MAFS Australia series 13: What happened at the final vows?

The experiment is over!

MAFS Australia

Author: Alex RossPublished 12th May 2026
Last updated 12th May 2026

Fans of reality TV are hooked on Married At First Sight Australia, a show that’s packed full of drama, surprises, and unforgettable moments. Series 13 delivered big with couples like Alissa and David, Bec and Danny, and Stella and Filip, and now the show is over for another year.

Although the show started in Australia at the beginning of February, UK fans had to wait a little longer for it to land on E4, but it didn't disappoint, SERVING drama! Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 series of MAFS Australia, as it wraps up here in the UK.

When were the final vows?

The final vows aired here in the UK on Monday 11th May.

Which couples made it to the final vow ceremony?

Following Gia and Scott's abrupt exit, four couples made it to the final vow ceremony, including Bec and Danny, Stella and Filip, Rachel and Steve, and Alissa and David.

Who stayed together after final vows?

Stella and Filip - ENGAGED

They were one of the most stable couples throughout the entire experiment, so it's no surprise that Stella and Filip made it to the final vow ceremony. HOWEVER, in a huge twist, Filip took one step further and proposed to Stella!

Getting down on one knee, Filip said: "Stella, will you marry me?", before she excitedly screamed and yelled "YES".

Filip proposes to Stella during final vows

Alissa and David - SPLIT

In a truly shocking moment at the final vows, David left Alissa shocked by revealing there was no version of him that could win in the relationship. Before Alissa had the chance to say her vows, David said: "I'm walking away because loving you shouldn't mean losing myself," before literally walking away and leaving Alissa stood alone.

Despite asking David to listen to her vows, he kept walking, with Alissa going on to say her vows out loud to nobody.

Bec and Danny - SPLIT

Despite shocking almost everybody by making it all the way to the final vow ceremony, things came to an end for Bec and Danny during their vows.

Danny admitted: "Bec, I believe you are my soulmate as a friend. But I've come to realise there's doubt in my mind if you are my soulmate as a lover."

Feeling blindsided, Bec didn't react, and simply walked away.

Rachel and Steve - SPLIT

Despite worries about a long-distance relationship, Rachel and Steve delighted fans during the final vow ceremony, where they vowed to make things work. Although the couple left together, full of happiness, the pair confirmed at the reunion dinner party they'd now split.

Steve and Rachel during the final vow ceremony

When is the reunion?

The reunion dinner party airs at 7.30pm in the UK on Tuesday 12th May, with the two-part reunion commitment ceremony airing at 8pm on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th May.

When did MAFS Australia start in the UK?

MAFS Australia kicked off here in the UK at 7.30pm on Monday 9th March.

How to watch MAFS Australia in the UK

You can watch MAFS Australia on Channel 4's streaming service.

Who were the Brides and Grooms on series 13?

Brides:

Alissa Fay – 33, Nurse and social media manager from South Australia

Bec Zacharia – 35, Account manager from South Australia

Brook Crompton – 27, Model from Queensland

Gia Fleur – 35, Disability support worker from Victoria

Julia Vogl – 35, Confidence and charisma consultant from Victoria

Mel Akbay – 28, Communications specialist from New South Wales

Rachel Gilmore – 35, Team leader from Victoria

Rebecca Zukowski – 51, Leasing manager from Victoria

Stella Mickunaite – 31, Beauty technician from New South Wales

Grooms:

Chris Nield – 31, Construction supervisor from Victoria

Danny Hewitt – 34, Real estate/businessman from Victoria

David Momoh – 31, E-commerce product manager from Queensland

Filip Gregov – 37, Carpenter from Victoria

Grayson McIvor – 34, Company director from Queensland

Luke Fourniotis – 30, Farmer from Victoria

Scott McCristal – 33, Business owner from Queensland

Steve Powell – 50, Creative director from Victoria

Steven Danyluk – 34, Marine technician from New South Wales

Who were the intruder cast members?

Joel Moses, Juliette Chae, Sam Stanton and Chris Robinson joined the show as this year's intruder cast.

Who was coupled together?

As ever, the singletons were matched together by the experts at the beginning of the experiment. Check out the series 13 couples below:

Alissa and David

Bec and Danny

Brook and Chris

Gia and Scott

Julia and Grayson

Mel and Luke

Rachel and Steven

Rebecca and Steve

Stella and Filip

Juliette and Joel

Stephanie and Tyson

Chris and Sam

What happened at the first commitment ceremony?

Airing in the UK on Monday 23rd March, all of the couples chose to stay together at the first commitment ceremony, even those like Rebecca and Steve, and Mel and Luke, who had a particularly rocky start to their marriages.

Despite the likes of Stella and Filip, Alissa and David and Gia and Scott thanking the experts for matching them together, the first commitment ceremony was seriously overshadowed by drama between some of the girls.

After Stella admitted to the experts she feels some of the girls think her relationship isn't authentic, things kicked off. Expert John Aiken asked the group to expand, and Brook and Gia weren't shy in speaking up, before Alissa got involved to support Stella.

The tense argument continued when Stella and Filip left the couch, with Brook saying: "I’m fuming. That girl sucks.”

