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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.

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

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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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Farmer Wants a Wife 2025’s air date has dropped, along with some spicy details

by Danica Baker

‘Tis almost Farmer Wants a Wife (FWAW) 2025 season, and four new Farmers will throw their hats in the ring in search of their forever love.

FWAW is largely considered to be one of Australia’s most wholesome reality shows, and with 11 marriages and 27 kids coming from the franchise, it’s not hard to see why.

But, FWAW 2024 upped the scandal quota, when Farmer Bert opted to dump all of his remaining women and exit the experiment early. And it looks as though the 2025 season will be just as spicy, with Channel 7 confirming that two Ladies will leave less than 24 hours after arriving.

But, it won’t be all drama. The network has also shared that one mystery Farmer from the past will return and propose to his partner.

As we eagerly count down to FWAW 2025, we’ve popped together a guide on everything you need to know about the new season.

Some of the FWAW Ladies. Image: Seven.
Some of the FWAW Ladies. Image: Seven.

When will FWAW 2025 air?

FWAW 2025 will premiere on Monday, April 21 at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

Who are the Farmers on Farmer Wants a Wife 2025?

The four Farmer leads have been confirmed and they are Farmer Corey, Farmer Tom, Farmer Thomas, and Farmer Jarrad. You can find out more about each of the FWAW 2025 Farmers here.

The FWAW 2025 Farmers. Image: Seven.
The FWAW 2025 Farmers. Image: Seven.

Is there a Farmer Wants a Wife 2025 trailer?

There is, watch it below.

Who will be the host of Farmer Wants a Wife 2025?

In August 2024, Samantha Armytage announced that she would leave her role as the host of the Channel 7 show. She held the position for the 2023 and 2024 seasons after taking over from former host Natalie Gruzlewski.

Since then, Samantha announced that she is taking on the role of host of The Golden Bachelor Australia, which will air on Channel 9 in 2025.

FWAW host Natalie Gruzlewski with Farmer Thomas. Image: Seven.
FWAW host Natalie Gruzlewski with Farmer Thomas. Image: Seven.

Channel 7 has since confirmed that Natalie will be returning as the host of FWAW. Seven Chief Content Officer Brook Hall shared the news at the annual Upfronts event in late 2024.

“We’re actually filming this week, the final decisions and a couple of Farmers are very, very happy where they are. So I think we’re going to have more of those success stories again,” he said of the upcoming instalment.

Sounds like that FWAW baby count is going to keep on rising!

Farmer Wants a Wife will air on April 21 at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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Body language expert decodes MAFS’ Clint and Jacqui’s shock engagement: ‘Desperate’

by Tahlia Pritchard

We’re on the home stretch towards the end of Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025, and the shocks keep coming on and off screen, with Clint Rice asking Jacqui Burfoot to marry him during a MAFS reunion viewing party.

The MAFS reunion was filmed in November last year, and it’s where Clint and Jacqui made their public debut as a couple. Last night, Clint proposed to Jacqui at So Dramatic’s reunion viewing party, saying, “We signed up for Married at First Sight to get married, [and] to find a life partner. So I’ve got one question for you…” before dropping to his knee and presenting Jacqui with a massive engagement ring.

Combined Communications Specialist and Body Language Expert Scott Taylor has been commentating on MAFS for weeks now, giving insight into the storylines we’re seeing play out on our screens.

Now, he’s weighed in on the shock engagement, claiming that Jacqui and Clint are trying to maintain relevancy.

“From the MAFS [reunion] episode and all the recent socials, I believe that Clint and Jacqui are not in a true relationship,” Scott told Chattr. “All the posts have the jeweller tagged in it as well, which would have been the promo contra for the publicity stunt. Get ready for twelve weeks of social media madness as I predicted weeks ago.”

Body language expert decodes MAFS’ Clint and Jacqui’s relationship

Scott also commented on the pair’s debut as a couple on the MAFS reunion episode, reading into their body language as they announced their relationship to the cameras.

“They lack alignment with their non-verbals,” Scott said. “The affection appears to be staged, not natural and I don’t see the behaviours we traditionally see with connected couples.”

At the Dinner Party, Scott noted other ‘superficial’ behaviours when the couple got into a heated discussion with Jacqui’s ex, Ryan Donnelly.

MAFS' Jacqui at reunion dinner party
Things got heated with Jacqui, Clint and Ryan at the reunion Dinner Party. Image: Nine

“Clint leans away from Jacqui, he doesn’t have an aligned and open ventral area and power zones. It is superficial, and I don’t believe it’s legitimate,” Scott said. “They asked Clint, ‘Did you pay for her ticket?’ and he said, ‘Essentially I paid for it,’ so that means he paid and was probably reimbursed by the network.”

Scott made mention of Clint’s comments about where Ryan lives showing insight into his “true character”.

“Clint’s response of I’m not in a Western Suburbs shithouse etc., gave insight as to his true character and any chance of them clambering for social media followers just took a nosedive. Ryan should not have kept pushing about it and Clint should not have been peacocking like he was.”

Scott also said he didn’t think Jacqui and Clint would go to this ‘desperate’ level for attention, calling their connection ‘unnatural’ in his videos.

Chattr has reached out to Clint about Scott’s comments.

Clint and Jacqui address surprise engagement

Clint and Jacqui spoke with The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick this morning, addressing their engagement, with Jacqui saying she’s “beyond happy”.

“I’m in shock, honestly, it happened so quick! I feel so lucky. I’m madly in love with Clint and I’m so excited. I’m beyond happy,” she said.

The couple said they’ve been dating since mid-November, with Jacqui confirming they’ve been living together since the end of the reunion.

“I’ve been to New Zealand and met all Jacqui’s family and Jacqui’s met all my family in Tassie,” Clint said. “We’re with each other 24/7, literally, we are together every day, all day. We hang out and work together.”

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MAFS 2025 reunion: The Dinner Party was absolutely unhinged

by Rachel Choy

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 has been full of drama and surprises this year, and rumour has it that the reunion is filled with some shocking moments. 

We’ll get to see a new couple emerge, there’s talk of some heated arguments, and what’s going to happen when sworn enemies get pulled back into each other’s presence? 

Chattr has rounded up some exclusive info from inside sources and current contestants, so you can get a jump on what to expect. We know who is skipping the big event, and have some juicy gossip about the big storylines.

When will the MAFS 2025 reunion air on TV in Australia and is there a trailer?

This year’s Reunion episodes will air on Channel Nine and 9Now on April 6 and 7, 2025.

Check out a spicy sneak peek below.

When was the MAFS reunion filmed?

