Seb Costello has embarked on a very surprising new career with a colourful Married At First Sight star after he was stood down over an alleged on-camera chase. The TV reporter, 38, was stood down by Channel Nine after he and his A Current Affair film crew were accused of over-zealous filming by Oak Capital's Mo Ahmed.
![[Amid Nine's probe into the allegations, Costello's new move has been revealed as he has been busy helping MAFS star Timothy Smith (pictured) launch an unexpected career in politics]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/19/23/83403277-14302753-Amid_Nine_s_probe_into_the_allegations_Costello_s_new_move_has_b-a-5_1737328127492.jpg)
Nine is reviewing allegations Costello assaulted the finance executive during an on-camera chase that ended in a women's lavatory, but he has retained the network's full support. Amid the probe, Costello's surprising new move has been revealed as he has been busy helping a Married At First Sight star launch a very unexpected career in politics.
![[Costello has been advising Tim and has a wealth of knowledge in politics as his father is Peter Costello (pictured), who served as the treasurer of Australia under John Howard's government]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/19/22/94275569-14302753-image-a-23_1737326093954.jpg)
Timothy Smith, who was a fan favourite on the 11th series of MAFS, is turning away from reality TV and instead plans to run for a federal seat of Melbourne. The seat is currently held by Greens leader Adam Bandt and Tim plans to run against Anthony Koutoufides for the position.
![[Tim believes he has gained a wealth of knowledge from his public profile after rising to fame alongside Lucinda Light (both pictured) on the 2024 series of MAFS]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/19/23/83403863-14302753-Tim_believes_he_has_gained_a_wealth_of_knowledge_from_his_public-a-4_1737328127430.jpg)
Seb Costello has embarked on a very surprising new career with a colourful Married At First Sight star after he was stood down over an alleged on-camera chase. 'Two recognisable faces will be going head to head with their established media profiles,' a source told Daily Mail Australia.
![[Since rising to fame on MAFS, Tim has also opened up about his drug-smuggling past, in which he spent more than a year behind bars. He is pictured with the Bell 206 JetRanger he used to smuggle hockey bags full of 'BC Bud' out of British Columbia]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/19/23/83495125-14302753-Since_rising_to_fame_on_MAFS_Tim_has_also_opened_up_about_his_dr-a-6_1737328127493.jpg)
'The official announcement will be dropping on Monday.'. Tim, a convicted drug smuggler who previously served a year-long sentence in a US prison, has been taking advice from Costello ahead of his surprise career change. The unlikely duo were seen stepping out for dinner together in November, with the real reason behind their meet-up now having finally been revealed.
![[Costello, 38, was stood down by Channel Nine after he and his A Current Affair film crew were accused of over-zealous filming by Oak Capital's Mo Ahmed, but he retains Nine's full backing]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/19/22/94275439-14302753-image-a-20_1737326006079.jpg)
