Married At First Sight Australia star Stella Mickunaite has broken her silence on the end of her engagement to Filip Gregov, revealing she was completely blindsided by his decision to end their relationship over the phone.
Stella's Heartbreaking Statement
Taking to Instagram Stories, Stella shared a lengthy statement detailing the painful split. She wrote: 'I never imagined I'd be writing something like this, but I feel it's important to share my truth. Filip ended our relationship. While he had clearly been processing that decision for some time, I genuinely believed we were working towards the same future. I was completely blindsided.'
The MAFS bride explained that Filip had been contemplating the breakup for a while, but she was unaware of his doubts. The couple had been a fan-favourite throughout season 13, with their relationship blossoming into an engagement at Final Vows.
Plans for the Future
After the show, Stella and Filip moved in together and were discussing an intimate wedding in Croatia, planned for the anniversary month of their MAFS wedding. Stella revealed she had made the decision to relocate to Melbourne to be with Filip, a move that wasn't shown on the programme.
'I own a business that I've spent years building, so it wasn't as simple as packing a suitcase. I needed a few months to wrap things up, end leases and put everything in place before relocating,' she explained. The move made 'most sense' for them due to more family support, better work opportunities for Filip, and a more affordable place to build a life together.
Biological Clock and Family Hopes
Stella also reflected on her hopes of starting a family, noting she has always been realistic about her 'biological clock' and believed they were making decisions together. 'I received a phone call ending our relationship. I am heartbroken, deeply saddened and, if I'm honest, incredibly embarrassed that something I believed in so wholeheartedly didn't work out the way I had hoped,' she added.
She emphasised the importance of clarifying the facts, stating: 'While I respect that everyone has the right to choose what's best for them, I also feel it's important that the facts are clear.'
Fan Reaction and Support
Stella concluded her statement by thanking fans for their 'kindness and support' during this difficult time. The news of their split has shocked MAFS Australia viewers, who had watched the couple's journey from strangers to engaged partners. The reality star's candid revelation has sparked widespread sympathy and discussion online about the pressures of reality TV relationships.
