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Meet Australian Survivor’s Lottie Rae, whose artwork landed her a custom Levi’s collab

Australian Survivor is back for 2026, and the cast wouldn’t be complete without self-taught Aussie Artist, Lottie Rae. She may be from Trangie, a small country town in NSW, but that won’t stop Lottie from going big with her country girl charm.

Keep on reading to see what else we know about Survivor’s Lottie Rae.

Who is Lottie Rae and what does she do?

Lottie is a 32-year-old artist originally from Trangie, NSW, married to a farmer and is a loving mother of two young boys. After attending a renowned boarding school in Sydney, where she actually failed art, she has become very confident and is willing to take on any situation and give it her all.

According to her Channel 10 bio, she is living the dream as a self-taught artist, painting nostalgic Aussie art, from pub scenes to rodeos and cowboys. She even sold a piece to international supermodel Gigi Hadid.

Lottie also appeared on ABC’s Portrait Artist of the Year and considered herself a wildcard, as portraiture isn’t her usual style. She went head-to-head with seasoned professionals and wowed judges with her portrait of celebrated Australian artist Ken Done.

Lottie Rae is no stranger to the spotlight

Big things have already come for this country girl, and with being a part of this season’s Survivor, bigger things are already on the horizon. Signed to 22Management (same agency as Alex Perry and Jennifer Hawkins btw), Lottie is no stranger to the spotlight, having painted murals for one of Australia’s most iconic brands, Levi’s Australia, and even having her own “Trucker Jacket” edition with them, called “Lottie and Levi’s“, which are custom-painted jackets by her.

Things are only going to get bigger and better for this small country town, self-taught artist!

What is Lottie Rae’s game plan for Survivor?

Lottie Rae says she has her feet firmly planted in two worlds and believes this will help her throughout her journey on Survivor, with an ace up her sleeve ready when she needs it. She also describes herself as down-to-earth and admits she’s secretly competitive, and that she’ll rely heavily on her social game, as fitness and endurance aren’t her strong suits.

Confident in her ability to connect with all types of people, Lottie says she can adapt to any crowd.

“I have danced dirty at the pub with the wildest of people. I have been to the city and done the hoity-toity. I will literally be able to talk to anyone. I can win the room at a gallery or at a rodeo. I can flex both worlds, and I’m going to.”

Australian Survivor airs Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Did MAFS’ Danny tell Gia she was his type? Body language expert weighs in

With the main storyline of Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 revolving around Danny denying Gia‘s claims that he told her she was his type, a body language expert has weighed in.

Combined Communications Specialist and Body Language Expert Scott Taylor has studied Gia, Danny and his TV wife Bec’s nonverbal actions to determine whether he believes Danny did hit on Gia. According to the pro, Danny did make some sort of move on Gia, but Scott thinks she may have twisted the story a little.

“I don’t believe that he said the exact words that Gia said, but I do believe that he said words that could be understood that way,” Scott said.

He pointed out that Danny may be getting away with it on a technicality, but was constantly reiterating that he didn’t say exactly what Gia insisted he told her.

“You notice every time when he’s talking about things, he’s like, I didn’t say that, or that wasn’t said, he says these sorts of words in there as well, referring to the specific words. So I believe that there’s been something that he said that’s been similar of nature, but it hasn’t said those exact words, and that’s why he will stand on the ground on that position,” he explained.

Body language expert Scott analyses Bec and Danny’s connection

Scott also analysed Bec and Danny’s connection during the most recent Commitment Ceremony, which aired on Sunday, March 1. He said that the couple were extremely frosty with one another on the lounge and had “no connection”.

“On the group lounge before they get on the expert lounge. No connection there, from a nonverbal point of view, that actually even turned and rolled each out from each other. So not a good sign at all,” he said.

Scott added that when Bec told the relationship experts that she and Danny were “stronger than ever”, her nonverbal cues suggested that she didn’t believe it.

“She knew that they’re not in a good spot for these things, but they’re trying to put out that public front to try and not be the centre of attention for questions… even when Bec said stronger together. There was a big pause in there. Some of the things in there had just been rehearsed and practised for the experts. That’s what they were doing,” he said.

Scott explained that he can pick out a pre-rehearsed phrase when there are five or six words clumped together in a different tone. He added that Bec’s non-verbal cues were concerning.

“Bec showed numerous signs of deep distress there. There was facial tension, substantial, rapid hand wringing, full palm connection elements and that, as well, that people experience moments of breathlessness a lot. So I hope, and obviously, she showed some shocking behaviour, but I hope she’s getting the right support there as well.”

Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 airs Sunday – Wednesday on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Meet Australian Survivor’s Lyndl Kean, who’s dating former Bachelor Matt Agnew

Australian Survivor is back on our screens for 2026, and this year will feature a mix of returning contestants and first-time players. Among this year’s newcomers is model Lyndl Kean, who has been in a relationship with former Bachelor Matt Agnew since June 2025.

Lyndl is also determined to show there’s far more to her than meets the eye. Read on to find out everything you need to know about Survivor’s Lyndl Kean.

Lyndl is currently dating a former Bachelor

Lyndl is currently loved-up with former Bachelor star Matt Agnew. The couple went public with their romance last June on Instagram, when Matt posted a carousel of loved-up photos of the two, captioned, “We have fun.”

He has also shown his support for Lyndl’s Survivor journey, commenting “can’t wait” on her official Instagram announcement.

Who is Lyndl Kean and what does she do?

Lyndl is a 35-year-old model from Sydney. She’s driven, outgoing, and admits she is a self-described bougie bogan, as she says she can be found doing a photo shoot in the morning, then, in the afternoon, she loves to go for a hike with a beer.

According to her Channel 10 bio, she has an impressive modelling portfolio of global campaigns and magazines to her name, and says that just because she’s a pretty face doesn’t mean that she doesn’t have personality, brains or ambition.

Taking a look at Lyndl’s Instagram, boasting over 90,000 followers, she is no stranger to the spotlight. She’s been a part of iconic events like Miami Swim Week and has even been named as one of Australia’s Top 50 Fashion Influencers by Feeds Spot. She’s also worked with a number of Australia’s most iconic brands, including Baddest Bod, Showpo, White Fox Boutique, and Elliatt.

