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Despite being voted Adelaide’s most eligible Bachelorette twice, Bec Zacharia hasn’t found the one, but she’s hoping that will all change on Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026.

South Australian-based Bec is hoping to find the love of her life in the experiment, who’s preferably tall, has tattoos and a beard, and is someone she can banter with.

Bec considers herself loud, outspoken and a social butterfly. She has mixed heritage, as her mum is English and her dad is Greek.

Here’s everything we know about MAFS‘ Bec so far.

Bec was engaged before MAFS

Bec was engaged before coming on MAFS 2026, and she broke it off just 4 months before their intended wedding day.

“I was engaged to a lovely Englishman,” she told TV WEEK. “But, unfortunately, I just didn’t have those feelings back. I realised that if we got married, we’d get divorced. I thought it was better off not wasting my mother and father’s money on a wedding.”

Bec and Gia set for explosive clashes on MAFS 2026

Viewers have already seen Gia call Bec a “five out of ten” at the hen’s party, and it sounds like the tension between the women continues throughout the season.

In an interview with Chattr, Gia explained that her comment was taken out of context, and it was actually about the way Bec was treating her.

“The comment about Bec being a five out of 10. I wasn’t referring to her looks; it was referring to how she was treating me. I was judged [by her for] the entire night,” she said.

Gia teased that while Bec may have gotten a good edit at the Hen’s party, she believes that may not continue all season long.

“I think going forward in the show, you’ll see both sides, hopefully, and you’ll see it’s not just me. There are other people who do some things that are questionable.”

We can’t wait!

It seems like Married At First Sight (MAFS) bride Brook Crompton has been dealt a bad hand. The model appears to be genuinely lovely, but she’s been matched with Chris Nield, the man who caused outrage online for his fatphobic comments in Episode 1.

We haven’t seen much of Brook so far, but there’s been plenty of information about her floating around online.

Here’s everything we know about MAFS 2026 Brook.

What does Brook do for a job?

The brunette bride is a model, and has worked for brands such as Calexico, Sally Phillips and Adrift, as well as posing for publications such as Style.

Brook was signed to Dallys Models back in 2014 and has been modelling consistently ever since.

The Queenslander is an Aries who contains multitudes, and you can find her either in bed early with a facemask on, or out partying with her girls.

Brook has been “cheated on” multiple times

While Brook is described as “fiercely loyal” with a good sense of humour, she’s been very unlucky when it comes to love. Sadly, she’s been cheated on by almost every partner she’s had.

This means she’s strong, honest and confident. Brook isn’t on MAFS to find more heartbreak; she wants to find her perfect match. She’s hoping to find a partner who is loyal, mature, trustworthy along with a good sense of humour.

Who is Brook matched with on MAFS?

Unfortunately, Brook is matched with Chris. He seems like the opposite of what she’s asked for, with his immaturity showing at the Bucks’ night.

He’s one of MAFS‘ biggest sceptics, and doesn’t put his trust in the experts. To be honest, it’s unclear why he’s on the show at all.

If you’re curious to know whether or not Brook and Chris are still together today, we have a massive spoiler for you. Otherwise, you’ll have to sit tight and see what happens on their honeymoon.

Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 airs Monday – Thursday at 7:30pm this week on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Married at First Sight (MAFS) bride Gia Fleur was blindsided on her wedding day when her uncle revealed during the reception that she had a daughter — a personal detail she’d planned to share privately with her husband, Scott McCristal, later in the night.

Now, in an interview with Chattr, Gia has explained why having that moment taken away from her was so upsetting, and why she wanted to wait to divulge that detail.

“I knew he didn’t have kids, I assumed that whoever I would get probably wouldn’t have kids,” she explained. “And when I saw him, I thought, ‘Oh, he’s good looking, he’s successful like me, having a kid is probably going to be like a red flag for him or something that he doesn’t want to take on’.

“I felt a bit insecure. I’ve never dated as a single mum. I was with someone for 10 years before that, so I haven’t dated anyone, so I thought, ‘Oh, it’s gonna put him off’, and I just was weary.”

Some social media users have criticised Gia for not telling Scott about her daughter straight away, arguing that it was something she should have been proud to share.

“One minute your child is your life, the next minute you want to hide it from some random you met 5 minutes ago in case he doesn’t like it. So ridiculous,” one person wrote.

However, Gia stressed to Chattr that she couldn’t be prouder to be a mum, adding that she wanted to find out what Scott was like before talking to him about her daughter.

