Married At First Sight stars Domenica Calarco and Ella Ding appear to have reconciled, putting an end to a years-long feud. The former best friends shared a heartwarming moment when Calarco posted an Instagram photo carousel that included a snapshot of their young daughters together.
The image that captured followers' attention showed the two girls sitting side-by-side in their prams, with one child reaching out to hold the other's hand. This gesture was widely interpreted by fans as a sign that the reality television stars have mended their friendship.
Fans flooded the comments section of Calarco's post with celebratory messages. "With Ella's baby!!!!! OMG so happy for you," one user wrote. Another added, "Awwww, I'm actually so happy you and Ella caught up." The touching interaction between the children also garnered attention, with one fan commenting, "Aww the girls are holding hands, they have reunited their mums."
Ding herself confirmed the reunion by commenting on the post, "Our little girls," accompanied by a teary-eyed emoji and pink hearts. Calarco responded by liking the comment, marking the most public indication yet of their repaired friendship.
Calarco and Ding became close friends after appearing on the 2022 season of Married At First Sight. Their bond led them to launch the successful podcast "Sit With Us." At the time, Calarco described Ding as more than a friend, stating she found "something better" than romantic love in their friendship. Ding echoed this sentiment, anticipating "lots of laughs, realness and, let's be honest, a little controversy" for their podcast listeners.
However, the pair's friendship reportedly drifted apart in 2024, with fans noticing they had unfollowed each other on social media and their podcast abruptly ended. While neither initially explained the cause, Ding confirmed the friendship's end in an interview, stating, "I've got nothing to say, but I wish Domenica the best, of course, always will. All good things come to an end."
Calarco acknowledged the speculation surrounding their friendship breakdown and indicated she would address it later. She eventually spoke about the painful experience of losing the friendship, describing it as something she had to grieve. Calarco focused on moving forward without publicly criticizing Ding.
Both women have since entered new phases of their lives, becoming first-time mothers.