Married At First Sight star Scott McCristal has reacted to his TV ex-wife Gia Fleur’s shock pregnancy news through close friends. As fans reel from the surprise announcement, insiders reveal why Scott is refusing to insert himself into the drama, opting instead to support his new girlfriend in Turkey while planning a permanent move overseas.
The reality television world was rocked this week when Married At First Sight bride Gia Fleur announced she is expecting her first child with her new boyfriend.
While fans and co-stars rushed to flood social media with wild reactions, all eyes immediately turned to her on-screen ex-husband, Scott McCristal.
Insiders close to the 33-year-old groom have now confirmed that while Scott is fully aware of his ex’s life-changing news, he is actively keeping his distance from the public circus.
Friends reveal that the former couple’s rocky dynamic ended long before the cameras stopped rolling, making her latest life milestone completely irrelevant to his current world.
[Scott McCristal and Gia Fleur during their turbulent time on Married At First Sight Credit: Channel Nine
Setting the record straight on where the former TV couple stands today, a close friend disclosed the exact four-word reality defining their non-existent relationship:
“Scott knows about the pregnancy, but he and Gia haven’t spoken since October,” the friend revealed.
“He wishes her well, but they’re living completely separate lives now.”
Instead of getting dragged into the online commentary, Scott is currently thousands of miles away from Australian shores.
He is presently in Turkey alongside his new girlfriend, cosmetic nurse Brienna Stockdale, who is reportedly recovering from elective surgery.
Scott McCristal with his new partner, cosmetic nurse Brienna Stockdale
Insiders emphasize that Scott’s complete focus remains firmly on supporting Brienna’s recovery, having mentally checked out of the reality TV space months ago.
“He is worlds away from MAFS and everything associated with the show,” the source added.
“He hasn’t really given it much thought since it finished airing earlier this year.”
In fact, sources claim Scott is preparing to put even more physical distance between himself and his reality TV past, with strong rumors circulating about an international move to Dubai.
“There has been talk that Scott could relocate,” the insider claimed.
“If that happens, he’ll be even further removed from Gia and the entire MAFS world.”
Scott McCristal enjoying a quiet moment while traveling overseas
Despite his refusal to grant public interviews or post dramatic social media statements, friends insist there is zero lingering animosity or bad blood between the former experiment partners.
They have simply accepted that their televised marriage was a failed experiment and moved forward on completely different paths.
“The fact of the matter is that Scott has moved on,” the source explained.
“He doesn’t want to become part of the conversation surrounding Gia’s pregnancy, and he won’t be publicly inserting himself into her news.”
Gia, 36, and Scott were paired together on the 2026 season of Married At First Sight, but their turbulent relationship crumbled during the final weeks of the experiment.
Shortly after quitting the show late last year, Gia embarked on a whirlwind romance with Love Triangle star Alan Wallace.
Their fast-tracked relationship moved at lightning speed, with the pair getting matching tattoos just one month into dating before quickly moving in together.
Now, the couple has officially confirmed they are expecting a baby together in early 2027.
Gia Fleur and her new partner Alan Wallace posing together
Opening up about the emotional moment she discovered she was expecting, Gia shared her genuine excitement over finding love again after her TV heartbreak:
“I was really excited,” Gia revealed of the moment she found out she was pregnant.
“I just didn’t think I’d meet the right person I’d want to have another baby with.”
Gia is currently 12 weeks pregnant, with the couple scheduled to welcome their new addition in early January 2027.
The upcoming arrival marks Alan’s first child, while Gia already shares a 10-year-old daughter, Willa, with her ex-husband.
Gia Fleur cradling her growing baby bump in a stunning new maternity
As Gia prepares for her new journey into motherhood alongside Alan, Scott’s dignified silence proves that his chapter in the MAFS universe is officially closed.
Whether he completes his rumoured relocation to Dubai or continues traveling Europe with Brienna, Scott has made one thing abundantly clear to producers and fans alike:
The drama of reality television belongs strictly in his rearview mirror, and he is content letting his ex-wife live her new life entirely without him.