The latest season of Married At First Sight (MAFS) Australia is proving to be one of the most chaotic yet, with dramatic exits, secret couple swaps, and full-blown tantrums stealing the spotlight. From Adrian’s diva moment to Jacqui’s headline-making romance, here’s a look at the latest scandals shaking up the experiment.
Adrian’s Meltdown: A Walkout for the Ages
MAFS groom Adrian Araouzou made a dramatic exit from the show after being left out of a promotional photoshoot. Feeling snubbed, he stormed out of the couples’ accommodation, dubbed “Trash Towers”, demanded a limousine (eventually settling for a maxi taxi), and left behind his wedding ring.
His wife, Awhina Rutene, was blindsided when she returned to their apartment to find it ransacked, with Adrian gone. In a shocking ultimatum, he refused to return unless the show included him in the promotional materials, arguing it was a matter of fairness and respect.
Producers were reportedly unimpressed, with insiders claiming Adrian was prioritizing fame over the actual experiment.
Jacqui and Clint’s Not-So-Secret Romance
In another bombshell moment, Jacqui Burfoot has all but confirmed she’s swapped partners, ditching her on-screen husband, Ryan Donnelly, in favour of newcomer Clint Rice. Despite being matched with Lauren Hall, Clint appears to have moved on with Jacqui, with the pair dropping hints of their romance on Instagram.
Jacqui even posted photos from Clint’s luxury Tasmanian mansion, all but confirming the relationship and throwing the show’s storyline into chaos. Her bold move violated her contract, as it spoiled future episodes—something that hasn’t gone down well with the producers.
Couple Swap Chaos and Producer Backlash
As if the romance scandals weren’t enough, MAFS is facing yet another potential cheating saga. A recent dinner party saw Sierah Swepstone and Adrian Araouzou getting a little too cosy under the table, with sneaky footsie action caught on camera. Sierah, who’s married to Billy Vincent, has been vocal about her lack of connection with him, while Adrian’s marriage to Awhina was already on shaky ground before his dramatic exit.
Meanwhile, executive producers Alex Spurway and John Walsh have fired back at contestants blaming editing for their actions – something Jacqui has done since making headlines. “There’s no such thing as a bad edit,” Spurway stated, addressing the growing trend of reality stars deflecting blame.
Where To Next?
With explosive walkouts, forbidden romances, and off-screen drama hijacking the experiment, this season of MAFS is already a rollercoaster. The question is: how much more can the producers take before everything unravels?
