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MAFS’ Jacqui’s dad reveals why her family refused to go to her wedding

by Tahlia Pritchard

Jacqui Burfoot’s dad has spoken out as to why none of Jacqui’s family went to her wedding or appeared on Married at First Sight (MAFS) at all during her stint on the show, saying Jacqui’s reason for going on the show was “probably opportunity”.

In an op-ed written for the NZ Herald, Jacqui’s dad Doog Burfoot slammed Jacqui’s edit, calling out the show for making her “unrecognisable”.

“The Jacqui you see on MAFS is a highly fictional and twisted avatar of the real person. She is unrecognisable to us and a product of gross editing that uses “frankenbiting” — splicing different answers to different questions, showing the bad 1% to create, in Jacqui’s case, the ‘crazy’ narrative,” he wrote.

Jacqui’s dad reveals why her family didn’t attend her MAFS wedding

Jacqui’s family didn’t appear on the show at any point, with her father saying they weren’t “overly happy” with her decision to appear on MAFS.

“Jacqui did talk to her mum and me about going on the show. We weren’t overly happy, but we knew she would die wondering if she didn’t,” he wrote. “Her reason, we think, was probably for opportunity… to go through the door to see what’s there: love, fame, fortune, or just the adventure of the unknown and the discovery of new doors to open.”

Jacqui and Ryan walk in for their final MAFS dinner party.
Jacqui’s dad said she appeared on MAFS for the opportunities the show provides. Image: Nine

He even cracked a joke about one of Jacqui’s iconic lines on the show, writing, “Hmm… come to think of it, I recall her saying on the show that Ryan was more of a ‘chair’ than a door.”

He said Jacqui asked them to attend her wedding to Ryan Donnelly, but her parents opted out.

“We were asked by Jacqui to attend the wedding but we said that we would prefer to go to her real wedding. We think this is one of the reasons she chose a blue wedding dress… to save the white one for the real thing.”

MAFS ryan and jacqui on their wedding day
MAFS’ Jacqui and Ryan on their wedding day. Image: Nine

He also wrote that the family wouldn’t support Jacqui doing another reality TV stint.

“After her experiences with MAFS, we would not support her going on another reality TV show. The power to destroy will always remain with the producers.”

Jacqui’s dad calls her and Clint a ‘formidable’ team

Jacqui’s new fiancé Clint Rice has been given the tick of approval by the family, with Jacqui’s dad saying they are thrilled by the engagement news.

“Jacqui and Clint came to Queenstown to stay with us for a week after filming had finished but before the show aired. We love Clint. He is a rock and dotes on Jacqui. He is intelligent, easygoing and fun to be around,” he wrote. “The two are well-suited and form a formidable team that will likely grow together along whatever path they follow.

“As of Sunday night, things just got real for Jacqui and Clint. Clint proposed to Jacqui at the MAFS reunion party in Sydney. And no surprise to us, she said yes. We are thrilled.”

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The insane amount of money that Australian Survivor’s AJ has made from poker

by Danica Baker

Australian Survivor‘s Alexander Antonios (AJ) has been open about his successful career as a professional poker player, and it turns out he hasn’t been exaggerating.

Though ‘professional poker player’ can mean anything from casual enthusiast to seasoned pro, AJ is firmly in the latter—and more successful—camp.

So far, AJ has managed to hold a lot of agency in the game of Australian Survivor and has successfully convinced his alliances to vote the way he wanted, which could have a lot to do with his poker experience.

AJ at Tribal.
AJ at Tribal. Image: Ten.

How much money has AJ made playing poker?

AJ’s poker career results are listed on The Hendon Mob website, which is a well-known and comprehensive database for live poker tournament results.

The website says that AJ’s total live earnings through his poker career are a whopping $456,158.

The database also lists the big tournaments that AJ has played and the amount of money he has won. According to those results, AJ landed a big win in August 2023 and pocketed $213,290 at the Australian Poker League Poker Tour tournament (APL Million 2023) on the Gold Coast.

AJ had another six-figure win back in 2014 at the World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific (WSOP APAC 2014) in Melbourne where he scored $128,784.

AJ on Survivor.
AJ on Survivor. Image: Ten.

Watch AJ play poker

AJ’s participated in numerous video podcasts where he’s spoken about his career as a poker player, and he even took part in a poker series on the video platform.

You can watch AJ take on some other prominent poker players, including Kahle Burns, David Yan and Billy the Croc, in the series High Stakes Heroes below.

What is Australian Survivor’s AJ’s net worth?

AJ’s net worth isn’t publicly available, but with $456,000 in poker winnings and a potential Australian Survivor 2025 win, it’s safe to say he’d be sitting comfortably around or above the million-dollar mark.

Why are the Australian Survivor 2025 players so rich?

There’s a bunch of Australian Survivor players in the Brain v Brawn II season who aren’t strapped for cash.

Zara Callianiotis drives a Lamborghini and trots around in Louis Vuitton mules outside of the Survivor beach. She’s married to George Callianiotis, the owner and sole director of The Geocal Group, a building and project management firm, which reportedly brings in an estimated $5.51 million in annual revenue.

Zara with a Lamborghini.
Zara with a Lamborghini. Image: Instagram.

Logan Johannisen is married to Jason Johannisen, a premiership-winning AFL player who’s won a Norm Smith Medal and held a $600,000 annual contract for multiple years of his career.

Meanwhile, early boot Kent Miller-Randle made his wealth known during his short time on the show and has openly spoken about owning a $1.5 billion business.

We guess some castaways are simply playing Australian Survivor for their love of the game, not the prize money!

Australian Survivor 2025 airs Sundays – Mondays on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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A new war has broken out between two 2025 MAFS brides

by Tahlia Pritchard

Even though Married at First Sight (MAFS) has wrapped up for another season, we’re predicting the drama will continue spilling over for at least another month or so, especially once the whole cast get their social media accounts back.

So sit back, strap in, and let’s unpack a brand new drama between intruder brides Beth Kelly and Veronica Cloherty.

What happened between MAFS’ Beth and Veronica?

One small spark of drama was flared over the weekend at Daily Mail’s exclusive MAFS reunion party, where the 2025 cast participated in an honesty box challenge.

When Beth was asked, “Who here has been sliding into someone else’s DMs after the show?” she threw shade at a fellow bride who wasn’t at the event, saying, “She’s not here. Veronica. I’m sure she’s been sliding into every husband’s but her own.”

MAFS’ Veronica claps back at Beth: ‘Do you have receipts?’

So has something happened between Veronica and another groom? We don’t really know for sure, but we did reach out to Veronica to see if she wanted to chat.

“Poor Beth, it’s obvious to me that she is deeply, deeply insecure. I’ll pray for her,” Veronica told Chattr when asked for a response about Beth’s comment.

Taking to The Daily Mail Instagram video, Veronica also clapped back there, leaving a comment saying, “Do you have receipts, or are you just running your mouth? Asking for a friend.”

Veronica is one of the few members of the cast who has managed to get her own Instagram account back, and while she’s been active online, she hasn’t shed too much tea about her time on MAFS... yet, anyway.

Veronica opens up about MAFS taking ‘a toll’

She has previously spoken to the MAFSFunny podcast after she received backlash when she was partnered with Dave Hand in the couple’s swap. Many fans of the show thought Dave and Veronica had a romantic connection that went on to ruin Dave’s relationship with Jamie Marinos, something they both have denied.

MAFS Veronica and Dave during the couple swap
MAFS’ Veronica and Dave were accused of flirting with each other. Image: Nine

 “Dave and I have never even had those feelings towards each other. I think we both felt under a lot of pressure in our different relationships for different reasons,” Veronica said on the podcast.

“At the end of the day it’s a TV show and we are all active participants in that, but that doesn’t negate from the fact we’re all human beings and it does take its toll,” she said of her MAFS experience.

“Realistically, people don’t know the truth or anything about you. For myself specifically, I don’t think my side of the story has been shown, they’ve shown me at absolute breaking point in every aspect of the show, so like, ‘hi guys this is me at my worst!’ It can only get better from here!”

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Australian Survivor’s Zara: A look into her ultra-luxurious life at home

by Amy Shapiro

Zara Callianiotis has been one to watch on Australian Survivor 2025. She’s proven there’s a lot more to her than meets the eye, holding her own through every twist and turn to become the last woman standing this season.

During an exclusive interview with Chattr, Zara revealed just how gruelling the experience really is.

“It is an emotional game because you’re completely cut off from your family. I liken it to being in a zombie apocalypse, and The Graduates [alliance] out there became my new family,” she said.

But who really is Zara outside the game? When she’s not sleeping in a leaky shelter or battling it out in Tribal, the stylish Survivor star leads a very different life.

Here’s everything we know about Australian Survivor’s Zara.

Zara Callianiotis on Australian Survivor 2025, smiling during a challenge with her tribe.
Zara Callianiotis on Australian Survivor 2025. Image: Ten

Zara’s logo-mania lifestyle outside of Survivor Australia

We got our first peek into Zara’s real-world glam in Episode 5, when the OG Brains cast member confessed she’s way out of her comfort zone.

“Our shelter is horrible, it leaks on us all night,” she said.

“I came out here in a beautiful Camilla dress, giving housewife, fashionista vibes, and now my entire hair is almost matted to my head. This could not be any more far removed from my regular life.”

No stranger to the finer things in life, Zara has made no secret of just how far her luxe lifestyle is from the harsh reality of Australian Survivor. Off the show, she’s living the highest of lives.