Filming wrapped sometime in September 2024, and the reunion was filmed in November 2024.

MAFS 2025 cast reunion
The MAFS cast during the Couples Retreat. Image: Nine

Here’s everything that went down during the reunion Dinner Party

Sierah’s big Awhina and Adrian reveal

Sierah Swepstone was on a MISSION. She wanted everyone to “get fucked”, and she seemed to have just attended the reunion to stir up shit. It was entertaining, honestly.

After Awhina Rutene and Sierah got into a bit of a fight, Sierah revealed that Awhina called Adrian Araouzou “stupid” and criticised his business behind his back. According to Adrian, this is the worst thing anybody could do. Someone literally punched a wall on this season of MAFS, but go off I guess.

At the dinner table, Awhina denied saying all of what Sierah said. She refused to clarify exactly what she said and ended up in a shouting match with Adrian.

“It’s as low as it gets,” Adrian said. “If I knew these things sooner, I would have been gone long ago. Those are low blows. The truth [was] unveiled, and for me, it was the nail in the coffin.”

@chattrau Don't mess with Awhina! 😈 @araz.twins @Cleo Rutene #mafs #mafsau #mafsaustralia #reunion #adrian #awhina ♬ Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar

Awhina then dropped some iconic lines, saying she was happy for Adrian to paint her as the bad guy.

“Adrian, you’ve said things about me, you’ve done some things [to] me and I’m consistently forgiving you,” Awhina said.

“I’m just forever going to be the bad guy, and you know what? I can be the bad guy in his story, because he’s the fucking devil in mine.”

Jamie and Dave have broken up 

Love is dead! Jamie Marinos swanned into the reunion solo, and revealed that she had broken up with Dave Hand a week before this Dinner Party. It seems that history has repeated itself, because Dave once again grew distant and refused to address his feelings with Jamie.

“He just can never be honest with how he’s feeling, ever,” she said through tears. “It’s just so frustrating because it’s like I had to initiate the breakup, I had to initiate the conversation like he’s not into me.”

@chattrau SAY 👏 IT 👏 LOUDER 👏 #mafs #mafsau #mafsaustralia #jamie #dave #reunion #adrian #awhina #beth #carina #paul ♬ That's My Girl – Fifth Harmony

The other brides rallied around Jamie and they had a little bitch session about how all the men on the show are losers. Truer words have never been spoken!

“He strung me along… Dave just wouldn’t ever be honest with how he was feeling and he’s done it to me twice,” Jamie added. “It’s just really sad because it was real for me and he just couldn’t figure out how to tell me.”

Paul had a tantrum over Carina dumping him

If there’s an award for the most out-of-touch man of the season, Paul Antoine would win it. He told producers he believes Carina Mirable has a “crazy jealousy problem” — even though HE’S the one who punched a wall out of jealousy — and declared that Carina is definitely a “snob”. 

Someone is feeling a bit bitter after being dumped, it seems.

“The rejection, it just didn’t sit well with me,” he told the group at the dinner table. He thinks Carina can’t take criticism, she’s “extremely judgemental” and has “massive trust issues”. Ouch.

@chattrau Carina dodged a bullet 🫡 #MAFS #mafsau #mafsaustralia #reunion #carina #paul ♬ Bluest Flame – Selena Gomez & benny blanco

Carina said the “vibe” between her and Paul was “really weird”. “We are both in different spaces, and it’s gotten to the point where, like, I don’t know how to act around him,” she said.

“He put us in this position, not me,” Carina said.

“Once again Paul has shown me everything I do not want in a man. Paul and I are done.”

Jacqui and Clint finally make their debut as a couple

We all knew it was coming, but seeing Jacqui Burfoot yelling about how she “tried her ass off” at Ryan Donnelly wasn’t on my bingo card!

Jacqui and Clint Rice came in separately to the reunion Dinner Party, but swiftly announced their new relationship to the group, followed by a lot of PDA. 

They said they have been dating for two weeks, but Ryan is convinced their relationship started much earlier than that. Jacqui didn’t help her case when she told the group she had plans to move in with Clint in Tasmania, even though Final Vows was just four weeks ago.

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There was a LOT of kissing. Image: Nine

“Clint lives in a really nice place and there is space for Jacqui. He’s cleared out half of the walk-in wardrobe for me,” she said. 

“I’ve got my own shower, like we’ve got his and her showers, his and her vanity; I’ve got a house key, a tennis court and a bike. We’re starting a business together, which is actually the best part.” 

Apparently starting a business with a partner is her “love language”? Sounds like a recipe for disaster, but whatever floats your boat!

Adrian dishes on Sierah’s bombshell during the MAFS 2025 reunion

Adrian previously shared some spoilers about what goes down at the reunion.

“I think even at the reunion, I think we’re gonna see some true colours of what people were saying,” Adrian tells Chattr.

Apparently, Awhina and Sierah start “kicking off”, when Adrian intervenes. Things get messy after Sierah exposes what Awhina had kept secret from her husband.

“Sierah was like, ‘Well, why don’t you say to Adrian the things that you were saying behind his back? Like he’s stupid, he can’t spell, his business sucks. But you made out that you wanted to be with him’,” Adrian recalls.

“I said to Awhina, ‘Did you say that?’, and she deflects… and I said, ‘Awhina, don’t lie to me. Did you say that?’ And she’s like, ‘Yes’.” he says.

Adrian then walks off, with Awhina coming to him later to try and explain what she meant rather than apologising. 

“I was just like, ‘Just get out of my face’,” Adrian says. “Like, that’s low. It’s not what I do to someone and nor am I gonna accept that. And we go into the final Commitment Ceremony and I say exactly that. I’m like, ‘This is where our friendship ends. Because you know, I would never treat anyone like that’.”

Sierah Swepstone MAFS reunion 2025
Sierah is back and she’s going to cause chaos! Image: Nine

An insider has backed this up, claiming that Billy Belcher and Awhina like to play the victim.

“Billy and Awhina were always playing victim on camera when they knew about stuff well in advance,” the insider spills. 

“Their fight at the reunion could be either to do with Awhina already knowing about Sierah and Adrian opening up and going to dinner, and pretending to be blindsided to play victim,” the source adds.

“Or Awhina said mean stuff about Adrian. There was lots [going on at reunion], I’m not sure what [producers] honed in on.”

What happens between Jamie and Dave at the MAFS reunion?

Dave also admitted to losing feelings for Jamie during the reunion, with the bride blaming her husband for not taking accountability.

“What I saw at the reunion was that pretty much [Jamie] saying, ‘You couldn’t be honest with me, I had to be the one to be like, hey this is not gonna work, this is over. And you just sat there and agreed and didn’t fight for it’,” Adrian told us.

