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NARRATOR: Previously...

We got some. Don't worry about it. We got your back, baby.

..two more couples entered

Australia's biggest social experiment.

How is this woman single? ..with the highest of highs...

I have never met a man who has got energy to match mine.

I'm gonna dip you - ready?

..to the lowest of lows.

(ALL EXCLAIM)

Self-confessed 'warrior groom' Ryan's ultimate blunder.

Self-confessed 'warrior groom' Ryan's ultimate blunder.

Yeah, I'm OK.

(WOMAN SCREAMS WITH EXCITEMENT)

With the rest of our newlyweds revelling in their honeymoons...

I'm really, really, really happy.

..romantic connections deepened.

It's going really good with Billy.

He's a very impressive man.

I don't feel like you've had a go since you saw me.

A lack of spark from Tim...

He's not into me because of what I am physically.

..left Katie heartbroken.

This is a disaster.

This is a disaster.

And Eliot abandoned Lauren two days into the honeymoon.

A grown man throwing a tantrum

because he didn't get exactly what he wanted.

Tonight...

Well, Eliot, this is highly unusual.

..runaway groom Eliot makes a shock appearance.

I gave the honeymoon two days.

But will he re-enter the experiment

after some hard truths from expert John?

Well, you've said...

You can't tell me it's worked, you're single and 35.

I get that narrative.

I get that narrative.

It's not a narrative, it's just fact.

And... (GLASS CLINKS)

MAN: Dinner is served.

..it's the first dinner party of the experiment.

I'm so excited!

Where our newlyweds will meet each other's partners

for the very first time.

Why does everyone look so freaking hot?

Everyone's so happy. Yeah.

I love seeing people happy.

But two couples already on the rocks...

What happened? Um...

..sends shockwaves through the group.

..sends shockwaves through the group.

Oh, my God!

Oh, you're joking!

It's OK. It's OK.

If he does show up tonight, good luck to him.

I feel like I've been the one making most of the effort.

Are you serious?

Tim tells his side of the story.

But Jamie's not convinced.

He's gaslighting her!

Am I the only one seeing what's going on here?

That is not OK.

I won't sit here and tolerate that.

I can't die on this hill charging this (BLEEP) all night.

I can't die on this hill charging this (BLEEP) all night.

Someone's got to back me.

MAN: This is so good.

Yeah. It's amazing. This is living.

From the spectacular coastline of Coastline of Queensland...

I've had an awesome time.

..to the Snowy Mountains in NSW...

Wait, catch up!

Wait, catch up!

(LAUGHS)

I'm not stopping!

..and the Pacific's most romantic spots,

our newlyweds have been soaking up every moment

of their unforgettable honeymoons.

(CHUCKLES HAPPILY)

Feeling very happy and in a love bubble.

Happy days, eh? Living the dream.

Living the dream.

Sharing in experiences that are bringing them closer.

Sharing in experiences that are bringing them closer.

(LAUGHS) I'm so scared!

We're like super glue right now.

Yeah. I'm loving being glued to him.

(GIGGLES)

Good luck getting me off, Jamie.

For our latest couple, Jacqui and Ryan.

What is this?

Yoga? Yoga.

Hello. How are you? I'm Belle. Good.

After a whirlwind wedding filled with excitement...

..high expectations...

..high expectations...

You'll be required to take me on dates.

Give me your jacket when I'm cold. Definitely.

Buy me flowers at least once a month.

Bring me coffee in the morning. Tell me I'm gorgeous.

And unexpected emotions.

I think that would be the challenge is whether

he can step up and then let me be the woman.

Because I don't want to be the one, like...

They're taking a moment to slow down and find some peace

with a relaxing yoga session.

with a relaxing yoga session.

You may be receptive of the sounds of nature

that surround your body.

This is an absolutely beautiful place to practice yoga.

The sun is rising.

The fresh air is blowing through.

And as you breathe out, just relax.

Release. Surrender.

(THINKS) "I can't believe that I dropped my bride at the wedding."

(ALL EXCLAIM) Oh my God.

(ALL EXCLAIM) Oh my God.

I'm still stunned. Horrified.

(LAUGHTER) I'm so sorry.

He just ruined everything!

Stay connected.

I genuinely cannot believe I did that.