“I adore luxury. I love all the finer things: beautiful clothes, beautiful shoes,” she shared early on in her Survivor journey.

And she’s not exaggerating. School drop-offs are done in an orange Lamborghini (casually). For context, the starting price for a car like the Lamborghini Huracan (for example) is around AU$384,187!!

Zara’s Instagram is where the self-described “Hermès collector” and “Louboutin lover” flaunts off her seriously enviable fashion hauls and extravagant globetrotting adventures with her fam.

A luxurious flat-lay featuring Louis Vuitton high heels, packaging, and a designer box on the left, alongside Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery in an elegant box on the right.
Zara Callianiotis from Australian Survivor’s fashion hauls. Image: Instagram

Based off her Insta, Zara’s wardrobe must be insane. We’re talking Louis Vuitton mules (retailing for around US$1,020, or roughly AU$1,600), 18K gold and mother-of-pearl Van Cleef & Arpels earrings, and of course, her regular Hermès Birkin bag unboxings.

FYI, Birkin bags apparently start at around €9,250 (approximately AU$15,200), and can climb to over US$64,400.

Yup, Zara definitely has a taste for the finer things. And the cash to boot. Speaking of…

Who is Zara Callianiotis’ husband?

Zara appears to be married to George Callianiotis, the owner and sole director of The Geocal Group, a building and project management firm.

According to Dun & Bradstreet, the company brings in an estimated $5.51 million in annual revenue. So maybe this is where the big bucks are coming from?

What is Australian Survivor’s Zara’s net worth?

While we don’t know her exact net worth it’s safe to say Australian Survivor‘s Zara isn’t exactly strapped for cash. Must be nice!

She’s also a multi-degree holder

Zara’s not all designer handbags and Louboutins. She’s got the credentials to back up her smarts, too.

“Don’t let the blonde hair fool you. I do have brains behind that,” she said on Survivor.

And she wasn’t kidding. Zara holds three degrees in Political Science, Law, and Economics and is a qualified solicitor and financial planner. Tell me you’re not worried about student debt without telling me you’re not worried about student debt.

She’s also the Vice President of her kids’ school PTA, and runs her household like a pro.

“My day is packing lunches, getting the kids to school, driving them around, but I’m also a really multi-faceted person.”

Zara Callianiotis on Australian Survivor 2025: Holding the immunity idol in a challenge stance (left) and reacting mid-slide on a bright pink obstacle (right).
Zara on Australian Survivor 2025. Image: Instagram

Family is her driving force, and her kids were the main reason she signed up for Survivor.

“I want my kids to watch me on TV and just think I’m a badass,” She told Network 10. “I want them to see me competing in challenges and think, ‘Yeah, my mum’s got this. My mum’s cool.’”

She’s smart, she’s motivated, she’s stylish. But will it be enough for Zara to secure the title of Sole Survivor? Time will tell!

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MAFS’ Jack Millar and Courtney Stubbs share adorable pregnancy announcement

by Amy Shapiro

Reality TV’s favourite crossover couple, Jack Millar from Married at First Sight (MAFS) and Courtney Stubbs from Love Island Australia, have shared an adorable pregnancy announcement, revealing they’re expecting baby number two!

Jack and Courtney share pregnancy reveal video

The couple made the sweet announcement on Instagram, sharing a heartwarming video featuring their 17-month-old daughter, Penelope June Millar, gently touching Courtney’s growing bump.

“The final piece to our puzzle ~ October 2025,” the caption read.

It didn’t take long for friends and fellow reality stars to send their congratulations.

MAFS alum Ella Ding commented, “Hehehehehehe… this makes my soul so happy, can’t wait to meet you soon little one.”

Jules Robinson, who welcomed her second child with husband Cam Merchant last year, wrote, “Awww congratulations.”

Cam also chimed with a cute comment: “Cheeky mate! Love it & huge congratulations to you guys”.

Jack and Courtney welcomed first baby Penelope in 2023

Courtney and Jack welcomed their first child, Penelope, in November 2023, sharing the wonderful news on Insta with a carousel of beautiful snaps.

The caption read: “Penelope June Millar. A love so magical words cannot describe! 10/11/23.” Aw!

Jack and Courtney’s relationship timeline

The couple’s love story began in July 2022, when they started a long-distance relationship. Eventually, they moved in together in Sydney, and the rest is history.

In a 2023 interview with 9Now, Jack revealed his romantic streak. “I’ve gotten her flowers every time I’ve picked her up from the airport and I want to continue this,” he said.

Then, in Dom’s Debrief, Jack playfully described their relationship as “the cross-over that no one asked for but everyone got.” Beg to differ, Jack!

Jack’s MAFS Ex Domenica Calarco is also expecting

Jack’s former MAFS partner,  Domenica Calarco, is also preparing to welcome a baby. She announced her pregnancy via Instagram on Wednesday, 12 March, saying she’s expecting her first child.

In a follow-up story, she addressed questions about her relationship status, confirming she’ll “be welcoming this baby as a solo parent”.

She added that she’s grateful to have the father’s support in a co-parenting capacity.

Looks like it’s baby bliss all around. Congrats to Jack, Courtney, and all the growing reality TV families!

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Have some of the 2025 MAFS grooms already started their own merch line?

by Tahlia Pritchard

Married at First Sight (MAFS) is over for another year, and it hasn’t taken long for the 2025 brides and grooms to start jumping at potential opportunities to make a little extra cashflow.

While some of the 2025 participants are tipped to become Australia’s next big influencers, it appears others have already jumped onto making their own merch.

Remember last year when Collins Christian launched his ‘What a Day’ shirts after appearing on the show for a hot minute? We’re going to predict they didn’t exactly sell out.

2025 MAFS grooms jump on the merch train

Ryan Donnelly recently shared on his finsta that his MAFS BFF Tony Mojanovski has gotten creative and made a couple of t-shirts.

In case you need a refresher, Tony was married to Morena Farina and would often disappear back to his hometown of Wollongong for weekends to have his own solo ‘Tony Time’. This context is important, because guess what shirt he’s sporting?

You guessed it. Tony Time shirts.

And Ryan’s got his very own ‘Warrior’ shirt also.

MAFS' Ryan and Tony and their shirts
Would you wear a Tony Time shirt? Image: Nine

Unfortunately, there’s yet to be a shirt for Eliot Donovan sporting the “Don’t raise your voice at me” line, or one for Jamie Marinos with the slogan, “Even my nipples are tired of this”. But there’s some free ideas for ya.

Before you go racing to add Tony Time to your cart, Ryan clarified with Chattr that the shirts were just a bit of a joke.

“The shirts were a single make for a gag,” he said. “We haven’t chatted about producing bulk, had no clue if there’d be much interest!”

Maybe this year’s cast have learned from the mistakes of those who came before them after all.

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What to watch now that MAFS is over for 2025

by Amy Shapiro

Stuck on what to watch now that Married at First Sight (MAFS) has wrapped for 2025? If you’re missing the drama, don’t worry. Reality TV season is far from over.

There’s still plenty of reality gold hitting our screens. So here’s what to watch now that MAFS is done and dusted.

Love Triangle

Stan’s messiest reality dating show, Love Triangle, is back for Season 3, introducing us to a fresh cast of hopeful romantics, all ready to put their hearts on the line for love.

Created by the team behind MAFS Australia and hosted by Selling Sunset‘s Chrishell Stause, the series flips the script on modern dating.

Each single must choose between two mystery matches without seeing them first. After picking one and moving in together, things get heated when the second option unexpectedly enters the picture. Get the popcorn ready!

Stream Love Triangle Season 3 on Stan.

Farmer Wants a Wife

It’s almost time for one of the most wholesome shows on TV to return. Farmer Wants a Wife (FWAW) is back for 2025 with four brand-new Farmers hoping to find the one.

Natalie Gruzlewski is officially back as the main host after taking a step back in recent seasons. With 11 marriages and 28 kids thanks to the show, FWAW actually has the stats to back up its promise of lasting love.

Will Farmer Corey, Farmer Tom, Farmer Thomas, and Farmer Jarrad find their forever person? We can’t wait to find out.

Farmer Wants a Wife 2025 premieres on April 21 on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

The Real Housewives of Sydney

The Real Housewives of Sydney is currently airing its third season, with new episodes released every Tuesday on BINGE and Foxtel. An offshoot of the American franchise, the show follows the outrageous lives of Sydney’s high society through the lens of the cast of housewives.

The season premiered on 25 February 2025, bringing back some familiar faces, including Nicole O’Neil, Krissy Marsh, Kate Adams, Terry Biviano, Caroline Gaultier, Victoria Montano, and Sally Obermeder, plus newcomer Martine Chippendale.

So, if you tuned into MAFS Australia for the catfights, gossiping, and wild personalities, then The Real Housewives of Sydney should absolutely fit the bill.

The Real Housewives of Sydney Season 3 streams Tuesdays on BINGE and Foxtel.

Below Deck Down Under

If you’re after something a little more scenic (but still packed with popcorn-grabbing personality), Below Deck Down Under Season 3 could be just the thing.

This season, the crew is working on the mega yacht Katina, ferrying cashed-up charter guests around the stunning Seychelles. Tune in for clashing cabin mates, flirty tension, and plenty of on-deck antics.

Most of the cast is new, but three familiar faces are back: Captain Jason (of course), Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph, and deckhand Harry Van Vliet. Captain Jason has been steering the ship since Season 1, and he’s back again for the 2025 run.

