BREAKING: Channel Nine’s Brooke Boney Opens Up About Her Hidden Divorce: ‘He Was a Beautiful Man, But We Were Too Young to Make It Work’

Brooke Boney’s Hidden Past Unveiled: A Secret Marriage, a Heartbreaking Divorce, and Lessons in Love

April 16, 2025 – Brooke Boney, the beloved former co-host of Channel Nine’s Today Show and a prominent Australian journalist of Aboriginal Gamilaroi descent, has opened up about a deeply personal chapter of her life that few knew about: her secret marriage and subsequent divorce in her early 20s. In a candid interview on the Inherited podcast with host Ruby Hall, the 37-year-old television presenter shared the emotional journey of her early marriage, the reasons behind its breakdown, and the invaluable lessons she’s carried forward—offering a rare glimpse into the private life of a woman who has often kept her personal struggles out of the public eye.

A Mysterious Woman’s Untold Story

“I got married in my early 20s. I’m a mysterious woman,” Brooke revealed with a mix of vulnerability and humor during the podcast. The admission came as a shock to many fans who have followed her career—from her days as a political correspondent for NITV to her high-profile role as a news and entertainment presenter on Today. While Brooke has always been open about her professional journey and cultural heritage, her personal life has remained largely under wraps. Even in 2024, when rumors swirled about a possible engagement after she was spotted wearing a ring, Brooke playfully dismissed the speculation on social media, keeping her past marriage a well-guarded secret until now.

Brooke shared that she met her former husband when she was just 19 years old, and the couple tied the knot six years later at the age of 25. While she chose not to disclose his identity or the exact duration of their marriage, she spoke warmly of him, describing him as “such a beautiful man” and someone she was “so, so lucky to have in my life.” Despite the love they shared, Brooke reflected on the challenges they faced as a young couple, suggesting that her own lack of maturity may have contributed to their eventual split.

“I feel like maybe I wasn’t mature enough or didn’t kind of know how to deal properly with things that come up in relationships,” she admitted. “Sometimes things don’t go to plan, and that’s okay. When those things don’t go to plan, it shouldn’t mean that you love yourself less or that you should feel like you’ve failed in any way.”

A Grandmother’s Wisdom and Moments of Reflection

The decision to end the marriage was not an easy one, and Brooke leaned heavily