Is this the end for MAFS favourites Rachel and Steven? | New Idea
Fans hope that MAFS darlings Rachel Gilmore and Steven Danyluk can make it work, but sources say they won't get the ending they desire.
www.newidea.com.auHere’s the latest on Rachel from MAFS Australia, based on recent reporting.
- Summary: Reports in 2026 indicate that Rachel Gilmore and Steven Danyluk from MAFS Australia split in real life, with sources confirming they are no longer together after the show’s finale and reunion period. Public appearances and interviews suggest they attempted to navigate a long-distance arrangement but ultimately ended the relationship.[3][4][5]
- Timeline highlights:
- After Final Vows, Rachel and Steven publicly indicated relationship strain, with she mentioning they had decided to go their separate ways.[3]
- Reunion coverage and subsequent articles reiterated that the couple had split, and discussions around what happened were ongoing in media.[4]
- Additional outlets summarized that moving interstate and long-distance challenges contributed to the breakup.[5]
- Context: This follows a pattern seen in some MAFS couples where on-screen chemistry does not always translate to off-screen longevity, especially when logistics (like relocating) become a factor.[2][5]
If you’d like, I can pull more details from these articles or look for statements from the participants themselves (e.g., interviews or social posts) to provide quotes or a more precise timeline. I can also summarize differences in how various outlets portrayed the breakup.[2][3]