MasterChef Australia fans are being pummelled with clues that fan fave couple Sarah Todd and Declan Cleary have split.
The couple seemingly addressed speculation that their relationship is on the rocks after fans began questioning why the pair had seemingly disappeared from each other’s social media.
The rumours gathered steam after eagle-eyed followers noticed Sarah and Declan had stopped regularly featuring on one another’s Instagram accounts following their European holiday.
Fans also pointed out that Sarah didn’t publicly like Declan’s Father’s Day post on September 6 — his first Father’s Day since welcoming twin daughters Claudia and Charlotte on Christmas Eve — and Sarah herself didn’t appear in the post.
Now, it’s been revealed that Sarah has unfollowed Declan and removed her wedding ring, offering more concrete proof that their relationship is donezo.
Are MasterChef’s Sarah Todd and Declan Cleary still together?
New Idea was first to spot that Sarah no longer follows her hubby on Instagram.
Not only that, but she was also spotted without her engagement ring in recent cooking videos filmed in India, where she is currently working.
Meanwhile, Declan’s latest photo dump made no mention of Sarah, while the pair’s most recent joint post on the platform dates back to July.
Speaking to the publication, an insider recently claimed Declan had already dismissed the rumours when asked by friends whether the couple had separated.
“Definitely not,” Declan reportedly told New Idea.
The source added that the pair have deliberately become more private online, rather than drifting apart.
“Their lives might look separate from the outside, but behind closed doors they are very much together. They are making plans, looking for a home and building their future as a family,” the insider claimed.
“There is no split. They have just realised that not every part of their relationship needs to be performed on social media.”
Declan’s renewed lease on life
According to a Woman’s Day source, Declan has been experiencing a different kind of life overhaul lately.
“Declan’s time on MasterChef and the fame that came after it made finding balance particularly challenging… Declan loved every minute of the MasterChef experience, but being around food constantly can make healthy routines tricky. These days, he seems to have found a much better balance,” a source said.
“He wants to have plenty of energy for his family and is really enjoying it,” the source explains. “Having children has changed his perspective. He wants to be active, energetic and present. His girls are his biggest motivation.
“He’s not chasing some impossible ideal — he just wants to feel good, have more energy – that’s what’s really driving him. It’s about being the best dad he can be.”
The couple are still planning their future together
While Sarah is expected to spend much of her time overseas until October, New Idea reports the couple remain as “thick as thieves” while raising their daughters.
“Sometimes the girls travel with Sarah, and sometimes they remain with Declan,” the insider explained.
“They are working it out week by week and doing whatever makes the most sense for the babies.”
The source added that Declan has taken on extra parenting responsibilities while Sarah pursues career opportunities abroad.
“He and Sarah are operating as a team, even when work temporarily puts them in different countries.”
According to the publication, the pair are also searching for a larger home in Melbourne where they can settle long-term with their family.
“They need more space, and they want somewhere that feels like a proper long-term family base,” the insider said.
“Melbourne is home for them. Sarah’s commitments will always take her overseas, particularly to India, but this is where they want to put down roots.”
The publication added that Sarah’s teenage son, Phoenix, has also been an important factor in the family’s decision to remain based in Melbourne.
Meanwhile, Declan has continued expanding his own career through brand partnerships, travel collaborations and animal welfare work, with the source claiming he would also be interested in returning to reality TV.
“Declan thought Alvin Quah did a fantastic job representing the MasterChef family on The Traitors Australia,” the insider said.
“If something like that came Declan’s way, he would absolutely consider it.”
Chattr has reached out to Declan and Sarah for a comment.
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