“They show her walking off and crying,” he adds. “[Jamie tells Dave], ‘You were never honest. I had to call us off post-show. You weren’t really texting [me]… I had to break it up because you didn’t have the balls to do that again when deep down, you knew you didn’t want to be with me.’”

Yikes. It was BAD! Ohhh, the Jamie stans are not gonna like this one.

Dave Hand MAFS 2025
Dave Hand is going to be in the hot seat again. Image: Nine

Unlikely couple swap ahead of MAFS 2025 reunion

As we gear up for the reunion episode, The Daily Mail reported a very unlikely coupling between Carina Mirable and Billy, with the two spotted looking friendly ahead of filming the reunion last year.

According to production insiders, Billy initially contacted Beth Kelly, suggesting they attend the reunion together as a couple. When Beth shut him down, Billy slid into Carina’s DMs, with the source telling Daily Mail that it “started off flirty”.

“They were Facetiming a lot and hanging out. It was like an unexpected and surprising friendship that caught everyone off guard,” they said.

What else happens during the MAFS 2025 reunion?

“Ryan [Donnelly] didn’t take the news of Jacqui and Clint dating well and had a go at Jacqui,” a source claimed. “He was intimidating her and calling her names, but Awhina stood up for the bride.”

Clint told Chattr he wasn’t able to reveal too much about the reunion, but teased a “shock return”. Spicy!

Another big storyline will be concerning how upset Jacqui was that Clint swore at Jamie Marinos during the Couples Retreat. 

On Instagram, Jacqui hinted at something big playing out on TV. 

“No, I’m not okay with [Clint’s behaviour] and we had that conversation about it on air,” she said. “I was heartbroken because Jamie was my biggest advocate the whole experiment. It comes out at reunion. Watch this space.”

MAFS 2025 cast reunion
The MAFS cast during a Dinner Party. Image: Nine

Teejay Halkias told Chattr that the reunion is “pretty crazy” and wilder than the Dinner Parties.

“If you think that Dinner Parties throughout the season were tumultuous, you need to wait for this one, because this one is absolutely hectic,” he teased. “And yeah, I think I am at the forefront of some of it as well, too.”

However, his wife Beth Kelly clarified and told Chattr that it wasn’t “explosive” between her and Teejay.

“By the time it came around to reunion, I was kind of over it, and I couldn’t really be assed addressing anything. So, I mean, maybe [Teejay] was in the hot seat. I don’t really remember,” she said.

Jamie also told Chattr the reunion would be ‘chaos’ but she had just been excited to drink wine and eat bread with Awhina again.

“For everyone who’s been watching our entire series, you can see this season’s been wild, like, you can’t trust us. Of course, it’s [the reunion] going to be chaos,” she said. “I mean, I usually just go to the Dinner Party for the wine and the bread, which I think most people can see, me and Awhina are just constantly eating and drinking our wine, I’m there for that, and anything extra is added juice on top.”

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Jamie has labelled the reunion as ‘chaos’. Image: Nine

Meanwhile, Awhina told us she “felt more authentically” herself at reunion than she had “throughout the entire experiment”. Previously, she said she “protected” Adrian at Final Vows and “went against [her] nature”.

“I finally got to go home, and I had space from all [those] external head points, and I had space from someone pushing their reality onto me, I just felt more myself that day than I had since Friends and Family [week],” she said. “I feel like I just gave up after friends and family.”

Jeff Gobbels labelled the reunion “intense”, saying, “It was a big couple of days. We did some very long hours. But yeah, when that all wrapped up, it was a nice feeling.”

With the reunion hinting that Sierah was returning with a big bombshell, Jeff admitted they weren’t entirely across whatever drama Sierah came armed with.

“I didn’t even know that happened until I saw that trailer! Where they’re having that discussion, that’s not actually even at the Dinner Party. I had no idea what’s going on there,” Jeff laughed.

Which MAFS cast members attend the reunion?

An insider told us that most of the MAFS cast members attend the reunion.

Along with Jacqui, Clint, Awhina, Ryan and Jamie, you’ll also see Veronica Cloherty, Beth Kelly, Carina Mirable, Sierah Swepstone, Rhi Disljenkovic, Katie Johnson, Ashleigh Ackerman, Teejay Halkias, Eliot Donovan, Jeff Gobbels, Dave Hand, Paul Antoine, Billy Belcher, Tony Mojanovski and Adrian Araouzou.

However, Lauren Hall, Morena Farina, Tim Gromie and Jake Luik all skipped the reunion.

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What will happen when Veronica and Eliot reunite during the Reunion? Photo: Nine

The reunion is generally a really interesting episode, as the contestants get to see some of their behaviour and how it played out on screen. It’s a chance for everyone to reflect and apologise for behaviour that may not have been the best, after a bit of time and space away from the experiment.

That being said, it’s unlikely the cast will walk away harmoniously and chuffed with each other. Can’t wait for it to all play out!

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MAFS 2025 Reunion Recap: Clint & Jacqui’s hard launch has arrived

by Chantelle Schmidt

Wow, the Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 editing team really just cut the Ellie and Jono intro from last year’s reunion and pasted in Jacqui and Clint, didn’t they?

Rhi, Jeff and Jeff‘s new fringe are doing swell. She’s been giving his key a workout, as well as other things, no doubt. What? They’re fit and healthy and work out often!

Rhi and Jeff are still together at the MAFS Reunion.
Jeffy! Fringey! Image: Nine

All the people who got shit-all airtime are “lubing up the lips” and preparing to enter back into the “jungle”, an appropriate term considering Katie‘s zoo necklaces are back.

Jamie looks nice. Her makeup is very demure, very mindful.

Jamie walks into the MAFS 2025 Reunion.
Very cutesy! Image: Nine.

Jamie says that after Final Vows, it became clear that Dave wasn’t super into her. Honestly, I thought that was clear a few weeks ago.

“We only broke up a week ago,” she said. How’s the timing!

Paul feels betrayed after Carina ditched his sorry ass at Final Vows. He’s being so mature about it (sarcasm), he even reflects on Carina’s “crazy, jealousy tendencies”.

“Don’t project all your insecurities on me,” he quips.

“There’s no hope whatsoever. She is a big snob.”

“She is.“

It would appear Paul has learned nothing and is still a raging blame-shifter.

Awhina says she feels like herself again since leaving the experiment, so, in case you hadn’t figured, that means she’s stopped having breakup sex with Adrian.

Awhina walks into the MAFS 2025 Reunion.
I no longer think with my clit!!! Image: Nine.