“She’s the love of my life. I’m with her every day. I’m a full-time parent. I have full custody of my daughter, so obviously, she’s the forefront of my whole life,” She explained.

“Basically, I just didn’t want to give him everything yet. I needed to suss him out. And she’s so important to me. I don’t want them close or to know anything about each other yet, because I’m like, Well, what if this didn’t work out? You know what I mean, I was trying to protect her in a way.”

Gia reveals how hard it was to leave her daughter and go on MAFS

Gia and her daughter live in Melbourne, so when she was cast on MAFS, Gia had to pack up and relocate to Sydney for months of filming.

She told Chattr that it was a “really difficult” decision to go on the show because of the time she’d have to spend apart from her daughter. However, she knew she had to give herself a shot at finding happiness.

“I just had to FaceTime her as much as I could. And she flew up to Sydney a few times, and I went home a few times on weekends, but it was very difficult,” Gia said.

“But, I’ve been single for three years, and I had my daughter every single day of her life, and I thought I needed to do something for me where I can meet someone, and I just don’t give myself enough time, I don’t go on dating apps. And I just wanted to throw myself in the deep end and see if it could work out.”

Married At First Sight (MAFS) bride Mel Akbay was left waiting awkwardly at the altar during her wedding, after groom Luke Fourniotis had to make a mad dash home to pick up the rings. She was furious with her groom and didn’t forgive him for embarrassing her, even though he tried his best to make it up to the bride.

However, MAFS fans are convinced this entire situation was planned by producers, because Mel could have been told to wait and not walk down the aisle until Luke returned.

“There’s no way that wasn’t fully set up. All three went in to get the rings. He goes upstairs when he knows they’re downstairs. Then cameras and all, they let her walk down the aisle instead of getting her car to drive around another couple of minutes. That whole set up was a joke,” one fan wrote on Facebook.

“Sure was, it was just awful MAFS does this, just crap,” another agreed.

“Yeah the producers arranged this one, and they could have held Mel’s car up,” a third added.

“Can’t the producers speak to each other to say what happened and get her to wait? Such a set up,” another remarked.

Luke’s chewing gum act divides viewers

While Luke wasn’t seen as a bad guy for being late, right before he said his vows, he spat out his chewing gum and handed it to his sister. It gave Mel the ick, with some MAFS fans on her side.

“Is Luke chewing gum? FFS bro. Deal breaker. Off with his head,” a fan wrote on Reddit.

“The gum chewing would drive me crazy. I don’t mind having gum in the mouth but just refrain from chewing for five minutes,” another said.

“Why is old mate chewing chewy at the altar…. ick. I can handle the fact he was late, but not chewing chewy,” a third chimed in.

However, some criticised Mel for being too harsh on Luke, despite his chewing gum faux pas.

“He is never going to be good enough for her in her eyes. If she’s that precious about him being a bit late and chewing gum, how the heck is she going to cope with any real issues?” one fan asked.

“I think he is a cutie and just very excited to get to the altar. She is very unforgiving even after talking to her mum who was spot on,” another pointed out.

“What a horrible girl! She doesn’t deserve him!” a third exclaimed.

“If you have high expectations [in] a partner then don’t go on this show! Honestly, these people,” another added.

If you’re curious to know if Mel and Luke are still together now, we’ve got all the details here. Otherwise, we’ll have to wait and see what plays out during their honeymoon.

Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 airs Monday – Thursday at 7:30pm this week on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Melissa Akbay and Luke Fourniotis are on the younger side for a Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 couple, at 28 and 30, respectively. But when it comes to finding love, they’re both looking to settle down in the near future.

In theory, the two seem kind of great together: having inherited his late Dad’s cattle farm, Luke’s Instagram suggests that he’s living a rugged kind of life – wrangling animals, building fires, and chopping wood. It all seems to square well with Mel’s enthusiasm for traditional gender roles – she’s not ashamed to say that she’s looking for a fairytale – a perfect husband, and a perfect wedding.

So, could Melissa and Luke be one of the show’s 2026’s success stories? At this stage, we’ll have to tune in to find out. While viewers are only just about to see Mel and Luke meet and exchange vows, the series actually began filming in July 2025, meaning that the couple met about six months ago.

Read on to find out everything we know.