Speaking to Stella, Brook said: "I'm not going to sit there and be happy for someone when they call out a story that didn't happen. Not one person yesterday at the lunch said they were unhappy for your happiness, so don't put words in other people's mouths and make out like we are not happy for you. You also went round to everyone in the room and had your opinion. That's what I'm saying about playing the victim, because you had your opinion as well as everyone."

When Stella responded saying: "I think what you brought up yesterday at the very end of the whole thing, that I didn't support Mel enough...", before Brook interjected saying: "That was Mel, not me. Fool."

Attempting to get things back on track, expert John explained: "This conversation is for another day, it's not the place now, but we will revisit this."

However, after the experts wrapped up, Brook stood up to hug Gia, before Stella asked her for a chat, something she wasn't in the mood for.

Speaking to production, an emotional Stella said: "Yeah it is emotional. it was unwarranted. It wasn't about anyone but me and me wanting to protect what we have and not wanting to be questions. It's not my intention to fight with people, I'm not that person, and I will never be. I don't care, they can throw s--t at me for all I care. I'm here for my person, that's it."

After telling her husband Chris he doesn't need to support her, Brook then told the cameras: "Everyone's here for themselves, so focus on that. But also, when you're bursting out saying you're in love with him and picking out kids names after five days, of course everyone's going to have ideas that it's a little bit fake. Prove me wrong, because I guarantee that everyone is saying it, not just me.

"She's a snitch as well, that's all I have to say. I never want to see that girl again, don't put me in a room with her."

MAFS Australia cast at the first commitment ceremony

What happened at the second commitment ceremony?

After facing more challenges during Intimacy Week, Rebecca and Steve both chose to leave the experiment during the second commitment ceremony. Rebecca told the experts she thinks Steve is too worried about everyone else and didn't give the experiment his all, something his disagreed with.

Despite leaving the show earlier in the week, Brook made a sensational return during the second dinner party, but that didn't last long!

Referring to Chris' audition video, Brook told the experts: "There's things and actions that Chris has done that I can't move past," before putting him in the friendzone.

Then, following a dressing down by the experts for her behaviour towards some of the other girls, Brook stormed out of the commitment ceremony, saying she needed a toilet break. However, she never returned!

All of the other couples chose to stay and work on their relationships.

What happened at the third commitment ceremony?

The experts welcomed new couples Stephanie and Tyson, Juliette and Joel, and Chris and Sam to the third commitment ceremony, but the couples weren't given the option to stay or leave, much to the disappointment of Tyson.

It was the end of the road for Mel and Luke, and Julia and Grayson, with both couples revealing they had nothing else to give.

Whilst the likes of Stella and Filip, Alissa and David, and Gia and Scott were all smiles, tension was rife between Bec and Danny, following Bec's behaviour during the third commitment ceremony.

What happened at the fourth commitment ceremony?

The fourth commitment ceremony saw the end of the road for Stephanie and Tyson, after Tyson stormed out when Stephanie expressed her concerns about his choice of language, lack of filter and inability to compromise.

Despite an argument during the week, Gia and Scott spoke to the experts and vowed the spat had made their relationship stronger, with Gia even introducing Scott to her daughter.

There was also drama for Juliette and Joel, following their row at the dinner party. After the experts called Juliette out for her behaviour and treatment of Joel, the pair chose to stay and work on things.

What happened at the fifth commitment ceremony?

With Alissa and David, Rachel and Steven, Chris and Sam, Gia and Scott, and Bec and Danny all choosing to stay, the experiment's strongest couple Stella and Filip had their toughest couch session yet.

The couple spoke about their lack of intimacy, with Stella also admitting her past abandonment issues led her to be 'mean' to her husband. However, following a chat with the experts, the couple both chose to stay.

Meanwhile, drama was high on the cards once again for Juliette and Joel, after the experts grilled Juliette for her behaviour once again. The dressing down led to Juliette to storm out of the room and leave the experiment, which resulted in Joel following her and attempting to talk her round.

What happened at the sixth commitment ceremony?

Following a disastrous feedback week, Chris and Sam expressed their differences during a chat with the experts, and whilst it looked like they could get things back on track, Chris dropped a bombshell by writing 'leave'. However, as the show's rules state if one couple chooses to stay, they must both stay, the pair remained for another week.

Couples like Gia and Scott and Bec and Danny also had a tough week, but both pairs came out the other side and chose to stay.

It was also a very positive week for the likes of Stella and Filip, Rebecca and Steve, and Alissa and David.

What happened at the final commitment ceremony?

Although they split during Homestays Week, Chris and Sam did both attend the final commitment ceremony, in order to officially call time on their relationship.

Elsewhere, it was a tough week for Gia and Scott, with Gia admitting she doesn't feel secure in the relationship, leaving Scott confused. After a stern chat with expert John, both Gia and Scott chose to stay.

Bec and Danny, Stella and Filip, Alissa and David and Rebecca and Steve also chose to remain in the experiment.

HOWEVER, in a huge twist just one day later at the final dinner party, Scott revealed his true feelings, resulting in a split with Gia before the final vows.

Which couples left the experiment before final vows?