Sierah wants to tell everyone to get fucked!!! She’s angry!!! She rage-texted Adrian!! I’d completely forgotten about this meat-eater.

Anyway, apparently Awhina has been speaking shit about Adrian and Sierah wants to bring it up in front of everyone. Gosh everyone’s really wearing their maturity pants tonight aren’t they.

Meanwhile, Jacqui and Clint are kissing too much. We get it, you’re together. Pop your tongues back in. Nothing makes me more unwell than someone who says “mmm” when kissing someone.

It would appear Jacqui has purchased a new bronzer, which is wonderful news. She looks excellent.

When Sierah walks in, I struggle to find someone that is happy to see her, other than Adrian who she sits with almost immediately.

It makes Awhina sick, and she hasn’t even seen Jacqui and Clint yet.

Awhina and Sierah argue over Adrian at the MAFS 2025 Reunion
Give me an Ibuprofen!!! Image: Nine.

“I’m going to drop her right in the shit,” Sierah threatens.

Sierah claims that Awhina said Adrian was stupid, can’t spell and a bunch of other horrible stuff. Awhina admits that she said “some” of the things Sierah is claiming and Adrian isn’t pleased.

Clint walks in alone.

Clint Rice walks into the MAFS 2025 Reunion.
How do you do, fellow kids? Image: Nine.

“How’s Jacqui?” Ryan asks, before the pair go and have a chat.

“We’re not fucking mates,” Clint tells Ryan.

Clint and Ryan talk at the MAFS Reunion.
It’s true, I swear when a woman puts me up to it. Image: Nine.

Then Jacqui walks in and like, is the jig not up? Why are they pretending? After Clint’s 2.5 weeks on the show, surely his relationship with Jacqui is the only reason he’s here?

The group question the pair but are saved by the (dinner) bell.

Teejay clings to relevancy and tries to get Jacqui and Clint to cough up.

They confirm they’re dating and have spent the last two weeks together. Final Vows were four weeks ago. No one’s buying it.

Jacqui and Clint at the MAFS 2025 Reunion.
Yes, we managed to fall in love within two weeks. Image: Nine.

When Ryan tries to tell Clint to crawl back into the Tasmanian hole he came out of, Clint tells Ryan that he is from the Western Suburbs. Yes, these are full-grown men using postcodes in one hell of a dick-measuring contest.

“I’m not in the Western suburbs in a one-bedroom shithouse,” Clint tells producers, like he is a god’s gift because he has a tennis court.

Ryan at the MAFS Reunion dinner party in 2025.
I bought that place before I was 30!!! Image: Nine.

Dave tells the table that Jamie dumped him over dinner because they’re better as friends.

The girls rally around her and discuss how fucked the men on the show were this season. Jamie would rather order one from Temu, but maybe she should’ve just gone on Season 11 instead.

Jame at the MAFS dinner party reunion.
I want a Temu bracelet!!! Image: Nine.

Paul is very angry that Carina made a joke about all the mistakes he made.

He tells her off for being sarcastic.

Carina at the MAFS 2025 reunion.
Oui oui, douchebag. Image: Nine.

“The rejection, it just didn’t sit well with me,” he tells the table.

He says he was able to reflect and asked himself whether or not they were even compatible. He thinks they aren’t, for a few reasons:

  • She can’t take criticism!
  • Extremely judgemental!
  • Trust issues!
Paul tells Carina how he feels post break up. Image: Nine.
But four weeks ago I wanted to be with you hehehe. Image: Nine.

What an interesting revelation to have in a desperate attempt to salvage your ego.

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

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Are MAFS’ Adrian and Awhina still together after that vicious reunion fight?

by Amy Shapiro

The latest season of Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2025 is almost over, and we’re here for all the juicy drama the MAFS 2025 couples are bringing to the table.

One couple that’s kept us on our toes so far is Awhina Rutene and Adrian Araouzou. The pair had an undeniable chemistry but have had nothing short of a turbulent relationship so far, with the couple facing blow after blow.

Of course, that all came to a head at Final Vows when Awhina and Adrian *finally* decided they were done… before going back on their descision.

However, Awhina foreshadowed the split in a recent interview when she told Chattr that Adrian wasn’t on the show for the right reasons and hinted that the couple were over.

Here are all the other signs that Adrian and Awhina aren’t still together post-show.

Awhina and Adrian and Final Vows.
Awhina and Adrian at Final Vows. Image: Nine.

Awhina calls Adrian a ‘devil’ at the MAFS reunion

Awhina and Adrian revealed they hadn’t seen each other since Final Vows, and the bride believes she finally feels more like herself. She seems to be completely over Adrian!

After Sierah Swepstone outed Awhina for talking smack about Adrian behind his back, all hell broke loose. According to Sierah, Awhina said Adrian was “stupid” and criticised his business.

“It’s as low as it gets,” Adrian said in a huff. “If I knew these things sooner, I would have been gone long ago. Those are low blows. The truth [was] unveiled, and for me, it was the nail in the coffin.”

Awhina said she did say some bad things about her ex, but justified herself by bringing up his repeated behaviours.

“Adrian, you’ve said things about me, you’ve done some things [to] me and I’m consistently forgiving you,” Awhina announced. 

“I’m just forever going to be the bad guy, and you know what? I can be the bad guy in his story, because he’s the fucking devil in mine.”

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Awhina and Adrian aren’t on the best terms. Image: Nine

What happened between Awhina and Adrian at Final Vows?

Adrian and Awhina both decided that they weren’t a good fit at Final Vows, with both deciding to leave single.

However, in a shocking twist, after vaguely dumping one another, the couple agreed to spend some more time together.

“Do you want to spend time with me tonight?” Awhina asked Adrian.

Adrian replied, “Yeah,” with a smirk, and the couple sealed their unclear decision with a kiss before they (probably) headed off for a little rendezvous.

Adrian smirking at Final Vows. Image: Nine.
Adrian smirking at Final Vows. Image: Nine.

The signs that Awhina and Adrian aren’t together

Adrian and Awhina’s Final Vows ceremony was one of the most confusing in MAFS history. However, while they couple agreed to spend some more time together, there’s plenty of signs suggesting that they’ve since broken up for good.

Adrian confirmed the pair are no longer speaking

In an interview with Chattr, Adrian said he isn’t on speaking terms with Awhina and can’t see a future for the pair.

“For me, it’s a bit confusing and it’s a bit upsetting, now she’s coming out and saying that I was the one, I was the reason she put on weight, I was the reason she stayed, I was this, I was that. We all watched the Final Vows, I didn’t force us to stay, it was her,” Adrian said.

