Married At First Sight Australia confirms return of bride and groom as they remarry DIFFERENT people and fans are fuming
MARRIED At First Sight Australia has confirmed the return of two show stars – with fans left completely furious.
Viewers of the explosive matchmaking series, currently airing on E4 in the UK, are particularly irked as the bride and groom in question have been permitted to marry other people.
Married At First Sight‘s most controversial groom Eliot Donovan‘s relationship with Lauren Hall never got off to the strongest of starts.
He threatened to walk out on his brunette bride, 37, on their wedding day, while also being left annoyed at her sister Tamara’s explosive conduct.
Even before the I Do moment Eliot, 35, had caused a stir as he told experts he didn’t want a “judgmental control freak” or a woman who indulged in “crass behaviour.”
Yet after not feeling the partnership, he quit the show in a fiery outburst, claiming he wanted a bride “under 30.”
Yet a teaser for the series – currently airing in the UK, but which has been broadcast Down Under weeks ago – has revealed he’ll be back, with a brand new bride to boot.
Viewers, who previously hailed him a “walking red flag” after quitting two days into married life, are annoyed his brutal conduct has secured him more airtime.
In a new Reddit thread, both Eliot and Lauren’s return as “intruder” bride and grooms is revealed.
In a separate Instagram post, salon owner Beth, golfer Clint, business manager Teejay and PT Veronica are also revealed.
The caption read: “Introducing (and reintroducing) the rest of this year’s #MAFSAU brides and grooms!“
One fan kicked off the fury at Eliot’s return and wrote on Reddit: “Did anyone see the MAFS aus advert for next week??”
It showed Eliot being partnered with Katie, a bride new to the series.
This led one viewer to write: “Ugh why are they rewarding Eliot for throwing a tantrum.”
Another put: “Drama loving me can’t wait, but moral me hates that they value jerks like Eliot with guaranteed car crashes over genuine people like Katie with chances of success.
“Guy made it clear he had no respect for the process before it even began.”
Mafs couples that have stood the test of time
Loved-up Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling of series six fame had the first Mafs baby.
The pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other on the programme and quickly found their feet in the outside world, moving into Adam’s Doncaster home.
Just 18 months after meeting, the couple welcomed their daughter Beau.
Season five couple Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins also managed to make their marriage work away from the cameras and had their first child in December.
Teacher Michelle, 29, has no regrets about taking part in the experiment. She told us: “I just feel very lucky and thankful that it has worked out – and excited for everything to come.”
Michelle and Owen were both sick of dating apps when they applied in 2019.
Owen recalled: “I had been out for some drinks with a friend after work.
“While he was out for a cigarette I was scrolling on Instagram waiting for him to come back in.
“The MAFS advert was the last thing I saw, and I joked, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if I signed up?’
“A few beers later when I was back at home I sent in the application, and the rest is history.”
Another couple to make Mafs UK history is Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson.
Despite a slight rocky start, where they clashed over Jenna’s vegan lifestyle, the show’s first same sex pairing are still going strong.
They even have a successful podcast together called Life With a Pod.
Jenna shed light on being involved in the show earlier this year when she told us: “We’re not legally married, and I never felt like we were. I definitely feel the process makes you take the relationship a lot more seriously and having the help of the experts… if you can survive that process it sets a firm foundation for a long-lasting relationship.”
Another warned: “Just keep at it, it gets worse!”
Yet one seemed supportive and put: “Makes sense!
“Both of them had a lot of screen time to have then just leave immediately.”
CALLED OUT
Earlier in his MAFS Aus journey, business owner Eliot from Queensland was seen packing his bags and storming out just hours after meeting his new bride.
During the explosive scenes, he fumed: “There were definitely things on my non-negotiables, right?”
“I wanted someone that was younger than me, preferably someone under 30.”
He went on to take aim at his new wife’s style, branding her “superficial” after spotting her love for designer bags.
He said: “There’s some superficiality there, you know, I’m not into like luxury luggage,” ignoring the fact he rocked up to the wedding in a fancy tailored suit.
MAFS AU continues on E4 and Channel 4 Streaming.