New episodes of Below Deck Down Under Season 3 drop on Mondays on Hayu.

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Which MAFS star is likely to become this year’s biggest influencer?

by Tahlia Pritchard

It’ll be a little while still until this year’s Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2025 cast get their social media accounts back, but already some of them are being touted as Australia’s next big influencers.

Every season of MAFS the participants become household names, but not everyone makes it in the influencing world afterwards. Remember last year’s cast minus Lucinda Light? Me neither.

With participants like Jamie Marinos and Jacqui Burfoot becoming household names, we decided to ask a talent agency who would be the most likely to rake in the big bucks and keep their star on the rise after this season of MAFS.

MAFS’ Carina Mirable tipped to become a successful influencer

Talent agency NEON MGMT told Chattr that Carina Mirable would be one to watch following her MAFS story arc, saying she’d likely build a “long-standing and successful career”.

“She is likeable, authentic, and has positioned herself as a fashion-forward leader of the show. We also believe that her standing up for herself and her values in the last few episodes, and drawing a line in the sand with Paul was incredibly strong, and will be inspiring for a lot of young women around Australia,” they said.

Carina at the MAFS 2025 reunion.
Carina was this season’s fashion icon. Image: Nine.

While rates and budgets for how much a MAFS star could earn on social media have various factors, the talent agency said Carina’s following and media presence would start her on an average of $5k for content promotions.

The other MAFS stars who will find success post-experiment

Other that Carina’s potential as Australia’s next fashion icon, NEON MGMT also highlighted Jamie, as well as Rhi Disljenkovic and Jeff Gobbels as becoming bigger names.

“Jamie’s quick wit and vulnerability means she connects deeply with her audience which is strong for brand ambassadorships,” they said.

MAFS' Jamie drinks out of champagne glass at cocktail party
Jamie will likely see success due to her authenticity. Image: Nine

“Rhi and Jeff are the lovebirds of the season which will definitely have strong appeal for brands and audiences, as viewers are invested in their long-term relationship success post-show. We also can see Veronica [Cloherty] and Awhina [Rutene] getting more into the content scene.”

MAFS' Rhi and Jeff during commitment ceremony
Rhi and Jeff are fan favourites due to their love story. Image: Nine

Does staying on MAFS until Final Vows give you a higher chance of success post-show?

People often accuse MAFS participants of staying on the show and propelling their relationship forward longer than they should, due to wanting to increase their airtime and have a higher chance of fame.

“Obviously the longer the contestants have airtime, the better chance their following will continue to grow,” NEON MGMT told us. “That being said; audiences can tell when a contestant isn’t in the experiment for the right reasons. While more airtime means more exposure; it is extremely powerful when contestants know their limits, speak vulnerably and honestly, and call it when the time is right.”

The agency said leaving the experiment before Final Vows isn’t a dealbreaker, but staying until the halfway point of the season may help.

“From previous seasons usually the contestants who make it at least halfway through the season have more success post-MAFS than those who may leave the show in the first few episodes/weeks.”

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MAFS’ Jamie reveals surprising news about her and Dave’s relationship

by Tahlia Pritchard

They were one of our favourite couples on Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2025, but it sadly wasn’t meant to be for Jamie Marinos and Dave Hand, who ended the experiment as friends.

While Jamie had fallen for the groom, Dave struggled to reciprocate her feelings. Although they finished Final Vows committing to each other, things fizzled in the outside world with Jamie initiating a breakup due to Dave’s lack of effort in the relationship.

MAFS' Jamie and Dave at FInal Vows
Unfortunately it wasn’t meant to be for Jamie and Dave. Image: Nine

While they appeared to end things on amicable terms during the MAFS Reunion episodes, Jamie has since revealed that the pair are sadly no longer on speaking terms.

MAFS’ Jamie reveals where she and Dave stand: ‘Doesn’t deserve to have access to me’

“We aren’t on speaking terms,” Jamie said in a recent interview with Triple M. “Unfortunately this is something that, you know, I tried so hard to maintain a friendship and that was what was always pushed to me, like ‘I really care about our bond, and our friendship’ but at the same time, Dave put me through a lot on the experiment and watching it back is really difficult.

MAFS' Jamie and Dave at the MAFS finale reunion
MAFS’ Jamie and Dave are no longer in contact. Image: Nine

“[You] can’t excuse certain behaviours, but at the same time, I can understand why someone might not have been in the best headspace, people make mistakes, however, unfortunately, I don’t think he’ll ever truly understand what he put me through,” she continued.

“Dave doesn’t deserve to have access to me, I’m sorry.”

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Jamie on whether she’s dating Eliot

After the MAFS cast gathered for a reunion weekend in Sydney, rumours flew something may have happened between Jamie and Eliot Donovan after the two appeared to be looking cosy at the Daily Mail MAFS reunion dinner.

“I can confirm Eliot and I are friends, and I like to say flanter, flirty banter,” Jamie said. “We moved Eliot into our room, we had two beds in our room, we were actually Charlie’s Angels that weekend, Eliot’s Angels.”

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Jamie didn’t say a firm no when asked if she did hook up with Eliot. “You’ll just have to wait and find out if we do a hard launch on TikTok anytime soon,” she teased.

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Marshall Hamburger reveals the advantage of being a young Australian Idol winner

by Danica Baker

At just 19 years old, Marshall Hamburger was crowned the winner of Australian Idol 2025, making him the first contestant under 25 to take out the title since 2009.

It was a teenage affair at the grand final, as Marshall was up against Iilysh Retalick and Gisella Colletti, who are both 17.

During a post-win interview with Chattr, Marshall called being named the winner “surreal”, and shared why he believes winning Australian Idol at such a young age is a huge advantage.

“I definitely do think [it’s an advantage]. We’re just really at the start of all of our careers and all in the beginning of our vocal development,” he explained, referring to his Top 3 competitors, as well.

“We’ve still all got our 20s to really reach our peaks as singers, and we’ve got tons of time to work on our craft and really get stuff going.”

Australian Idol Grand Finalists Iilysh, Marshall and Gisella 02
Iilysh, Marshall and Gisella. Image: Seven.

What will Australian Idol winner Marshall Hamburger spend his prize money on?

Marshall took home the title of Australian Idol 2025, as well as $100,000 in prize money plus a recording contract with Hive Sound Studios. So, what is he planning to spend his winnings on?

“The first thing I want to spend money on is music gear to get a tour ready, an in-ear monitor system and a new keyboard, a more professional one,” he told Chattr.

Marshall also wants to buy something special for his Queensland-based parents, who have supported his love of music since he was a baby.

“I want to try and give my parents back some money because they’ve been spending thousands of dollars to come to Idol for every show. I’ve tried to give them some money. They won’t accept it, but I’ll keep trying!”

What’s next for Marshall?

Marshall’s official Australian Idol album, The Idol Collection, is already available for pre-order.

“There’s a winner’s album coming out of all of my top hits that I’ve done on the show,” he explained. “[The songs will] be Beautiful Things, Higher Love, As the Days Go By, and I think Benny and Jets is on there in there as well.”

After that, Marshall plans to release his own original album, and wants to hit the road on a tour once that’s done.

“I’m finishing writing up my original album, which will be really cool. I just need to work on production and really getting it ready to release to the public, and then I’ll be working out a show, and then hopefully going on tour soon,” he said.

“I can definitely see myself going on tour. I’ve got a band ready to go, so we just have to get a show together, and then we’ll be on the road.”

Where do we buy tickets?!

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Body language expert reveals why he thinks MAFS’ Jacqui and Clint’s relationship is ‘scripted’

by Tahlia Pritchard

We did it, everyone! We survived another chaotic season of Married at First Sight 2025 (MAFS), and we all deserve a margarita, a valium, and a massage, but not particularly in that order.

Last night’s MAFS finale saw the participants have one last couch session with the experts as they rewatched their journeys. There were tears, laughter, arguments, and one “I love you” exchange, with Rhi Disljenkovic and Jeff Gobbels finding their happily ever after.

One of the big TV moments was, of course, Jacqui Burfoot taking to the couch one final time with her ex, Ryan Donnelly, as she was quizzed about her new relationship with intruder groom Clint Rice. While we know in real-time that Jacqui and Clint just got engaged, during the finale episodes Jacqui revealed her plans to move to Tasmania with him after just a few weeks of dating, much to the shock of the wider group.

MAFS' Jacqui and Clint at the 2025 reunion
Real deal or publicity stunt? Image: Nine.

Combined Communications Specialist and Body Language Expert Scott Taylor has been commentating on MAFS this season and doesn’t quite buy into Jacqui and Clint’s relationship. He told Chattr earlier this week that he didn’t believe the pair were in a “true relationship”.

Body language expert decodes MAFS’ Jacqui’s behaviour, reveals unnoticed moment with Ryan and Clint

Scott has unpacked the finale episode, calling out Jacqui and Clint’s love story as being rehearsed. “They have scripted together the story of bonding over negative experiences and the rehearsed content comes in 5-6 word clusters,” Scott told Chattr.

Interestingly, Scott also pointed out one moment between Ryan and Clint that others may not have picked up on.

“As Ryan said, ‘I was living with her when you spoke to her’, at the back of the scene Clint said, ‘Yep’ and nodded.”

Scott also pointed out how Jacqui tried to argue with Ryan until he said “I still have the text messages” and Jacqui then jumped to saying “I’m sick of this” as a way to shut the argument down.