Out here to prove that she’s more than just a model, Lyndl is out for the title, and redemption to showcase everything that she brings to the table, and to show that she’s more than just her looks.

What is Lyndl’s game plan?

Lyndl says one of her biggest strengths is building rapport quickly, where strangers become friends by the end of a workday, so her social game will naturally be unmatched. She also admits that whilst she doesn’t have the physical strength as other contestants, she has the mental strength to win.

She’s also a keen poker player with an alter ego named Swindle, and once, she beat Mel Gibson in a game! If this is anything to go by, her game plan is to bring her game face and charm her contestants by feeding their egos and throwing out little compliments here and there. She wants people to think they can talk to her openly, and hopefully, it’ll work with her, not against her.

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Channel 7 ‘actively discussing’ casting MAFS’ Luke on Farmer Wants a Wife

Channel 7 is reportedly in talks with Married at First Sight (MAFS) star Luke Fourniotis to cast him as a lead on popular dating show Farmer Wants a Wife (FWAW).

Luke, who is a farmer, was paired with Mel Akbay on MAFS, but the pair struggled to form a connection and chose to leave at the fourth Commitment Ceremony.

But, now that Luke’s left the show single, it may have opened doors for his next reality TV show stint, with MAFS Funny Podcast claiming that Channel 7 is eyeing him for a future season of Farmer Wants a Wife.

“After finally leaving Married At First Sight tonight, I’m told Channel Seven are actively discussing the idea of casting Luke on Farmer Wants A Wife,” The publication claimed.

However, because MAFS is a Channel 9 production, he would have almost certainly signed a contract that doesn’t allow him to appear on other networks for a stipulated amount of time.

“The only slight issue is that, because it’s made by a rival production company for a rival network, it’s unlikely Luke would be able to do anything else for at least 12 months without written permission from Channel Nine due to his contract,” they added.

Mel and Luke at their final Commitment Ceremony. Image: Nine.
Mel and Luke at their final Commitment Ceremony. Image: Nine.

Is Luke interested in finding love on Farmer Wants a Wife?

The contract issue may not be the only obstacle stopping Luke from joining FWAW. When asked by Pedestrian whether he’d be keen to take part in the dating show, he responded “probably not”.

“I’ve already seen some speculation, like ‘Why hasn’t he been on Farmer Wants A Wife?’ and I mean, I am a farmer, but I’m not just a farmer. I feel like there’s more to me than just the farm,” he explained.

Luke also revealed that he was approached by a casting agent to take part in MAFS, and that he’d never “really thought about going on a reality TV” before.

“I would never have actually thought about doing Farmer Wants A Wife, even though that probably sounds more fitting for me,” he said.

He might not be convinced just yet, but we’re quietly hoping this isn’t the last time we see Luke searching for love on TV.

Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 airs Sunday – Wednesday on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Fans concerned Australian Survivor will be axed following ratings drop: ‘Slim chances of renewal’

With the total number of people tuning into Australian Survivor year on year, fans are concerned that the reality series will be axed from Channel 10’s schedule.

The premiere episode of Australian Survivor Redemption was down significantly, at 464,000 overnight viewers, compared to last year’s 527,000 premiere. The trend has continued for the first three episodes, dropping to 412,000 in episode two and 365,000 in episode three.

Of course, Australian Survivor airs opposite ratings juggernaut Married at First Sight (MAFS), which has seen its viewership increase this year, likely contributing to the decline.

The figures have sparked worry among Australian Survivor fans who are concerned that the drop in audience will result in Channel 10 axing the series altogether.

Some of the Australian Survivor 2026 cast. Image: Ten.
Some of the Australian Survivor 2026 cast. Image: Ten.

Viewers worry Australian Survivor will be cancelled

After one user posted a Reddit thread expressing concern about the future of Australian Survivor, other fans chimed in to share their hopes that the long-running series won’t be cancelled.

“After the third night’s ratings just being released, can’t see much hope for and further seasons for a couple of years,” one person wrote. Another added: “Please don’t let it go! I didn’t realise the figures were that bad. Thought it was pretty popular”.

Another said that they think Channel 10 should consider airing it at a different time than MAFS.

“You’re not going to win, you’re cannibalising your own audience and, more importantly, the word of mouth exposure you’d get from “did you see that challenge/tribal last night?” Conversations because a large chunk of your audience is watching via catch-up PRECISELY so they’re not left out of the MAFS chat at the office the next day,” they wrote.

However, it’s not all doom and gloom for Australian Survivor fans, with another person claiming that there are whispers that future seasons are still on the cards.

“I heard production is looking for new locations to film future seasons,” they wrote.

So if you’re an Australian Survivor fan, now might be a good time to keep tuning in.

Australian Survivor 2026 airs Sunday – Tuesday on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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MAFS’ Gia claims Danny tried to stage paparazzi photos with her: ‘Act like we’re in a relationship’

One of the main storylines on Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 has centred around Gia Fleur and Danny Hewitt’s ongoing feud, with Danny claiming the bride is “obsessed” with him. However, in an interview with Chattr, Gia hit back, saying it’s actually the other way around, claiming Danny even tried to stage fake relationship photos with her for clout.

The fallout between the two reality stars started after Danny allegedly told Gia she was his type on a night out, and Gia let it slip to Danny’s onscreen wife, Bec, at one of the Dinner Parties. Since then, it’s come up multiple times when the cast have been together as a group, and Danny called Gia “obsessed” with him in an interview on Stan’s After the Dinner Party.

“Obsessed with him? Disgusting,” she told Chattr. “For him to say I’m obsessed with him, when I’ve had media reach out to me and say to me that he is begging to get photographed with me for a story. Oh, can we get 10k, 15k and get you to walk out that club and act like we’re in a relationship? He’s the one saying this, and I’m saying absolutely f**king not.”

Gia made it very clear that she and Danny aren’t on good terms now, and won’t be posing for any fake pap pics with him in the near future.

“I’ve never contacted him [after the show]. I don’t have his number. I’ve never spoken to him since the reunion. And I’m not the one who’s trying to push for media outings together.”

