Married At First Sight star Evelyn Ellis has addressed weeks of speculation regarding her relationship with boyfriend Duncan James, denying reports that the couple has split. Ellis attributed the rumors to a misunderstanding of their independent lives, stating that couples do not need to spend every moment together.
"I find it so funny that some people can't comprehend that couples have their own interests and identities sometimes," Ellis told Nine.com.au. "I feel that people think me and Duncan are joined at the hip, but that's not true."
The couple sparked rumors after their social media activity showed them leading increasingly separate lives over the past two months. Fans noted a lack of joint appearances on Instagram since April. During this period, Ellis documented her travels through Europe, attending events such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix, as well as holidaying in Greece. Meanwhile, James remained in Sydney, focusing on work and his cybersecurity company.
This divergence in their activities led to concerned comments from followers on social media, questioning the status of their relationship. A source previously suggested to Daily Mail Australia that the couple appeared to be on different paths, with Ellis embracing international opportunities while James was more settled and career-focused in Sydney. The source indicated that they had naturally drifted apart as their priorities changed, without any dramatic fallout.
Ellis clarified that her solo European adventures were a combination of a girls' trip and work commitments. She also hinted at the potential for their relationship to progress, sharing a social media post with a caption suggesting a possible move towards settling down and starting a family.
James's most recent Instagram post featuring Ellis dates back to May, a throwback image from what he described as their first trip together in 2023. Ellis had been traveling extensively in Europe since early May, returning to the French Riviera for events and later holidaying with friends in Greece.
Ellis and James confirmed their relationship in May 2023, several months after appearing on season 10 of Married At First Sight. Although they were initially matched with different partners on the show, they developed a close friendship after filming concluded, which eventually led to their romantic relationship.