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As Jacqui and Ryan’s story played out for everyone, Scott said Clint showed “discomfort indicators as Jacqui’s behaviours rolled in”.

“Ryan showed escalating frustration,” Scott said, pointing out Ryan’s jaw tension. “[And] when Jacqui doesn’t have conversations go to her script, her anger rises.”

Scott also discussed the moment Clint said he saw no problems with Jacqui’s behaviour after her and Ryan’s montage rolled out.

“No alarms about Jacqui’s conduct shows the fakeness of their connection as I’ve mentioned earlier,” Scott said. “That’s not connection blindness. That’s a conscious choice to not discuss it, purely for protecting the relationships image as he showed lots of [signs of] discomfort as he saw her behaviours.”

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Australian Idol 2025 eliminations: Here’s everybody who left the competition

by Danica Baker

Well, folks, Australian Idol 2025 is finally over, and we’ve had a great season full of surprises and fierce competition.

But sadly, as the show progressed, we had to say goodbye to talented contestants and fan-favourites each week as they were eliminated on the path to crowning this year’s Australian Idol 2025 winner Marshall Hamburger.

The road to our newest Idol started with the Golden Ticket Holders, who made up the Top 30. Our runner-up was Iilysh Retallick, while Gisella Colletti came third.

With each passing week, Australian Idol fans were left on the edge of their seats as we found out who would be next to be sent home from the competition.

Winner Marshall away with a life-changing $100,000 prize and a highly sought-after recording contract with Sony Music Entertainment Australia.

Everyone who has been eliminated from Australian Idol 2025

Iilysh Retallick

Iilysh on Australian Idol
Iilysh Retallick. Image: Seven

Our rocker chick, Iilysh Retallick, is the Australian Idol 2025 runner-up, and she seemed genuinely happy for her friend and competitor, Marshall.

She sang Good 4 U by Olivia Rodrigo and You Oughtta Know by Alanis Morrisette.

Amy said she was “such a fan”, and told her to “get a band and get on the damn road” whether she wins or not.

Kyle said he could play Iilysh on the radio tomorrow and promised the singer that if she didn’t win, he would “buy the band” so she could go on tour.

We’ll be the first to buy tickets!

Gisella Colletti

Gisella on Australian Idol
Gisella. Image: Seven.

Gisella Colletti was the first eliminated during the Australian Idol 2025 Grand Finale. She sang What A Feeling as a power ballad and looked like a true pop star, but it wasn’t enough to save her.

“You’re incredible and I must say my husband who is a massive fan of the show, said [he] can’t believe Gisella is only 17,” Amy said. “You are incredible, well done.”

You’ll be able to see Gisella perform with Tina Arena in Perth at her upcoming concert, so her career is only just getting started.

Jaymon Bob

Jaymon Bob smiles while holding his Golden Ticket at the Australian Idol 2025 auditions, wearing a brown short-sleeve button-up shirt against a backdrop of vertical blue and yellow lights
Jaymon Bob. Image: Seven

 Jaymon Bob put his artistry on show at the semi-final with a performance of Post Malone’s Circles.

Unfortunately, the 23-year-old didn’t make it through the dreaded triple elimination. His Golden Ticket set him apart as a talented singer, but the public didn’t vote him through.

Jake Whittaker

Jake Whittaker performs while auditioning on the Australian Idol 2025 stage, wearing a black cowboy hat, a green and white striped shirt, and playing an acoustic guitar
Jake Whittaker. Image: Seven

Jake Whittaker put a country spin on John Cougar Mellencamp’s old-school hit Hurts So Good. But, he was unfortunately another casualty on Monday night, with his hopes of becoming the next Australian Idol dashed.

William Le Brun

William Le Brun smiles while auditioning on the Australian Idol 2025 stage, wearing a dark brown suit with a black tie and a white pocket square
William Le Brun. Image: Seven

William Le Brun was also sent home during the triple elimination after his performance of High Hopes by Panic! At The Disco.

John Van Beek

John Van Beek smiles while auditioning on the Australian Idol 2025 stage, wearing a casual grey sweatshirt with tousled brown hair.
John Van Beek. Image: Seven

John Van Beek performed You Are The Reason by Calum Scott but it wasn’t enough to secure him a spot in the Top 8. In a nail-biting reveal, the hosts sadly told John his journey was over.

However, he wasn’t too upset and remained positive.

“I came into this whole experience just me giving it a shot… I was so nervous,” John said. “It’s taken me to here, it’s been amazing. I’ve learnt so much.”

He was eliminated alongside Emma, and Ricki-Lee Coulter said it was “only the beginning” for both of the singers.

Emma Jones

Emma Jones smiles while auditioning on the Australian Idol 2025 stage, wearing a patterned spaghetti strap dress with wavy blonde hair
Emma Jones. Image: Seven

Emma Jones chose to sing Fields Of Gold by Sting but her unique voice couldn’t save her from elimination.

“I am going to miss that beautiful voice of yours floating through Idol HQ,” Ricki-Lee said.

Emma told fans that this wasn’t the last you would see of her, promising that she will continue to share her talent with the world.

“Thank you so much for the opportunity to share with you what I love,” Emma said. “It’s only the beginning, so the best is yet to come.”

Amy Shark said the pair “crushed it” and making it through this far was impressive.

Hannah Waddell, 25, WA

Hannah Waddell
Hannah Waddell. Image: Seven.

Hannah Waddell performed Gloria Gaynor‘s Never Can Say Goodbye at the auditions. She then took on Ain’t No Mountain High Enough with John and Jinja for the Top 24.

The disco queen grooved her way into the Top 10. But after belting out I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, she unfortunately didn’t secure enough votes to make the Top 8 and was eliminated alongside Bony.

Her exit came as a shock to the Australian Idol judges, who all praised her “effortless vocal perfection” throughout the competition.

“You have one of the strongest voices we have ever seen in Idol,” Amy told Hannah.

Kyle Sandilands implored her to get a booking agent. “I would book you for a party, a wedding or corporate gigs. Go and start your career!” he urged.

Following her elimination, a grateful Hannah reflected, “Thank you, judges, for this whole experience. I am so lucky and extremely grateful. This is not the end.”

Bony Onyango, 25, QLD

Bony Onyango smiles during his Australian Idol 2025 audition, wearing a red hoodie and vest
Bony Onyango. Image: Seven

Bony Onyango initially didn’t receive a Golden Ticket after his auto-tuned audition garnered mixed reactions. However, Kyle went rogue and brought him back. He was paired with William and Jazz for Top 24 and, after the Top 21 round, Marcia admitted: “We are so happy Kyle did what he did.”

He powered through the competition and secured a spot in the Top 10. His natural talent shone during his rendition of I Don’t Care by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber, but unfortunately, Bony didn’t receive enough votes to make the Top 8 and was eliminated alongside Hannah.

“Thank you for how you guys received me. It’s been super dope I guess we will see you guys on the other side,” Bony said, following his elimination.

Kyle reassured him, saying, “Thank you for how you guys received me. It’s been super dope I guess we will see you guys on the other side.”

While Amy added, “I’m not worried about you at all. Tomorrow, you are going to get back into the studio.”

Mzuki, 28, VIC

Mzuki.
Mzuki. Image: Seven.

Mzuki raised Kyle’s eyebrows with her version of Missy Elliott‘s Get Your Freak On and was sent through to the Top 30. After that, she took part in a group performance with Giestare and Jaylena.

In the Top 12 live performances of Australian Idol 2025, Mzuki gave her spin on Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio featuring L.V. However, she fell just short of the Top 10 after failing to receive enough votes and was eliminated alongside Aaliyah Duchesne.

Aaliyah Duchesne, 27, NSW

Aaliyah Duchesne smiles while auditioning on the Australian Idol 2025 stage, wearing a white cropped blouse and a beige pleated skirt
Aaliyah Duchesne. Image: Seven

Aaliyah Duchesne brought the judges to tears at the auditions with her rendition of Angel of Mine by Monica, which was dedicated to her mum.

Throughout the competition, she brought her soulful style to performances including God Is a Woman by Ariana Grande, Call Out My Name by The Weeknd, All My Life by K-Ci & JoJo, and Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper.

However, Aaliyah’s journey was cut short after she didn’t receive enough votes to make it into the Top 10, leaving the competition alongside Mzuki.

Keely Ellen, 18, QLD

Keely Ellen
Keely Ellen. Image: Seven.

Keely Ellen brought the judges to tears with her heartfelt rendition of Always on My Mind by Elvis Presley during auditions.

Her journey came to an end in Episode 14 during Transformation Week after performing The First Cut Is The Deepest by Sheryl Crow. Marcia encouraged her to embrace more stillness in her delivery, while Amy praised her as “a real artist” but said she felt the audience hadn’t fully connected with her yet.

Chris Ah Gee, 31, QLD

Chris Ah Gee
Chris Ah Gee. Image: Seven.

Chris scored a Golden Ticket for his performance of Kiss from a Rose by Seal, and his wife, Jazz, was sent to the Top 30 during the same episode. However, she was eliminated during the Top 24 round.

Chris was cut just before the Top 12 after performing Like It Like That by Australian Idol alum Guy Sebastian. Amy called it a solid performance but felt it leaned too much into a karaoke-style approach that was a little too “true to the song.” Kyle, while impressed by his makeover, joked that he felt like he was at a “Christian youth concert” and said he needed to roughen up his image.

