Bondi locals did a double-take on Tuesday when a pair of American reality stars were spotted passionately embracing as cameras rolled for a new season of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days.
Miami-based realtor and model Elise Benson was seen locking lips with Sydney yacht broker Joshua Lawson during a steamy afternoon shoot surrounded by producers and camera crew.
At one point the duo wrapped their arms tightly around each other, laughing as bystanders watched on, before strolling hand-in-hand through the bustling shopping strip.
Elise showed off her toned figure in a daring scarlet halter-neck top that tied behind her neck and exposed her midriff, pairing the racy look with low-slung charcoal cargo pants and black slides.
She completed the outfit with oversized sunglasses, gold bangles and a sleek blow-dry, while carrying a small black shoulder bag.
Joshua kept things casual in a khaki button-up shirt worn open over a white singlet, cream shorts and matching white slides.
Bondi locals did a double-take on Tuesday when a pair of American reality stars were spotted passionately embracing as cameras rolled for a new season of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days. Pictured: Elise Benson and Joshua Lawson
Miami-based realtor and model Elise Benson was seen locking lips with Sydney yacht broker Joshua Lawson during a steamy afternoon shoot surrounded by producers and camera crew
At one point the duo wrapped their arms tightly around each other, laughing as bystanders watched on, before strolling hand-in-hand through the bustling shopping strip
He accessorised with dark shades and a rugged beard as he led his partner through the crowd.
Crew members trailed behind with cameras and audio gear, capturing what appeared to be a heated exchange before the pair broke into laughter and embraced again – hinting at the kind of roller-coaster romance viewers can expect when the new season airs.
Moments later actor Nick Slater took to his Instagram Stories to share footage of the couple filming dramatic scenes on Bondi Beach.
‘They’ve been filming this “fight” for half an hour with the producer interjecting: “be more honest”,’ the TikTok star captioned the video.
Filming for the upcoming American series began earlier this month.
Sources say the scenes are part of a storyline exploring their first in-person meeting after months of long-distance dating.
In a previous exclusive interview with DailyMail.com, Elise opened up about the fallout following the final episode of 90 Day Fiancé: Hunt for Love, explaining how she ended up on the wrong side of Carlo’s tangled love life – and why watching it all play out left her reeling.
The drama erupted when Carlo found himself torn between Elise and fellow castmate Tiffany, trying to balance both connections as emotions ran high between the three of them.
Elise showed off her toned figure in a daring scarlet halter-neck top that tied behind her neck and exposed her midriff
She paired the racy look with low-slung charcoal cargo pants and black slides
Joshua kept things casual in a khaki button-up shirt worn open over a white singlet, cream shorts and matching white slides
He accessorised with dark shades and a rugged beard as he led his partner through the crowd
Crew members trailed behind with cameras and audio gear, capturing what appeared to be a heated exchange before the pair broke into laughter and embraced again
Sources say the scenes are part of a storyline exploring their first in-person meeting after months of long-distance dating
Viewers watched as he juggled the two romances, often expressing similar feelings to each woman just moments apart, before it all came crashing down at the finale when Tiffany – and the rest of the cast – confronted him.
And when Elise later saw the footage of Carlo with Tiffany for herself, the reality of the ‘blindside’ hit hard – especially since she and Carlo had continued spending time together off-camera.
‘I don’t think that I’ll ever trust Carlo a day in my life ever again,’ Elise admitted to DailyMail.com.
‘I was blindsided. To see what Carlo had been saying about me and what he was saying to Tiffany. To be honest with you, it was a pretty big shock.’
She explained, ‘I saw it after on TV, not while I was there. So watching it, I’m in utter disbelief.’
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days returns later this year on TLC and Discovery+.
