In a heartfelt and surprisingly honest TikTok video posted on Monday, Steven Danyluk has opened up about his deep regret over how things ended with Rachel Gilmore.

Reflecting on their quick breakup just 1–2 weeks after choosing each other at Final Vows, Steven said:

“I just want to be super real and honest with you. And the truth is that things didn’t end the way I hoped. And yeah, there is big regret – a massive regret. And I know I’ve lost something special.

I’ve had a lot of time to reflect, to really sit with my actions, my words, and the moments I wish I handled differently. And the truth is, I’d probably give anything up to relive those moments and redo it all.

 

Because when something is genuine, you don’t realise how special and rare it is until it’s not there in front of you anymore.

But for now, all I can do is move forward the right way. So lately, that’s seeing myself and holding myself accountable, being more aware of how I show up, putting in real effort, working on communication and prioritising different things.”

Steven didn’t shy away from taking responsibility. He admitted he failed to make concrete plans to see Rachel after the experiment, didn’t put in enough effort to maintain momentum, and let real-world logistics get in the way.

Many fans who rooted for the couple’s slow-burn romance are now emotional after seeing Steven’s raw reflection. Rachel had previously shared that she “gave everything” to the relationship, making Steven’s public regret even more poignant.

 

This is one of the most sincere post-show confessions we’ve seen from a male groom this season.

MAFS fans, what do you think?

Is Steven being genuinely regretful, or is this just damage control?

Would you like to see Rachel give him a second chance?

Or was their slow-burn story most beautiful while it lasted on the show?

Drop your thoughts in the comments — Steven’s video has left many of us feeling all the feels