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Days after confirming her pregnancy, MAFS' Domenica has announced her split from her partner.

After announcing just days ago that she's expecting her first child, MAFS Season 9 fan favourite Domenica Calarco has shared that she and her partner, Jarod Bogunovich, have split.

Posting on her Instagram stories, the mum-to-be wrote:

"I am incredibly excited about this next chapter in my life and feel truly empowered by my decision to step into motherhood on my own terms. While I will be welcoming this baby as a solo parent, I am grateful to have the support of the father in a co-parenting capacity.

"This journey is one that I embrace wholeheartedly, with all its highs and lows, and I am beyond proud to be stepping into this role with strength, love, and a deep sense of purpose.

"I also want to acknowledge and support others who choose to embark on parenthood alone-there is so much power in making the best decision for yourself and your child."

The reality star went on to request that the public respect her need for privacy, writing, "At this time, I have nothing more to say on the matter and appreciate the respect of my privacy as I prepare for this exciting new chapter."

Image: Instagram/domenica.calarco

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Domenica, who went through the emotional wringer on our screens in 2022, shared her pregnancy announcement video on Instagram on March 12.

The video showed a compilation of her pregnancy journey: her finding out she's pregnant, attending her first appointments, the ultrasounds of the baby, and telling her absolutely delighted friends and family the news.

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"Been a little MIA working on my greatest project yet.....Baby due September 2025," Domenica wrote in the caption of her Instagram video at the time.

Other MAFS co-stars and friends flooded the comments section with their excitement, including season six's Jessika Power, who wrote, "Omg congratulations beautiful."

Tori Adams from season 11 also commented, "Congratulations!"

While Domenica's pregnancy announcement — which is set to the Taylor Swift song, "But Daddy I Love Him" — was full of joy and love from all the women in her life, there was no mention of the father.

Domenica and Jarod, who she's known since 2021, went public with their relationship in September 2024.

Previously, Dom has said that the relationship had been something of a healing journey for her.

MAFS Dom and her boyfriend JarodDom and her boyfriend, Jarod. Image: Instagram/domenica.calarco.

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In October 2024, Dom spoke to Mamamia about her relationship and how loved she felt by her new partner.

"Having spent a solid amount of time this year working on myself, I feel like I'm finally going into a relationship putting myself and my needs first. I've met a man that isn't intimidated or feels neglected which is not only attractive to me but it feels like it's the first non-toxic relationship I've ever been in," she said.

In classic Dom fashion, she's been admirably open about her mental health journey over the past year, sharing the ups and downs, which were marked by a 21-day stay at a mental health facility. Her openness about her struggles has made this pregnancy announcement all the more special for fans who've followed her ups and downs since MAFS.

From co-star controversies to podcast drama to now taking on motherhood — Domenica's post-MAFS journey has been quite the rollercoaster, and we couldn't be happier to see her thriving in this exciting new chapter.

Feature Image: Instagram/domenica.calarco.

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