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Try not to die of shock but this was another Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 episode of the Ryan & Jacqui Show.

Before we jump into that shitshow, let’s get the other couples out of the way.

Rhi and Jeff: Rhi saying, “It was meant to be, Jeffy”, is the cutest shit I’ve seen from these exes this season; coming a close second would be Jeff giving Rhi a key.

Beth and Teejay: The last intruders standing are somehow still here after bumping uglies for a second time.

Beth’s best friend thinks Teejay is very rehearsed with what he says, and when he says things like “romantic stimulation”, I don’t disagree.

He doesn’t really see a future with Beth right now so they’re fucked.

Jamie and Dave: The pair have kissed and made up (and touched ass). Dave has grown a full beard overnight!

Dave’s dad thinks he is very happy with Jamie but I have questions about when this was filmed.

Ryan & Jacqui: Ryan tells his dog “I brought someone new” upon introducing Jacqui to him. Um, someone “new”? Makes it sound like that’s a common event. Low-key surprised, he wore white jeans to greet his dog that he hadn’t seen in months.

Anyway the house Ryan owns in South West Sydney is enough to make Jacqui cry. Is that saying anything at this point?

TBH, if my partner had a Vegas visor or Bintang stubby on display, I’d both cry, vomit and not speak to him for a week.

“It really reminds me of the elderly,” Jacqui says of Ryan’s living conditions. All is not lost, though, because he does have a goal board and to-do list that Jacqui takes it upon herself to fill out.

He takes that on the chin (which has too many hairs for Jacqui’s liking) but doesn’t love it when she tells him how to “manage” his pet during a walk.

It only gets worse between the pair when they arrive at a venue that feels too nice to be that empty.

Jacqui has one support person there, and Ryan has two. I do not know their relationships with these people, but I do know that Jacqui’s person seemingly sat there silently while Ryan’s people ripped into Jacqui.

Adrian and Awhina also had a picnic.

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

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Are you really a reality star if you don’t have a Cameo account? We think not. So it’s no surprise that a bunch of the Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2025 cast are charging fans a pretty penny to get a personalised video from them.

For the uninitiated, Cameo is a platform where public figures can sell specifically requested video messages. If the creators are happy to cover the requested topic and the fan is down to pay their asking price, the video will be commissioned and sent digitally.

So far, four of the MAFS 2025 cast have signed up to Cameo, but with the season coming to a pointy end, it’s very likely that more Brides and Grooms will jump on board to cash in on their 15 minutes of fame.

Here are all the MAFS 2025 stars who’ve joined Cameo so far and how much they’re charging.

At a whopping $70.65, Dave Hand charges the most among his peers for a personalised clip.

“Willow’s dad,” his profile reads, referring to his Weimaraner pup.

However, Dave’s run on the video-sharing platform hasn’t been exactly smooth. On March 13, Chattr reported that a Cameo video of Dave appearing to send his love to controversial rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was shared.

As one person on TikTok pointed out, it seemed as though Dave had a prank pulled on him by the person requesting the video. Dave profile says that his last video was sent on March 11 — so it looks as though the stunts put a temporary pause on his Cameo content creation career.

Billy Belcher may have exited MAFS early on in the piece, but he’s still trying to make a quick buck on Cameo. The 2025 Groom charges $54.95 per clip, and his average video length is one minute, which makes his hourly rate *checks notes* $3,297. Gulp.

Anyway, Billy’s profile starts off in a generic fashion. “Birthdays, celebrations or for your partner I’m here to help you guys out in sending a message,” it reads.

However, Billy then appears to hint at sharing some MAFS goss with paying customers.

“Even any questions you would like to ask I’m here,” it continues.

Sooo, who’s going to ask him about his ex-wife Sierah Swepstone requesting to reenter the experiment with Adrian Araouzou,?

MAFS 2025’s controversial queen Jacqui Burfoot is on the platform. However, if you’re looking to get some inside goss from the show, you’re better off heading to her business Instagram, where she spills all the tea.

Regardless, at $23.55, Jacqui’s personalised video messages are a bargain compared to Dave and Billy’s, and her bio is undoubtedly iconic.

“Jac-Jac-Jacqui from Married at First Sight Australia (MAFS)! I can fake CRY because I’m not at your event, give CRAZY EYES, do a RAP SHEET ROAST, dating advice, give your boyfriend Ryan-style advice!” It reads.

Request a personalised message from Jacqui here.

Clint Rice is the only MAFS 2025 intruder on Cameo so far, and — as we all already know — he’s dating Jacqui IRL.

Which is exactly what makes his Cameo price so adorable. Jacqui and Clint have identical prices for a short clip, at $23.55 each. All the makings of true and lasting love, IMHO.

