Carina Mirabile has been spotted in the company of rap megastar Drake at a high-end Perth restaurant at Gibney on Thursday.
Daily Mail Australia can reveal the Married At First Sight bride, 31, dined with her influencer friends before catching the attention of the Hotline Bling hitmaker, who was so taken with the glamorous group that he picked up their lunch bill.
Carina and her friends were later seen front and centre at Drake’s sold-out concert, fuelling speculation about their growing connection.
Carina had been dining with influencer friends including designer Nilofar Khirzad, Chloe Carolina, and Natasha Del Bianco before catching the attention of global superstar.
An insider at the venue revealed to Daily Mail Australia that Drake and his entourage not only took notice of the reality star and her friends but also generously covered their bill.
‘Carina and the girls were already having a fabulous time, sipping cocktails and enjoying their seafood spread, but when Drake’s crew got involved, the energy in the room completely shifted,’ the insider spilled.
Married At First Sight bride Carina Mirabile (right) has been spotted in the company of rap megastar Drake at a high-end Perth restaurant at Gibney on Thursday. (L-R: Nilofar Khirzad, Chloe Carolina, Natasha Del Bianco and Carina all pictured at the restaurant)
Daily Mail Australia can reveal that the 31-year-old bride dined with her influencer friends before catching the attention of the Hotline Bling hitmaker (pictured), who was so taken with the glamorous group that he picked up their lunch bill
According to onlookers, the rapper and his crew were seated nearby and appeared captivated by the glamorous group.
Carina and her friends were later seen at the bar, flirting up a storm with the popular rapper and his inner circle.
After some animated conversation, Carina and her friends left the restaurant, only for Drake to follow shortly after.
‘It was clear there was some serious chemistry there. Drake didn’t take his eyes off her the entire time,’ the source added.
The night didn’t end there. Carina and her girlfriends were spotted at Drake’s concert after securing prime positions near the stage.
The MAFS bride and her pals looked every bit the VIPs as they enjoyed the show, with many speculating whether their night with the rap icon continued after the performance.
It comes amid reports Drake reportedly spent four hours wining and dining at the Perth hot spot.
Other diners at the prestigious seaside brasserie reported that he sat at the bar for hours, engaging with Gibney bar director James Gentile while enjoying an array of local seafood and cocktails.
Carina and her friends later seen front and centre at Drake’s sold-out concert, fuelling speculation about their growing connection
Carina and her friend Chloe were seen posing for selfies while they waited for their meal
Carina, who has already made waves on the Channel Nine dating show, made a lasting impression on viewers after walking down the aisle with Paul Antoine.
Carina and Paul briefly dated prior to their MAFS appearance.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, following the shock revelation, Paul explained the misunderstanding surrounding an alleged ghosting incident that occurred nearly a year before they were matched on the show.
‘I don’t think I ghosted her – we just fizzled out,’ he insisted.
‘At first, we were texting a lot and trying to plan a second date, but life got busy.’
‘She was tied up on her side, I was busy on mine, and it just fizzled out,’ he continued.
‘Looking back, I probably should’ve communicated better and told her where I was at.’
Reflecting on his mindset at the time, Paul revealed he simply wasn’t ready for a serious relationship.
An insider at the venue revealed to Daily Mail Australia that Drake and his entourage not only took notice of the reality star and her friends but also generously covered their bill
‘Carina and the girls were already having a fabulous time, sipping cocktails and enjoying their seafood spread, but when Drake’s crew got involved, the energy in the room completely shifted,’ the insider spilled
After some animated conversation, Carina and her friends left the restaurant, only for Drake to follow shortly after
‘I was in a headspace where letting anyone into my life wouldn’t have been the right thing to do,’ he admitted.
‘I should have probably said to her, “Hey, I think we should leave it there”, but I didn’t. That’s probably why she used the term “ghosted”, I guess.’
Despite Paul ghosting her after their initial connection, Carina admitted she was willing to give him another chance.
‘I’m a forgiving person. We all go through tough times, and I believe people deserve second chances. But he does have a lot of making up to do,’ she told Daily Mail Australia.
One moment that helped Paul earn her forgiveness was his decision to address their past head-on during the wedding reception.
‘He went straight up to my parents and told them everything—that we’d met before and that he wanted to apologise. That took guts, and it really won me over,’ she said.
Carina, who has already made waves on the Channel Nine dating show, made a lasting impression on viewers after walking down the aisle with Paul Antoine. Both pictured