“I’m like, you’re saying all these things and you wanted to leave from halfway, but I was there to believe that we had true feelings for each other. So like, did you lead me on to believe that there was something and you pressured me the whole time?

“I truly fell for her towards the end. Yes, up until halfway we had our rocky stages… but [now] I’m like, were you faking the whole way? Because I had real feelings for you.”

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Adrian has confirmed he’s done with Awhina. Image: Nine

He isn’t happy that Awhina and her twin sister Cleo Rutene have been bad-mouthing Adrian in the press and said it’s caused “damage”.

“Cleo [has come] out and [is] saying all these things… doing the most to try and make my character look bad. Like it wasn’t enough the show [has] done that, but now you’re doing it and I just don’t agree with it.

“The fact that she’s coming out and speaking more and more and she just uses me for clout and views and clicks, I’m like to Awhina, stop your sister. My family stays out of your business, your family should stay out of my business. And I just don’t agree with that, and I feel like Awhina has sort of allowed that. So that’s why my relationship with Awhina on my side has ended.”

Awhina slammed Adrian’s behaviour on MAFS and hinted at a split

Awhina told Chattr in late March that she believed Adrian was only on the show for fame, and while she didn’t think they were compatible, he pushed for them to stay.

“Adrian 100 per cent wasn’t there for the right reasons,” Awhina said. “100 per cent [he] was there to get famous. I mean it’s very telling. You know, the experiment has ended and you know, I feel like those cast members that have gone rogue, they’re the ones that are going, ‘I want more limelight’.

“’I’m not getting the following I wanted from this experiment. I’m going to go out there and build my own platform again.’ So it’s very telling.”

She hinted that she wasn’t together with Adrian by the time the MAFS reunion was filmed, as she “didn’t want to see” some people, and said she was most looking forward to seeing her bestie Jamie Marinos. Does that mean she wasn’t keen to see Adrian? Hmm…

What did Clint say about Adrian and Awhina’s relationship?

Clint has confirmed that the couple’s romantic comeback after the Couples Retreat, which aired in early March, didn’t spell success for their relationship.

During an interview with Chattr, Clint all but confirmed that the controversial MAFS couple’s relationship didn’t make it post-show.

“Jacqui and Ryan hate each other and Adrian and Awhina, Sierah and Billy – they’ve all turned on each other,” he told us.

Jacqui and Ryan’s distaste for each other doesn’t come as too much of a surprise, considering that Sierah and Billy left the experiment and Jacqui and Ryan have made their feelings about one another clear post-show. So, that doesn’t exactly suggest that things are amicable between Adrian and Awhina, either.

MAFS 2025 Awhina and Adrian are they still together?
Awhina and Adrian during a Commitment Ceremony. Photo: Nine

What happened between Awhina and Adrian during Final Test Week?

Awhina and Adrian’s relationship clearly wasn’t super strong because they both chose to meet alternative matches during the Final Test Week’s ‘grass is greener’ challenge.

“Weirdly, Adrian and Ryan’s matches were both told to tell them that they were supposed to be the first choice brides on the show, but they couldn’t be there for filming because they were overseas,” an insider revealed.

“This raised suspicion as to whether or not these ‘matches’ were actually actors, or some of them were actors.”

However, another source confirmed that Adrian and Awhina (somehow) made it all the way to the Final Vows, where they said no, but they still spent the night together afterwards.

Adrian was spotted with a mystery woman during filming

Earlier this year, Yahoo! Lifestyle reported Adrian was seen holding hands with a mystery woman on Friday, January 31st, sparking the first whispers of Awhina and Adrian’s split.

“I was in the city on Friday night, see a bloke who looks super familiar — I’m like, wait a sec, that’s Adrian from MAFS, and he’s holding hands with a girl,” the source said.

“I then notice that it’s not the girl he got married to on the show and they were looking very cosy together.”

Adrian initially claimed the man in question was actually his twin brother, James, but he’s since admitted on the MAFSFunny podcast that it actually was him with a woman he casually dated called Geneva.

The pics were snapped after the filming of MAFS 2025 had wrapped, so make of that what you will!

We can’t wait to see these two face off at the Reunion!

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MAFS’ Jamie slams Dave for his cooked behaviour after Final Vows

by Rachel Choy

Some chaotic couples have said “I do” on Married at First Sight 2025 (MAFS), but Dave Thomas and Jamie Marinos are one of the few who seemed genuinely into one another from the start.

And, much to the relief of fans, Jamie and Dave made the decision to stay together at Final Vows. However, things started to crumble immediately after and Jamie called his behaviour out during the reunion Dinner Party.

Are they still together? We investigate.

Jamie and Dave hugging at the MAFS Final Vows. Image: Ten.
Jamie and Dave hugging at the MAFS Final Vows. Image: Nine

Jamie slams Dave for his behaviour after Final Vows

Jamie and Dave confirmed their breakup during the MAFS reunion Dinner Party. Sadly, it looks like Dave never had serious feelings for Jamie, and she was pissed off by his inability to communicate.

“He just can never be honest with how he’s feeling, ever,” Jamie said while crying. “It’s just so frustrating because it’s like I had to initiate the breakup, I had to initiate the conversation like he’s not into me.”

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The other brides supported Jamie and agreed that the men on MAFS 2025 weren’t exactly the greatest. 

“He strung me along… Dave just wouldn’t ever be honest with how he was feeling and he’s done it to me twice,” Jamie said. “It’s just really sad because it was real for me and he just couldn’t figure out how to tell me.”

It doesn’t look like there’s any way for Jamie and Dave to come back from this.

What happened between Dave and Jamie at Final Vows?

Dave and Jamie’s Final Vows segment began with Dave’s speech. He kept it short and sweet and told Jamie that he wanted to give it a “real shot” and leave with her. There was still noticeably no mention of the L word — despite Jamie saying it weeks ago.

In return, Jamie told him that he makes her feel safe, understood and free to be her “full, loud self” and said he genuinely made her life better “just by being in it”. She finished off by saying she wasn’t ready to walk away from Dave and told him she wants to take the relationship beyond the experiment.

Are Jamie and Dave together in real life?

In an interview after the Final Vows episode, Jamie played coy when talking to Chattr, alluding that all will be revealed soon.

“I won’t talk about our experience after filming,” Jamie said. “But unfortunately Dave and I weren’t like the other couples during homestays where we fully embraced each other’s lives. We were on life support essentially, so we didn’t actually have the opportunity to know what it’s like to be in each other’s lives.

“[After Final Vows] I was looking forward to having an opportunity to work through things privately and see where they actually land.”