Melissa was put off by Luke being late to their wedding

Like all of the couples on the show, the first time that Luke and Melissa meet is at their wedding. Unfortunately, Luke ends up being late to the ceremony, as he forgets the rings. The result is that Mel ends up waiting at the altar for him, at one point saying to a guest, “where is my husband? Is he here?”

When Luke finally arrives, Mel is understandably a bit agitated, with matters getting worse when she sees him chowing down on some gum as she reads out her vows. In a pretty gross moment, he realises the gum is probably not the best idea and hands it to a family member in the audience, which very much fails to improve Mel’s mood.

Are MAFS 2026’s Luke and Mel still together?

At the moment, the couple seem quite coy, with their social media accounts containing few hints as to whether to not they are still together. What is certain, though, is that the couple have very much gotten off on the wrong foot, with Luke’s wedding lateness and chewing gum fiasco really leaving a bad taste in Mel’s mouth.

So, do the two end up making it work, despite the initial roadblock? One report from The Daily Mail, though, suggests that the couple were seen doing their own thing after just one week of living together, with Melissa filmed walking around looking deep in thought while munching on a KitKat, and Luke spotted doing some stretches.

It’s not looking good, but we can’t say for sure. Be sure to check back, as we’ll be publishing each and every update we come across about Mel and Luke’s relationship throughout the season.

The new season of Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 has finally kicked off, and it’s safe to say that it’s off to a chaotic start. In one of the most controversial moments of the evening, Adelaide bride Alissa Fay basically demanded that her match, Queenslander David Momoh, get on one knee and propose… at the altar.

As a visibly surprised David pushed back on her request, stating, “I can’t tell if you’re being serious” and “it’s too late, babe”, Alissa made clear that she was serious and wasn’t going to back down. Eventually, he gave in to her request, as his friends looked over in shock and concern.

The moment didn’t sit well with fans online, with one Reddit user saying that Alissa gave off “major red flag vibes”. Others say the demand was “manipulative” and reflected Alissa’s desire for “control and submission”. “It was no longer a request but a command, once she refused to go any further with it despite him saying he was uncomfortable with it,” added another fan.

Fans reflect on the racial politics of the moment

Many also found Alissa’s request especially inappropriate in light of David’s Nigerian heritage. “Something about it sat a bit uncomfortable to me,” another user began. “The image of a white woman demanding a Black man kneel… If I was her, and that was my game plan, and I walked in and saw him… I wouldn’t have gone through with it.”

Host of the MAFS Funny podcast, Joshua Fox, had similar thoughts. “Seeing [a white woman] standing there demanding David, who is a Black man demanding he… take the knee in front of a room full of strangers… Like that felt like just a little bit off given the significance of taking the knee and how… getting down on one knee… is now a symbolic gesture protesting racial inequality, systematic racism and police brutality.”

Fox said he was especially shocked when Alissa continued to make the demand after David didn’t seem comfortable with it. “When Dave was like, ‘nah, I don’t really want to do that’, the way she was like, ‘nah, I’d do it’. And with all these people are watching. She was very firm… I know Alyssa just meant it in the proposal way, but maybe she should have just been like, ‘Oh yeah. No worries’, when he went ‘nah’, because that’s where my mind went.”

MAFS 2026 airs Monday – Thursday on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

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Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 may have just kicked off, but we already have word that one of the grooms will be leaving the show in a matter of weeks.

Chris Nield wasn’t well received by viewers after announcing in his audition tape, which played during the premiere episode of MAFS 2026, that “fake tan, needy and fat people” turn him off. Fortunately for those fans, according to the MAFSFunny podcast, Chris and his fatphobic values won’t last long in the experiment.

“Well, the good news for you is, and again, spoiler alert, he’s not going to be on the show for very long, I think two weeks at best,” podcast host Josh Fox said.

Chris will be marrying model Brook Crompton on the popular reality show, and Josh said that Brook didn’t exactly warm to her new husband.

“I’m not going to go into the exact specifics now or spoil too far ahead… But what I will say is, regardless, like what we may watch over the next week of him and his wife, I think they first hit it off at the honeymoon, trust me when I say, it doesn’t last long, she sees straight through him. And there is a big thing that happens. And at one point she was like, ‘Nope, see ya’. And yeah, [she] flew home, but then she came back.”

Josh added that after she came back, another “big thing that happened off camera, that basically changed everything, and he was made to leave within 48 hours of that thing happening.”

Viewers react to MAFS’ Chris’s fat-phobic comments

Viewers slammed Chris online after he made the comment about “fat people” being a turn-off in his audition tape, and he later doubled down on the claims, once again claiming that he’d never date a ‘fat’ person at the MAFS Bucks party.