Request a personalised video from Clint here.

Carina Mirable has definitely turned every Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 dinner party into a fashion show, modelling a series of unique outfits and looking like she’s stepped straight onto a Hollywood red carpet.

Now the reality star has revealed the extraordinary cost of her outfits on the show, saying she spent up to $15,000 on her MAFS looks.

“When you think about it, that’s six months of filming, five days a week, and every day has to essentially be a look, and production have to approve your outfit,” Carina revealed in an interview with her hair stylist Jacob Muller, saying fashion comes as “second nature” to her.

MAFS’ Carina reveals weekly cost of hair and makeup after admitting to spending $15,000 on her outfits

Carina said she wanted a “wow” factor in all of her looks and that her outfit choices each week inspired the people around her.

“We really tried to be diverse. I wanted to have a wow factor so that the viewers of the show could get influenced by the looks and get inspired and try to recreate that look when they’re going out or having a dinner party with their friends,” Carina said.

“From the styling point of view, production doesn’t give you any money or reimbursement, it’s all done on your own end and your own accord,” she continued.

“Every outfit I was wearing, production or the crew were so inspired by my outfits, and they were like, ‘Give me the websites, I wanna go buy what you’ve just worn,'” Carina said. “I felt that was great because I love making people feel good about themselves and inspiring people.”

Carina opens up about backlash as she’s labelled ‘Kmart Kardashian’

Carina said one of her ‘wet hair’ looks had people hating on her, labelling her as a ‘Kardashian’ wannabe.

“I got a lot of hate, and I’m continuing to get a lot of hate,” Carina said. “And it has nothing to do with the Kardashians and how they wear their hair and outfits, it just works best on my style and my body.”

It didn’t stop people in the comments, however, from slamming Carina’s choices, accusing her of wanting to become an influencer instead of focusing on finding love.

“So basically everyone that planned for the full eight weeks of outfits stayed because they had to fill those slots in… it wasn’t about the relationships,” one person bluntly said. “[She] clearly didn’t go on the show to find love then, just trying to get a career outside of the show. What a waste of money on outfits,” another agreed.

“Temu Kardashian,” someone else commented, with someone else replying, “Kmart Kardashian…..only there for her 15 minutes of fame!!”

“I’m sorry?? $12,000?! I mean, slay diva, but holy fuck,” someone else exclaimed.

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2025 is delivering plenty of bombshells, as we’re well into the experiment! With seven couples already calling it quits, our intruder brides and grooms made a bit of a wave, including Eliot Donovan and Veronica Cloherty.

That’s right, The runaway groom who famously walked out on his first bride, Lauren Hall, returned to be paired with 32-year-old Miss Universe contestant Veronica. So was it second time lucky? 

Are MAFS’ Veronica and Eliot still together? Here’s everything we know.

One of the major turning points for Eliot and Veronica was the Partner Swap portion of the experiment, during which Eliot shared a bed with Rhi Disljenkovic. Yikes.

Things only got worse with Veronica’s Honesty Letter, which was packed with comparisons to her Partner Swap match, Dave Hand. By the time the Episode 29 Commitment Ceremony arrived, Eliot admitted he felt like Veronica “hates his guts” and that he couldn’t see a way forward.

Their ongoing clashes were on full display on the couch, with Eliot accusing Veronica of “blatant lies”. As their he-said, she-said battle unfolded, expert John pointed out the complete lack of respect between them. “Where’s the truth?” added Mel.

In the end, both decided to leave the experiment.

“I really did give it my best shot,” Eliot said, while Veronica admitted, “I don’t think there was hope for this eventuating into anything more”.

Eliot and Veronica’s pairing

Eliot caused quite the stir when he ditched the experiment early, claiming he had no spark with his first TV wife, Lauren. Their honeymoon was a disaster, with Eliot branding her “superficial” for having luxury luggage. Ouch.

By day two, he packed his (non-designer) bags and left. 

Another sticking point for the business owner was that Lauren, 37, was two years older than him. Eliot, 35, was very vocal about wanting to be paired with someone in their 20s. Veronica, meanwhile, is 32.

According to her Nine bio, the actress and personal trainer was looking for someone “who brings joy and laughter into her life” and has a strong sense of empathy. I guess it was a tall order?

Was Veronica just in it for the clout?

While things weren’t exactly smooth sailing for these two, an on-set rumour suggested that Veronica had never been in it for love, but for a little career boost. Shocker!

According to Daily Mail Australia, Veronica was “nothing but trouble” on set, with insiders saying she was a challenge for both her groom and production.

“It’s all about her, and it’s becoming a bit of a nightmare for everyone that tries to cross paths,” an insider spilled.