MAFS' Dave and Jamie at final vows
Jamie and Dave were all smiles at Final Vows. Image: Nine

An insider had previously told Chattr that it was clear that Dave didn’t have strong feelings for Jamie during the experiment. 

“It was obvious Dave never was into Jamie and just went along and led her along for the entire show. He even said yes at Final Vows,” the source claimed. “Afterwards, Jamie broke up with him because she knew he was leading her on.” Ooft.

While things certainly sounded promising for Jamie and Dave after they left Final Vows together, there’s been some signs indicating that they’ve since split up.

Read on to find out all the clues that Jamie and Dave aren’t together anymore.

Jamie and Dave. Image: Nine.
Jamie and Dave. Image: Nine.

What happens between Jamie and Dave during the MAFS reunion?

It looks like things fizzled out between Jamie and Dave prior to the MAFS reunion, with the Dinner Party episode airing on Sunday, 6 April.

Adrian Araouzou spilled to Chattr that Jamie blames her now ex-husband for not taking accountability.

“What I saw at the reunion was that pretty much [Jamie] saying, ‘You couldn’t be honest with me, I had to be the one to be like, hey this is not gonna work, this is over. And you just sat there and agreed and didn’t fight for it’,” Adrian recalls.

“They show her walking off and crying,” he adds. “[Jamie tells Dave], ‘You were never honest. I had to call us off post-show. You weren’t really texting [me]… I had to break it up because you didn’t have the balls to do that again when deep down, you knew you didn’t want to be with me.’”

If you’re after more MAFS reunion spoilers, we’ve got them all here!

MAFS 2025 Dave Jamie reunion
It’s not looking good for our once golden couple. Image: Nine

Jamie spotted with a Dave lookalike

Woman’s Day revealed in mid-March that Jamie had been seen out and about with a man in Melbourne, and it’s not Dave!

However, he apparently looks very similar to Dave, meaning she has a type.

“She was comfortable enough to wear no makeup and cute activewear,” the onlooker said, noting that Jamie fled the scene so nobody would take a pic.

Dave wanted to leave during his honeymoon with Jamie

A source told Chattr that Dave wasn’t into Jamie from the get-go and thought about leaving during their honeymoon.

“Dave never liked Jamie from the honeymoon. He wasn’t attracted to her. He didn’t like she didn’t like animals. There was a birdcage incident where Jamie was freaking out about the birds on their honeymoon, and he wanted to leave,” the insider claimed.

Jamie and Dave on MAFS 2025.
Jamie and Dave at their wedding. Image: Nine.

MAFS star alludes to the end of Dave and Jamie’s relationship in a personal message to Dave

One of the first signs that Dave and Jamie don’t last the distance was way back in March. At the time Morena Farina sent a cryptic message to Dave in an interview with MAFSFunny. The podcast episode, which was released on March 12, revealed Morena’s slip-up.

“Dave, I wanna thank you. Every single day, your hugs, the way you held me tight, you got me through some really dark moments. You’re a beautiful young man Dave, and you really are going to get a beautiful woman one day,” Morena said.

Fans spot clue about Dave and Jamie’s post-MAFS relationship

Dave is active on TikTok under the handle @siliconevalleycaulking, and fans recently noticed that he isn’t following Jamie on the platform. Could this be another sign the couple aren’t still together?

“I wish you and Jamie came out of this experience as a proper couple,” one fan wrote.

“He doesn’t follow Jamie on TikTok [yet] he is following other MAFS participants,” another observed.

“My thought is they are laying low like producers would have required. I imagine them so wrapped up in each other they don’t need to follow each other,” a third remarked.

But Jamie told Chattr at the time that the fact Dave wasn’t following her on TikTok wasn’t a big deal.

“Barely anyone followed each other on TikTok, and I actually unfollowed everyone on Instagram on socials, because you’re not supposed to follow anyone,” she explains.

“It’s only the random people that found my TikTok account, it wasn’t anything against Dave. But also, the rumour mill thinks I’m pregnant, so I don’t really trust the rumour mill.”

Hmm, we’re not buying it, Jamie.

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

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Inside MAFS’ Clint Rice’s ‘humbly wealthy’ house

by Tahlia Pritchard

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 introduced us to intruder groom Clint Rice, who was partnered up with Lauren Hall after her shambolic short-lived marriage to Eliot Donovan.

People have been left intrigued by Clint’s wealth and job after his premiere episode, in which he described himself as “humbly wealthy.”

The 43-year-old groom is a professional golfer and businessman who said he left his 10-year relationship after he and his former partner disagreed on marriage and kids and is looking for another shot at love on MAFS.

Clint’s new fiancée Jacqui Burfoot announced at the MAFS reunion she was moving into Clint’s mansion after just two weeks of dating.

“I’m moving in with Clint,” she said.

“Clint lives in a really nice place and there is space for Jacqui. He’s cleared out half of the walk-in wardrobe for me… I’ve got my own shower, like we’ve got his and her showers, his and her vanity, I’ve got a house key, a tennis court and bike. We’re starting a business together, which is actually the best part.”

When comparing his place to Ryan Donnelly’s “shithole in the Western Suburbs”, Clint said it was like going “from a Kia to a Ferrari”. Zing!

Inside Clint Rice’s luxury Tasmanian home

While we got a peek at Clint’s fancy looking home on the MAFS episode, a little online digging shows that the home is a project from Zanetto Builders, with Clint and his former partner leaving a glowing review of the building process.

MAFS' Clint Rice's house and tennis court.
Clint’s house boasts a tennis court. Image: https://www.zanettobuilders.com.au/
The outside of MAFS' Clint Rice's house.
A birds-eye view of Clint’s house. Image: https://www.zanettobuilders.com.au/
Inside Clint's Tasmanian house.
An inside shot of Clint’s house, with a living area overlooking the tennis court. Image: https://www.zanettobuilders.com.au/
MAFS' Clint Rice's cinema inside his house.
And the place even has its own cinema! Image: https://www.zanettobuilders.com.au/
MAFS' Clint Rice's bedroom overlooking tennis court.
Clint’s bedroom also overlooks the tennis court. Photo: https://www.zanettobuilders.com.au/

What does Clint Rice do for work and what is his net worth?

Clint has been a golf professional for over 22 years, working with the Professional Golfers Association of Australia, with his LinkedIn stating he was a touring professional from 2007 to present day.

Clint is a business owner, telling Lauren at their wedding that he has just started launching an e-commerce gifting business. He is also the director of sporting brand Performance Brands Australia, an importer and distributor of sports products and training technology.

