Brian McFadden's ex Delta Goodrem ties the knot in lavish Maltese wedding
Delta Goodrem, former fiancée of Brian McFadden, has tied the knot with her longtime partner Matthew Copley in a lavish wedding ceremony held in Malta.
The 40-year-old Australian singer and actress, known for her role in Neighbours, celebrated the occasion surrounded by loved ones on the picturesque island – a place of personal significance to both bride and groom.
In a 2023 YouTube video, Delta revealed: 'My partner's family are all from Malta and many of my band members and backup singers also share Maltese heritage.' It's also where musician Matthew Copley proposed to the Australian star.
The couple reportedly exchanged vows on Monday in a private, multi-day celebration, described by guests as nothing short of show-stopping.
Delta, who tends to keep her personal life out of the spotlight, announced her engagement to Matthew in September 2023.
The couple, who met in 2017, have been musical collaborators as well as partners. Sharing the news on Instagram with a photo of the two of them and her glittering ring, she captioned it: 'My best friend asked me to marry him.'
She also posted a romantic video showing a string quartet playing on a lawn scattered with white rose petals, panning to a close-up of the engagement ring.
Delta's romantic history includes a high-profile relationship with Westlife singer Brian McFadden, whom she began dating in 2004 after his split from Kerry Katona and her own breakup with tennis player Mark Philippoussis. The couple had met while recording their hit duet Almost Here, which topped charts in both Ireland and Australia. Brian McFadden and Delta Goodrem. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Despite the success of their musical collaboration, their relationship was marred by controversy. Delta later told the Sydney Morning Herald: 'I'm pretty sure I got voted the most hated woman in Britain one year,' referring to the public backlash she faced, accused by some of being involved in the breakdown of Brian and Kerry's marriage.
Delta and Brian got engaged in 2007, but after four years together, they released a joint statement in 2011 announcing their split.
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