Stella Mickunaite, a participant on Married At First Sight, has revealed the details of her breakup with Filip Gregov, which occurred a few weeks shy of their one-year anniversary. Mickunaite, 32, shared on Instagram that Gregov, 37, ended their relationship over the phone, leaving her feeling "completely blindsided."
Mickunaite stated that she believed they were working towards a shared future and had made plans to move to Melbourne, where Gregov resides. She cited potential benefits for their relationship, including stronger family support, better work opportunities for Gregov, and affordability for building a life together. Mickunaite also expressed a desire to start a family, believing these were decisions they were making jointly.
"I was completely blindsided," Mickunaite wrote in her Instagram Stories. "One thing I do want to clarify is that, despite what was shown on the show, I had made the decision to move to Melbourne."
She described her emotions as "heartbroken, deeply saddened and, if I'm being honest, incredibly embarrassed" that the relationship did not work out. Mickunaite emphasized the importance of clarity regarding the facts, while respecting Gregov's right to make his own choices.
The split between Mickunaite and Gregov, who were engaged at the end of the 2026 Married At First Sight experiment, was confirmed by Daily Mail. Insiders indicated that Gregov made the decision to end the relationship. The couple had previously been seen as one of the success stories from the show, staying together after filming concluded.
Mickunaite also reflected on personal growth following the breakup, acknowledging her own mistakes and regrets within the relationship. She suggested that her ambition had sometimes been fueled by anxiety about the future, leading her to focus on tomorrow and unintentionally miss the present moment. She concluded her reflection by stating that love involves the impact made on another person's heart.
