For months, Jeff Gobbels and Rhi Disljenkovic appeared to have defied the infamous Married At First Sight curse. However, despite maintaining a united front publicly, the reality television couple have now reportedly separated after a difficult period that saw them quietly grow apart.
Details of the Split
Sources claim the pair had already been living apart for weeks before deciding to end the relationship permanently. A friend alleged that the romance fizzled after Jeff stopped making an effort. 'Jeff was not putting in any effort with Rhi. They stopped going out on dates,' the insider revealed, adding that the breakup was not explosive and the pair still care deeply for one another.
Social Media Signs
Indications of trouble began appearing on social media. The couple, last seen together online in March, have unfollowed each other on Instagram. Rhi has reportedly unliked Jeff's recent posts and removed tags from photos of the pair. Jeff has also deleted several pinned couple photos from his account.
In another telling clue, Rhi shared an Instagram post just one week ago listing small things that had changed her life. One line in particular caught attention: 'Choosing relationships that feel calm and safe. Not confusing inconsistency or mixed signals for love.'
Speculation About Authenticity
Online critics have speculated that the couple's relationship was never genuine, suggesting they maintained the facade to preserve joint brand deals. 'Maybe their contractual obligations were over. Pretty sure they kept up the act for their publicity,' one Reddit user theorised. Another wrote, 'Funny it came very close to 12 months after their season finished. Almost like they had a year-long contract or something?' A third agreed, 'This relationship was strictly PR. And I have to agree... it was all too coincidental for my liking.'
Background of the Relationship
Jeff and Rhi first met in 2023 and dated for a month before their relationship fizzled out. They were caught by surprise when they found themselves paired on Channel Nine's ratings juggernaut in 2025. In January 2025, Rhi broke her silence about the shocking moment she came face-to-face with her groom, only to realise he was an ex. 'It was surreal. You sign up for an experiment where you're marrying a stranger. And then... I married someone who I'd already dated! A pretty crazy experience,' she said.
Rhi's overwhelming surprise was evident when she walked down the aisle and immediately recognised Jeff. 'I think the look on my face and me stopping at the end of the aisle says it all,' she added. 'I remember thinking, How is this going to work? That was what made me stop... I was shocked to see him standing there!'
In May 2025, the couple took a significant step by moving in together. At the time, they revealed a surprising secret: they were yet to have their first argument, reported 9Entertainment. Rhi and Jeff opened up about their blissful domestic setup, saying living together had brought them closer. 'I know we did live together in the experiment, but [moving in together outside the experiment] really just cemented our strong relationship,' Rhi told the publication. Jeff described the decision as a 'big' moment for their relationship.
