He may not have found lasting love on Married At First Sight 2025, but Billy Belcher is clearly winning in the mates department.

The English plasterer, 31, looked in high spirits as he enjoyed a casual pub outing in Sydney with a group of close friends — days after wrapping his time on the controversial reality series.

Billy, who quickly became a fan-favourite despite his short-lived stint on the show, couldn’t wipe the grin off his face as he mucked around with his mates outside the trendy inner-city venue.

In exclusive Daily Mail Australia photos, the cheeky groom was seen laughing hysterically and sharing hugs with his friends before one of them jumped on his back for a piggyback ride across the street.

Dressed down in a loose-fitting beige tee, wide-leg trousers and crisp white sneakers, Billy looked relaxed and carefree as he soaked up the afternoon sun.

He accessorised with a silver watch and showed off his sleeve tattoo as he confidently carried his pal across the pavement.

He may not have found lasting love on Married At First Sight 2025, but Billy Belcher is clearly winning in the mates department

The English plasterer, 31, looked in high spirits as he enjoyed a casual pub outing in Sydney with a group of close friends — days after wrapping his time on the controversial reality series

His mates looked equally laid-back, with one donning a grey Commonwealth Bank tee and black jeans, while another sported a pale yellow checked shirt with black shorts and white trainers.

The group appeared to be in the midst of a boozy catch-up, laughing and chatting animatedly as onlookers watched on.

Fans of MAFS were left disappointed when Billy’s time on the experiment was cut short, with many praising his humour and down-to-earth nature throughout his televised journey.

‘Justice for Billy!’ one viewer commented online, while another wrote: ‘He deserved better. Hope he comes back for All Stars!’

Billy, who entered the experiment hoping to find his happily ever after, instead won over audiences with his quick wit, emotional honesty, and clear loyalty to his fellow grooms.

While he didn’t leave the show with a wife, it’s clear he’s walked away with something just as valuable — a strong support system and a growing fanbase.

Billy and his ‘bride’ Sierah Swepstone decided to leave the experiment after their relationship became riddled with trust issues.

The final straw was a reported cheating scandal involving fellow groom Adrian Araouzou.

Billy, who quickly became a fan-favourite despite his short-lived stint on the show, couldn’t wipe the grin off his face as he mucked around with his mates outside the trendy inner-city venue

In the photos, the cheeky groom was seen laughing hysterically and sharing hugs with his friends before one of them jumped on his back for a piggyback ride across the street

Billy and his ‘bride’ Sierah Swepstone decided to leave the experiment after their relationship became riddled with trust issues

Sierah admitted to having a secret dinner with Adrian and Tony Mojanovski but failed to disclose the outing to Adrian’s partner, Awhina Rutene.

The revelation led to an emotional confrontation, with Billy feeling frustrated and blindsided.

‘I have to be honest, I feel a lot frustrated,’ Billy confessed at the ceremony. ‘I just feel like I’ve really retreated. I’ve got literally no deep connection from you, Sierah. I’ve got nothing.’

The tension escalated when accusations surfaced that Billy had previously suggested a ‘wife swap’, a claim that shocked the experts.

Ultimately, both Billy and Sierah chose to walk away from their marriage, despite Sierah’s last-minute regret.

Now, Billy appears to be moving on in the best way possible—by soaking up the sun and living his best life.