If you’ve watched Channel 9’s Travel Guides, you already know that Kevin and Janetta are one of the most entertaining duos on the show. They’re honest, they’re funny, and they never pretend to enjoy something just for the cameras.
But beyond the laughs, a lot of viewers have genuine questions about who they actually are. Are they married? What are their surnames? And what’s the deal with their friendship with the Fren family?
Here’s the full breakdown.
Who Are Kevin and Janetta?
Kevin and Janetta are Australian cast members on the Channel 9 reality travel show Travel Guides, which follows everyday Australians as they experience holidays — often for the first time — and rate them honestly.
Their Full Names
- Kevin Pickering — commonly known just as Kev on the show
- Janetta Pickering — yes, they share the same surname
Are Kevin and Janetta Married?
Yes. Kevin and Janetta are husband and wife. They’ve been together for many years and their relationship dynamic is a big part of what makes them so watchable. Kevin tends to be the more laid-back, go-with-the-flow type, while Janetta is more vocal about her preferences — particularly when a hotel doesn’t meet her standards.
Their banter feels genuinely natural because it is. Decades of marriage will do that.
Where Are They From?
Kevin and Janetta are Australian. They come across as a very typical working-class Australian couple — straightforward, unpretentious, and not shy about saying exactly what they think of a destination or resort.
Kevin and Janetta’s Background and Careers
The show doesn’t focus heavily on the cast’s professional lives, but Kevin and Janetta have spoken in interviews about being fairly settled in their lifestyle before joining Travel Guides. Like many of the show’s cast members, they weren’t seasoned globetrotters before signing on — which is precisely the point of the format.
Their reactions to high-end resorts, exotic destinations, and unfamiliar cuisines feel real because travel at that level was genuinely new territory for them when the show began.
Their Relationship With the Fren Family
The Fren family — Jono and Victoria, along with their kids — are another fan-favourite cast on Travel Guides. Over the course of various seasons, Kevin and Janetta have built a clear chemistry with the Frens.
Jono and Victoria Fren
Jono and Victoria are a young Australian family who bring a completely different energy to the group. Where Kevin and Janetta are a couple travelling without children, the Frens navigate holidays with kids in tow — which leads to some very relatable and often hilarious contrasts.
How Do They Get Along?
Kevin and Janetta tend to get along well with the Frens on screen. There’s a natural warmth between the two families, even when their travel opinions differ. It’s the kind of friendship that feels like it extends beyond the cameras — and both families have indicated as much in various interviews.
The cross-family dynamics are honestly one of the best parts of the show. Different ages, different budgets, different expectations — all reacting to the same trip.
Why Viewers Love Kevin and Janetta
A few reasons consistently come up when fans talk about this couple:
- They don’t sugarcoat anything — if a resort is overpriced or a tour is boring, they’ll say so
- Their humour is effortless — it doesn’t feel performed
- They’re relatable — most viewers see a bit of someone they know in both of them
- Their honesty makes the reviews feel trustworthy — which is the whole point of the show
Where to Watch Kevin and Janetta
You can catch Kevin and Janetta on Travel Guides via the Channel 9 website and 9Now streaming platform. Multiple seasons are available, and it’s worth starting from earlier seasons to see how the cast dynamics developed over time.
Want to know more about the cast? Check out our deep-dive into Matt and Brett — their marriage, their careers, and what happened behind the scenes — in Blog 4 of this series on The Prestige Route.
