Brook Crompton’s Explosive MAFS Exit and Life After the Experiment
Married At First Sight Australia viewers were left reeling when one of the season’s brides, Brook Crompton, made a sudden and unscripted departure from the experiment. Her exit, which occurred off-camera, was followed by a dramatic return that saw her wreak havoc at a subsequent dinner party, drawing widespread criticism for her behaviour towards fellow participants Alissa and Stella.
Now, speaking openly about her actions, Brook has admitted that she’s not proud of how she conducted herself on the show. In a candid conversation, she also shed light on her current relationship status with her on-screen husband and revealed significant personal news about her future.
The Shock Departure: Why Brook Left MAFS
The moment Brook decided to leave the Married At First Sight experiment wasn’t broadcast to viewers. Instead, she packed her bags and departed her shared apartment without the cameras rolling. While many fans had speculated about her exit, particularly given some pre-show revelations about her personal life, most anticipated it would occur at a formal Commitment Ceremony.
However, Brook explained that she was present for the entirety of Intimacy Week. She revealed that her on-screen husband, Chris, was initially the one who booked a flight home, reportedly to avoid heartbreak. “But for some reason he never made it on that flight,” Brook recounted. “But I ended up going home. I was so done by that point.”
She alluded to “a couple of crazy incidents happened behind the scenes,” which ultimately led to her decision. Brook claimed that producers “begged” her to return to finish her “love story.” When she refused, they allegedly even suggested they could match her with someone else. “I said ‘No’ again but they kept begging me to come back, they said they could keep me in a separate room as Chris. They just wanted me to fake it until after the retreat,” she shared.
During the experiment, Brook was particularly rocked by Chris’s audition tape, which she learned about during the first week of the show. Despite her concerns, she stated that producers encouraged her to give him a chance.
On the show, Chris appeared blindsided by Brook’s departure. “Brook’s decided to go back home to the Gold Coast, she’s just followed her mind and her heart, and had to pull the pin,” he stated on-screen. “I’m not going to sit here and lie and say I’m not upset, I think anyone with feelings and emotions directed towards someone, and they’re not reciprocating, it’s always going to hurt.”
Despite his initial scepticism about the experts’ matchmaking, Chris expressed his disappointment over Brook’s exit. He acknowledged that his own audition tape comments played a significant role in their relationship’s demise.
Brook and Chris’s pairing was marred by Brook’s distress upon hearing Chris’s audition tape remarks, where his stated “turn-offs” included “Fake tan, needy and fat people.” This revelation deeply impacted Brook. “I’m more just disappointed in myself,” Chris confessed to the camera following Brook’s departure. They ultimately became the first couple to call it quits on the 2026 series.
The Truth About Chris and Brook’s Relationship Status
It’s safe to say that Brook and Chris are definitively not together. Brook has confirmed that she has rekindled her relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Harry, just weeks after leaving the experiment. The couple are now engaged and are expecting a child together.
Their reunion saw them jet off to the Maldives to give their relationship another chance. They had initially split three months before Brook began filming MAFS. “We just had the most beautiful time. We were better than we ever had been,” Brook told Woman’s Day. Upon returning from their trip, Brook discovered she was pregnant, with their baby due in August 2026. Harry, 28, also proposed to Brook over Christmas, solidifying their engagement.
The Journey of Chris and Brook on MAFS
Before Brook’s abrupt departure, she and Chris had agreed to give their relationship another go at the first Commitment Ceremony. Brook had openly discussed her dismay over his audition tape comments, and Chris admitted to being disappointed in himself. “Being with Brook now, the person I’ve been the last two weeks, it’s a dramatic change,” he remarked. Despite being alarmed by his earlier comments, Brook acknowledged his efforts to change and noted a growing connection between them. While both couples chose to stay, Brook’s decision was accompanied by a poo emoji, indicating that further changes were needed.
This commitment decision followed Brook’s shock at Chris’s audition tape video, where he expressed a preference for someone “dumb and hot” in intimate situations. “I’m just a guy who appreciates the nice things in life and likes things in certain ways,” he explained. “Please prove me wrong and give me this sexy brunette tanned girl on a platter.”
Brook was visibly stunned by his remarks, which led her to question their entire relationship. “The part about fat people, that to me is disgusting,” she stated emphatically. “Talking like that about someone that you don’t know their history, don’t know their past, don’t judge someone for their body weight, look beyond that.”
Disgusted by his comments, she told Chris that she would not have continued in the experiment had she seen the audition tape sooner. Chris attempted to explain his mindset, suggesting it stemmed from “being around the boys and trying to impress everyone.” However, Brook remained unconvinced. After discussing the situation with her sister Jesse for advice, she was urged to “run,” as Jesse couldn’t see how the relationship could be salvaged.
Brook’s Wedding Day Experience
Chris hadn’t entered his wedding day with high expectations. Upon seeing Brook for the first time, he commented to the camera, “[She’s] not too bad,” adding, “Brook’s attractive, what else do you want me to f**king say?” Chris appeared initially taken aback by their similar height, while Brook described him as a “stubborn guy.” Despite these initial impressions, both exchanged vows.
The reception brought further awkwardness when Brook limited Chris to a hug and a kiss on the cheek, leaving the groom feeling somewhat put out. “I don’t care, I don’t care, I’m not fussed, sooner or later, I’m sure I’ll kiss her, I don’t care about today or tomorrow, it’s going to happen,” he said in a confessional, expressing his impatience. “This is an experiment, you’ve got three months, I’m not hanging out for two months to get my first f**king kiss.”
Despite the hesitant start, sparks began to fly between the newlyweds at their reception. They bonded over shared similarities and a mutual appreciation for loyalty. “I think I judged too soon. I’ve gotten to know him, and we do have similar personalities; we do have something there,” Brook confessed. Chris also acknowledged a positive development, stating, “I, at the moment as it currently stands, am happy with Brook and the decision the experts have made.”
Brook’s Unfiltered Opinions on Chris
It’s evident that Brook and Chris did not part on amicable terms, and Brook has been vocal in her criticism of his behaviour. Brook maintained that she had “no idea” about his controversial audition tape comments before their wedding day and made her strong disapproval clear.
“I had no idea, and to be quite frank, if I had known, that man would have been ripped a new a**hole,” she shared with Chattr. “I would have done a full runner. I think my friends also probably would have annihilated him.” She reiterated her disgust: “I think it’s absolutely disgusting. I’m lost for words over it, to be honest. You should not be speaking about people like that or women like that in general.” Brook asserted, “I don’t stand for that behaviour ever, and I would never, ever be with someone who speaks about women like that. And I think it’s not him being insecure…”
When asked why she believed Chris was cast on the show, Brook suggested it was for “shock value.” “I think he should not have been allowed on that show,” she stated. “For the fact that there are young viewers, parents are watching it with their kids. What kind of role model are you showing, that you’re going to be putting someone on there who body-shames women in front of young children as well? I just think it’s just so wrong.”
