PDA alert! Lincoln Lewis packs on the affection with his fitness coach girlfriend Emmi Schmidt as the couple go public at Supanova on the Gold Coast

He has long kept his private life out of the spotlight.

But Lincoln Lewis has finally gone public with his new romance, stepping out hand-in-hand with his new girlfriend, fitness coach Emmi Schmidt, at Supanova on the Gold Coast on Saturday.

The former Home and Away star, 38, looked relaxed and smitten as he strolled through the bustling convention alongside his blonde partner.

Lincoln cut a casual figure in a fitted black graphic T-shirt, dark jeans and white sneakers, accessorising with a silver watch and pendant necklace.

Emmi, meanwhile, showed off her toned physique in a black cropped tank paired with high-waisted white shorts.

She completed her effortlessly chic look with black slides and a large white tote slung over her shoulder, her long blonde locks worn loose and natural.

The pair appeared completely at ease as they wove through the crowd, holding hands and keeping close as they made their way through the event.

At one point, the loved-up couple stopped for a tender moment, sharing a kiss in full view of onlookers.

Emmi leaned in affectionately, resting a hand against Lincoln as the actor returned the gesture, clearly unfazed by the attention around them.

The public display of affection marks the first time Lincoln has been seen with Emmi, effectively confirming their relationship.

It comes after Lincoln’s split from influencer Pandora Bonsor in 2023 following three years together.

Meanwhile, Lincoln continues to build momentum in his acting career, recently reflecting on how his approach to the craft has evolved since his early days on Home and Away.

‘I’ve learned that just because a line is in the scene doesn’t mean you need to make a meal of it,’ he recently told The AU review.

‘It’s about being present, listening, and just being part of the moment.’

The actor added that he hopes to be seen as versatile rather than defined by a single role.

‘I don’t want it to be just one thing,’ he said.

‘I’d rather people say, ‘I loved him in that – and I loved him in that – and they’re completely different.’

‘I think, as time goes on and the more you spend on set, the more you learn to trust your instincts – and to get out of your own head.’

The actor admitted that early in his career he felt pressure to overperform.

‘When I got Home and Away at 19, I was like, ‘Okay, every line has to hit.’ You want to make sure everything lands,’ he explained.

‘But I’ve learned that just because a line is in the scene doesn’t mean you need to make a meal of it. It’s about being present, listening, and just being part of the moment.’

Lincoln said watching veteran stars on set helped shape his approach.

‘I remember walking onto set even when I wasn’t in a scene, just to watch people like Ray Meagher and Lynne McGranger,’ he said.

‘It all looked so effortless… and the more you watch – and the more you do it – you realise it’s about just being present.’

Reflecting on how his performances have changed over time, he added: ‘If you look at things chronologically, I think the biggest thing is learning to take your time and be present.’

‘There are scenes I’ve watched back where I’m like, ‘Mate, slow down. Just look at the other actor. Sit in it. Talk – don’t try to spoon-feed the audience.’