What happened the night MAFS’ Gia claims Danny hit on her?

In an interview with Chattr, Gia recounted what happened on the fateful night out that sparked all the drama between her, Bec and Danny.

She explained that she was at Bondi bar Icebergs one night during filming with some of the cast.

“Everyone was a bit loose, a bit drunk. Everyone had split off and gone into their own areas,” she began.

“Essentially, Brook, Danny and I were left at the table at one particular moment. And I said, ‘Are you happy with your match?’ because this was very early on, like two weeks in or something. I said, ‘Are you happy?’ And he said, ‘Yeah, look, you know, I’m pretty happy.’ And I said, ‘Okay, like, is she your type? Like, you know, is that someone you would go for?’ And he said, ‘Well, no, in the real world, I’d probably go for someone who looks more like you.’”

Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 airs Sunday – Wednesday on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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MAFS’ Gia gives blow-by-blow account of the night she claims Danny said she was his type

One of the main storylines on Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 has involved Gia claiming that Danny told her she was more his type than Bec, and Gia has detailed exactly what went down.

Although Danny has repeatedly denied that he said the comment to Gia, she doubled down on her claims in an interview with Chattr and ran through the fateful night blow by blow.

She explained that she was at Bondi bar Icebergs one night during filming with Scott, Brook, Chris, Mel, Luke, Rebecca, Danny and Bec.

“Everyone was a bit loose, a bit drunk. Everyone had split off and gone into their own areas,” she began.

“Essentially, Brook, Danny and I were left at the table at one particular moment. And I said, ‘Are you happy with your match?’ because this was very early on, like two weeks in or something. I said, ‘Are you happy?’ And he said, ‘Yeah, look, you know, I’m pretty happy.’ And I said, ‘Okay, like, is she your type? Like, you know, is that someone you would go for?’ And he said, ‘Well, no, in the real world, I’d probably go for someone who looks more like you.’”

Gia and Scott at the third Dinner Party. Image: Nine.
Gia and Scott at the third Dinner Party. Image: Nine.

Gia said she didn’t think the comment was a big deal at the time, which is why she didn’t tell Bec straight away.

“Brook and I were pretty gobsmacked at the time, but in saying that we were out with Bec and we were getting along with her, so I was like, well, it’s just not relevant to bring it up if they’re doing okay, let’s just chalk it up to a stupid drunk comment.”

“Who cares? It’s not like he said, Do you want to get my number, or do you want to hook up? It was, it was a throwaway comment…. I don’t think it’s a big deal. But yeah, the way he’s blown it up and going on about it, it’s just insane to me. I don’t know why he doesn’t just admit it.”

Gia says it’s frustrating to see Bec be ‘gaslit’ by Danny on MAFS

Gia said that while she’s not close with Bec, she hates to see the way Danny’s been twisting the situation, and questioning Bec’s loyalty to him for believing Gia when she said he came onto her.

“I’m not friends with Bec, but to see how he’s got her, you know, the Commitment Ceremony, like, ‘Oh, now you need to prove to me that I can trust you, and you need to do this.’”

Danny and Bec at the Commitment Ceremony. Image: Nine.
Danny and Bec at the Commitment Ceremony. Image: Nine.

“And it’s just like, wait a minute, why? I know he said it, so for me, it’s really frustrating to hear him be like that. But I’m like, even if you said it or didn’t say it, why are you doing that to a woman and trying to gaslight her and make her believe she’s now wrong? She’s not wrong. It’s your fault for saying this. Just take accountability.”

While Gia’s disgust of Danny is pretty plain to see, she stressed to Chattr that he’s “absolutely not” her type.

“I’m so happy I’m in a relationship, I’m stoked with my life. I couldn’t give a shit about [him].”

Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 airs Sunday – Wednesday on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Australian Survivor’s David Genat divides fans after replacing Jonathan LaPaglia

Replacing an Australian Survivor host as beloved as Jonathan LaPaglia (JLP) is not something we’d wish on anyone, but model and former contestant David Genat is rising to the challenge. A three-time Australian Survivor contestant and one-time winner, this year’s Redemption season is David’s first time on hosting duties. So far, however, fan reactions to David’s turn on the show are divided.

“David’s hosting is awkward,” laments one fan in the Australian Survivor Fans Facebook group. “To be an MC, you have to know how to talk to people… you need to have a natural interest and curiosity in others. That way, when you ask them questions, it comes off as genuine. Models notoriously DO NOT know how to talk to people. And it shows.”

Others said that it’s unfair to judge David in the role so quickly. “The complaining from everyone about how David isn’t the same as JLP is extremely annoying,” reads another post. “OF COURSE HE ISN’T. Who here hasn’t walked into a new job on Day 1 and has been on the same level as someone who has been doing the job for ten years?” The fan pointed out that JLP was also “pretty rubbish as a host” in his first couple of seasons and that he had to grow into the role.

David genat
David Genat. Image: Instagram

Plenty of other fans were similarly supportive of David’s hosting chops. “Nah, he is doing just fine,” wrote one fan. “I didn’t even notice JLP is gone.” Another fan wrote that David has been a “breath of fresh air and someone who loved the game for what it is,” adding that he’s “so personable and charismatic.” Another says they’ve “heard from multiple people that he warms up into the role.”

Others took a more balanced approach, with one commenter calling for everyone to stop whinging. “JLP was amazing, but he is now gone. Everyone needs to just move on. Complaining won’t bring him back.” Another commenter said, “There isn’t a damn thing the man, or for that matter any man could do to keep everyone happy. Can you imagine the uproar if they chose a female host?”

Ahead of the new season, in a Reddit AMA, David revealed that the network had decided to axe LGP before he was chosen as the new host.

“I wasn’t looking at it like taking JLP’s spot because he wasn’t going to be returning after Aus v The World, regardless of who took over. I knew others were being cast, so I was really happy to get the chance to audition and get the role,” he spilled.

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MAFS’ Gia claims there was more to Bec’s unhinged Dinner Party behaviour than viewers saw

After taking aim at almost every couple at the third Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 Dinner Party, Bec Zacharia stole the spotlight, and Gia Fleur believes her chaotic behaviour was a calculated move.