“Can I just pop Chris on my s**t list already?” One person wrote immediately after the segment aired.

“Chris needs to worry about that hairline he’s trying to hide more than other people’s bodies,” another wrote, while a third penned: “Chris fell out of the douchebag tree and hit every branch on the way down.”

“I’m 8 mins into MAFS, and Chris is a f**kwit. 8 mins,” another wrote.

Based on the online response, it’s safe to say Chris’s exit probably won’t be mourned by many viewers.

With Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 about to hit our screens, the MAFS 2026 cast is set to deliver drama, emotion, and entertainment. One participant who already stands out is Adelaide bride Alissa Fay.

She’s tipped to be one of the most talked-about brides from MAFS 2026, and already has a large fanbase.

Here’s everything we know about Alissa so far.

What does MAFS’ Alissa do for work?

Alissa is both a social media influencer and a nurse. She has over 268,000 followers on TikTok and works with different brands online. She’s walked red carpets, flown to the other side of the world, and shares slices of her life on TikTok.

The bride is an ambassador for the car brand Southern Chery, and was even flown to Paris for a photoshoot with them. On TikTok, she described it as an “experience” she would “never forget”.

“If you had told me when I started my social media career five years ago that I would be working with Australian Motors / Southern Chery I wouldn’t have believed you,” she said. “So unbelievably grateful to be on this journey with Southern Chery.”

Her most popular TikTok has over 2.2 million views, so she will be bringing her built-in fan base along for the ride.

Alissa is “fiery but lovable”

According to Daily Mail, Alisa’s friends say she’s “fiery but lovable” and “someone who doesn’t back down from a challenge”.

The bride is said to love the spotlight (which seems true, considering her social media presence) and will likely be the talk of the town during MAFS 2026.

She recently ended a high-profile relationship, with sources claiming she’s on the show to find love. Time will tell!

Who is Alissa matched with on MAFS 2026?

Alissa has been matched with 31-year-old David Momoh, who’s a self-described hustler and rapper, according to Daily Mail Australia.

However, it may not be a happy ending for the couple, as a source told Chattr that Alissa was on the show for the wrong reasons. “Everyone will understand when they watch MAFS, because it was very obvious what she was there for,” the insider told Chattr. “She was only there for her influencing career; she wasn’t genuine.”

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 groom Steven Danyluk has lived a few different lives; from chasing rockstar dreams to now fixing boats for a living. Once tunnel-visioned on his career and admittedly guilty of putting work first, Steven says he’s finally ready to prioritise love and find a woman who accepts him for who he truly is.

With Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 hitting our screens tonight, and among this year’s grooms is David Momoh, who is a self-described hustler who’s confident he can have it all. Ambitious, outspoken and unapologetically driven, David is stepping into the experiment believing he can balance love, success and his fast-paced lifestyle… but whether that confidence translates into commitment remains to be seen.

Who is David Momoh and what does he do?

David Momoh is a 31-year-old groom from Queensland who wears many hats, something that becomes instantly clear with a quick scroll through his Instagram. With 10,000 followers and a carefully curated feed, David presents himself as ambitious, driven and constantly on the move. Professionally, he works as an e-commerce product manager, balancing his corporate career with a strong personal brand and a history as a rapper.

With his fingers in many different pies, David is also unapologetic about the attention he receives from women, admitting his DMs are often “coming in hot”. While some may interpret this confidence as cocky, or even assume that he’s a playboy, David insists that couldn’t be further from the truth. Determined to move past relationships that don’t last beyond a year, he says he’s genuinely ready to find “the one” and is willing to make time for the right woman. So… let’s wait and see, shall we?

David’s Christian upbringing

David comes from a Christian family in Nigeria and moved to Australia with his family at the age of 12. Raised in a faith-led, community-focused household by parents who are both pastors, his upbringing continues to shape his values today. When it comes to love, David is clear about what he wants: he’s looking for a woman who either shares his faith or respects it. For him, there’s no in between.

What kind of woman is David looking for?

According to his official bio on Channel Nine, David admits that physical attraction is important to him. The type he usually goes for? A feminine blonde who’s fit, with a “big booty” and a “small waistline”.

Well, David, we hope you get everything you’re looking for.

Who is David’s bride-to-be?

