Kate Ritchie has had a tough year: she broke up with her boyfriend Chevy Black and had to deal with the fallout from a stalker ordeal.
But the former Home and Away star looked happy as she stepped out to attend Nova FM’s Singles Ball at Taronga Zoo on Thursday.
The radio presenter, 45, looked half her age as she led the arrivals in an elegant but stunning black minidress that featured a silver flower on the bust.
But it was the single she matched that night that really made Kate shine.
A handsome man named Will asked Kate for a dance, which seemed to brighten her night.
Kate Ritchie (pictured) was paired with a handsome man called Will while attending Fitzy, Wippa and Kate Ritchie’s singles dance in Sydney on Thursday night.
The couple looked in love as they enjoyed a slow dance on the dance floor.
Kate, who broke up with her boyfriend Black late last year, looked loved up as she joined him on the dance floor.
Will previously approached the radio star, who presents Nova FM’s Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie, while holding a single red rose.
The video of the romantic moment was shared on Fitzy & Wippa’s Instagram with Kate Ritchie.
Dressed in a smart black suit and bow tie, Will looked nervous as he approached Kate as she spoke to friends at a table.
Will (pictured) previously approached the radio star, co-host of Nova FM’s Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie, while holding a single red rose. The video of the romantic moment was shared by Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie on Instagram
The couple seemed to hit it off instantly.
Handing her his rose, he introduced himself and the two left the table to get to know each other better.
Fans of the breakfast radio show went wild over the comments on the Instagram post.
‘Awww it’s kinda cute. Good choice Kate. Australia’s own Will and Kate,” wrote one follower.
‘He’s actually quite nervous. Good for you mate! Go get her,’ commented another.
OMG they are the cutest!! Please go out with him, Kate,” wrote one more.
Kate was seen exchanging sweet nothings with Will on the dance floor.
She seemed pleased with her catch as she smiled at her friends.
Earlier that night, Kate arrived at the dance looking stunning in her sexy ensemble.
When he got out of the car he was wearing a luxurious black coat with fur lapels.
She was also seen warmly welcoming her co-host Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald with a hug as they entered Taronga’s Gilli Rooftop.
Kate’s potential budding romance comes after she ended her relationship with her boyfriend Black, nine months after they became Instagram official.
The video of the romantic moment was shared on Fitzy & Wippa’s Instagram account with Kate Ritchie.
The couple, who often put on public displays of affection while in Coogee, split late last year.
At the time, Kate fueled breakup rumors by sharing a reflective post on Instagram that captured her living her best life with a girlfriend, not to mention Black.
The couple seemed to be going from strength to strength after debuting their relationship in February 2023 with images of a romantic picnic.
Kate later took their romance to the next level by introducing Chevy to her mother Heather and daughter Mae.
However, by the end of that year, Kate was single again.
Kate looked half her age as she led the arrivals in an elegant yet stunning black mini dress with a gorgeous silver flower on the bust.
She showed off her slim pins in the dress which she paired with sheer stockings.
When he got out of his car he was wearing a luxurious black coat with fur lapels.
Meanwhile, Kate endures more pain when her stalker’s nightmare came to light earlier this year.
It was revealed that she made a phone call to NSW Police after receiving a message from Gerard Ryan, 71, saying he was in the suburb where she lives and was hoping to find her.
He had sent her “hundreds” of messages from February 2022 to April 2023, including “numerous photographs of the accused naked and numerous videos of the accused masturbating”, the police facts, seen by the Daily Telegraph, claimed.
She also increased her height with a pair of black patent leather heels.
Ryan was arrested in a park in Sydney’s eastern suburbs last month and charged with stalking, to which he pleaded guilty. He also received a violence order prohibiting him from approaching Kate.
Waverley Local Court was told Ryan’s obsession with the TV star began last year when he began posting comments on her social media accounts including: “Hi Kate… I love you so much.”
Another post read: ‘I just want to kiss you, my heart beats for you, I love you madly.’
She was also seen warmly welcoming her co-host Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald with a hug as they entered Taronga’s Gilli Rooftop.
Kate’s possible budding romance comes after she ended her relationship with her boyfriend Black, nine months after they became Instagram official.
Ryan posted very explicit messages of a sexual nature about Kate on his own social media pages, and when she didn’t respond, things got worse.
Police facts also indicated that Ryan had said he wanted to marry Kate and referred to his daughter, saying he would be “a good stepfather.”
In February, he sent a letter to his work address that included a Valentine’s Day card.
Ryan was sentenced to a 12 month Probation Order and an AVO states that he must not come within 500 meters of Ritchie’s home or workplace.