In the lead-up to the episode, Bec appeared to build anticipation around her behaviour, telling MAFSFunny she would likely need to issue a public apology once it aired. She later made a tearful appearance on radio the morning after the episode aired, and Gia believes it was all part of a larger plan.

“It’s just strange to me, like she’s doing her crocodile tears, and she’s doing a little PR moves to try and look better and everything,” Gia told Chattr.

While Gia believes that Bec is doing her best to present herself in a sympathetic light to viewers post-Dinner Party, she added that the way Bec acted at the Dinner Party is how she treated Gia behind the scenes.

“That was not out of character for Bec. This is just now Bec finally showing who she is. This is how she was to other people and me behind the cameras all the time. This is her sort of behaviour,” Gia said.

“I think it shows enough that this is who Bec is, and it’s no one else to blame but herself, which I’m glad that Australia’s saying, because it’s this is what we’ve seen behind the scenes,” she added.

MAFS’ Gia reveals why she really tried to make amends with Bec

MAFS 2026 viewers have watched Gia and Bec’s relationship repeatedly shift between friendship and rivalry, with the third Dinner Party seemingly cementing them as enemies.

At the second Dinner Party, Gia attempted to make amends with Bec, and she admitted to Chattr that one of the reasons behind this move was because she thought her friend Brook had left.

“My friends had left. I partly wanted some more friends, and I wanted to have an okay experience.”

However, Gia added that she also decided to extend an olive branch to Bec because she thought it would help keep the peace.

“I wanted her to stop coming for me, to be honest. And I thought, if I become friends with her, she’ll probably chill out with me a bit, and I’ll be able to have a better experience and focus on me and Scott.”

Gia said that Scott made it very clear that her befriending Bec was a good idea.

“Scott didn’t want me being friends with her at all. I kept trying, hoping for something different, because I’m a very forgiving person. And, she just kept proving over and over that I can’t really trust her,” she said.

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MAFS Alissa breaks silence on cheating scandal involving her ex-boyfriend : ‘Actually disgusting’

Another scandal erupted at tonight’s Married at First Sight (MAFS) Dinner Party, with Gia claiming Bec had texted her alleging that Alissa was still in love with her ex.

After Bec confronted Gia over claims that Danny had said she was more his type, Gia fired back — pulling out her phone to read aloud messages Bec had apparently sent about fellow bride Alissa.

“Alissa went home for the weekend, turmoil in the relationship,” Gia read to the group, before reading out another text in a producer-led interview. “Alissa is [expletive] in love with her ex,” Gia said.

In an interview with Chattr, Alissa has firmly denied the claims, saying that there was absolutely no truth to them whatsoever.

“Obviously, if I wanted to be with my ex, I would not have been on the experiment. I would have been with my ex. We had broken up, like eight months prior to the experiment, and at that time, it would have been closer to a year.”

She explained that the accusations were first raised at the second Dinner Party, before Gia brought them up again tonight.

“It was actually disgusting. They were just rumours. And do you know what’s funny? Like, I am obviously very happy at the moment. I’m not going back to my ex, and I’m not pregnant with my ex. Like, what I was accused of, that was Brook, and she was at the table accusing me of those things. So it’s just funny. Like, you got the wrong girl,” Alissa said.

She stressed that she hadn’t even left Sydney, where they were filming MAFS, so she had no clue where the accusations came from.

“At that point in the experiment, I hadn’t even thought I had been back to Adelaide yet. So it was just crazy.”

Gia reading out texts at the Dinner Party. Image: Nine.
Gia reading out texts at the MAFS Dinner Party. Image: Nine.

David’s response to claims that Alissa was still in love with her ex while filming MAFS

Alissa said she was relieved that David didn’t believe the accusations for a second and firmly had her back at both Dinner Parties.

“Obviously, I was in that experiment with [David] throughout the whole time. The only day I went back [to Adelaide was] for 24 hours just to drop off my wedding dress, and then I came straight back.”

“David and I had great communication, you know, throughout that whole thing.”

He told Chattr in a separate interview that he had no doubt that Alissa was telling the truth.

“For me personally, I just thought it was BS, and I just stood by Alissa’s side because, like, I could only go off my relationship with Alyssa and how she was treating me, and it just sounded like white noise.”

Okay, we officially ship David and Alissa.

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MAFS’ Sam reveals if Chris’ baby secret is a ‘dealbreaker’

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 seems to have mismatched some couples for drama. Single mum Gia Fleur was horrified when she found out her husband Scott McCristal felt “freedom” without kids in the picture, and now we have another sticky storyline involving gay grooms Sam Stanton and Chris Robinson. During their wedding, viewers found out that Chris has two babies on the way via surrogacy, but when he tried to find out Sam’s opinion on children, his new husband said he didn’t want children anytime soon.

However, Sam tells Chattr this was played up for the cameras, and his nonchalance was due to the fact he “didn’t think that was a possibility”.

“I have always been open to children, and it’s always come down to the person that I’m with will determine whether I have kids [or not]. It’s never been an absolute necessity for me, but it’s definitely never been a dealbreaker for me either, and that’s the conversation I had with the experts [before they matched us],” Sam says.

“When they’re showing me [at the wedding reception] talk about how I don’t want kids this year, [it’s because] in my head, I’m like, ‘That’s not even an option’… how could there possibly be children [soon]?”

The groom adds he was clear when applying for the show that he would also be open to dating a single father, so the idea of kids in the mix really doesn’t bother him.

“Someone having kids is definitely not a reason I wouldn’t date them. [It] definitely comes down to just, I’m a pretty reasonable person. I’m not gonna not be with someone who’s perfect in every other way just because they have kids, you know?” Sam says. “So [Chris] having kids on the way is not going to be a problem, because I’m open to it.”

Chris and Sam during MAFS 2026 wedding
Chris and Sam during their wedding reception. Image: Nine

Sam isn’t sure why Chris kept his surrogacy journey a secret

Chris has remained tight-lipped about his baby plans so far, and wants to tell Sam once the pair are more connected. Sam isn’t sure it was the right choice, but he admits there was no handbook on how to approach the situation.

