Twist in Kayla Itsines' romance with fianc Jae Woodroffe: He was dating her good friend before mov

Fitness influencer Kayla Itsines is preparing to tie the knot with her fianc Jae Woodroffe following a two-year engagement. But fans of the multimillionaire entrepreneur, 32, may not know of the unusual circumstances in which the couple's fairytale relationship first blossomed.

Fitness influencer Kayla Itsines is preparing to tie the knot with her fiancé Jae Woodroffe following a two-year engagement.

But fans of the multimillionaire entrepreneur, 32, may not know of the unusual circumstances in which the couple's fairytale relationship first blossomed.

From getting together just months after leaving their respective exes, to Kayla's subsequent falling-out with Jae's ex-girlfriend - things weren't always so simple.

Kayla debuted her relationship with personal trainer Jae on September 26, 2021, when the couple was spotted packing on the PDA outside a kebab shop in Adelaide.

The sighting came just a few weeks after Kayla had split from her former boyfriend, a videographer known only as 'Mitch G'.

Australian fitness superstar Kayla Itsines (right) is about to marry Jae Woodroffe (left) - who used to date her good friend Lauren Belotti

Australian fitness superstar Kayla Itsines (right) is about to marry Jae Woodroffe (left) - who used to date her good friend Lauren Belotti

Earlier in September, 'Mitch G' had been pictured packing his personal belongings into a moving fan outside Kayla's home, seemingly confirming their brief relationship was over.

Coincidentally, Jae also moved on with Kayla shortly after splitting with his long-time ex-girlfriend Lauren Belotti, who also happened to be close friends with Kayla.

Jae and Lauren are believed to have started dating in 2016, as indicated by loved-up Instagram photos posted by Lauren at the time.

Kayla debuted her relationship with personal trainer Jae (left) on September 26, 2021, after the couple was spotted packing on the PDA outside a kebab shop in Adelaide. The sighting came weeks after Kayla had split from her former boyfriend, a videographer known only as 'Mitch G'

Kayla debuted her relationship with personal trainer Jae (left) on September 26, 2021, after the couple was spotted packing on the PDA outside a kebab shop in Adelaide. The sighting came weeks after Kayla had split from her former boyfriend, a videographer known only as 'Mitch G'

Coincidentally, Jae also moved on with Kayla shortly after splitting with his long-time ex-girlfriend Lauren Belotti, who also happened to be close friends with Kayla. (Jae and Lauren are pictured together in happier times)

Coincidentally, Jae also moved on with Kayla shortly after splitting with his long-time ex-girlfriend Lauren Belotti, who also happened to be close friends with Kayla. (Jae and Lauren are pictured together in happier times) 

Interestingly, an Instagram page believed to be Kayla's private account would regularly comment on loved-up images of Jae and Lauren prior to their split.

The last photos of the former couple together were uploaded on May 23, 2021, following a night out with a group of friends - including Kayla. 

A group photo taken during the outing even shows Kayla, Jae and Lauren all posing side by side. 

Kayla and Jae debuted their romance four months later. Daily Mail Australia is not suggesting any party has ever been unfaithful.

Kayla declined to comment when contacted by Daily Mail Australia, but her spokeswoman Sara Bergstrom said the 'media narrative' suggesting Kayla and Lauren fell out because of Jae 'was false then, and [is] still false now'.

Interestingly, an Instagram page believed to be Kayla's private account - @kaylajamie_ - would regularly comment enthusiastically on loved-up images of Jae and Lauren prior to their split

Interestingly, an Instagram page believed to be Kayla's private account - @kaylajamie_ - would regularly comment enthusiastically on loved-up images of Jae and Lauren prior to their split

The last images of the couple together were uploaded on May 23, 2021, following a night out with a group of friends - including Kayla (all pictured)

The last images of the couple together were uploaded on May 23, 2021, following a night out with a group of friends - including Kayla (all pictured) 

Kayla commented 'EXCELLENT PHOTO' on this Instagram snap of Jae and Lauren. Within just a few months, the couple had called it quits and Jae had moved on with Kayla

Kayla commented 'EXCELLENT PHOTO' on this Instagram snap of Jae and Lauren. Within just a few months, the couple had called it quits and Jae had moved on with Kayla

Kayla and Lauren's relationship appears to have since soured, and the pair no longer follow each other on Instagram.

In January 2022, Kayla finally debuted Jae on her Instagram page, uploading a photo of the pair cuddling alongside a caption describing him as her 'best friend for years and now partner'.

The relationship announcement also came almost two years after Kayla confirmed her split from ex-fiancĂ© Tobi Pearce in August 2020. 

In January 2022, Kayla finally debuted Jae on her Instagram page, uploading a photo of the pair cuddling alongside a caption describing him as her 'best friend for years and now partner'

In January 2022, Kayla finally debuted Jae on her Instagram page, uploading a photo of the pair cuddling alongside a caption describing him as her 'best friend for years and now partner'

The former couple co-founded the Bikini Body Training Company after meeting in late 2012.

They were later ranked joint fifth on the Australian Financial Review's Young Rich List in 2018, making them the wealthiest self-made twenty-somethings in Australia.

Kayla and Tobi share custody of their daughter Arna, four. Kayla also welcomed her first child with Jae, a boy named Jax, in January.

Kayla confirmed her split from Tobi Pearce (left), who is the father of her four-year-old daughter, Arna Leia Pearce, in August 2020

Kayla confirmed her split from Tobi Pearce (left), who is the father of her four-year-old daughter, Arna Leia Pearce, in August 2020

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