Jinja Blue, 21, QLD

Jinja Blue
Jinja Blue. Image: Seven.

Jinja Blue completely reimagined Call Me by Blondie and scored herself a Golden Ticket. Next, she performed with Hannah and John for the Top 24.

Her time on Idol ended in Episode 14 after a cover of Breathless by The Corrs, which Amy called “elegant and classic”. Kyle praised her beautiful delivery, while Marcia admired her determination and growth. However, despite the positive feedback, it wasn’t quite enough to push her into the Top 12.

Dinley Jones, 26, NSW

Dinley Jones smiles while auditioning on the Australian Idol 2025 stage, wearing a denim jacket with red hoodie accents over a white t-shirt and holding a microphone
Dinley Jones. Image: Seven

The Sydney Kings Mascot, Dinley Jones, had us grooving with his take on Classic by MKTO. He was part of the only group of four at the Top 24 alongside Abbey, Clint and Aaliyah.

Unfortunately Dinley was eliminated in Episode 13 during Transformation Week after performing DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love by Usher. While Amy called him “a born entertainer,” the judges were dubious about his vocals and versatility.

Majeda, 26, NSW

Majeda smiles brightly while auditioning on the Australian Idol 2025 stage, wearing a vibrant pink cropped hoodie, a studded white belt, and denim patchwork pants
Majeda. Image: Seven

Majeda had us feeling funky with her cover of Juice by Lizzo. She continued the vibe with a rendition of Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi with Henry and Chris during the group performance. She narrowly scraped into the Top 21 after forgetting lyrics and being put on notice three times during Top 30 week. “This is finally my moment to really prove myself and get the judges on my side,” she has said.

Her run ended in Episode 13 after covering Super Bass by Nicki Minaj. While the judges said it was her best performance yet, her earlier missteps meant she sadly fell short of the Top 12. 

Izellah Connelly, 18, QLD

Izellah Connelly sings passionately while auditioning on the Australian Idol 2025 stage, wearing a denim dress and holding a microphone
Izellah Connelly. Image: Seven

Izellah Connelly had us in our feels with her soulful cover of Jealous by Labrinth. She performed with Marsall and Iilysh during the Top 24.

She was eliminated in Episode 13 after belting out  Dusk Till Dawn by Zayn. Marcia called her voice “compelling” and “outstanding,” while Amy described her as an “old soul of beauty.” But despite having one of the best voices in the competition, the judges (particularly Kyle) felt she wasn’t memorable enough to move forward.

Hazel Symonds, 16, VIC

Hazel Symonds from Australian Idol 2025, with wavy light brown hair, hazel eyes, and a soft smile against a light background
Hazel Symonds. Image: Seven.

Hazel Symonds‘ rendition of The One That Got Away by Katy Perry saw her score a Golden Ticket at the auditions. She went on to perform Katy’s song Firework with Kiedis and Gisella. 

She was eliminated in Episode 12 during Transformation Week after singing Chandelier by Sia, with judges praising her voice but urging her to show more personality and vulnerability.

Clint Posselt, 29, QLD

Clint Posselt smiles while auditioning on the Australian Idol 2025 stage, wearing a beige jacket over a white t-shirt with blue jeans
Clint Posselt. Image: Seven

Clint Posselt had us doing a double take when he busted out a rap during his rendition of Black and Gold by Sam Sparro. The former Love Island Australia star was grouped with Abbie, Dinley and Aaliyah during the Top 24.

He missed out on a Top 21 spot after his take on Lovin On Me by rapper Jack Harlow in Episode 12. Kyle wasn’t impressed, calling it “de-cooled” and claimed, “One fan thought it was good, the rest of us thought it was shit.”

Jaylena Heuskes, 24, SA

Jaylena Heuskes from Australian Idol 2025, wearing a red dress and smiling on stage with the show's iconic blue backdrop behind her
Jaylena Heuskes. Image: Seven

Jaylena Heuskes blew the judges away with Senorita by Justin Timberlake at the auditions. She performed Dilemma by Kelly Rowland and Nelly in the Top 24 round with Giestare and Mzuki. She was eliminated in Episode 12 after singing Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter.

The judges praised her star quality, however, Marcia cautioned against exhausting the audience with too many high-energy performances, and asked to see some more stillness.


Abbie Ferries, 25, SA

Abbie Ferries on Australian Idol
Abbie Ferries. Image: Seven

Abbie Ferries was sent home from Australian Idol after singing Austin (Boots Stop Workin’) by Dasha, which the judges found lacklustre.


Kiedis, 16, WA

Kiedis on Australian Idol 2025
Kiedis. Image: Seven

Having received multiple notices throughout the competition, Kiedis was eliminated after a touching rendition of This Town by Niall Horran, with the judges deeming him talented but too green for now.


Paxton Smith, 20, QLD

Paxton Smith on Australian Idol 2025
Paxton Smith. Image: Seven

Paxton Smith tried her best to overcome some big emotions during soundcheck but was ultimately eliminated after a powerful performance of Bring Me to Life by Evanescence.

Noah Lagesse, 28, WA

Noah Lagesse on Australian Idol 2025
Noah Lagesse. Image: Seven

Noah Lagesse was dumped from the competition after an overly “harsh” performance of Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Geistare Bubenaite, 23, SA

Geistare smiles in a close-up portrait for Australian Idol 2025, with long, straight brown hair and natural makeup against a white background
Geistare. Image: Seven

Geistare was knocked out of Australian Idol 2025 after a gorgeous rendition of Kelly Rowland and Nelly’s Dilemma with Jaylena and Mzuki.

Henry West, 23, QLD

Henry on Australian Idol 2025
Henry. Image: Seven.

HenryWest performed Lewis Capaldi‘s Someone You Loved alongside Chris and Majeda and was eliminated after forgetting the words.

Jazz Ella, 27, QLD

Jazz on Australian Idol 2025
Jazz. Image: Seven.

Jazz Ella, Wiliam, and Bony belted out their take on Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran and the 27-year-old was sent home following some harsh criticism from the judges.

Griffin Morris, 24, QLD

Griffin on Australian Idol 2025
Griffin. Image: Seven.

Griffin Morris was part of a group performance of Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac but was eliminated from the competition after forgetting the words.

Liam Barton, 25, QLD

Liam Barton.
Liam. Image: Seven.

Liam Barton left Australian Idol 2025 after he took part in the group performance with a cover of Youngblood by 5 Seconds of Summer. The judges, Ricki-Lee Coulter, Kyle Sandilands and Marcia Hines, deemed his performance the weakest.

Shiloh Kayondo, 20, Queensland

Shiloh Kayondo
Shiloh. Image: Seven.

Shiloh performed Dancing on My Own by Robyn during the group round and was eliminated from the competition.

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MAFS 2025 Reunion Recap: The couples take the couch one last time

by Chantelle Schmidt

We made it! We’re stepping back to a time when we thought more than one couple would come out of Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025. What fools we were!

Speaking of fools, the crowd goes absolutely wild over Ryan dropping Jacqui on the floor. It would also appear that time has healed this wound for Jacqui. Jamie, however, is emotional.

Time to get the couples up on the couch one last time.

Jamie and Dave: What was once our favourite pairing is up, reflecting on the time dopamine shot out of her ass.

Dave and Jamie meet with the experts after the experiment ends.
Felt good! Image: Nine.

They play back a mashup of Jamie and Dave’s MAFS 2025 experience, including the part where he shared the bed with Veronica. Ooft, I could cut the tension with one of Ryan’s Samurai Swords.

Awhina and Adrian: Awhina claims that Sierah tried to come back to the experiment with Adrian!!! Apparently they joked about the wife swap thing being a good idea and Sierah‘s really trying (and failing) to defend herself in this situation.

They watch the tapes back and Awhina is in tears witnessing how fucked Adrian is/was all over again.

Awhina cries watching back her time on MAFS with Adrian.
Thnx fr the mmrs. Image: Nine.

I hope Sierah clocked where Adrian ranked her on the photo ranking challenge. Hint: it wasn’t first or second.

Jacqui and Ryan: The main event has arrived. Jacqui tells the MAFS 2025 experts that she was crying over her breakup with Ryan for two weeks. Interesting. Didn’t she dump him? Wasn’t she laughing while she was doing it?

Jacqui sits with Ryan one last time on MAFS 2025.
No, that didn’t happen, actually. Image: Nine.

Anyway, she’s moving in with Clint and the entire room finds that absolutely hysterical.

“It’s very serious,” Clint tells the experts, likely because it’s hard to decipher whether Jacqui is.

They’re watching their experience back, and wow, it was really a bloody comedy, wasn’t it. Even Jacqui laughed at half of it, which tells us absolutely nothing.

Ryan listens to Jacqui on MAFS.
I am a shell of a human. Image: Nine.

Clint thinks Ryan’s behaviour was “disgraceful” and that there are no alarms about Jacqui, even after watching back the rollercoaster of a tape.

“I’ve actually fallen more for her since I’ve watched that,” he reckons.

Carina and Paul: Paul tries to throw Carina under the bus a 75th time by claiming she cares too much about what other people think. Paul, so do you. Look in the mirror.

Carina looks at Paul during MAFS 2025.
We are human. Image: Nine.

Alessandra does not appreciate him speaking over her.

Jeff reminds Paul that Carina was prioritising their relationship over what other people thought when she forgave him for the wall-punch.

Paul can’t even watch the tapes back, discovering how shit he truly was. Even Beth calls him a “pig” during it.

