After splitting from husband of 18 years Steve Vaughan, The Block's Shayna Blaise reveals why she's keeping her love life so private – she stars in a stunning shoot for Stellar magazine.

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Shayna Blaze revealed she might be dating — but you'll never hear about it.

The Black judge, who split from her husband in 2018, wants to make sure her loved ones stay out of the limelight.

'As much as I'm public, I'm really private. I don't put my personal life on any media platforms and I don't talk about it like that,' he says. Star magazine.

'That's the hardest thing about dating when you're in the public eye – exposing yourself in ways you shouldn't, because what if that person talks, what if that person does this?'

The 61-year-old added: 'So it's a bit tricky. For me it's not about age. This is what affects the public knowing your private life.

Shayna and her The personal trainer decided to separate from ex-husband Steve Vaughan in 2018 after 18 years of marriage.

The Channel Nine star announced the couple's split on her Instagram page, writing 'Sometimes in life, our paths change directions.

'Sometimes in life, our paths change directions and this is one of those moments where Steve and I have parted ways.

Shayna Blaise has revealed she's dating – but you'll never hear about it. Pictured in the latest issue of Stellar magazine

'I will not be making any further statements on this matter and appreciate your support and at the same time ask that you respect our right to privacy. Thank you Shaina.'

The famed interior designer received support from her friends and fans, including fellow Black judge Neil Whittaker.

Shayna and Steve were married for 18 years before they separated.

They previously dated for 11 months after meeting at a local bar in Melbourne.

Shayna is a mother of two, a son, Jesse Thomas, and a daughter, Carly Anne, whom she shares with her first husband.

Shayna and her personal trainer ex-husband Steve Vaughan decided to separate in 2018 after 18 years of marriage. Both are pictured

Shayna and her personal trainer ex-husband Steve Vaughan decided to separate in 2018 after 18 years of marriage. Both are pictured

'That's the hardest thing about dating when you're in the public eye - exposing yourself in ways you shouldn't, because what if that person talks, what if that person does this?' she said

'That's the hardest thing about dating when you're in the public eye – exposing yourself in ways you shouldn't because, what if that person talks, what if that person does this?' she said

A few months before announcing the divorce, the TV star opened up about her handsome husband and how the couple kept the love alive in their marriage.

She said the new idea was that they made sure to have regular 'date nights' because they both had busy schedules.

'The secret is that every time we go out, it's actually date night,' she said.

'You treat each other as your date rather than expecting them to be forever.

'When you catch, make sure you're there. Make sure you stay with each other and always touch base.'

Shayna is currently a judge on The Block alongside Marty Foxx and Darren Palmer.

The star recently launched a music career with an EP and live performances.

Read more in Stellar magazine

Read more in Stellar magazine