While MAFS fans are curious about Clint’s overall net worth, so far, there is no mention of it online, with his PGA golf page only stating his earnings as $2,449.

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MAFS’ Clint and Jacqui are engaged

by Rachel Choy

We have our first Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 engagement, after Clint Rice asked Jacqui Burfoot to marry him in a unique setting.

MAFS is a big part of their story — though they were originally matched with other people — but Clint chose to pop the question during a MAFS reunion viewing party. It doesn’t exactly scream romance, but these two seem pretty damn happy. 

During a Q&A session, Clint took a microphone and said: “Since we’ve got a room full of new friends… from what you’ve done, and honestly, you’re an absolute star and a star in my life.

“You’re amazing and I know we’ve talked about a lot, a lot about our future and our future plans. We signed up for Married at First Sight to get married, [and] to find a life partner. So I’ve got one question for you.”

Clint got down on one knee before pulling out a little ring box. She started screaming and hugging Clint, before nodding yes.

When Jacqui saw the ring, she screamed again and seemed to say, “Are you kidding?!”

Jacqui shared a video showing off her ring on Instagram, set to Lover by Taylor Swift. On her Instagram story, the happy couple shared a kiss to celebrate. 

How did Ryan react to Jacqui’s engagement?

Jacqui’s ex Ryan Donnelly wasn’t in attendance, as he seems to be at a different viewing party alongside Rhi Disljenkovic, Jeff Gobbels, Teejay Halkias, Eliot Donovan, Awhina Rutene, Beth Kelly and Jamie Marinos. 

However, he soon heard about his ex’s new bling through the rumour mill.

“I just wanna say cheers to the happy couple,” he told Daily Mail. “It was completely candid, unplanned, not a publicity stunt whatsoever. I’m so happy.”

How long have Clint and Jacqui been together?

Clint and Jacqui got together two weeks after Final Vows, when she chose to walk away from Ryan. 

The former pro-golfer paid to fly Jacqui to Tasmania to go on a date, and the couple ended up making plans to move in together just weeks later.

MAFS Jacqui Clint engaged 2025
Image: Instagram
MAFS clint jacqui engaged 2025
Image: Instagram

Since then, Jacqui has been living in Clint’s Tasmanian mansion, and has told fans he supports her as she tries to take down her ex Ryan and Channel 9.

Looks like we’ve got one major success story from MAFS 2025, and it’s not thanks to the experts!

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

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Which Married at First Sight 2024 couples are still together?

by Danica Baker

It’s no secret that Married at First Sight (MAFS) has a track record of bringing together some of the most controversial characters in the country, but which of the couples from the 2024 experiment are still together?

Season 11’s brides and grooms dove headfirst into the intensity of fast-tracked relationships, laying their cards on the table, revealing their most vulnerable sides as they get real in front of Australia.

But with the ultimate goal of making their marriage a long-term success, which couples have stood the test of time, moving beyond cooked best man speeches, Confessions Week, the Retreat and each other?

We investigate which Married at First Sight 2024 couples are still together!

Jack and Tori

Jack and Tori. Married at First Sight, Nine

Jack Dunkley, 34, a personal trainer from the Gold Coast was matched with Tori Adams, 27, a business development manager from Victoria.

Upon requesting a partner more inclined to submission, Jack was instead presented with a strong and independent woman, raised by an equally strong and independent single mother!

With red flags galore, Jack was determined to be the dominant force in the relationship and while Tori was smitten with her new husband, at their wedding her best friend Leah felt his vibe was “off” — especially since all of his guests were clients from the gym!

Coupled with the fact that he gave off a certain Harrison Boon 2.0 je ne sais quoi and that he didn’t feel a spark with his new wife, we thought this relo was destined for the bin!

However, in a plot twist for the ages, Jack and Tori stuck it out and even spent Christmas 2023 together in Melbourne.

Tori took to a private Instagram account on February 14th 2024 to share a photo of her holding some flowers, and the note referred to her as “wife”. So, unless Tori got married to a rando between when filming and now, it’s safe to say that the bunch she was holding were from Jack.

Fast forward, and the couple was looking more loved-up than ever, even teaming up on business ventures, including online coaching and fitness plans. As reported in The Tab, they also invested in a swanky new gym, which appears to offer fitness support both online and in person. 

As the publication also pointed out, the couple moved in together on the Gold Coast, with Tori sharing on her Instagram that they managed to get the whole move done in just two weeks.

In an interview with Channel 9, Jack even revealed he was planning to propose to Tori not long after their one-year anniversary.

“I’ve told Tori that if we were to get married and have children, my time span on that would be about two years,” he said.

“So maybe in a year’s time, all things going well, I’d like to think I’d have a ring on it to be honest.”

Everything seemed to be going smoothly, with Tori even landing a new job on the Goldy. But more than a year after MAFS wrapped, the couple shocked fans with a joint statement on Instagram announcing their split.

“As of a few weeks ago, we have decided to end our romantic relationship,” the post read.

“We remain the best of friends and still care and respect one another deeply.”

Jack also took to Instagram soon after to thank fans for their support.

Verdict: They had a good run, but nope, Jack and Tori have officially called it quits.

Jade and Ridge

Jade Pywell and Ridge Barredo quickly become fan favourites, and it looks like they are still going super strong!

However, things weren’t exactly smooth sailing at the start.

Back in February, So Dramatic claimed that Ridge cheated on Jade, however, he’s since shut that down in a private Facebook group.

“I’ve never cheated on Jade. We’ve had our ups and downs like in any relationship, but I’d never disrespect the future mother of my kids like that,” he wrote.

Ridge continued, “Maybe you guys should check your facts before believing every bit of rubbish that’s posted on the internet.”

Plus, not long after that, in March, Daily Mail Australia papped the lovebirds out and about at a Sydney beach.

Still, that same month, some eyebrows were raised when Jade spilled a bit of tea on The Pulse with Seany B & Emma G, as reported by Now To Love. She revealed a hiccup in their relationship, sharing that Ridge had messaged an ex, but assured everyone that nothing “physical” happened

“Ridge is such a nice person like, he’s so caring to everyone so sometimes he can do the wrong thing and message exes without realising that it would upset me,” Jade said.

“For me, I feel like it was a line that was crossed that I wasn’t happy with, just because I didn’t know about the interaction.”

Still, it seems like all is forgiven because these two are stronger than ever! 

Ridge posted the cutest Instagram photo of himself with Jade and her daughter, captioned “Fam portraits,” to which Jade replied with a flurry of love heart emojis.

But the romance rumours really ramped up on November 21 2024, when Ridge posted a photo of Jade rocking a ring on that finger with the cheeky caption “soft launch,” as reported by Rayo.

