The pair shared a joint statement on Instagram, explaining that their connection had grown from a close friendship into a relationship, but the distance between them became increasingly difficult.
“The timing for us to make that next move wasn’t right,” they wrote, confirming they had decided to go their separate ways.
Zac remained on his apple farm in South Australia’s Adelaide Hills while Maya lived and worked in Melbourne. During the reunion, Maya said she hoped to move to South Australia within six to 12 months, but the couple’s statement suggests that next step could not happen at the right time.
There does not appear to be any post-break-up drama. Zac and Maya said they still had “an immense amount of love and respect” for one another and were grateful to Farmer Wants A Wife for bringing them together.
Their romance began when Zac chose Maya over Mieke in his final decision. At the reunion, Zac spoke about feeling completely comfortable with Maya and said he could imagine her becoming his wife one day.
The announcement prompted a wave of supportive messages from their fellow contestants. New Idea’s coverage highlighted comments from Ally and Brodie, who praised the pair’s relationship and wished them well for what comes next.
Fans were just as stunned, with many saying they had viewed Zac and Maya as one of the season’s strongest matches. Their television love story may be over, but both have made it clear they are parting with affection rather than bad blood.
