JUST IN: Married At First Sight’s Rhi Disljenkovic and Jeff Gobbels Share Heartwarming Family Update with Greyhound Adoption in New Commercial

From Reality TV to Real-Life Love: MAFS Stars Rhi Disljenkovic and Jeff Gobbels Welcome a Greyhound into Their Family

April 16, 2025 – Rhi Disljenkovic and Jeff Gobbels, the golden couple of Married At First Sight Australia 2025, have captured hearts once again—this time with a heartwarming family update that has fans buzzing. The couple, who emerged as the most successful pairing of Season 12, recently announced the newest addition to their blossoming relationship: a fully grown greyhound they adopted, showcased in a touching new commercial promoting pet adoption.

The couple’s journey on MAFS was anything but conventional. Rhi, 34, and Jeff, 39, were matched by the show’s experts, unaware that the two had actually dated briefly a year prior to filming. “We dated last year. It kind of just fizzled, we both went our separate ways. But we remained friends—we even ran a half-marathon together,” Rhi confessed during the show, as reported by Now To Love. Despite their prior connection, the couple’s reunion on MAFS sparked a deeper bond, one that withstood the show’s challenges, including the infamous Final Test Challenge, where they resisted the temptation to meet their “back-up matches.”

Their chemistry was undeniable, culminating in a pivotal moment during the reunion commitment ceremony when they exchanged their first “I love yous.” Fellow castmates described them as the “real deal,” with “undeniable chemistry” that continued to flourish outside the experiment. Just last week, during the MAFS finale, the couple hinted at their future plans with series expert Mel Schilling. When asked about their relationship, Rhi shared, “I’m on my way to falling in love. I would have never in a million years picked this, it is actually a cool story…” to which Mel interjected, “…to tell your kids!” Rhi agreed, confirming that children were indeed on the horizon for the couple.

But before embarking on parenthood, Rhi and Jeff decided to expand their family in a different way—by adopting a greyhound. In a commercial released this week by the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP), the couple is seen sitting on a couch, beaming with joy as they introduce their new family member. “It’s only been a short amount of time, but I am so in love with him. There’s nothing I love more than cuddling up on the couch with him,” Rhi says in the ad. Jeff adds, “I wasn’t sure how we would go living together, but it has been perfect so far. Who knew walks at sunset would be my favorite part of the day?” The couple then introduces their greyhound, with Rhi delivering the ad’s tagline: “Do you want to fall in love at first sight? Adopt a greyhound today!”

The adoption aligns with a growing trend in Australia, where retired racing greyhounds are increasingly finding homes as beloved pets. According to the Greyhound Adoption Program, over 1,000 greyhounds are rehomed annually in Australia, thanks to initiatives like GAP, which is fully funded by the Queensland Government and works closely with the racing industry to prepare greyhounds for retirement. GAP NSW also highlights the benefits of adopting greyhounds, describing them as “gentle, affectionate dogs” that are often “family-friendly” and well-suited to a range of lifestyles, from laid-back to active.

Rhi and Jeff’s decision to adopt comes at a time when greyhound adoption is gaining visibility, particularly during National Adoption Month, as noted in a recent media release by the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission on April 8, 2025. The couple’s story