Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 28, 2025 · Entertainment

From Kim Kardashian's Romance to a Life of Luxury: The Unexpected Journey of Shengo Deane

Kim Kardashian, 44, and her hunky Australian bodyguard Shengo Deane, 45, had temperatures rising in 2010 when their professional relationship turned steamy

THE KIM SHENGO AFFAIR: A BIZARRE LOVE STORY THAT ENDED IN SHAMBLES

In a scandal that rocked the celebrity world, Kim Kardashian's torrid affair with her Australian bodyguard Shengo Deane left fans swooning in 2010. The reality TV star, then 32 (now 44), and her hunky beau, 40 (now 45), got tangled up in a passionate on-screen romance that fizzled out before it even had a chance to ignite.

The drama began when Shengo, a ruggedly handsome bodyguard with an undeniable Aussie charm, joined Kim's reality TV show as her personal security detail. As their professional relationship blossomed into something more, the cameras rolled, capturing every steamy moment of their romance on screen.

But despite the US star getting hung up on the Down Under stud their relationship fizzled when Shengo was forced to return home after his visa expired

But just as things were getting hot and heavy, Shengo's visa expired, and he was forced to return home, leaving Kim heartbroken and begging for more. The US star, known for her high-profile romances and attention-grabbing antics, couldn't help but obsess over the "one who got away."

As Kim struggled to move on from the affair, she found herself at the center of a media firestorm. Her subsequent marriage to second husband Kris Humphries only fueled speculation that she was still pining for Shengo. The Australian hunk, meanwhile, insisted he and Kim were just friends, despite the incriminating footage of them kissing and snuggling in bed.

But the truth behind their whirlwind romance remained shrouded in mystery until Zuzana Deane, Shengo's ex-wife, came forward with a bombshell in 2011. She claimed that Shengo had left her for Kim, sparking a wave of headlines and rumors about the couple's on-again, off-again relationship.

The former bodyguard went underground in Sydney following the whirlwind publicity he received in the early 2010s, but re-emerged online in 2023. Pictured in September 2024

In the end, it seemed that their unlikely affair was doomed from the start. Kim moved on to marry Kanye West, while Shengo married his lookalike, Sally Poulos – a woman who eerily resembled the reality star. As for Shengo, he seemed to have vanished into thin air, leaving behind only whispers of a glamorous life in Sydney.

But as our investigation reveals, Shengo has been living a life of luxury and secrecy, far removed from the spotlight that once shone brightly on him. After purging his social media accounts and going off-grid following his high-profile nuptials to Sally in 2014, he resurfaced last year with a tantalizing Instagram account, hinting at a new chapter in his life.

Behind the scenes, it's clear that Shengo has been enjoying the finer things in life. He's been spotted attending exclusive black-tie events and staying in luxurious hotels, rubbing shoulders with celebrities like Sunrise sports presenter Mark Beretta. And while he may have moved on from Kim, there's still a hint of mystery surrounding his relationship with Sally.

He purged his social media accounts and mostly stayed off the grid after he tied the knot with Sally in 2014 (left), less than two months after the Kimye wedding

The couple's Instagram accounts suggest they're still together, but the truth is harder to decipher. Shengo last posted about Sally in March 2023, sharing a photo of her giggling as he cleaned their lavish pool. But by January this year, she had unfollowed him – and vice versa. The timing raises questions about whether their relationship has reached its expiration date.

As our investigation reveals, Shengo's life has been marked by intrigue and secrecy. From his whirlwind romance with Kim to his current existence as a man of mystery, it's clear that this enigmatic figure will always be shrouded in an aura of intrigue.

And so, the Kim-Shengo affair remains one of Hollywood's most enduring love stories – a tale of passion, heartbreak, and the unrelenting allure of celebrity culture.

Shengo has been living the high-life, enjoying lavish hotel stays and ritzy, black tie events with his friends. Pictured in March 2023

He made an appearance at the Tour de Cure Gala event in October last year, which had Sunrise sports presenter Mark Beretta as a speaker. Pictured with other guests

Shengo also appears to share a son with Sally. Father and son are pictured together in March 2023