Matt and Brett are one of the most recognisable couples from Channel 9’s Travel Guides. Since joining the show, they’ve built a loyal following who love their warmth, their humour, and the way they approach travel as a couple.
But there’s more to their story than what appears on screen. Here’s a proper look at who they are, what they do, and what happened with some of the show’s other cast members.
Who Are Matt and Brett?
Matt and Brett are an Australian same-sex couple who joined Travel Guides and quickly became fan favourites. They bring a genuinely joyful energy to the show — enthusiastic about new experiences, easy-going in group settings, and refreshingly honest in their reviews.
Are Matt and Brett Married?
Yes. Matt and Brett are married. They’ve spoken openly about their relationship in various interviews and their dynamic on screen reflects a couple who are genuinely comfortable and happy together. Their chemistry reads as completely natural — partly because it is.
Do They Have Children?
Matt and Brett are parents. They’ve referenced their family life in interviews, and it adds an interesting dimension to how they approach travel — balancing the experience as a couple while being grounded in their life at home.
What Do They Do for Work?
The show doesn’t spotlight their professional backgrounds in great detail, but both Matt and Brett have careers outside of television. Like most of the Travel Guides cast, they joined the show as everyday Australians rather than as media personalities — which is very much in keeping with the show’s format.
Why Viewers Connect With Matt and Brett
A few things consistently come up when fans talk about this couple:
- Their positivity feels genuine — they get excited about experiences in a way that doesn’t feel forced
- They’re good-natured in group situations — even when other cast members have strong or conflicting opinions
- Their reviews are fair — they praise what deserves praise and flag genuine issues without being harsh about it
- They represent a section of the audience that travel shows have historically underrepresented — and they do it in the most low-key, natural way possible
Why Did Deepesh and Sage Leave Travel Guides?
This is one of the questions that comes up most frequently in searches about the show. Deepesh and Sage were a popular cast pairing, and their departure left a noticeable gap for long-time viewers.
What We Know
Neither Channel 9 nor Deepesh and Sage made a formal public statement giving a single clear reason for their exit from the show. Based on available interviews and media coverage, the departure appears to have been a mutual decision rather than anything contentious.
The Broader Picture
Cast changes are fairly common in long-running reality formats. Schedules change, personal circumstances shift, and not everyone wants to commit to multiple seasons of filming — which involves significant travel and time away from regular life. It’s rarely as dramatic as viewers sometimes assume.
Deepesh and Sage remain well-regarded by fans, and their seasons are still available to watch on 9Now for anyone who wants to revisit their episodes.
How Matt and Brett Fit Into the Wider Cast
Part of what makes Travel Guides work is the mix of personalities. When you put Matt and Brett alongside couples like Kevin and Janetta — who we covered in detail in our Kevin and Janetta post here on The Prestige Route — you get a genuinely interesting contrast of perspectives.
Where Kevin and Janetta bring a more traditional, straight-talking approach to rating destinations, Matt and Brett tend to lead with enthusiasm and openness. Neither approach is wrong — they’re just different lenses on the same experience, and that contrast is exactly what keeps the group dynamic interesting across seasons.
Where to Follow Matt and Brett
If you want to keep up with Matt and Brett beyond the show:
- Instagram — Both are active on social media and share updates from their travels and daily life
- 9Now — All available seasons of Travel Guides can be streamed here
- Channel 9 website — Occasionally features cast interviews and behind-the-scenes content
Travel Guides is available to stream on 9Now. For cast interviews and show updates, the Channel 9 website is your best starting point.
