Which MAFS 2026 Couples Are Still Together? - marieclaire.com.au

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 has arrived, once again positioning itself as Australia’s most reliably chaotic experiment in modern romance. The premise, as ever, is deceptively simple: can love be engineered, can intimacy be accelerated, and can either survive the pressure cooker of reality television? PREVIOUS NEXT Within minutes of episode one, the tone is set: a groom already emerging as the season’s villain; a prank that fails to land; brides who feel destined for future collision at the dinner parties. The spectacle is loud, messy and engineered for friction – and frankly, we eat it up. Still, beneath the anarchy, the show insists it is about something more earnest. Connection, if you will — the idea that romance might take root in a format designed to stress-test it in public. With that in mind, and setting aside the performative blow-ups, we’ve put together a clear-eyed snapshot of where the relationships actually stand. Some couples have already begun to fracture. Others remain buoyed by early optimism. Off-screen, the rumour mill is already working overtime, and we’ve already had a runaway bride whose since announced she is pregnant and engaged. While it’s still early days, we’re already tracking which Married At First Sight 2026 couples are still together so far. Which Married At First Sight 2026 Couples Are Still Together? Are Stella & Filip Still Together? Sure are! “She’s a bombshell, she’s hot as!” Filip proudly declared after seeing his new wife. The pair quickly bonded over shared hobbies, but the mood shifted slightly when Stella’s friends raised concerns that the carpenter and life coach might be using the experiment to promote his YouTube channel, which he mentioned in his vows. The couple have persevered, though, and now seem to be one of the season’s strongest pairings. Are Julia & Grayson Still Together? No Wed in front of the iconic Sydney Opera House, these two were initially a hit. Between whispered reassurances and wide-eyed optimism, the chemistry looked promising on paper. Since their wedding, however, Julia and Grayson have been lacking chemistry, with Grayson lamenting that only Julia’s needs are being met. They have both since left the show, with Julia rumoured to have met a new partner. Image: Nine Are Rebecca & Steve Still Together? No These two seemed unlikely to go the distance from the start. Rebecca was instantly smitten, and Steve, a devoted dad to four daughters, seemed equally taken, loud laugh and all. Fast forward a few weeks and the cracks were hard to ignore. The pair appeared fundamentally incompatible, with Steve labelling Rebecca “obnoxious” and “crude.” During Intimacy Week, Rebecca returned home with lingerie she had bought in the hope of reconnecting and feeling desired. Steve, visibly uncomfortable, declined the moment with an uncomfortable “I’d rather not”, crystallising how misaligned their expectations and emotional rhythms became. At the most recent commitment ceremony, the experts pressed Steve on whether he had worked on the selfish tendencies he acknowledged earlier in the experiment. He denied any wrongdoing, and the couple chose to leave. Image: Nine Are Brook & Chris Still Together? No Dubbed the season’s biggest sceptic, groom Chris Nield arrived on MAFS ready to ruffle feathers, openly doubting the experiment and listing blunt turn-offs. Paired with model Brook Crompton, a self-described strong woman with a bruised dating history, their wedding was immediately tense, marked by awkward first impressions and Brooke not wanting to kiss him at the alter. He later tells a producer that “he hates working for it.” Although the experiment isn’t over, Brook announced on Monday she is engaged and expecting a baby with her ex partner who she reunited with after leaving MAFS. Safe to say, she is not still with Chris. REVISIT BROOK & CHRIS’ TIMELINE Image: Nine Are Bec & Danny Still Together? Maybe… Fresh from calling off her own wedding, Bec Zacharia entered MAFS cautiously, matched with London-born real estate agent Danny Hewitt. While they initially bonded over humour, his jokey vows and stripper friends rattled her confidence. Despite those early doubts, the pair appeared to find their footing, sharing several positive moments throughout Intimacy Week. Things took a sharp turn last night, however, when fellow bride Gia alleged Danny said she was more his type in the real world, a claim he adamantly denies. REVISIT BEC AND DANNYS’ TIMELINE Image: Nine Are Gia & Scott Still Together? No She may be one of the season’s more polarising brides, but Gia Fleur’s wedding to Scott McCristal was unexpectedly wholesome. Despite her fears that Scott might struggle with the idea of her having children, he embraced the role of stepfather wholeheartedly. While they have been one of the stronger couples of the 2026 season, Gia recently told Daily Mail Australia she is “so in love” with ex-reality star Alan Wallace. Safe to say Scott is no longer in the picture. REVISIT GIA & SCOTTS’ TIMELINE Image: Nine Are Mel & Luke Still Together? No Mel Akbay and Luke Fourniotis looked perfect on paper, but their wedding set off early alarm bells. Luke arrived late, leaving Mel standing alone at the altar, then proceeded to chew gum through her vows. It was not exactly marital bliss. After a run of painfully awkward encounters, Mel has made a small but notable effort to turn things around, even managing a three minute hug and, surprisingly, enjoying it! Ultimately, though, the spark simply was not there. The pair later agreed they were better off going their separate ways and chose to leave the experiment. REVISIT MEL AND LUKES’ TIMELINE Image: Nine Are Rachel & Steven Still Together? Yes! We’re quietly rooting for Rachel and Steven. Their wedding began on nervous footing, with Rachel’s laugh punctuating almost every beat, but it ended on a surprisingly strong note, capped by a compliment from Steven that felt both genuine and well deserved. Things later grew tense when Steven hesitated to kiss Rachel, citing a lack of chemistry. Awkward, yes. But their willingness to talk it through has become their saving grace. Communication carried them through the wobble, and the two eventually made up, sealing it with a long overdue kiss. Image: Nine Are Alissa & David Still Together? Yes! When paediatric nurse and social media manager Alissa met David, a former rapper turned e-commerce manager, at the altar, she staged a prank-turned-test, demanding he propose before their televised wedding. He hesitated and the result was a prolonged, public standoff that instantly framed them as one of the season’s most divisive pairings, equal parts misaligned and magnetic. Since then, though, the energy has drastically shifted. Away from the theatrics of their first meeting, Alissa and David have settled into an unexpectedly easy rhythm, and, against early expectations, they both seem genuinely smitten. Writer Caitlin Napier Writer Caitlin is the Digital Content Producer at Marie Claire, with an academic background in Business and Creative Industries, majoring in Fashion Communication at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Her work has appeared across Marie Claire, ELLE, Vogue and GQ, where she has honed a sharp eye for cultural trends and a deep commitment to considered, compelling storytelling. Related stories PREVIOUS What Does Longevity Really Mean? 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