It's very classless.

Masculine for me

is being able to keep someone safe and protected

and secure and all that.

But I believe I failed her in that moment, and I know

But I believe I failed her in that moment, and I know

that I will be haunted by it for a long time.

But it's good she's so easy-going.

I'm very lucky in that regard

because a lot of women wouldn't

have taken it the same way.

You're doing so well.

You did so well. I'm so impressed.

Were ya? Yeah.

You didn't complain once.

No. No complaints, just clumsiness.

That's great.

As Ryan tries to restore his masculine energy,

Morena and Tony are simply trying to ignite a spark.

Morena and Tony are simply trying to ignite a spark.

Look, there IS a fireplace.

So there's the gas there. Ha!

Don't... Stop it!

Morena is an amazing lady.

I'm enjoying my time with her.

It didn't work.

You cannot not like Marina.

I think it's all here. No! But you've gotta...

Sometimes you can turn him on here.

It's like we've known each other for a long time.

"The remote control can be located next to the TV."

So how do you start it?

It's a beautiful feeling.

It's a beautiful feeling.

I can't see. Hold on.

Well, where are your glasses? Uh, in the bag.

Hang on. Let me find...

In the tropical destination of Fiji...

You're looking good today. Oh, thanks.

I make you look good. I make you look so tall.

Yeah. You do. You actually do.

Awhina and Adrian have decided to hit the reset button

after truths revealed during their honeymoon box

put their relationship on the rocks.

put their relationship on the rocks.

And if I'm being 100% honest,

I don't know if I can love my kids as much as your kid.

I need a hot minute.

And they're hoping some spiritual sound healing

will help them focus their energies

to give their relationship a chance to thrive.

(BELL CHIMES SOFTLY)

The honeymoon box wasn't the greatest.

The honeymoon box wasn't the greatest.

I know we have chemistry,

and I know I want to explore that a little bit more.

So the current situation, I mean, it's not ideal.

Let's just sweep it under the rug

while we work on the connection we already have,

because I really don't want to be just hyper-focusing on the bad.

I just want to be present.

Exhale. Drawing your stomach back in.

(SNORES)

(SNORES)

Inhale. Centre.

In my head I'm like, "Don't laugh, don't laugh."

And I couldn't help myself.

On the next inhale...

..raising your arms to the top.

Alright. Let her sleep. Let her sleep.

(LAUGHS) (SNORES)

You sleep alright? I slept like a baby. Are you joking?

It's the final day of the honeymoons for our newlyweds.

Can we stay a bit longer, please?

Yeah, it's been a great experience.

I've loved it.

So I feel like we've got a good bond behind us going into

the next part of the experiment.

The honeymoon's over.

We're going to say goodbye to this amazing hotel.

We're going to say goodbye to this amazing hotel.

In terms of a honeymoon,

I couldn't ask for more, but I'm really excited for

the next phase of this.

Let's go home. Ready to go! Get us to Sydney.

Goodbye, Mount Lofty.

Going to miss this view. Same.

While most of the couples are excited to head to Sydney for

the upcoming dinner party...

(EXCLAIMS)

..for Lauren, her future still remains unclear.

After her husband Eliot wasted no time deeming

After her husband Eliot wasted no time deeming

them incompatible.

(GROANS)

I feel like we're not really right for each other.

Which was then followed by a dramatic exit.

Because I know what my values are and if they don't align,

then back on the ferry.

And although still recovering from being dumped on her honeymoon,

Lauren is determined to make the most of the dinner party

Lauren is determined to make the most of the dinner party

with or without Eliot.

The honeymoon is over.

It's been, um, dramatic.

Eliot's been a baby.

He just, like, threw his toys and ran out the room.

I thought I would be getting to know someone who was, like,

willing and open to be having the same experience as me.

Um, and then going back to Sydney and moving in with someone.

But it wasn't to be.

But it wasn't to be.

I've been, like, true to myself and actually genuine from the beginning.

So yeah, I actually don't think that he deserves to

be with someone like me.

Does anyone want to take his beanie?

I still have no idea where Eliot is. Nor do I care.

All I know is I'm very excited about the dinner party.

And to be honest, I don't care if I ever see Eliot again.

But, yeah, I think he definitely needs therapy.

