MAFS Star Brook Crompton Reveals Shock Engagement and Pregnancy, Rekindling Romance with Ex
It’s been a whirlwind for Married At First Sight contestant Brook Crompton, who has just dropped some major life updates that have left fans buzzing. While viewers saw her navigating a turbulent on-screen marriage with Chris Nield, Brook is now proudly announcing her engagement and impending parenthood – but not with her television husband. Instead, the 27-year-old model has rekindled her romance with her ex-partner, 28-year-old builder Harry, and the pair are building a future together.
Brook exclusively shared the surprising news, revealing a dream about being pregnant preceded the real thing. “I had a dream that I was pregnant,” she told Woman’s Day. “I woke up and thought, ‘That was crazy,’ but I did a pregnancy test… and it was positive!”
Navigating the MAFS Aftermath
The revelation raises questions for those following Brook’s journey on the show. The last viewers saw of her was at a Commitment Ceremony where she decided to stay and work on her relationship with Chris. However, the marriage between Brook and Chris reportedly imploded just two weeks into filming due to an undisclosed off-screen incident. As the show was recorded last year, the exact episode marking their separation is yet to air, but it’s understood to be happening imminently.
Brook’s reunion with Harry reportedly occurred a mere two weeks after she exited the MAFS experiment. During the show’s casting process, Brook admitted to the experts that she had been single for only a few days before signing up for the televised matchmaking. Her previous relationship with Harry had ended three months prior to the show’s production, leaving some ambiguity about whether he was the sole recent ex or if other romantic interests were involved before her MAFS application.
The Truth Behind the Breakup and Reconciliation
Brook had previously discussed her personal dating history on the show, which was marked by infidelity. However, she was quick to clarify that this was not the reason for her initial split with Harry. “There wasn’t infidelity – Harry would never,” she stated. “It wasn’t a toxic ending or anything. He was just so busy with work.”
Despite the amicable nature of their past separation, Harry was the one who initiated the breakup. “He had to put in the hard yards, because he broke up with me,” Brook confided. However, she added that the couple were both motivated to make their current relationship work. “But no, really we were both like, ‘OK, if it didn’t work back then, what are we going to do to make it work now?’”
A pivotal moment in their reconciliation was a trip to the Maldives. “Harry invited me away to the Maldives a couple of weeks later for a surfing trip with his family friends and that just cemented things for me,” Brook explained. “We just had the most beautiful time. We were better than we had ever been.”
A Stark Contrast to Her MAFS Husband
While Brook refrained from directly naming her on-screen husband, Chris, she made a pointed comparison that highlighted her current happiness. She emphasised that Harry would “never fat-shame” anyone, a stark contrast to comments Chris had made during his casting application video.
“I guess it made me realise how amazing Harry is,” Brook said. “He’s nothing like that person I married on MAFS. He’d never fat-shame a woman or speak about anyone badly. He sees the beauty in everyone.”
Brook expressed her disappointment with her experience on the show, particularly with her pairing. “I’ve actually never been with someone that speaks about women that poorly,” she admitted. “So right from the get-go, I was like, ‘This person is not for me.’ It was very much like, I’ve been paired with this person for TV ratings.”
A Dream Come True: Pregnancy and Proposal
The journey towards parenthood began unexpectedly last November. Brook recounted a vivid dream about being pregnant, which prompted her to take a pregnancy test on a whim. “I woke up and thought, ‘That was crazy,’ but I did a pregnancy test… and it was positive!” she shared, confirming the result with several subsequent tests.
Adding a touch of destiny to their story, a psychic had previously told the couple they would have a child together. Harry also revealed that he had “always thought she would be the mother of my children.”
The couple’s commitment was solidified on Christmas Day, when Harry proposed to Brook. He had planned the proposal for their return from the Maldives trip with family and friends, opting for a picturesque setting in Aspen, Colorado. Brook admitted she was completely taken by surprise. “It was so beautiful. So special. He hid it so well.”
Looking towards the future, Brook expressed her elation. “We’ve got a le life ahead of us now. We’re engaged, we’ve got a bubba on the way. We’ve got everything we’ve always wanted!” The news marks a significant new chapter for the MAFS star, one filled with love, commitment, and the joy of starting a family.
