MasterChef Australia couple Sarah Todd and Declan Cleary have reportedly denied splitting, despite photographs showing Sarah moving belongings out of their Melbourne home with their twins over the weekend.
The images reignited months of breakup speculation after the 39-year-old mother-of-three was seen clearing out the property alone on Saturday, while 27-year-old Declan attended Stakes Day.
However, a friend close to the couple told Our News Outlet that they remain together and are in fact moving out of the rental as a team.
‘People are saying they have broken up, but they are denying that they have gone their separate ways,’ the source said.
The insider explained that the couple’s rental home, where they have lived for almost two years, is scheduled to be demolished.
According to a friend of Declan’s, the pair had hoped to stay longer, but the planned demolition has forced them to leave.
MasterChef Australia couple Sarah Todd and Declan Cleary have reportedly denied splitting, despite photographs showing Sarah moving belongings from their Melbourne home with their twins over the weekend.
Breakup speculation intensified after 39-year-old Sarah was photographed packing up the Melbourne property alone while 27-year-old Declan attended Stakes Day.
A source close to the couple said Sarah and Declan are still together and are moving out of their rental jointly.
‘People are saying they have broken up, but they are denying that they have gone their separate ways,’ the source claimed.
The new account casts the weekend photographs, which showed Sarah removing furniture, suitcases and personal belongings, in a different light.
The celebrity chef appeared sombre as she carried items from the house to a nearby truck, while movers transported heavier possessions on a dolly.
Her son Phoenix and her mother were also on hand to help care for the 10-month-old twins, Claudia and Charlotte, whom Sarah shares with Declan.
With Declan absent from the move, the photographs quickly prompted renewed questions about the state of their relationship.
Yet the former carpenter has recently spoken enthusiastically about buying a home with Sarah and eventually undertaking a construction project of his own.
‘We still haven’t bought one yet. It’s definitely on the cards,’ Declan said when discussing the couple’s plans.
He also appeared to support claims that their rental was set to be demolished, saying it was unfortunate they could not remain there for longer.
True to form, the popular reality star was already looking ahead to his next renovation venture.
A source said the couple had wanted to stay at the property longer, but its planned demolition brought their tenancy to an end.
The explanation offers a new perspective on photographs showing Sarah removing furniture, suitcases and other belongings from the property.
Sarah appeared downcast while carrying possessions to a nearby truck as movers wheeled heavier items away.
Her son Phoenix and her mother helped care for the 10-month-old twins, Claudia and Charlotte, during the move.
The photographs sparked fresh speculation about the couple’s relationship because Declan was not seen at the property.
Movers were photographed carrying out large stacks of cardboard boxes.
Sarah loaded suitcases into her car.
She wore a cropped pink jacket with blue jeans as she helped with the move.
Movers were also seen carrying a large wooden dining table from the house.
Sarah concentrated on clearing out smaller items from the home.
At one stage, Sarah was seen leaving the property with her mother and children.
‘I can’t wait until we have our own place so I can demolish it and build it,’ he joked.
Declan’s absence during the move drew further attention after he posted photographs from the Stakes Day celebrations at Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse.
It was the latest in a string of social media developments that had fans questioning whether the once inseparable couple were experiencing difficulties.
In recent months, Sarah and Declan have become less visible together publicly and have also unfollowed each other on Instagram.
‘They don’t follow each other on social media, and there is a personal reason for that,’ the source said.
‘Sarah works overseas frequently, and when people are working abroad while their family remains at home, it can be a security issue.’
‘Honestly, they can visit the local shops separately and suddenly the world assumes their relationship is over.’
The pair’s romance won over viewers after they fell for each other while filming MasterChef Australia: Back to Win in 2024.
Their fast-moving relationship soon took the next step, with Sarah relocating to Melbourne before they welcomed their twin daughters on Christmas Eve last year.
Although their relationship continues to attract intense public interest, Declan’s latest remarks indicate that creating a family home remains one of his priorities.
Neither Sarah nor Declan has publicly commented on the latest breakup speculation.