But, yeah, I think he definitely needs therapy.

As Lauren returns to Sydney for the dinner party...

..already in Sydney...

..Eliot has made a surprise appearance

and has requested a one-on-one chat with expert John Aiken.

Alright, let's do this.

Eliot. Hey.

Well, Eliot, this is highly unusual.

Well, typically, I don't get to talk to brides or grooms

when they're on their honeymoon, but, uh, I'm all ears.

I want to hear what you've got to say and why you

wanted to meet with me.

I had to get out of there.

I feel like I stayed for longer than

I really should have.

I really should have.

How long did you give it? I gave the honeymoon two days.

Yeah.

So tell me what happened.

I've been pretty consistent with, you know,

sort of what I was looking for.

And the person that I was matched with was nothing like that.

Um, I was expecting to meet a cute, sort of librarian-like girl

Um, I was expecting to meet a cute, sort of librarian-like girl

that was younger than me.

And I ended up with what felt like a Kardashian sister.

And I said, "Look, I really value moving my body.

"I have to do it every day."

It's like I want to meet someone healthy.

But when we're talking about exercise,

she had trouble running

from one side of the tennis court to the other.

And I want someone that's, you know, under 30.

That's something that kind of works.

Does it? Yeah.

Um, and there was other things, you know...

But let's be honest. Yeah.

You here on this show because you're 35 and single

and you've been going out with young women and it hasn't worked.

And I get that narrative.

It's not a narrative, it's just fact.

Well...

You can't tell me it's worked because you're single and 35.

You can't tell me it's worked because you're single and 35.

And you're asking us to help you match someone?

That's just facts.

I think that you currently are involved in a pattern,

a toxic pattern which is on full display.

You've been matched with someone who,

after two days, you've decided isn't right and you're running.

I need you to look at yourself and ask yourself

"Why am I sabotaging these relationships and how do I do it?"

"Why am I sabotaging these relationships and how do I do it?"

'I don't' is my answer. And that's your problem.

Because until you can answer that,

you're going to keep repeating your toxic pattern.

I would never apologise for having high standards.

Depends on whether those standards are realistic

and whether they're actually keeping you single.

You live inside your head so much, with so many rules

and expectations that are unrealistic,

and expectations that are unrealistic,

that you rule everybody out.

Things you're talking about regarding Lauren are superficial.

We go much deeper.

What I'm trying to say to you is this is a pattern

that is keeping you single,

and it is time to decide what you want to do with it.

This is a great chance for you to break it,

to get curious, to get out of your head,

and to actually get back into the experiment

and to actually get back into the experiment

and say, "I'm going to find out who this person is

"and let go of control."

Or you could go the other way and go,

"I'm gonna cut and run

"and just keep repeating the same old toxic pattern,

"ruling out people before they get close to me."

And that's something that I want you to think about.

I disagree with everything you just said.

I know you do.

Oh, well. Well, we'll leave it there.

Thank you, Eliot. Good luck with everything.

And I wish you all the best. Thanks, John. See you later.

With the first dinner party around the corner,

the question remains as to whether Eliot will return to the experiment

the question remains as to whether Eliot will return to the experiment

or pack his bags for good.

Tonight's the night for the very first dinner party

of the experiment,

where our newlyweds, fresh from their honeymoons,

will come together as couples for the very first time,

putting their relationships to the ultimate test.

While it's still unknown whether Eliot will attend,

While it's still unknown whether Eliot will attend,

the rest of our couples are getting ready,

hoping to make a lasting impression.

Oh, look at that. I know! I can whip you with it.

You gonna whip me with it if I'm being a bad boy?

(LAUGHS)

The both of us are walking in there like, yeah, feeling good.

I am feeling super loved up since my honeymoon.

Like, I just woke up this morning like, in the mood.

Like I'm just like... I'm just feeling good, man.

Like I'm just like... I'm just feeling good, man.

The main thing, as long as you're feeling comfortable and ready...

Happy wife, happy life.

I'm learning that. Don't worry.

Me and Dave don't really have anything to worry about.

Like, we're going in pretty united.

But that's how you win a dinner party.

Do you want a belt or no belt? Definitely a belt.

A belt? Yes. You look really good.

Whit-whoo! That looks good.