“It would have been better if [Chris] just told me straight away [about the babies on the way]. I think it’s information that’s important about the life that I’m going to have with Chris, but ultimately, I also understand and empathise with the fact that he wants to get to know me first and wanted to get me to get to know him before I knew that news,” the groom muses.

“I’ve gone back and forth in my head whether it was the right way or the wrong way. And I think when I go back and forth on something that many times, it just means there wasn’t a right or wrong way. It was just whatever the journey was meant to be for me or him and for me.”

There aren’t that many strong couples in the MAFS experiment at the moment, but Chris and Sam could be a success story. The groom says he can see himself falling in love with Chris in the future.

“He’s a handsome dude and we just have so much in common,” Sam spills. “I can just picture us going to the gym, going for camping trips away together. I think especially listening to our vows and our speeches, I’m like wow, I really, really see why the experts have put us together.”

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MAFS’ Sam calls out Tyson’s ‘homophobic’ comments: ‘That’s oppression’

Gay Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 groom Sam Stanton isn’t a fan of Tyson Gordon. While he didn’t attend Tyson’s wedding to Stephanie Marshall, he watched the episode with Australia, and became privy to the Donald Trump supporter’s view on queer relationships. ICYMI, Tyson said that he didn’t want gay men to “come anywhere near” him.

In an interview with Chattr, Sam says if Tyson had said this to his face, he would have responded.

“If somebody said to me, ‘Gays are okay, but only behind closed doors’, I would tell them that’s oppression,” Sam says. “And it’s absolutely not okay for me to feel like I can exist in the world just like anybody else. It’s a massive problem. It’s homophobic, it’s straight out not okay.”

However, the groom is still glad the storyline has been aired on TV.

“I think if these conversations don’t come up, then no one gets to have them, and then no one gets called out for this behaviour either. Then these people exist in the world and get further and further and further down these toxic paths without being called out, without being corrected,” he explains.

Without giving away too much about what’s to come on MAFS, the groom alludes to learning more about Tyson as the show goes on and getting into discussions about topics like these.

“Hopefully, we see Tyson get called out, and then hopefully some people sit at home and watch that and go, ‘Oh sh*t. Maybe I’m wrong with this. Maybe I should relook at this and change my opinion on this.'” Sam points out. “That’s why it’s important to have someone like Tyson on the show.”

Gay grooms Chris Robinson and Sam Stanton during their MAFS 2026 wedding
Chris and Sam during their wedding reception. Image: Nine

MAFS fans slam Tyson after his ‘homophobic’ comments

Once Tyson’s introduction package aired, MAFS fans had a field day online.

“No gay guy is hitting on you, buddy,” one person joked.

“We don’t want him,” another person said.

“I hope the gay couple absolutely decimate him. I also hope he sh*ts his pants when he meets David [Momoh],” a third remarked.

“Thank you Tyson. I already appreciated my boyfriend but now I think he’s a god,” another chimed in.

Sam and Tyson will come face to face at their first Dinner Party, so we will have to see what plays out.

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Alissa is sick of MAFS being the Gia and Bec show: ‘Not there for the right reasons’

The drama on Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 has been so heavily centred on Gia Fleur and Bec Zacharia that Alissa Fay has bluntly declared that the experiment has become the “Gia and Bec show” and questioned the brides’ intentions.

Between Bec and Gia’s hen’s party showdown and their feud over whether Danny told Gia she was his type, there hasn’t been a lot of time to focus on the romantic relationships brewing on the show.

“It’s the Gia and Bec show, every single week, they’re just drama, drama, drama. They say one minute they’re friends. They say the next minute they’re not friends. It’s hard to keep up,” Alissa told Chattr.

Alissa went us far as to question whether the two brides came onto MAFS for clout.

“I just think that they were ultimately not there for the right reasons. It’s all just about drama circulating between them both, and then dragging other women down in the meantime in the process of it all. So, it was just the Bec and Gia show, literally, for a lot of the time. We all got so tired of it, all of us did.”

Brook, Mel, Bec and Gia at the second Dinner Party. Image: Nine.
Brook, Mel, Bec and Gia at the second Dinner Party. Image: Nine.

MAFS’ Alissa reveals that she’s forgiven Bec but not Gia

While things are clearly frosty between Alissa and Bec on screen, Alissa reveals that she’s since made amends with her fellow South Australian bride.

“She’s in Adelaide, so we do speak every now and then. I have forgiven her, but obviously, I’ve set boundaries in place there. I have friends, and I have enough people in my life that are supportive of me. I’ll always be kind to her, and she was really, you know, apologetic for what had happened. I have forgiven her.

However, Alissa made it clear that she and Gia haven’t buried the hatchet, despite the fact that Gia has reached out to her.

“There are boundaries in place with Gia. I haven’t heard much from her. The last few messages we exchanged were pretty basic messages. It was like, ‘Are you looking forward to seeing yourself tonight on TV’ or whatever, and I never replied. And the one before that was ‘Please unblock me from Instagram’. So, there’s been very minimal exchanges with Gia and I, because she was just nasty throughout the whole experiment, and very manipulative.”

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MAFS insider claims Grayson just ‘wanted to get laid’: ‘Pissed off’

Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 fans have been sympathetic towards Grayson McIvor, who has been struggling to form a connection with his bride Julia Vogl. Many have claimed Julia isn’t trying hard enough, but an insider claims the truth is more sinister.

“He didn’t really care about Julia at all,” a source tells Chattr. “He was attracted to her physically, and it just seemed like he wanted to get laid. He was pissed off that she wouldn’t have sex with him, so he treated her poorly.”

Despite how Julia has been portrayed — as a kooky woman who is unable to communicate — another production insider says she would often check in with Grayson to see how he was doing in the experiment.

“She would ask him, ‘How are you feeling?’, all the time, but he would always just says he was ‘doing fine’. Then, when they would get in front of the cameras or on the couch with the experts, he would suddenly bring up all of these criticisms he refused to share in private,” the source claims.

“The truth is, he was probably looking at all the other couples who were being physically intimate, and there would have been a rejection wound building. But he was never able to share this with Julia.”

