MAFS Groom Filip Gregov Breaks Silence on 'Mean Girls' Drama
Married At First Sight groom Filip Gregov has broken his silence on the explosive 'mean girls' feud that has engulfed his wife Stella Mickunaite and fellow participant Brook Crompton. Speaking ahead of Wednesday's dramatic dinner party where tensions are set to boil over, the 37-year-old did not hold back in his assessment of the situation.
'It Was Definitely Brewing' - Filip Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Tensions
Filip Gregov has lifted the lid on what was really happening behind the scenes of the reality television experiment, admitting that friction had been building for some time. 'It was definitely brewing,' he revealed, reflecting on the moment Stella disclosed that Brook had questioned the authenticity of their relationship.
'For some reason, Stella just seemed to trigger something in Brook big time,' Filip explained. He traced the origins of the conflict back to the now-infamous Red Flag, Green Flag challenge, where viewers watched Stella confidently praise her connection with Filip while Brook appeared unconvinced, probing for cracks and red flags.
'Maybe it was the fact that there are absolutely no red flags on my behalf - so that's credit to Stella,' Filip said. 'She was just talking freely. She didn't need someone to butt in. Yeah. I think Brook overstepped her mark, definitely. Maybe upon reflection, she's probably going to regret a lot of things that she's done in the experiment.'
Competitive Undercurrent Among Brides Exposed
For Filip, the issue extended beyond a single comment to reveal a competitive undercurrent among some of the brides. 'If someone's saying, 'Hey, this is my relationship, this is working for me,' can't you just accept it and move on?' he questioned. 'This whole competitive nature of where am I at versus where you're at - it's high school stuff.'
The groom contrasted this with the atmosphere among the male participants, which he described as completely different. 'At the boys, everyone was getting along, getting around each other. It was totally different vibes from the women and the men,' he explained.
While viewers saw sparks fly between the brides, Filip insisted most of the male cast were quietly sighing on the sidelines. 'All the lads for the most part were kind of giving a big old sigh when the women were kicking off,' he revealed. 'Behind the scenes, everyone was kind of getting around each other. We were good mates.'
Filip's Non-Confrontational Approach and Stella's Grace
Despite the escalating tensions, Filip said he deliberately chose not to aggressively intervene when Stella clashed with other brides. 'I'm not really a confrontational person by nature,' he explained. 'We went into every dinner party and commitment ceremony with the mindset that if someone needs to address you, you can address yourself.'
He expressed confidence in Stella's ability to handle herself, saying: 'From the absolute start of the experiment, she handled herself with grace and respect. I didn't really need to step in.'
Private 'Love Bubble' Unaffected by Public Feud
Away from the dinner parties and sharp exchanges, Filip insisted that the bride feud barely affected their private world. 'Honestly, not too much,' he said. 'We were kind of busy working our own stuff out.'
He described his time with Stella as a 'love bubble', with the pair focusing on what would happen beyond the experiment rather than getting swept up in the drama. However, Filip admitted he questioned whether some other relationships were as authentic as they appeared, particularly mentioning Gia and Scott's seemingly perfect dynamic.
Intimacy Week and Ultimate Fantasy Night Revelations
With Intimacy Week underway and the infamous 'ultimate fantasy' night looming, Filip admitted things were about to get even more revealing. 'We had a great intimacy week,' he said. 'Stella felt a little bit uncomfortable with the ultimate fantasy night... I think she polished off half a bottle of wine before that kicked off,' he added with a laugh.
For Filip, stripping back emotionally - and physically - on camera was a new challenge. 'It was a new thing for me, stripping it down in front of the cameras,' he said. But unlike some couples who desperately needed an intimacy boost, he insisted that he and Stella were already in a strong place. 'We didn't really need the intimacy bump. We had such a strong connection from the honeymoon,' he said.
Public Support Validates Stella's Experience
Perhaps most tellingly, Filip said the overwhelming public support for Stella has validated what he witnessed firsthand. 'When we were in the experiment, it was getting to her a little bit,' he explained. 'She was like, 'How can women talk to other women like that?''
Now, with viewer polls reportedly backing Stella in a landslide, he said she feels seen. 'People watching the show aren't dumb. They know exactly what time it is,' he said. 'I'm glad it's getting called out.'
Married At First Sight continues Wednesday at 7.30pm on Channel Nine, promising more explosive revelations as the drama unfolds.