But no, even the tapes can’t slap him in the face with the truth, spitting that Carina also made mistakes.

Jamie is appalled listening to the MAFS 2025 cast.
Shut up. Image: Nine.

John tells him to stop playing the victim. He tells Paul how sickening it is that he now thinks he’s not compatible with Carina, because he can’t accept how he’s messed up.

Rhi and Jeff: They’ve spent like, two days alone since the experiment ended. Rhi also says Jeff is extremely consistent in this relationship.

The experts choose to steal a special moment between Jeff and Rhi, egging them on to say the L-word like a bunch of 7th graders.

Rhi and Jeff tell each other they love each other on MAFS 2025.
KISS!!!! Image: Nine.

“I do love you Rhi,” he tells her.

“I love you too.”

I am not in the right stage of my cycle to be crying this much.

THATS’ IT THAT’S IT THAT’S IT!!!!

Go off and live your lives, people.

These MAFS 2025 recaps also appear on the Talking Schmidt Substack and have been reproduced here with permission.

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MAFS’ Rhi and Jeff reveal how serious their relationship is

by Amy Shapiro

Married at First Sight 2025 (MAFS) has been the gift that keeps on giving (us a headache), with this season being one of the most dramatic yet.

There’s plenty of rumours going around about which MAFS newlyweds are still together and which ones have called it quits. But one couple who seem like real sweethearts are Rhi Disljenkovic and Jeff Gobbels, who caused a stir given their familiar history! 

So are Rhi and Jeff still together? Here’s what we know so far!

Rhi and Jeff’s big announcement

During the reunion Commitment Ceremony, Jeff revealed that the couple hadn’t said the big “I love you”… yet. After a bit of pushing from the group and the experts, Jeff stepped up to the plate.

“I do love you, Rhi,” Jeff said, with the group bursting into applause. 

“I love you too,” Rhi replied, before they shared a kiss.

“It feels incredible. I think we have just been kind of waiting for somebody to say it,” Rhi said. 

Jeff thanked the group for the prompt, and said it “feels amazing” to put it out there.

“The next step would probably be… I think just really enjoying normal life… maybe living together,” Jeff said. “We’re practically living together already.”

Rhi and Jeff tell each other they love each other on MAFS 2025.
Too cute. Image: Nine.

Rhi said it was great to “enjoy each other’s company” and said she wants to “settle down and have kids someday” — but not for at least a year.

Jeff thanked the experts for matching him with Rhi, and said “timing was everything”, and the “timing was right”.

These two look like they could really go all the way! Welcome back, Michael and Martha!

Did Rhi and Jeff say yes at Final Vows?

Well, we all saw this coming! Rhi and Jeff said yes at Final Vows, and their speeches were incredibly sweet. Both admitted to “falling in love” with each other, with hints that they’re going to last outside of the experiment.

Jeff went first, and he talked about how it was a little strange being paired with somebody he had already dated before, but it was all meant to be. 

“The moment you said you were certain about us was the biggest turning point for me. It changed everything,” he recalled. “I can say with my whole heart that I’m thankful we gave ourselves to this experiment.” 

“I can confidently say, Rhi, I am falling in love with you. Rhi, you’re it for me. I choose you and I hope this is forever.” 

MAFS Rhi and Jeff Final Vows
They said yes!!! Image: Nine

Rhi echoed Jeff’s words, saying that she was giving her all to this relationship.

“Moving into life post this experiment I can promise everything you have seen today: my time, affection and loyalty,” she said. 

“I can promise a chance to discover what we were meant to be the second time around. Jeff, I have never been in love before, but there is something different here. And right now, I can say, I’m falling in love with you.”

They look like the real deal!

Are Rhi and Jeff still together?

Rhi and Jeff were recently seen looking pretty chuffed with each other as they attended Jeff’s 40th birthday in Melbourne in March. Daily Mail shared snaps of the pair holding hands as they walked down the street, which you can see here.

Previously, Rhi made some comments about her Valentine’s Day plans and while there was no mention of Jeff, there’s a little more to the story.

“Us girls are getting together and having a Galentine’s Day, just catching up for a nice lunch for Valentine’s Day,” she told Daily Mail. “Not sure what we’ll do at night.”

However, the brains behind popular MAFS Instagram account and podcast MAFSfunny, Joshua Fox, staked out the girls’ lunch and spotted Jeff dropping Rhi and Carina Mirabile off, with Jeff giving Rhi a kiss goodbye. While Rhi played coy, another source has told Chattr that the two are going strong and happier than ever.

MAFS 2025 Rhi Jeff still together
Jeff and Rhi during a Dinner Party. Image: Nine

Jamie Marinos also told Chattr that Rhi and Jeff are legit.

“Rhi and Jeff’s dynamic is just the complete opposite of what you’d find in the experiment, where it’s just not toxic at all. They’re just two people enjoying their time and being really kind to each other, which is really nice… there’s a lot of potential,” Jamie spilled.

Well, they certainly seem like one of the strongest pairs on screen right now!

Split image of Rhi and Jeff on MAFS 2025: Chatting on a bench (left) and playfully running through the streets (right)
Rhi and Jeff. Image: Nine, Instagram

Do Rhi and Jeff take part in the ‘grass is greener’ challenge?

As part of the Final Test Week, the couples are given the chance to meet an alternative match. However, they’re separated from their partner and have to make the decision in private.

Chattr is pleased to announce that Rhi and Jeff both choose not to meet another partner and continue to be the strong couple we all know and love. Thank goodness!

Do Rhi and Jeff make it to MAFS Final Vows?

An insider told Chattr that Rhi and Jeff do make it to Final Vows, and they say yes!

They’re apparently the only genuine couple at the end, and are believed to still be together. Could they be the next Martha and Michael? I sure hope so!

Rhi credited MAFS’ Intimacy Week to getting relationship with Jeff back on track

In an interview with Chattr, Rhi credited MAFS and Alessandra Rampolla’s Intimacy Week tasks with getting her and Jeff out of the friend zone.

“I feel like if it wasn’t for those [intimacy week] tasks, we would have had zero progression. You know, we talk about food and the gym, [but] there wasn’t a lot happening. Then, when you’re doing those tasks, it really does take you outside of your comfort zone,” Rhi shared.

“And I think that is why we got to really open up to each other, and why our relationship did progress. So there is a method behind the madness.”

MAFS' Rhi and Jeff share a kiss
Rhi credits Intimacy Week for getting her relationship with Jeff back on track. Photo: Instagram.com

In an interview with Yahoo Lifestyle, Rhi also revealed that she and Jeff consummated their marriage a month into their new relationship, announcing the news at one of the intruder weddings, but the moment was cut from the episode.

“One of the big moments [that wasn’t shown] was Jeff and I actually slept together, and there was a massive announcement and someone screamed it across the room and everyone started cheering for us,” she said.

Jeff and Rhi’s pre-MAFS history

Jeff and Rhi walked down the MAFS aisle during their televised wedding in late July 2024, but their story started well before the experiment. Scandal!

Chattr confirmed that Rhi was already following Jeff on Instagram prior to filming, and the pair revealed on MAFS they dated for about a month before it “fizzled out”.

Despite going their separate ways, they stayed in touch prior to MAFS and attended the same gym, Hurt Locker Richmond.

MAFS 2025 couple Jeff Gobbels (left) smiling and Rhi Disljenkovic (right) holding a glass of wine.
MAFS 2025 couple Jeff Gobbels and Rhi Disljenkovic. Image: Instagram

Rhi and Jeff’s pairing

Rhi is a fitness enthusiast from Victoria, juggling her IT account manager role at Seisma Group with a side passion for wellness. 

She co-runs a fitness-focused Instagram page, train.in.au, with her friend Shayna, where the duo shares gym reviews and wellness tips.

A friend described her as fun-loving and open-hearted, telling Daily Mail Australia, “She’s absolutely stunning inside and out”.

Her MAFS groom Jeff, meanwhile, is no stranger to the silver screen. 

After playing Aussie Rules football with the Balwyn Football Club, Jeff landed minor roles on TV and film, including a stint on Neighbours in 2017. 

These days, he seems mostly focused on business, running two companies: Fi Water, a fruit-infused drink brand, and Splash Water, a hard seltzer label.

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Australian Idol 2025: Marshall Hamburger crowned the winner in epic finale

by Rachel Choy

The Australian Idol 2025 Grand Finale has just finished and Marshall Hamburger has taken home the crown in a heated battle. There were over 1.2 million votes from around Australia, so it was a heated contest!

After thousands of hopefuls auditioned for judges Kyle Sandilands, Amy Shark, and Marcia Hines during the auditions, the Top 30 was selected. 

Tonight, the top three went head-to-head to gain Australia’s votes and the massive prize. Gisella Colletti, Marshall and Iilysh Retallick were all vying for the crown, but only one could walk away with $100,000 in prize money and a recording contract with Hive Sound Studios.

Marshall Hamburger wins Australian Idol 2025

The hosts revealed Gisella received the least amount of votes and she was eliminated first.

“I haven’t heard a voice like yours in such a long time,” Ricki-Lee Coulter told Gisella, before the judges showered her with praise. In a surprise twist, Ricki-Lee told Gisella that Tina Arena has invited Gisella to join her during her performance in Perth.

Australian Idol 2025 final winner
Iilysh and Marshall were voted as Australia’s top two. Image: Seven

Iilysh and Marshall shared some sweet words to each other before the votes were announced. Why can’t we have two winners?!

