heart emojis on the post, with Kate hitting the like button on a few – including one comment which read: ‘Hi lovers!’

A third image was a headshot of David, while one showed the pair enjoying an afternoon hike together by the sea.

Not a lot is known about David, whose social media page is set to private. 

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Kate for further comment and clarification.

In July 2018, Justin, 49, announced his split from Kate – who is the older sister of model Georgia Fowler – after three years of dating.

The pair share two children together; Alexa, five, and Saachi, four.

The Merivale boss told The Sydney Morning Herald at the time: ‘Kate and I have the utmost love and respect for each other.

Past relationship: In July 2018, Justin, 49 (right) announced his split with Kate - who is the older sister of model Georgia Fowler - after three years of dating

Past relationship: In July 2018, Justin, 49 (right) announced his split with Kate – who is the older sister of model Georgia Fowler – after three years of dating

‘At the beginning of 2018, Kate and I decided our friendship and respect for family life would become the focus of our relationship.

‘We love our children dearly and for now continue to live together happily in our family home.

‘Kate is a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful woman. As for what the future holds I am not sure.’

It was reported in November 2020 that Justin had given Kate a $7.5 million Dover Heights cliffside mansion to live in – which is less than a 10-minute drive from his $60million Vaucluse residence.

Private: Kate also shared this headshot of David. Not a lot is known about David, whose social media page is set to private

Private: Kate also shared this headshot of David. Not a lot is known about David, whose social media page is set to private

Meanwhile, Justin is currently dating model Madeline Holtznagel, 25.

While it’s not known exactly how long Justin and Madeline have been dating, she hinted their relationship has carried on longer than many people expect.

Speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald in October, Madeline said they’d actually met two years before reports emerged of their relationship early last year.

‘We have known each other for two years and met when I was modelling in Singapore,’ she said at the time.

Sweet: Meanwhile, Justin is currently dating model Madeline Holtznagel, 25 (left). In August this year, Madeline shared a string of rare photographs with Justin to celebrate his 49th birthday

Sweet: Meanwhile, Justin is currently dating model Madeline Holtznagel, 25 (left). In August this year, Madeline shared a string of rare photographs with Justin to celebrate his 49th birthday

In August this year, Madeline shared a string of rare photographs with Justin to celebrate his 49th birthday.   

‘Happy birthday’ the beauty captioned the sweet set of black and white images. 

One photo showed the couple embracing on a cliffside with an ocean view in the background.

A second photo depicted the pair linking hands as they enjoyed a drink alongside a beach. 

Sweet: 'Happy birthday' the 25-year-old beauty captioned the sweet set of black and white images. One photo showed the couple embracing on a cliffside

Sweet: ‘Happy birthday’ the 25-year-old beauty captioned the sweet set of black and white images. One photo showed the couple embracing on a cliffside