MasterChef star Sarah Todd sparks rumours she has split with Declan Cleary as she moves furniture out of their home with their twins in tow - but his friend tells Daily Mail what is really going on

MasterChef couple Sarah Todd and Declan Cleary appeared to confirm their split over the weekend when she was pictured moving out of their shared home on Saturday with their twins in tow. 

After being at the centre of breakup rumours for months, speculation intensified when the mother-of-three, 39, was seen packing up their Melbourne property alone while Declan, 27, attended Stakes Day.

However, a friend close to the pair told the Daily Mail they are still very much together, adding that they are actually moving out of their rental together.

'Everyone is saying that they have split, but the pair are denying that they have gone separate ways,' they claimed.

The insider went on to say that the rental property Sarah and Declan have lived in together for almost two years is being demolished. 

According to information shared by Declan's pal, the pair hoped to remain at the property longer, but the impending demolition meant their time there has ended.

The revelation offers a very different perspective on photographs showing Sarah moving furniture, suitcases and belongings from the property over the weekend.

Sarah appeared to be downcast as she was spotted carrying items from the house into a nearby truck while movers wheeled out heavier items on a dolly.

Meanwhile, her son Phoenix and her mother helped the celebrity chef look after the 10-month-old twin daughters - Claudia and Charlotte - she shares with Declan.   

The images prompted fresh questions about their relationship, particularly with Declan nowhere to be seen. 

However, the former carpenter has been talking enthusiastically about his plans to buy a home with Sarah and eventually build something of his own.

'Still haven't bought yet. It's definitely on the cards,' Declan explained in an exchange about his housing plans.

He also gave credence to the claims that the house they had been renting was being demolished, adding that it was a shame they couldn't stay longer.

And in typical Declan fashion, the popular 'reality star' was already looking toward his next renovation project.

'Can't wait till we get our own place and I can demolish it and build it,' he joked.

Declan's absence amid the move raised eyebrows after he shared photographs from Stakes Day celebrations at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne.

It was the latest development in a series of social media clues that had fans wondering if the once inseparable couple were on the rocks.

Sarah and Declan have noticeably reduced their public interactions in recent months, even unfollowing each other on Instagram.

'They don't follow each other on social media and there is a personal reason for that,' confirmed the source. 

'With Sarah working overseas a lot, it is not uncommon for people working overseas who have family back at home; it is a security issue.

'Honestly, they can go to the local shops separately and the world seems to think it's over.'

The couple's romance captured the hearts of viewers after they fell for one another while filming MasterChef Australia: Back to Win in 2024.

Their whirlwind relationship quickly progressed, with Sarah relocating to Melbourne before the couple welcomed their twin daughters on Christmas Eve last year.

And while their relationship continues to attract enormous public interest, Declan's latest comments suggest that building a family home remains firmly on his mind.

For now, the couple have not publicly addressed the latest separation rumours.