ICYMI: Something has gone down between MAFS faves — Timothy Smith and Lucinda Light — and that something isn't good.

A few weeks ago, Yahoo Lifestyle reported that Timothy and Lucinda had unfollowed each other on Instagram. For those who aren't chronically online, this is about as official as a friendship breakup can get.

It gets worse. They are no longer tagged in each other's photos on the platform, which suggests they've blocked each other too. This is a far cry from the delightful Lucindothy antics we've seen on social media since the couple exited the MAFS experiment.

Now more revelations have come to light this week.

When the rumours first began, Mamamia reached out to both Timothy and Lucinda for comment.

Lucinda told us that she respects, "Tim's need for unfollowing me and I've expressed to him that my arms and doors are always open."

Timothy declined to comment but then shared his version of what happened in a chat with Yahoo Lifestyle. The MAFS groom claims that since the show finished, he said that away from the cameras he noticed "Lucinda was a little different" from who he had been married to during filming.

"The cameras do that to people," he said. "Lucinda may have buckled under the pressure with so many people wanting a piece of her."

Timothy clarified that he "didn't walk away easily" from their friendship, but added that he gave her "eight chances" which he considered "enough".

He went on to say that he started to feel like a "pawn" from some rumours that were circulating. "Hearing bits and pieces that were untrue, stuff that was twisted, that has been disappointing," he said.

"I think some people, and I am not just saying Lucinda, but some people have let this spot of notoriety go to their head and I didn't want to go down that path... People have become their characters and that is a dangerous path to go down. You can lose yourself."

Woah, these are some fighting words and the last thing we expected from one-half of Lucindothy.

Now Lucinda has come out and shared her perspective on the situation.

On Instagram, she shared a photo of her and Timothy together, the caption reading: "Conscious, clear and kind communication would have been my preference. If I'd offended Tim, I would have loved a phone conversation toward resolve."

"A couple of times I've confided in other cast members about genuine processes I've had since the show and behaviours that have upset me. I'm sure I'm not alone in that, we all need to process and share. Going on a reality TV show has been a huge experience and in many ways, I'm still processing it."

She went on to say that has "understanding and compassion" for Timothy, and that she takes responsibility for any hurt she may have caused "by sharing my feelings and hurts".

"There are no hard feelings my end and I still hold a lantern of hope for our friendship."

Lucinda then issued a message directly to Timothy, writing: "I'm sorry, I love you and I forgive you." "I appreciate the feedback from any cast members or anyone that feels I've upset Tim in anyway, certainly not my intention. If Tim doesn't know what I stand for from the months of hanging out then there's nothing I can do to about that. I only wish Tim all the love and success."

Timothy had previously shared a vague statement about his relationship with Lucinda, posting on TikTok to explain that the MAFS cast have all moved "in different directions" since filming wrapped.

"A lot of the cast have dissipated, and we all form our circles or just lose touch," he said.

Tim went on to allude to some drama going on since the show ended. "Whatever's happened behind the scenes, I'm always going to keep that private. And in regards to the online websites or articles about jealousy, about this and about that, they’re all off the mark," he said.

The former helicopter pilot added that he doesn't plan on elaborating on what exactly caused the feud with Lucinda, adding that only "three or four people" know the real reason.

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• A very important guide to which MAFS 2024 couples are still together.

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Feature image: Instagram.