Waleed Aly doesn’t look like this anymore! TV star reveals new VERY casual appearance as he’s spotted for first time in weeks with rarely seen wife after losing job on The Project

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Waleed Aly has been settling into some quiet family time after The Project was cancelled in June.

On Thursday in Melbourne, the 47-year-old man took a walk with his wife, Susan Carland (age 45), for a coffee date.

Normally wearing neat suits, Waleed was instead dressed down in a loose, dark green hoodie. 

As a devoted follower, I opted for a stylish pair of navy track pants and sneakers, and decided to embrace a bit of scruffiness by letting my beard grow, sporting a hint of stubble.

Susan also opted for a casual look, including a blue puffer jacket over a pale blue jumper. 

Instead, she put on a pair of relaxed blue track pants and sneakers, donned a traditional headscarf, and wore headphones.

At one point, Susan got something in her eye, and Waleed did his best to help tend to her ailment. 

In due time, he found the scenario quite humorous, chuckling at his wife as they walked on with their takeout beverages.

Recently, Waleed shared with Stellar Magazine that although he received slightly more advance warning than others, the abrupt termination of The Project still left him in a state of surprise.

‘I only knew for less than a week before it was public. So it was all fairly sudden,’ he said.

Without a doubt, the most challenging day was undeniably the day the announcement came – a day where we were all gathered together with our fellow coworkers, individuals whom I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside for over ten years.

Aly acknowledged that the gravity of the announcement wasn’t confined only to the TV industry, but he emphasized its profound impact, particularly on his own loved ones.

He mentioned that it increases the emotional impact even more since his children have grown up watching this program along with him.

Discussing this with the children proved more challenging than I had imagined, as they were affected in a manner I hadn’t fully foreseen.

As for me, having two wonderful kids, Aisha, aged 22, and Zayd, aged 18, with my lovely wife Susan, I find the transition back into our usual household rhythm to be both joyful and nostalgic.

Due to his job requiring evening hours for several years, he’s planning a change in his life style that involves more home-cooked meals and increased cleaning duties.

As a culinary enthusiast, my heart leaps at the thought of crafting more delicious meals, but the daunting pile of dishes that await me leaves me with a shiver of apprehension. The sheer magnitude seems to cloud my vision, making it difficult for me to envision anything beyond them.

In 2002, Waleed tied the knot with Susan, a television presenter and fellow scholar whom he had initially encountered when he was sixteen years old.

Susan, in her teenage years, switched her religious beliefs from Christianity to Sunni Islam. She’s also written a dissertation on the topic of Muslim feminism that earned her a PhD.

She previously revealed that she didn’t expect to marry Waleed when they first met.

As a lifestyle guide, I find myself reflecting on a transformative period of my life – embracing Islam. This life-altering decision brought about a whirlwind of adjustments, particularly the sharing of this change with my loved ones, and it was crucial that everyone around me granted me a bit more personal space during this transition phase.

Although initially hesitant about committing to a relationship, they eventually started dating and are now happily married with a strong bond.

At the 2016 Logie Awards, Waleed made a heartfelt acknowledgement of his wife during his acceptance speech when he was bestowed with an honor.

He mentioned that she is a tremendous pillar of support for him, yet there’s much more to her. She’s not just a support system; she’s also someone who pushes him, stimulates him, and serves as an inspiration.

‘It’s a privilege to be able to share my life with you, so thank you very much.’

In addition to his television career, Waleed lectures at Monash University in Melbourne.

A legal professional, once practicing law, now focuses on politics and global affairs. In 2007, he penned a book titled “People Like Us: The Arrogance Factor Separating Islam and the West.”

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Apart from this, Waleed has penned articles for numerous publications such as The Australian, The Financial Review of Australia, and The New York Times.

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2025-08-21 12:51