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Grayson and Julia aren’t developing a love connection. Image: Nine

Fans slam Julia’s sexuality online

Another gross result of MAFS touting Julia’s bisexuality as a storyline means there has been an outpouring of biphobic behaviour online. Many have claimed that Julia wanted to be matched with a woman, while others have labelled her a lesbian.

“No one can comprehend that Julia couldn’t possibly be into Grayson,” an exasperated insider says. “Unfortunately, rather than Julia’s bisexuality just being integrated in a normal way, it was played up to be a storyline. Instead of showcasing her actual personality, she’s the bisexual bride.”

According to our insider, the next storyline involves Grayson playing into biphobic stereotypes and saying that he believes Julia wanted to be matched with a woman, which is harmful to the LGBTQIA+ community.

“They’re going to make out that Julia wanted to be matched with a woman. That they think she’s a lesbian,” the source claims.

This is set to go down at the next Dinner Party, so keep an eye out for Julia and Grayson’s storyline.

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MAFS Groom Filip’s cursed YouTube channel: An investigation

You know who we haven’t heard that much about? Filip Gregov, the 38-year-old Married At First Sight (MAFS) groom, whose most memorable moment was being accosted by Stella’s friendship group for plugging his YouTube channel on the altar.

But honestly, I don’t think we hear about Filip’s YouTube channel enough. And I know you’re all busy. So I did the grunt work, and had a pass at Filip’s YouTube treasure trove, which sees Filip refer to grown women as “females”, and caters to men ready to “level up”, “attract”, and “dominate”.

And look, I haven’t watched all of the videos, because there’s only so much I can take. But this is essentially a self-improvement series with blatant nods towards the Manosphere: we’re talking Red Pill ideology where the primary message is to “get jacked” and “have your pick of the mix” — the mix, of course, being women, who tend to be talked about in Filip’s videos more as commodities than human beings.

So join us on our rocky quest to understand Filip Gregov’s YouTube presence, the recurring themes that emerge, and why a lot of this language is more dangerous than it seems — to both women and men.

1. Filip loves the word “females”

Something unmistakably Manosphere about Filip’s YouTube videos is his use of the word “females” when referring to women, along with a solid serving of “chicks”. In one of the many videos in which Filip opines about women, in an essentialising way that is typical of Red Pill ideology, he says that “females know on a subconscious level that if you look after yourself, you can look after them, you can protect them.”

What do you reckon, females? Has he got it right? Of course, the word “females” is often used to refer to women in misogynistic spaces, as a way to belittle women and reduce them to their biological capabilities (which are definitely cool, but calm down).

I’ll admit that after watching a few videos, I had lost all hope of Filip ever using the word “women”, but there was one in which he finally did, and it was beautiful. Honestly, it felt as if a ray of sunlight had pierced its way through the storm clouds, and for a moment — just a moment — I felt human again.

2. He hits on Incel talking points

In another video, Filip shouts out a distressing fact: There’s an “epidemic” of “guys not having sex” and “guys not having relationships”. He adds that the top 10 per cent of guys are literally going through 70-80 per cent of women. Guys, I’m going to call a spade a spade. Keeping 100 with ya.”

You may remember that a similar statistic was quoted by the kid in the TV show Adolescence. In much of the Manosphere, especially the Incel division, it’s a commonly cited but mythical metric used to imply that men are victims of the whims of women, who obviously hold all the power and capital in this godforsaken world!

Implicit in the citing of this made-up statistic is also that men are entitled access to women and are being shortchanged, not least because these days women are getting more of a say in who they do or don’t date. Of course, that sense of entitlement to women and sex is a problem because it can manifest in getting aggressive towards women to the point of assault.

In any case, Filip presents the tired old statistic as some kind of cosmic truth and offers up hacks to help men inhabit that elite tenth percentile. As you can imagine, this involves getting jacked.

3. He is regularly shirtless

Filip’s physique is a clear source of pride in his videos — he often makes a point to show off his chest to the camera, and talks about his gym routine, for example, in videos like “My exact blueprint to be shredded and jacked all year round” and “how being jacked will change your life”. Filip has put out a number of these videos, where he repeatedly says that maintaining his physique means that he’s been able to rise to the top of the sexual marketplace.

As a result of getting muscles, Filip reckons: “I’ve been able to date whoever I want, within reason… can’t go for the top top girls.” And they say love is dead!

Filip is again following the Red Pill handbook to a tee, here. If you’re buying into the idea that we all inhabit a sexual hierarchy and that women flock towards men with the lowest body fat percentile, then having a muscly body can end up becoming a huge part of your identity, which is maybe why he’s so often not wearing a shirt.

Sadly, researchers reckon this obsession with associating masculinity with building muscle can have plenty of negative effects on men, including “poor body esteem, body shame and body surveillance”, showing that the Manosphere doesn’t just hurt women; it hurts men, too.

Filip Gregov shirtless
A typically shirtless Filip Gregov. Image: YouTube

4. He says there’s “no excuse to be overweight”

Filip expresses his disgust with overweight men in more than one video, again showing that Red Pill ideology also harms men. At one point, he states: “If anyone’s telling you it’s alright to have guts and have tits, they are telling you they don’t want to see you dominate.” He’s also said that the idea that women like “dad bods” is a myth, though at no point does he ask any women about this.

Actually, the absence of women’s opinions in his videos is likely very intentional. That’s because Red Pill ideology sees women as deceptive to their core. So even if they say they’re open to dating men with different types of body shapes (like Dad bods, which Filip gets upset about in another video), they’re probably lying, maybe even to themselves.

One of the problems with the belief that women are inherently deceptive is that men are justified in “dominating” them to straighten them out.

6. Filip reckons masturbating is “giving away your life force”

About a year ago, Filip uploaded a video called “Semen Retention No Fap Isn’t The Final Answer For Men,” and look, I’ve always said that! In the video, Filip says he used to watch porn and masturbate five or six times a day, but has stopped doing so because he was giving away his “life force” — which is how he refers to his semen — to a “tissue”.