In the end, your Australian Idol 2025 winner was announced as Marshall Hamburger!

Australian Idol Winner 2025 Marshall Hamburger
Marshall is your winner! Image: Seven

What else happened during the Australian Idol grand finale?

The rest of the Australian Idol top 12 joined Gisella, Marshall and Iilysh for a performance of Natasha Bedingfield‘s Unwritten to kick the show off with a bang.

“You couldn’t ask for a better top three,” Kyle declared.

Fans were blessed with three incredible performances from the finalists, as well as returning Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian, who sang his new single.

Gisella Coletti, Marshall Hamburger and Iilysh Retallick Australian Idol final 2025 winner
The Australian Idol top three. Image: Seven

Kyle was also delivered a Cold Can and Iilysh spicy sausage in honour of the contestant, and he gave it his seal of approval.

What did Marshall Hamburger sing in the Australian Idol finale?

Marshall sang Shake A Tailfeather by The Blues Brothers, and the crowd were all doing the mashed potato with him.

Marshall's rendition had the crowd up on their feet! Image: Seven
Marshall’s rendition had the crowd up on their feet! Image: Seven

Amy called Marshall a “genius”, while Marcia said he really stayed true to himself.

“You bring joy and it is like Amy says, you’re just a very clever performer,” Marcia said. “We want to be entertained, that’s what you do my friend, well done.”

Kyle couldn’t believe Marshall was such a “seasoned, genius muso” at his young age.

For his second song, he performed Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police.

The judges praised Marshall, with Amy saying he has “morphed into a superstar”.

The singer also performed a relaxed duet of You Make Me Feel Like Dancing with Leo Sayer on Sunday.

“Thank you so much to Leo Sayer for letting me share the stage with you. You’re an icon and a legend,” Marshall wrote after the performance.

Fans went wild for it, with one saying: “BurgerBoi for the win, you are fantastic.”

“Mashall good luck tonight, all our votes for you as always and we hope you win,” another added.

“The world needs so much more Hamburger music,” a third remarked.

What did Iilysh Retallick sing in the Australian Idol finale?

Iilysh sang good 4 u by rock queen Olivia Rodrigo, and she looked incredible in a punk-inspired tartan dress. She served up plenty of attitude as the camera spun around her.

Iilysh Retallick Australian Idol finale 2025
The crowd went wild! Image: Seven

“You’ve just become this rock chick, and I’m so proud of you, I wish you all the luck,” Marcia said.

Amy said she was “such a fan”, and told her to “get a band and get on the damn road” whether she wins or not.

Kyle said he could play Iilysh on the radio tomorrow and promised the singer if she didn’t win, he would “buy the band” so she could go on tour.

For her second song, she gave the crowd a rendition of her audition song You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette.

The judges gave her a standing ovation, and Kyle told her she “did it again”.

Iilysh and Wolfmother also joined forces on Sunday with a powerful version of Joker And The Thief, which blew fans away.

“I was there in the audience, and I have to say all three were incredible, but this, hands down, was the best performance!” a fan wrote.

“Iilysh def stole the show last night. Two amazing performances, good luck,” another added.

“This is the best, THE BEST duo I’ve ever seen on any of these platforms. This girl is just… I don’t know, just amazing,” a third said.

What did Gisella Colletti sing in the Australian Idol finale?

Gisella sang What A Feeling as a power ballad, wearing a glamorous purple ballgown and looking like a true pop star.

Gisella Colletti Australian Idol finale
Gisella said she would love to be the first winner from Perth. Image: Seven

“You’re incredible and I must say my husband who is a massive fan of the show, said [he] can’t believe Gisella is only 17,” Amy said. “You are incredible, well done.”

Gisella thanked the judges and said she was “happy to be there” to “share her gift”.

“This is my absolute dream and whatever happens, happens. If I win Australian Idol, great,” she said.

The singer also performed a duet of Heaven Help My Heart on Sunday with Tina Arena. She belted the song out with ease, and fans were obsessed.

“Perfect blend of voices! Nobody trying to outdo the other. This is true stardom,” one person wrote on Instagram.

“Just amazing. What a perfect duo,” another added.

“One of the most amazing and wholesome duets I have ever seen,” a third commented.

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I went to a MAFS reunion afterparty and here’s what it was really like

by Tahlia Pritchard

As Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 wraps up for another year, the cast have started to make more and more public appearances as they capitalise on their newfound fame.

With the final episode airing tonight, the MAFS cast landed in Sydney to celebrate the last two episodes, gathering together in two groups to watch the reunion dinner party. Of course, there was the one party where Clint Rice and Jacqui Burfoot got engaged, surrounded by their closest fans (and Dave Hand and Billy Belcher). And there was another party where a bunch of the MAFS cast gathered for their own reunion dinner to watch the reunion dinner.

As someone who has written about MAFS for a worrying amount of years (eight to be exact) when I got an invite to attend a MAFS afterparty featuring some of the cast, well, who was I to say no. The last time I was in a room with a bunch of MAFS people was by accident in 2018 after running into a flock of them at the Coogee Pav. A 2017 groom, whose name sounds like Shmick Murphy, then yelled at me when he found out I was in the media, saying all I do is make up lies for New Idea.

I’ve never worked for New Idea in my life. But I digress…

I put on my best cocktail attire (some random playsuit I bought 10 years ago that I found at the back of my closet), slapped on my best face (Maybelline dream mousse. I’m kidding. Or am I?), and trotted off to Sydney’s Oxford Street at the ungodly hour of 10pm (aka my bedtime) to see what really happens at a MAFS Reunion party.

What attending a MAFS cast party is really like

The Daily Mail put on the event, and many familiar faces attended. While the site had hosted a reunion dinner party for everyone prior, with their very own honesty box too (which you can read about here), not everyone made it from dinner to the afterparty.

Jeff Gobbels, Rhi Disljenkovic, Awhina Rutene and Jamie Marinos were sadly nowhere to be seen post-dinner, but gracing the event were Carina Mirabile, Beth Kelly, Ryan Donnelly, Eliot Donovan, Paul Antoine, Teejay Halkias, Adrian Araouzou, and Tony Mojanovski.

Rumours circulated that Jamie and Awhina ditched the event after Adrian unexpectedly showed up.

So what’s attending an event with the MAFS cast really like? Pretty chaotic.

While some viewers mock the “15 seconds of fame” cast get after appearing on the show, or attempt to dismiss their experiences, there’s no denying having all eyes on you at every waking second would be hard work.

From cameras pointing at them at every moment to people introducing themselves and trying to pull various stars away for chats, there was never a moment where a MAFS star would be left alone.

They mainly stuck together: I didn’t witness Paul or Carina interact personally, but I did ask Paul about his new meme fame with his curiosity taking off on TikTok. “It’s very funny,” he laughed, like a man still kinda in pain about it all. “I did one the other day!”

@araz.twins Get funnier everytime I watch this back 😂 He was genuinely just cuwious! #mafs #marriedatfirstsightaustrailia #mafsuk #mafsaustralia #fyp ♬ original sound – araz.twins

If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em as they say.

To be fair to Paul, he was the friendliest groom in attendance. Some were distracted with prowling eyes on every new woman who walked into the bar. Others, were thoroughly enjoying their newfound fame and had eyes only for the cameras tracking their every move. I’ll leave you guys to your own guesses.

An unexpected MAFS friendship blossoms

Perhaps one of the more surprising things to witness was Ryan and Beth actively not hating each other. In fact, they seemed to be getting along just fine and dandy after their infamously frosty partner-swap on the show.

Given the big news that Ryan’s ex Jacqui just got engaged, he was the man of the moment, with everyone wanting to know his thoughts, thoughts he was happy to dish out, but more importantly, our boy just wanted to dance the night away.

As aforementioned, other grooms looked to be on the prowl and skipped chatting with any media or average strangers (aka me) to chat up any good-looking gals in the room. I’d love to tell you if any were successful, but that would mean I’d have to stick around way longer than I wanted to, and I think it could’ve only been interesting watching their attempts if David Attenborough was narrating it.

The party could’ve only been made better if Morena Farino was DJ-ing it.

A room of familiar faces

There’s nothing like a party to bring a bunch of previous reality stars together, and there were notable faces from various seasons of other shows including Fboy Island, The Bachelor, and previous seasons of MAFS.

Suzan Mutesi, a woman who definitely exists and who was definitely on a show once upon a time according to my Google search, was there chatting Paul’s ear off at some stage, with Jane Lu (aka The Lazy CEO) also popping up. Al Perkins, the loveable golden retriever pup from MAFS 2022 was also in attendance.

Some man from Fboy Island told me he was going to apply for MAFS next season, but thinks he’s too young to get married, so he’ll try in a few years. Never give up on your dreams, random man!

I decided to call it quits after about an hour and a half and one free drink that tasted like it came directly from my 2012 goon punch days. If you ever had a goon punch era, you know one is a slippery slope and I had work the next day.

In conclusion: these MAFS participants have worked hard to fill our screens with drama for the last few months – and I definitely didn’t need to be aware of anything that happened past midnight. I’d rather just get a producer’s edit later.

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How to vote for the winner of Australian Idol 2025

by Amy Shapiro

The race to crown the next Australian Idol 2025 is officially on! After weeks of powerhouse performances, emotional eliminations, and incredible talent, we’re down to the final stretch. 

From thousands of hopefuls belting their hearts out at auditions, the competition has been whittled down to the top contenders, and now, one will be named the winner of Australian Idol 2025.

