In an exclusive revelation, one half of Australia’s famed “wildlife twins” has shared a life-changing update with their followers. Bridgette and Zeph, who recently participated in the show Australia’s Most Identical, have captured public attention not just for their uncanny resemblance but for their journey of self-discovery.
The experience was particularly transformative for Zeph, who reflected on their time on the show. “The show was quite a pivotal point for me,” Zeph shared. “I just couldn’t see who I was anymore. I didn’t recognize myself.”
During the filming, Zeph used she/her pronouns and went by the name Sophie. However, a moment of introspection in front of Sydney’s iconic Luna Park gates led to a significant personal revelation. “I remember traveling back from the show and thinking, ‘I’m not at breaking point, but I just don’t feel like me’. I decided then and there I couldn’t keep living in the passenger seat. I needed to lean into who I am and not feel bad about it.”
Zeph’s Journey to Self-Identity
Now identifying as non-binary, Zeph has embraced a new chapter with a new name. “I’ve changed the ‘SO’ to ‘ZE’ and I love being non-binary and also being an identical twin,” they explained. Their coming-out video on social media was met with overwhelming support and encouragement.
“Some of my closest mates already knew, and last year I had top surgery,” Zeph says. “But sharing it publicly was scary. I didn’t want to live a double life. The response has been amazing. People just want honesty.”
Bridget, who proudly moderates their online community, has been a steadfast supporter of Zeph’s journey. “I’ve only seen like three moldy potatoes online,” she laughs. “Everyone else has been incredible. I think people are just happy when you’re happy. Especially your twin.”
Wildlife Warriors and National TV Stars
When not captivating audiences on national television, Bridget and Zeph are known for their work as wildlife warriors. They run wildlife demonstrations across Australia, sharing their passion for animals with the public.
“We’ve always loved animals,” Bridget explains. “Mum taught us if you can’t be nice to animals, you can’t be nice to people.”
Zeph adds, “I studied wildlife science and found I really loved working with misunderstood animals – your venomous snakes, your dingoes. There’s something powerful about helping people see them differently.”
Their style, reminiscent of the late Steve Irwin, has not gone unnoticed. “Steve Irwin was everything to us,” Bridget explains. “We were ’90s kids glued to the telly. We were sporty, loud, animal-obsessed. He was our hero.”
“People say we remind them of Steve,” Zeph adds. “But really, we’re just two big kids living our dream and having a bloody good time doing it.”
The Experience of Competing on Australia’s Most Identical
Despite growing up as identical twins, Bridget and Zeph admit they’d never really spent much time around other twins until their participation in Australia’s Most Identical. “It was honestly shocking walking into that room full of twins,” Bridget admits. “I thought I’d be good at telling them apart. I wasn’t!”
The show, hosted by Scott Cam and Dr. Jana Pittman, with expert guidance from renowned twin doctors Xand and Chris van Tulleken, sees 100 sets of identical twins compete in a series of challenges. The goal is to determine who are the most identical twins in the country.
“The bond we had with the final group was amazing,” Zeph says. “It felt like a bunch of school kids who couldn’t stop chatting. There were twins from all over and different ages, backgrounds, but we were instantly connected.”
Some challenges pushed their limits, including a group singing round they describe as both “cringy” but others left a lasting impression. “I loved the face analysis,” Bridget says. “I studied a science degree, so seeing how identical we were from a data perspective was fascinating.”
Reflecting on the experience, Bridget notes, “I didn’t realize how special it is to be a twin until this experience. It really hit me – no one else will understand it like another twin does.”
The winners of Australia’s Most Identical will be crowned tonight. Tune in to watch the culmination of this unique journey on Channel 9 and 9Now at 7:30pm.