He adds that as a man, masturbating means that you have “time, energy and focus” to find your “sexual reward” out in the wild, meaning, of course… sex from females! “If that’s what you’re doing it for, then why not just go for the girl you want? Do you know what I mean? Why not just take it? Take her. I mean, she’s there for the taking.” Filip’s right. Women are like undifferentiated little birdies just passively milling around, waiting to be swooped away by swole, blue-balled vultures… and that’s just biology!

While there’s so much more to explore, we’re going to end here, because life is short, and you don’t want to spend too much of it reading about this. I can only hope that you have been changed by this brief investigation into MAFS groom Filip Gregov’s cursed YouTube videos. I, for one, feel a renewed determination to never Google “Manosphere” or “Red Pill” again.

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Are MAFS 2026’s same-sex couple, Sam and Chris still together?

Married At First Sight (MAFS) has featured another same-sex couple in this year’s experiment: Sam Stanton and Chris Robinson. This will be the fourth time that MAFS has ever seen a same-sex couple take part in the experiment. In 2016 Craig Roach and Andy John made history as the first gay couple on the show.

In 2020, Amanda Micallef and Tash Herz made were the first lesbian couple, and Michael Fleix and Stephen Stewart also appeared on MAFS in 2024.

This year’s groom, Sam, 34, is a charismatic, tall, dark, and handsome boy-next-door from Adelaide. He not only resembles Colin Firth but also owns a successful spin studio called Studio 360 Sports.

Sam is paired with groom Chris, 38, who is a gym and farm owner from Queensland now in Sydney. He is kind and generous, a self-confessed neat freak, and admits he avoids tough conversations and isn’t perfect.

The question remains whether Sam and Chris’s relationship will withstand the challenges ahead, including the revelation that Chris is about to become a first-time father. Keep reading to find out whether Sam and Chris make it all the way through the experiment.

What is Sam looking for in a partner?

Sam is a self-confessed romantic at heart. He’s incredibly close to his parents and credits their long, loving marriage for shaping the high standards he brings into the experiment. He describes himself as a “slow burner,” and someone who needs a deep emotional connection before fully giving his heart. He’s hoping his future husband not only respects that pace but also values it.

Sam is seeking a partner who is both masculine and emotionally mature, yet enjoys playful moments, like singing loudly to Taylor Swift, and is comfortable with outdoor activities such as camping.

What is Chris looking for in a partner?

Chris knows exactly what he’s looking for when it comes to his future partner. He wants a kind and generous masculine man, someone who not only joins him in getting muddy on the farm but also loves getting dressed up for a night out and has that same desire to build a family together.

Are Sam and Chris still together?

Sam and Chris have only just tied the knot so there isn’t much to go on about their current relationship status. Notably, Chris has yet to share that he is about to become a father, choosing to wait since Sam has openly said that he isn’t ready for children just yet.

However, in an interview with Chattr, Sam stated that having kids would not be a problem for him as he admitted he didn’t expect Chris to have kids quite literally on the way. He explained that if someone is a perfect match, future children would not deter him. “Having kids on the way is not going to be a problem, because I’m open to that, he said.”

Another hint that these two might go the distance is that Sam told Chattr he and Chris are still in contact. It looks like we just have to keep watching to see their love story unfold!

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MAFS’ Bec says she’s Brook 2.0 at the next Dinner Party: ‘I have regrets’

If you thought the Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 Dinner Party drama couldn’t top last week’s, prepare to be proved wrong. According to MAFS bride Bec Zacharia, she goes nuclear during Dinner Party number three.

It’s also the first Dinner Party for intruders Stephanie Marshall, Tyson Gordon, Joel Moses, Juliette Chae Fava, Chris Robinson and Sam Stanton, so it’s somewhat a baptism by fire.

“This Dinner Party, I’m the Brook,” Bec told MAFS Funny. “Get ready… [I’m against] anyone that looks at me. It’s not good.”

Bec told the podcast host she will probably need to make a public apology after the episode airs.

“I’m hoping people will be able to see that I’m at the lowest of my lows at this point, and instead of going inward and dealing with my issues with Danny and Gia and the comment, that I am taking it out on everyone else,” she said. “It’s not okay, I’m not saying that it’s alright.”

The MAFS bride added that she has “grown” from her experience, and has also tried to make amends.

“I’ve apologised to the people involved, and they’ve forgiven me and I think that’s the most important thing,” Bec said. “I was wrong. I have regrets. You’re gonna see the worst of me in this coming week and all I can do is take it.”

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The Dinner Party promo shows Gia pulling out screenshots to take down Bec. Image: Nine

MAFS fans slam Bec’s Dinner Party admission

While Bec seemed to be at peace with how she’s gone forward after this explosive Dinner Party, MAFS fans online weren’t so forgiving.

“A lot of people can go through way worse things than that and manage to not take their feelings out on others… just saying,” one person wrote on Instagram.

“You could tell she was [a] mean girl right from the first episode, the Hen’s do,” another added.

“The behaviour demonstrated isn’t the ‘lowest of the lows’, it’s more about your lack of emotional maturity and intelligence and more. Take accountability for your behaviour,” a third remarked.

“She’s Brook #2. She’s [a] mean girl, no one likes her,” another chimed in.

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Meet MAFS 2026’s intruder groom, Sam Stanton, the slow burner, Colin Firth look-alike

The last Married At First Sight Australia (MAFS) 2026 intruder wedding just took place, and groom Sam Stanton is one half of a same-sex marriage in this year’s experiment.

Sam is tall, dark, handsome, and bears a striking resemblance to Colin Firth, Like Mr Darcy, he’s charismatic and here to finally put love first.

Sam admits that he’s a slow burner — but let’s hope it’s not too slow for the MAFS experiment.

Keep reading to find out everything we know about Sam Stanton!

Who is Sam Stanton and what does he do?

Sam, 34, is a boy-next-door charmer and natural romantic from Adelaide, South Australia. After he spent time in the US, it inspired him to embrace fitness culture and bring that energy home. He now owns a successful spin studio, Studio360Sports, with nearly 6,000 Instagram followers.

Whilst his personal Instagram has almost 10,000 followers, you can see he lives for adventure, fitness, and travel, and it also looks to be signed to modelling agency, Finesse. Oooo talk about the whole package!