According to sources, David’s bride-to-be is a social media influencer and nurse, Alissa Fay, who is already getting the wrap for being on the MAFS 2026 for all the wrong reasons, and it’s not even kicked off yet.

Still, as every MAFS fan knows, first impressions don’t normally tell the full story, and time will only tell how this relationship unfolds.

MAFS 2026 premieres on tonight, February 2 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

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Relationship expert John Aiken has teased that Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 is set to deliver next-level drama, telling Chattr that there’s a group of women on the upcoming season who create chaos.

John said that the show’s huge success largely comes down to the dynamic personalities cast on the show.

“They’re what makes or breaks the experiment. And so this year, what’s different, particularly and how it’s evolved, is that we have a group of women, about six of them, who band together and call themselves the boss babes, and they decide to dominate and overpower the experiments,” he told Chattr.

“They come for the men, they come for the women, and they come for the experts. And what that means is it makes relationships very difficult. It makes friendships in the experiment very challenging, and there’s walkouts, there’s screaming matches,” he added.

John explained that when they initially cast this group of participants, they had no idea that this group of women would join forces.

“That’s one of the great things about the show, is that it’s unscripted. When we put them together, we know them to a certain degree, but really, after about two weeks, their real selves start to come out.

“And in this situation, we knew we had empowered women, but we didn’t know that they would then become incredibly domineering and at times, really hurtful, with some of their words and actions.”

John Aiken says there were times the experts considered removing the women from MAFS

John explained that the bold women will be one of the main storylines throughout the season, and told Chattr that there were times when the experts considered sending them home over their actions.

“We’ve certainly got the most outspoken women, I think, that we’ve ever had on the show, and some of the language that gets used is very, very confronting,” he said.

“There were times when the language, you know, got pretty blunt and full on. And, you know, we thought about, just when is it too far?”

John added that MAFS producers took their duty of care very seriously, and some of the participants worked with psychologists behind the scenes.

“Duty of care is very, very important to us. So they’ve got psychologists on set that they have access to before, during and after the experiment. They get social media training, and they’ve got production with them every day. So we were across all of it, and so we didn’t need to expel anybody from the experiment at all.”

With around three million viewers tuning in each night, Married at First Sight (MAFS) has shattered ratings records and cemented itself as Australia’s biggest reality TV show. But with that level of popularity comes an influx of contestants applying for fame, rather than those looking for a genuine shot at finding love.

Over the past few seasons, we’ve seen participants enter MAFS with a couple of hundred followers on Instagram, and that number has exploded into seven figures by the time filming wraps. Those numbers often translate into lucrative brand deals and business opportunities, with the potential to earn serious money.

However, given the enormous reach MAFS has achieved, relationship expert John Aiken told Chattr that it’s practically impossible to completely filter out contestants who are chasing fame rather than love.

“It’s just a part of the show now,” he said. “Everybody that comes on our show does think about life after the show. That’s just a part of it now.

“But we also want them to be looking for love, and we want them to throw themselves into the process and really give themselves over to the challenges.”

John Aiken believes contestants chasing fame can still achieve personal growth

John added that while the participants may be trying to increase their profiles by coming on the show, he still believes they can achieve personal growth.

“We know that there are things that people are thinking about as we’re sitting in front of them, and we just embrace that. What we’re really drilling down on is more about their relationships, their patterns, and particularly, are they able to adjust, change, take on feedback and fall in love?”

He added that in the past, he’s seen contestants who he believes initially came onto MAFS seeking fame, but left a better version of themselves.

“We’ve seen it many, many times. And if it’s not during the show, then it’s either weeks, months or years after the show. You know, you bump into them or hear about the fact that they were able to look back on the relationship and on the experiment and say, you know, this has changed me.

Which MAFS 2026 contestants are influencers?

Viewers can likely expect some clout-chasers on MAFS 2026, with a handful of the cast already having substantial followings on social media.

On the women’s side, Alissa Fay, Bec Zacharia, Gia Fleur and Julia Vogl are all influencers with over 10,000 followers each on Instagram. The standout is Alissa, who boasts over 267,000 followers on TikTok, and she regularly posts brand collaborations.

Meanwhile, the grooms are slightly lesser known on the gram, but David has just under 10,000 followers, and Scott McCristal, who’s already been on Million Dollar Island, Blind Date and Holey Moley, has 25,000.

But at the end of the day, having a large following doesn’t necessarily mean their intentions aren’t genuine, and viewers will have to wait and see who’s truly there for love, and who’s there for the spotlight.