Nelly Riggio and Adriano Zumbo have been making every minute count this summer with a trip to the Maldives and lazy afternoons on a Sunshine Coast beach.  The couple returned from the exotic overseas locale only to find themselves back on the sand this weekend.The new couple each posted a picture on social media in which they're clad in their swimwear on a Queensland beach on Saturday. Beach baes: Nelly Riggio and Adriano Zumbo have been making every minute count this summer with a trip to the Maldives and lazy afternoons on a Sunshine Coast beachAdriano posted an image in which he and his new MKR love are flat on their backs sunbathing, with Nelly showing off her slim form in a black and white marble design bikini.The pastry chef flaunts his tan and his tattoos as he lays shirtless beside her, and captioned the picture with a cheeky, 'Beached as Bro!!'Nelly also posted a picture to Instagram on the same day, with the pair smiling to camera in the sunshine with the ocean in the background. 

'We've definitely made the most of summer so far! Soaking in the beautiful weather on the Sunshine Coast,' the 26 year old captioned the image. Loved up: The new couple each posted a pic in which they're clad in their swimwear on a Queensland beach to Instagram on Saturday Luxurious break: The couple returned from a exotic overseas locale in the Maldives only to find themselves back on the sand this weekend The 35-year-old chef recently defended his relationship with the younger My Kitchen Rules Star when a critic attacked the pair on social media.Nelly posted a photo of the pair kissing to Instagram last week, prompting one user to say they were 'horrified' and suggest there was a 20-year age gap between the couple.Nelly and Adriano promptly fought back, confessing the pastry chef is 35 and his new love is nine years his junior, at 26.The exchange started when a user called @darianorman wrote, 'Omg I was so horrified to see that photo...Is he 20 years older then you or what?'

Attacked online: The 35-year-old chef recently defended his relationship with the younger woman when a critic attacked the pair on social media Adriano was quick to defend his relationship and answered the critic directly under Nelly's image.'Bahahaha @darianorman well I'm 35 Nelly is definitely not 15,' Adriano hit back. His My Kitchen Rules star lover then joined in the battle and backed up her boyfriend.She wrote: 'Since when is my relationship any of your business. I'm 26 he's 35 but you're acting like a 2 year old.' Age gap: Nelly and Adriano recently revealed there is a nine yer age gap between them as the pastry chef is 35 and his new love is nine years his junior, at 26Adriano Zumbo appears to have found the missing ingredient in his love life after unveiling his relationship with former My Kitchen Rules star Nelly Riggio.The dessert connoisseur whisked his new flame off for a romantic getaway to the Maldives last week - but their relationship comes as a surprise given Nelly's appearance on the cooking show in 2016.Nelly appeared on MKR with then boyfriend JP Huillet

, with the pair's very affectionate displays seeing them dubbed 'The Lovebirds'. Sweet snap: Adriano Zumbo appears to have found the missing ingredient in his love life after unveiling his relationship with former My Kitchen Rules star Nelly RiggioZumbo and Nelly celebrated New Years on the tropical island together, taking to Instagram to post loved-up pictures from their trip.hoodies gautengNews of their union comes four months after the 35-year-old hired the brunette to work in the research and development team for his patisserie, according to The Daily Telegraph. goedkoopste hoodiesThey report that the foodie moved down from Brisbane to Sydney to take the role, before her relationship with JP broke down late last year.wwe hoodies cm punk

Down the pan: The new relationship comes as somewhat of a surprise given Nelly's appearance on the cooking show in 2016 alongside then boyfriend JP Huilletlimp bizkit hoodies for sale Overcooked: Nelly appeared on MKR alongside JP, with the pair's very affectionate displays seeing them dubbed 'The Lovebirds'jack frost hoodie hot topic The boss: 35-year-old Zumbo hired the brunette to work in the research and development team for his patisserie in SeptemberJust 12 weeks ago, JP and Nelly appeared to still be an item as she uploaded a picture to social media of the couple sunbathing on a boat. hoodie fnaticThat was the last time JP featured on her feed and she has since been pictured cosying up to her boss. n7 hoody sale

Posting on Sunday, Zumbo shared a photo of the pair alongside a caption in which he called his new lady a 'hottie'. Ex on the beach: Just 12 weeks ago, JP and Nelly appeared to still be an item as she uploaded a picture to social media of the couple on holiday Boiling point: Posting on Sunday, Zumbo shared a photo of the pair alongside a caption in which he called his new lady a 'hottie'He wrote: 'Happy New Year 2017 from the Maldives!!!!! Looking forward to many years with this Hottie (sic).'Before his Channel Seven show, Zumbo's Just Desserts, debuted last year, the chef had spoken of his desire to find love again after an engagement during his early 20s went 'pear-shaped'. He told the Sydney Morning Herald: 'I've become good at judging whether a girl wants to be around you just because she's after your status or because you're popular. Co-workers: Nelly has been snapped several times with her boss as they work on new products for Zumbo's business Romantic: Before his Channel Seven show, Zumbo's Just Desserts, debuted last year, the chef had spoken of his desire to find love again after an engagement during his early 20s went 'pear-shaped''I've never been worried about being alone and there is no pressure to get married, although I would love to do it one day with the right girl.'I need a strong woman who can handle the attention I get and not get upset if I cuddle a stranger