Sam in past relationships

Sam is no stranger to commitment, but distance has caused heartbreak. He’s had two meaningful, long-term relationships after one ended after his US return, and another when his partner relocated for work.

What is Sam looking for in a relationship?

According to Sam’s Channel 9 bio, he is very close to his parents and is inspired by their long, loving marriage, which sets his own relationship standards.

He admits he’s a slow burner who prefers to build emotional connection before fully committing, and hopes his future husband values this thoughtful approach.

Sam seeks a man who is masculine and emotionally mature, but who can also sing Taylor Swift in the hallway and isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty around a campfire.

Who is Sam’s husband-to-be?

Sam is matched with Chris Robinson, 38, a farmer and gym owner, and we think this will be a match made in heaven!

In an interview with Chattr, Sam said he felt an instant attraction when he turned around and saw Chris walking down the aisle. “This guy’s attractive, he’s got blue eyes, he’s a good-looking dude, but let’s get to know him.”

From their first meeting at the altar, there was a rare natural ease between them among this season’s intruder couples, even exchanging similar vows!

This could be one of MAFS most incredible matches, and we are so excited to watch this relationship unfold!

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Meet MAFS 2026’s intruder groom, Chris Robinson, who isn’t afraid to get dirty

Married At First Sight Australia (MAFS) 2026 has welcomed a same-sex couple. Intruder groom, Chris Robinson, is one of the latest participants to join the cast.

Chris is a self-confessed neat freak and farmer, and is looking for a masculine man who isn’t afraid to get muddy on the farm. So MAFS experts, please, for the love of god, find Chris his perfect match!

Keep reading to find out everything else we know about Chris.

Who is Chris Robinson, and what does he do?

Chris is 38 years old, originally from Queensland, and was raised on a cattle farm by his mum. After losing his dad, he had to learn resilience young. Chris also admits in his Channel 9 bio that coming “out” as a gay man in the country wasn’t easy, so he packed his life up and headed to Sydney.

Chris is an entrepreneur who owns his own personal training business, Body Skin Soul, in Redfern, and manages a farm in New South Wales. Talk about dreamy!

Not only is Chris kind and generous, but he is also a self-confessed neat freak. He also admits he tends to avoid tough conversations and knows he’s not perfect. Some people could learn a thing or two from Chris, that’s for sure. We love a man who takes accountability!

Naturally, we had to scroll through his Instagram, and with almost 10,000 followers, he seems to love the slow life on the farm, adventure, and animals.

Chris admits that in the past, he attracted men he had to ‘fix’

Chris admits that he has attracted the wrong type of men in the past, and that men only want him for his success. Not only that, but he’s also been known to be “Mr Fix it.” Now, he’s putting an end to being the fixer, and looking for his life partner.

What is Chris looking for in a partner?

After three long-term relationships, Chris knows exactly what he’s looking for. Chris wants a kind and generous masculine man, and he wants the best of both worlds. Someone to not only join him in getting muddy on the farm, but someone who loves getting dressed up for a night out.

Who is Chris’ husband-to-be?

Well, we are hoping that the MAFS experts have created a match in heaven, as he is matched with a Colin Firth look-alike, Sam Stanton, a 34-year-old spin studio owner from Adelaide.

The two seemed to have hit it off straight away at the wedding ceremony. In a recent interview with Chattr, Sam said he was instantly attracted to Chris’s blue eyes once he turned around at the alter.

“I turned around, stranger, blue eyes — great,” he said.

We are so excited to see their relationship unfold throughout the experiment; we surely do have high hopes!

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Stephanie slams Tyson for calling her “masculine”: ‘Walking contradiction’

Intruders Stephanie Marshall and Tyson Gordon are the latest couple to get hitched on Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026, and fans are still reeling from what to many was a deeply uncomfortable wedding. Tyson, an ex-soldier and Trump supporter who is looking for a “submissive” wife with whom to have a gaggle of kids, last night seemed immediately rankled after being matched with a woman who — at 32 — was two years older than him.

“Yeah look, I asked for someone younger,” Tyson said to the camera during last night’s episode of MAFS. “I was hoping to essentially get a wife in her mid-20s,” adding that having a wife older than him “just feels weird”. Speaking to Chattr today, Stephanie says she was definitely put off by the fact that her being slightly older than him was “such an issue” for him, as well as his desire for a “submissive” wife.

She points out that Tyson wanting a wife that was younger than him, as well as wanting a wife who is “submissive”, set alarm bells ringing. “I don’t think he truly understands what those words actually mean,” she said, “especially submissive — you know, that really bothered me — because submissive is like, giving up all of your rights as a human being.”

She adds that his obsession with getting a wife who was younger than him was similarly worrying. “That to me just means… I really want someone who is younger who I will just manipulate.”

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Stephanie arrives at her wedding. Image: Nine

Stephanie responds to Tyler saying she’s “masculine”

Stephanie also believes that Tyler’s views about masculinity and femininity are a bit simplistic, especially in the context of his desire for mothers to stay home and look after the kids. “He says he wants five kids, then he wants his wife to stay at home,” she begins. “In order for the wife to take control of a house with five children, she’s going to have to be in her ‘masculine’ to have that smooth operation the way I know he would want.”

“He said he made a comment about divorcing his last wife because she bloody left dishes in the sink. You know, if, if he wants a smooth operation at home with five kids, that woman is going to have to be in her ‘masculine’ at some point.” Stephanie adds that she often has to be ‘masculine’ in her job as a Real Estate Agent, saying: “People employ me to take control of the situation… which is… you know, buying or selling a property,” she said. “However, I know that I’m not like that all the time. I’m a very sensitive, down-to-earth soul, and I think that is feminine energy. So I think the two can co-exist in one individual.”

Stephanie says that while she did say from the beginning that she wanted more of a traditional marriage, as her evening with Tyson went on, she realised her values didn’t align with Tyson’s as much as she had hoped.

“From the outset, I kind of said I wanted — or thought I wanted — more of that traditional relationship,” she says. “And you know, that I wasn’t this super ultra feminist or anything like that. But I think obviously, as the night went on… [I realised] that our versions of what a traditional relationship looks like were maybe a little different.”

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