“She’s treating this show like a personal audition,” another source claimed. “The minute the cameras are on, she’s performing. But behind the scenes, it’s all about advancing her career.”

Are MAFS’ Eliot and Veronica together outside the experiment?

While things don’t always end on good terms, it seems this couple’s split was more than just a little sour, especially since the MAFS pair aren’t even following each other on Instagram. Oh boy.

At this stage, it’s pretty clear they’re not together outside the experiment.

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Veronica’s Honesty Letter was too much for Eliot

For Eliot Donovan, Veronica Cloherty‘s Honesty Letter, which was filled with comparisons to her Partner Swap match, Dave, was the final nail in the coffin. Convinced she “hates his guts”, Eliot saw no way forward.

On the couch, Eliot and Veronica’s constant clashes were on full display. 

Eliot accused Veronica of “blatant lies,” while expert John pointed out the total lack of respect between them. Things took a weird turn when Veronica got frustrated that Eliot had taught his Partner Swap Wife, Rhi, a card game but never invited her to play, despite Eliot saying he had.

Expert Mel summed it up perfectly: “Where’s the truth?”

Ultimately, Eliot admitted defeat: “I really did give it my best shot”. Veronica agreed: “I don’t think there was hope for this eventuating into anything more.” Both chose to leave the experiment

Lauren and Clint wanted out of the “peanut gallery”

After making it through Couples Retreat seemingly stronger, Lauren Hall and Clint Rice shocked everyone by ditching the Dinner Party for their own private party of two.

Clint called the MAFS social settings “an absolute embarrassment” and slammed the “peanut gallery” for ruining the experience. While Lauren said she was “attacked” at Girls’ Night by Awhina, Jamie, and Beth, calling their behaviour “boganic.”

In terms of how the two get along outside shitting on their fellow castmates, however, Clint admitted he came looking for something “intimate and affectionate,” but revealed “I don’t feel like I want to jump into bed with Lauren.”

Lauren also straight-up confessed there was no spark at the Couples Retreat.

Despite Lauren insisting she gave it her all (debatable), they both agreed: “It’s just not there,” and thus their MAFS journey came to a close.

That said, Clint left the door slightly open, saying he’d be keen to see where things go outside the experiment… Maybe even to Tassie? Lauren also said she’s open to it, but we’re not holding her breath.

Morena and Tony ditched despite huge “penetration” on their wedding day

Morena Farina and Tony Mojanovski finally called it quits on MAFS Episode 21, going out with one of the wildest Commitment Ceremonies to date.

Morena mysteriously vanished before the ceremony, leaving Tony to face the experts alone. Just when it seemed like she was going to be a no-show, she charged through the doors soap-opera style, exclaiming, “Did you really think I wasn’t going to come? Did you really think I was going to give him the last word?!”. Even for MAFS, it was dramatic.

On the couch, Tony claimed that Morena’s personality was “too much” for him. Morena clapped back, saying it had nothing to do with her personality and everything to do with her age (57). 

She accused Tony of using the baby excuse as a cop-out, while the experts echoed that he never once mentioned wanting children before. Seems pretty suss.

After some very intense back-and-forth (Morena insisted that the connection on their MAFS wedding day was a huge “penetration”), they both agreed to leave. But Morena wrote “Good riddance” on her Commitment Card. So… take that, Tony?

Sierah and Billy called it quits after meat plate-gate

Sierah Swepstone and Billy Belcher‘s time together came to an end in MAFS Episode 17.

Things took a turn after Sierah admitted she found it easier to talk to Adrian Araouzou following a private dinner (specifically, a plate of meat). Both Billy and Adrian’s wife, Awhina Rutene, weren’t exactly jazzed about the revelation, veggies or not.

At the commitment ceremony, Sierah apologised to Awhina but didn’t do the same for Billy. Meanwhile, Billy was put on blast for joking about a “wife swap” with Adrian. Though he apologised, he made it clear he felt neglected, saying he got “sweet F-A” from Sierah.

Both chose to leave, but after an emotional chat, Sierah had second thoughts.

Unfortunately for her, Billy didn’t. “I don’t regret my decision,” he said.

Adrian bailed on Awhina after feeling left out

Adrian is at the centre of the drama this MAFS season, but, sadly for him, not the centre of attention. He went home after not being included in a promotional shoot that some MAFS stars were asked to do during the filming of the show.

His wife, Awhina, tried to call him and urge him to return, but he was adamant about leaving.

He did eventually return home to her in the next episode which was honestly a bit of a surprise, especially considering his current relationship with Awhina outside the experiment.

But, then again, given he’s in a battle with Abbie Chatfield, maybe it’s not such a shock that he jumped back in for some additional screen time.

Chantelle Schmidt is a freelance writer. You can read her MAFS recaps on Substack.

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