Jono McCullough and Ellie Dix are preparing to become parents, but getting to this point has been a much bigger journey than their happy announcement might suggest. The former ‘Married At First Sight Australia’ stars are expecting their first child together in April 2027, with Ellie revealing that the couple has been dealing with infertility behind closed doors.The pair shared the news on Sunday, 18 October 2026, through a beachside Instagram video in which they posed with their ultrasound images. “Baby McCullough coming April 2027,” they wrote.
MAFS’ Jono and Ellie expecting first baby after infertility struggles(Image Credit: @elliedixoxo on Instagram)
The video also featured a conversation from their ‘Married At First Sight Australia’ reunion, which feels particularly fitting now. Relationship expert Mel Schilling had asked Ellie what she imagined her future with Jono would look like. “The white picket fence,” Ellie replied.When Schilling asked whether that meant having a baby, Ellie said, “I want to have a family and just the average Australian dream.” Now, that future is beginning to take shape.
Ellie Dix reveals infertility struggles during pregnancy
Ellie Dix shared more about the pregnancy in Instagram Stories on Monday, 19 October 2026, revealing that she was 16 weeks pregnant. She also explained that the couple had experienced a difficult fertility journey this year. “We have been on a massive journey this year with infertility. It’s been a wild ride,” she said.Ellie then shared something that made the announcement more emotional: this was not her first pregnancy in 2026. “It’s crazy to say that, wow, I’m 16 weeks pregnant because this is not my first pregnancy this year,” she explained.She said the couple had dealt with a lot privately and had not shared much online because she wanted to avoid the questions and drama that might follow.Ellie also said she hopes to speak more openly about infertility, pointing out how common the experience is. For now, she is simply grateful to be pregnant and has indicated that the couple plan to share their baby’s gender at a later date.
Jono McCullough and Ellie Dix’s relationship after MAFS
Their baby news comes after a relationship that began in an unexpected way. During the 2024 season of ‘Married At First Sight Australia’, Jono was matched with Lauren Dunn, while Ellie Dix was paired with Ben Walters. Neither relationship lasted, and Ellie and Jono McCullough eventually got together after leaving the experiment.Their romance became a major talking point when Jono’s messages to Ellie came to light while he was still with Lauren. The situation caused tension during the season and drew criticism when Jono and Ellie appeared together at the reunion.Since then, the couple have continued building their relationship away from the cameras. They bought a home on Queensland’s Gold Coast and have shared life milestones on social media.
MAFS co-stars congratulate the couple
In an interview with PEDESTRIAN.TV, Ellie said she and Jono McCullough were “so overwhelmed” by the response to their pregnancy announcement.She admitted they had initially been nervous about sharing the news because they “haven’t always been the most popular couple”. Still, she said they were grateful for the messages of support from former castmates and fans.Among those congratulating them were former co-stars Eden Harper, Jack Dunkley, Cassandra Allen, Tristan Black and Andrea Thompson.For Jono and Ellie, this announcement marks a new chapter after a relationship that played out in front of reality TV viewers. Their journey has not been without criticism or personal challenges, but now they have something very different to look forward to: welcoming their first child together in April 2027.