For the first part of the season, the ball was in the court of this year’s judging panel — Australian Idol OG and music legend Marcia Hines, ARIA Award-winning superstar Amy Shark, and radio king Kyle Sandilands. And the competition has been nothing short of fierce. 

Australian Idol 2025 judges Kyle Sandilands, Marcia Hines, and Amy Shark sit together, smiling on the judging panel
Australian Idol 2025 judges Kyle Sandilands, Marcia Hines, and Amy Shark. Image: Instagram

But now, the power is in your hands! Australia will vote to decide who walks away with the title of Australian Idol, the cash prize, and a life-changing recording contract.

So, if you want to be part of Idol history and help crown the next big Aussie music sensation, here’s everything you need to know about voting.

How does Australian Idol voting work?

Ever since we hit the Top 10, it’s been up to Australia to decide! Each week, fans across the country have had the chance to vote for their favourite contestant, keeping them in the competition and inching them closer to the grand prize.

When it comes to the final showdown, every single vote will count because the winner will be determined entirely by public vote.

Who can you vote for?

We’re officially at the grand final stage, with just three contestants left in the running. They are Marshall Hamburger, Gisella Colletti and Iilysh Retalick.

How to vote for Australian Idol

If you’ve got a favourite artist that you want to get behind, then you can do your part by SMS-ing their name to 0457 500 700.

The SMS votes are limited to 10 votes per person/device for each individual voting period, but just one could be the difference between your fave being crowned the winner and them narrowly missing out.

When does Australian Idol 2025 voting close?

Voting closes on April 7 at 7pm AEST.

When is the grand finale?

The Australian Idol 2025 finale will air on April 7 at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

What does the winner of Australian Idol 2025 get?

Besides the glory of being crowned Australia’s next superstar, the Australian Idol 2025 winner will take home $100,000 in prize money AND a recording contract with Hive Sound Studios.

So, if you want to have a say in who takes home the grand prize and a shot at music stardom, now’s the time to make your vote count. Choose wisely!

Australian Idol 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Mondays and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.

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Australian Idol contestants: Meet your Top 3!

by Danica Baker

The Australian Idol 2025 contestants have been dropping like flies as they’re eliminated from the competition, leaving just a handful of singing superstars left in the hope of clinching the winner title.

Thousands of hopefuls faced Australian Idol judges Kyle Sandilands, Amy Shark, and Marcia Hines at the auditions, where golden tickets were handed out to those selected for the Top 30.

The last contestant standing will be crowned the winner of Australian Idol. The winner will receive $100,000 in prize money and an exclusive recording record with Hive Sound Studios.

Here is who’s still in the running to win Australian Idol 2025.

Australian Idol 2025 contestants still in the running

Gisella Colletti, 16, WA

Gisella Colletti.
Gisella Colletti. Image: Seven.

Gisella Colletti belted out I Am Changing by Jennifer Hudson and Lillias White at the auditions.

Marshall Hamburger, 19, QLD

Marshall Hamburger smiles while auditioning on the Australian Idol 2025 stage, wearing a red and white baseball-style shirt with a small soup can graphic on the chest
Marshall Hamburger. Image: Seven

Marshall Hamburger wowed the judges with a piano version of Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police. He went on to impress the audience with a group performance of Born This Way by Lady Gaga.

Iilysh Retallick, 17, NSW

Iilysh Retallick smiles while auditioning on the Australian Idol 2025 stage, wearing a white dress with ruffled sleeves and gold accessories
Iilysh Retallick. Image: Seven

Iilysh Retallick delivered a powerhouse performance of You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette. She was grouped with Marshall and Izellah for the Top 24. She was put on notice for an overly “yelly” performance during Top 21 but ultimately made it through.

Who will be crowned the Australian Idol 2025 winner? All will be revealed in the finale which airs on April 7 at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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Australian Idol finalist Gisella Colletti reveals which judge helped her the most

by Danica Baker

Viewers have watched as Australian Idol 2025 judges Marcia Hines, Kyle Sandilands, and Amy Shark have supported the contestants during the auditions and live shows, but do they play a bigger part behind the scenes?

Apparently so! Australian Idol finalist Gisella Colletti told Chattr in an exclusive interview that she felt really supported by one judge in particular.

“I spoke with Marcia a couple times, and she’s probably the best judge in the sense that she really gives amazing advice and is really down to earth and lovely”, she said, adding that all the judges are “the best people in the world”.

Marcia Hines on Australian Idol.
Marcia Hines on Australian Idol. Image: Seven.

Gisella told Chattr that she took a lot from the feedback the judges gave her during her performances and believed that it helped her grow stronger as a singer on her Australian Idol journey, adding that Marcia’s tips helped her the most.

“I’ve really taken into account her advice and Kyle as well,” she said. “Marcia told me to take deep breaths and things like that before I go on stage to perform. And that really, really helped with my nerves.”

Gisella performing with Tina Arena.
Gisella performing with Tina Arena. Image: Seven.

Do the hosts help the Australian Idol contestants?

Scott Tweedie and Ricki-Lee Coulter are the hosts of Australian Idol 2025, and the latter was an Idol contestant back in 2004.

During a pre-season interview with Chattr, Ricki-Lee said that she tried to comfort the contestants throughout their time on the show, because she knew firsthand how nerve racking it can be.

“I know what it’s like to go through the process; everyone is always hyper-aware of everything that’s going on around them, and they read into everything.

“So if you talk more to one person, they think about that. So, I’m always conscious of making sure that everyone gets time. I have personal time with everyone. I have a chat with every single person when we first get to set.

“I go and look at everyone in the eyes, and I say, ‘Good luck’. You’re amazing. I say the same thing to everyone. So no one feels like, ‘Oh, my God. She talked to me, I’m going home.’”

Ricki-Lee on Australian Idol. Image: Seven.
Ricki-Lee on Australian Idol. Image: Seven.

Gisella told Chattr that Ricki-Lee went out of her way to offer advice, and it was something she really appreciated.

“Scott and Ricki are with us during rehearsals, so we get to talk with Ricki and Scott and they’re they’re really nice. I asked Ricky a couple of times for advice because she’s obviously been on before,” she said.

Gisella has made it to the Top 3 alongside Marshall Hamburger and Iilysh Retallick, with the Australian Idol winner being crowned during the finale on April 7.

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MAFS’ Sierah goes off about Adrian and Awhina in leaked text: ‘I hate you’

by Tahlia Pritchard

The Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 reunion dinner party was so chaotic it’s nearly hard to remember exactly everything that went down.

From Clint Rice and Jacqui Burfoot’s hard launch, to Jamie Marinos and Dave Hand’s breakup, there was a lot to unpack in last night’s episode. One former couple also at the centre of the drama, however, was Awhina Rutene and Adrian Araouzou who had a bitter falling out during the dinner party, with Sierah Swepstone playing a sneaky part in it all.

If you’re struggling to keep up with all the drama from last night (same) let’s dive into it.

What happened between Adrian, Sierah and Awhina?

Obviously, there was no love lost between Awhina and Sierah during the experiment, after Sierah failed to mention to once-friend Awhina that she and Adrian had a secret dinner together. Or, more accurately, they “shared a plate of meat”.

Showing up to the reunion, Sierah was set for revenge, coming armed with information that Awhina had bagged out Adrian behind his back, calling him dumb and saying he can’t spell or run a business. However, the group had already heard of text messages circulated where Sierah said some nasty things about Awhina to Adrian.

MAFS' Sierah and Adrian
MAFS’ Sierah came back to the reunion ready for revenge. Image: Nine

Sierah’s bombshell did cause a big blowup between Adrian and Awhina however, and there looks to be no sort of reconciliation there between the pair. May their relationship RIP.

Sierah then bizarrely exited the dinner party halfway through her short-lived return to our TV screens, no longer wanting to affiliate with her MAFS co-stars.

Awhina’s twin sister Cleo reveals Sierah’s text to Adrian

Now Awhina’s twin sister, Cleo, has dropped one of the texts Sierah sent to Adrian. And, look, Sierah sure wasn’t happy with Adrian or Awhina… or, well, anyone really.

Labelling the MAFS participants as “nasty c*nts” Sierah then went off at Adrian, saying she was angry at him about how everyone came after her for being mates with him. She then went onto rant about Awhina’s “tacky weave” and Billy and Awhina lying “through their teeth” at the second commitment ceremony.

Sierah also tells Adrian that the last Dinner Party she was at affected her mental health, and told him that she hated both him and Awhina.

“Biggest regret was having anything to do with you because look how I was treated for it and you came away unscathed,” Sierah said.

Read the whole message below.

MAFS fans react to Sierah’s text

MAFS fans were torn in the Instagram comments, with some feeling bad for Sierah and others calling her out for her behaviour.

“‘Everyone had a problem with me’, OK so what is the common denominator???” one person questioned. “Wild that she sent this to Adrian but came for Awhina… like come for the one you’re mad at,” another pointed out.

“I feel sorry for her. She’s really hurt and lashing out. She wrote her mental health has gotten really bad. I hope she’s okay,” someone else said. “This show seems quite damaging to the mental health of many of the contestants,” another agreed.

“Poor girl needs some help. Using the word hate is really sad. I hope she seeks some support to build her self-esteem,” another MAFS fan commented.

The MAFS finale is airing tonight, so I guess we’ll see whether Sierah gets any couch time to resolve things with Awhina and Adrian!

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