Pucker up! The Project's Hamish Macdonald kisses boyfriend Jacob Fitzroy at GQ's Gentlemen's Ball - after coming out as gay on the red carpet
The Project's Hamish Macdonald publicly came out as gay when he arrived at GQ's Gentlemen's Ball with his partner Jacob Fitzroy on Thursday.
And shortly after being pictured holding hands on the red carpet, the 38-year-old journalist shared a kiss with his boyfriend inside the venue.
Footage shared to Instagram on Friday by department store Harrolds showed the couple smooching in a photo booth.
Pucker up! The Project's Hamish Macdonald (right) kissed his boyfriend Jacob Fitzroy (left) in a photo booth at GQ's Gentlemen's Ball on Thursday - after coming out as gay on the red carpet
Both Hamish and Jacob were smartly dressed for the occasion, wearing matching black tuxedos and bow ties.
Stepping in front of the camera, the couple embraced before Jacob leaned in to kiss Hamish on the lips.
The lovebirds were so caught up in the moment they almost fell over.
Sweet moment: Hamish and Jacob made their first public appearance as a couple at GQ's Gentleman's Ball. Pictured holding hands on the red carpet
Having fun: Footage shared to Instagram on Friday by department store Harrolds showed the two men kissing in a photo booth
After the Gentleman's Ball, Hamish shared a professional red carpet photo of him and Jacob to Instagram, alongside a love heart emoji.
Fans left supportive messages underneath his post, including one person who wrote: 'Congratulations on living your truth and sharing your story.'
While Hamish has not publicly commented on his sexuality, it would seem his relationship with Jacob is no secret among his friends and colleagues.
Whoops! The lovebirds were so caught up in the moment they almost fell over
Insta-official! Jacob has been featured on Hamish's Instagram account since April, but it's unclear exactly when they started dating
Jacob has been featured on Hamish's Instagram account since April, but it's unclear exactly when they started dating.
Hamish is a respected journalist with more than 15 years' experience, having worked for WIN, Channel 4, Al Jazeera English and Channel Seven's Sunrise.
He joined Channel 10 in 2010 and regularly appears on The Project as a fill-in host for Waleed Aly. He also presents The Sunday Project.
Respected journalist: Hamish joined Channel 10 in 2010 and regularly appears on The Project as a fill-in host for Waleed Aly. He is also a presenter on The Sunday Project (pictured)
