Kim Kardashian’s Aussie bodyguard Shengo Deane: what happened after their on-screen romance
From a 2010 TV romance to a private life in Sydney, Shengo Deane stepped away from the spotlight after his marriage and has rarely spoken publicly since.
Kim Kardashian’s brief romance with her Australian bodyguard Shengo Deane remains one of the most talked-about moments from the early years of her reality TV fame. The affair surfaced in 2010 as Kardashian’s shows, Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Kourtney and Kim Take New York, followed a professional relationship that turned romantic. Deane, then part of Kardashian’s security detail, returned to Australia after his visa expired, ending the on-screen chapter.
Public interest did not fade. Kardashian spoke of a relationship with 'the one that got away,' while Deane publicly said the pair were 'just friends'—even as fans watched them kiss and share a bed on camera.
Off-screen, Deane moved on with Sally Poulos. They married in 2014 in a waterfront ceremony, less than two months after Kardashian and Kanye West’s wedding, and the couple has a son. After the marriage, Deane largely disappeared from public life, purging his social media accounts and staying out of the spotlight.
By 2023, Deane briefly re-emerged online, posting to a private Instagram account about a quiet life in Sydney and snapshots from luxurious travels and social events with friends. Sally Poulos no longer appears on his public profiles, and the couple does not publicly display their relationship status, with little indication of ongoing contact between them on social media.
Public appearances continued. Deane attended the Tour de Cure Gala in October 2023, where Sunrise sports presenter Mark Beretta was a speaker, underscoring that he remains part of public-facing charity events even as he avoids mainstream coverage.
Public reports indicate he has kept a low profile while enjoying a life in Sydney, including stays at upscale hotels and attendance at ritzy events, though details about his personal life remain sparse. The Kardashian episode remains a footnote in the broader arc of her career, while Deane’s life has largely shifted away from the glare of reality television.