“I Trusted You Completely… And You Broke Me” – The Viral Breakup Post Attributed to MAFS Star Jacqui Burfoot That Sparked a Meltdown (And Turned Out to Be Fake)
Australia – January 8, 2026 – A tear-streaked selfie paired with the devastating caption “I trusted you completely… and you broke me” went viral across social media in late October 2025, purportedly posted by Married At First Sight Australia bride Jacqui Burfoot, 30, confirming the end of her whirlwind romance with fellow contestant Clint Rice, 44.
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The raw image – showing a woman with swollen eyes and mascara running down her cheeks – accompanied claims of betrayal involving a “third person,” sending fans into an emotional frenzy. Comments flooded in with support: “Heartbroken for you, Jacqui,” “You deserve better,” and speculation about infidelity ran wild, with some sources whispering of Clint being spotted with a mystery woman.
However, the entire story was quickly exposed as fabricated. Jacqui and Clint themselves hit back, labelling the reports “ridiculous” and “fake news.” Jacqui shared screenshots of the sensational headlines on her Instagram, pointing out the invented quotes and warning followers about potential scams linked to the posts. The couple even posted a joyful beach video together shortly after, proving they were very much still in love.
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Jacqui Burfoot and Clint Rice’s relationship began as one of MAFS Season 12’s biggest twists. Originally matched with Ryan Donnelly (whom she famously called a “red carpet of red flags”), Jacqui revealed at the reunion that she had coupled up with Clint – previously paired with Lauren Hall – just weeks after filming ended. Their romance moved at lightning speed: Jacqui relocated from Sydney to Clint’s luxurious home in Launceston, Tasmania; Clint proposed with a stunning 5.08-carat diamond ring at a viewing party; and the pair openly discussed wedding plans (targeting early 2026) and starting a family.
Despite initial skepticism from co-stars and viewers – including accusations of a “fake” connection for clout – the couple has consistently appeared solid. They celebrated their one-year anniversary in November 2025 with loved-up posts, hit back at haters calling their romance short-lived, and even shared holiday snaps from Bali where Jacqui playfully begged for her wedding ring.
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Hypothetically, the fake breakup story – likely originating from clickbait sites or misinformation pages – exploited the couple’s high-profile status and past drama (including Ryan feeling “blindsided” by the recoupling). The fabricated “third person” detail added fuel, tapping into common reality TV tropes of infidelity.
As of early 2026, Jacqui and Clint remain together, continuing to share glimpses of their life – from cosy nights with their dogs to travel adventures. The viral hoax ultimately highlighted the dangers of unchecked online rumours, but also the strength of their bond in shutting it down swiftly.
Fans who shed tears over the “devastating” post can breathe easy: this MAFS success story is still very much intact, proving that sometimes the real betrayal is from fake news itself.