What’s more, in another adorable Instagram moment that had fans buzzing, Jade shared a video of the two kissing and cuddling, with Ridge commenting, “Love you gorgeous,” followed by a ring and love heart emoji. OMG!

There haven’t been many updates since the engagement rumours, making us thing that it was just keeping our hopes high.

Although as reported in Daily Mail, Ridge did cop it for a break-up prank on April Fools which Jade was not here for. There was also some more pranks that Jade could be pregnant, which Jade since shut down during an Insta Q&A.

“You mentioned you have been feeling sick a lot lately. Could you be pregnant?” one follower asked.

“Definitely not,” the former bride replied. “We just have had a lot on lately so I think I just have a lot of sleep to catch-up on.”

While Jade and Ridge are keeping us guessing for now, but one thing’s for sure, we love seeing them this happy!

Verdict: Yes, Jade and Ridge are very much still together.

Stephen and Michael

Michael and Stephen aren’t still together and left the experiment during the Commitment Ceremony that aired on March 10th.

Verdict: No, Michael and Stephen aren’t together.

Lucinda and Timothy

Lucinda and Timothy left the MAFS experiment at the final Commitment Ceremony on March 24th. While they’re not together, they still have a strong friendship.

Despite their obvious differences, Timothy and Lucinda quickly became MAFS fan favourites. Lucinda managed to help Timothy start to open up, but both sides hit a few speed bumps along the way in their relationship.

Chattr exclusively published photos of Timothy and Lucinda sinking beers together on a Sydney rooftop on Valentines Day in 2024. Plus, they were also snapped out and about and in great spirits. However, Timothy was also papped sharing lunch with a mystery woman shortly after.

In February, Instagram account MAFSGossip also shared leaked photos of the TV couple at a BBQ in Melbourne. Timothy and Lucinda look very close in the photos, with her cuddling into his shoulder.

Meanwhile, Lucinda’s been thriving in the spotlight, most recently cracking us up in her hilarious cameo for the cheeky new Koala ad. So while she may not have found lasting love on MAFS, it’s clear the experience wasn’t for nothing!

Verdict: No, Lucinda and Timothy aren’t still together.

Sara and Tim

Are Tim and Sara still together?

After locking eyes at the altar, Sara and Tim were smitten with each other. However, things turned sour on the honeymoon when the couple had a bitter fight over, erm, Sara not liking the tequila served.

Things took a suss turn during Confessions Week when Sara refused to do a task which involved handing her phone over to Tim and letting him go through it.

And things never turned around for the couple. Tim was pictured out and about in Queensland with a brunette named Barbara in February.

The photos, which were published by Daily Mail Australia, show Tim and Barbara on a cute day out shopping for plants together. In one of the pics, Tim ironically looks over Barbara’s shoulder at her phone, and it another she plants a kiss on his cheek.

You can see those pics here.

So yeah, it’s safe to say the couple is completely done and definitely not together.

Verdict: Sara and Tim aren’t together.

Ellie and Ben

Well if one thing is for sure, it’s that Ellie Dix and Ben Walters didn’t work out, they left the show during the Commitment Ceremony that aired on March 3rd.

One of juiciest spoilers of the season involvef Ellie striking up a romantic connection with Jonothan, who was matched with Lauren.

Ellie was spotted cuddled up with fellow groom Jono McCullough, who was matched with Lauren Dunn, at her work party last December. After that tidbit was leaked, Daily Mail Australia shared some photos of a steamy make-out sesh in the ocean between Ellie and Jono.

Jono and Ellie are still happily together today, with her latest Instagram post revealing they’ve even bought a house together!

Furthermore, back in February, Ben updated his Facebook profile to one of him and his new girlfriend Aileen. At the time, Ellie came out swinging, saying that Ben was seeing the woman while filming the show.

Verdict: They’re absolutely not together.

Jayden and Eden

Jayden and Eden. Married at First Sight, Nine

Eden Harper and Jayden Eynaud were one of the strongest couples on MAFS 2024 ever since meeting for the first time at the altar.

Part way through the seasons Jayden’s brother Mitch Eynaud pretty much gave away the fact that Eden and Jayden made it through the experiment together.

In October 2023, he shared a photo of himself on a couch cuddled up with a golden retriever. Not only does the dog look identical to Eden’s dog Cub, but guess what Mitch originally called the dog in the caption? Yup, Cub.

You can see the pics here!

However, while the couple did make it out of MAFS as a couple, they have since split.

On April 17, both Eden and Jayden shared statements on their respective Instagram accounts confirming their breakup.

“I’m saddened to share that toward the end of the show airing, our relationship came to an unexpected end. The ‘reality’ is, the person I chose didn’t choose me,” Eden wrote.

Meanwhile, Jayden penned: “Unfortunately, our relationship ended not long before the end of the experiment airing. As sad as it is, I’m so glad I got to go through this with such an amazing woman and a beautiful son .”

Verdict: No, Jayden and Eden aren’t together.

Lauren and Jonathan

Lauren and Jonathan. Nine.

Lauren and Jono aren’t still together. As mentioned above, Jono is still going strong with 2024 bride Ellie, who was paired with Ben in the experiment.

In a juicy twist of fate, however, one of Jono’s ex-girlfriends is getting TV-hitched on the upcoming 2025 season of MAFS.

That’s right! According to Daily Mail Australia, 2025 bride Lauren Hall, CEO of Mayfair Lane Gifts, and Jono first became friends nearly a decade ago but reconnected in 2022.

The publication reports that the pair dated for three months before parting ways in January 2023 on good terms, just before Jono auditioned for MAFS. Hm, small world!

Verdict: No, Lauren and Jono aren’t together.

Cassandra and Tristan

Cassandra and Tristan. Nine.

Cassandra and Tristan aren’t still together. They left the MAFS experiment during the Commitment Ceremony episode that aired on March 17th.

Verdict: No, Cassandra and Tristan aren’t together.

Andrea and Richard

Andrea and Richard aren’t still together. They left the MAFS experiment during the Commitment Ceremony episode that aired on March 17th. In fact, Andrea is now dating someone new.

Verdict: No, Andrea and Richard aren’t together.

Collins and Natalie

Natalie and Collins. Nine.

Collins and Natalie left the MAFS experiment during the episode that aired on March 11th.

Verdict: Collins and Natalie aren’t still together.

Maddy and Ash

Maddy and Ash. Nine.

Maddy and Ash left the MAFS experiment during the episode that aired on February 26th.

Verdict: Maddy and Ash aren’t still together.

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

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