My Kitchen Rules' Simone reveals huge news after making it to the grand final

My Kitchen Rules fan favourite Simone has two reasons to celebrate this week: not only did he make it to the grand final with his best friend Viviana, but he's also going to be a dad! The Italian-born reality star announced the news on the show and spoke to TV Week, telling them, "I’m going to be a dad soon!"

It comes after many fans were left heartbroken after discovering that Simone and Viviana are not a couple when he introduced viewers to his partner, Victoria, earlier in the month. "We're expecting a little boy," Simone added.

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"I’m super-happy, but also a bit nervous, especially since we don’t have family here in Australia. It will be challenging at first, but I’m confident everything will be all right in the end."

Simone added that after moving to Australia nine years ago and becoming a citizen, he hopes his father will fly over to be with them, saying, "His support would mean a lot to us during this time."

Viviana revealed in the interview that all six of the original MKR teams are in constant contact with each other in a WhatsApp group, adding they will reunite to watch the grand final on Tuesday night.

"We're just in each other's lives constantly," she says.

The pair also answered fan requests to have their own show, with Simone saying, "We could do maybe a tour of Italy, maybe on a Vespa."

Viviana agreed that it would be "absolutely fantastic" as long as they survive the Vespa ride, given Simone is "an awful driver".

Fans share support for Simone and Viviana

Proving how strong their friendship is, Simone said before Monday night's cook-off, "It has already been an incredible journey. Being at the semi-finals with my best friend has been the best experience of my life no matter how this goes."

After winning, Viviana added, "For Italians, family is absolutely everything. I care about Simo so much. We are like brother and sister."

Fans have taken to social media to share their excitement for Simone, with one user saying, "Did anyone watch the ending of the show? Simone said he’s going to be a dad 😮."

"He has a baby boy on the way 💙," another responded.

"Yes, it was great news and confirmed they are just friends," a third said.

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Many others shared their excitement for the friends after they made the grand final, with one user writing, "These two have been outstanding since the beginning!! Not just the cooking, but their whole presence. I wish them all the best for the final."

"Best team won congratulation Simon and Viviana," another said.

"The winners will be Simone and Viviana," someone else predicted. "They should just give them the crown and stop stressing me out!"

"Yes, they've done it, I'm crying my eyes out, so happy," another added.

Simone and Viviana will compete against Caz and Fergus to win $100,000 and be crowned the winner of MKR on Tuesday night at 7:30pm.

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