It's the first dinner party, so I hope the vibes are high tonight.

It's the first dinner party, so I hope the vibes are high tonight.

And the hair looks good.

You think? Yeah, definitely.

And I haven't seen all the boys since the buck's party,

so I hope they've been matched up really well.

And I hope they're happy.

I'd be too scared to tell you if it wasn't anyway.

You don't want to look shit by association.

(LAUGHTER)

Wow-wee!

Are we ready to go? Yeah, almost.

Are you excited? I'm really excited now.

Oh, I'm buzzing. I can't wait. Yeah. Me too.

I'm so excited to see everyone. It's like diving straight in, hey?

I'm so excited to see everyone. It's like diving straight in, hey?

Yeah, 100%.

Yeah. I can't wait to tell everyone

how much you like me touching you all the time.

And you like how much I talk. And you love my snoring.

For our most recent newlyweds, Jacqui and Ryan,

they will be entering tonight's dinner party

sporting a brand-new look.

During the flight back here, I got this beard trimmer,

and for some reason, it got bumped or knocked or whatever,

and for some reason, it got bumped or knocked or whatever,

and the length of the trim

went all the way down to, like, a like a low level.

And I went... (IMITATES SHAVER BUZZING)

..and then like too much hair fell into the basin

and I had this, like, cleft in my beard.

And I was like, "Um, Jacqui?"

What if I told you it wasn't the flight?

You're not that conniving.

(LAUGHS)

Like, if you've got, like, a beautiful face,

why not just have it clean and show it off to the world?

why not just have it clean and show it off to the world?

I had a huge smile on my face when it happened.

No, I think he looks great.

And now you're easier to kiss. That's right.

Can I kiss you there with the lipstick?

I definitely feel extremely confident walking in tonight.

Um...and I hope that Ryan feels proud to have,

like, such a strong, independent woman next to his side.

I wonder as well whether all the couples will make it.

Because some couples may have had outfall during the honeymoon.

You know how sometimes they just don't show up together?

Wind up prematurely?

I reckon some couples won't be into each other

I reckon some couples won't be into each other

and they won't be coming.

They won't arrive together.

I'm walking into the dinner party tonight

with my head held high.

Even though I'm obviously alone.

I came here for a reason.

And then for him to just leave over nothing.

It's such a wasted opportunity.

No idea where Eliot is.

I haven't heard from him at all.

I haven't heard from him at all.

And I have no idea if Eliot's coming tonight.

But I'm excited to see what everyone else's relationships are like.

Surely no one could be worse than mine.

My marriage in a sentence would be.

(IMITATES EXPLOSION) Bleargh!

That's not a sentence. But you get what I mean.

Katie's husband Tim has struggled finding a connection

Katie's husband Tim has struggled finding a connection

from the very start.

MAN: Turning more towards my camera over here.

I think I just didn't have that spark,

so I just started to panic a little bit.

(CHUCKLES) Oh, wow!

Letting her know on the night of the wedding.

Yeah. It wasn't an easy chat.

I felt horrible for you,

but I am still open to getting to know you and on the honeymoon.

However, despite Katie remaining hopeful

that it could still develop on their honeymoon...

Physical attraction can grow when you get to know somebody.

Physical attraction can grow when you get to know somebody.

What's your usual-looking person?

Normally, I guess more like shorter women.

It's been blonde.

She was only met with more rejection.

I just wanted somebody to, like, I don't know, have a go.

You don't think I am?

I think your mind's pretty well made up.

Leaving Katie in tears.

(SOBS) It's just so unfair.

Oh, this is a disaster.

Oh, this is a disaster.

I'm nervous about walking in alone.

I've not heard anything, which is disappointing.

He's kind of disappeared.

What Katie doesn't know

is that Tim has decided to show up to tonight's dinner party.

And he's got a very different take

on what's been happening in their marriage.

So, Katie...

Yeah, I think she's still upset that I said there wasn't a spark.

Yeah, I think she's still upset that I said there wasn't a spark.

And then she said, "Well, have you tried?"

And I was hopeful but I feel like

I've lost a lot of that hope in this experiment.

It's hard to have a spark grow.

I'd be surprised if we could fix it, because, yeah,

Katie hasn't reached out,

so there's been no effort to see if I was OK or to try and fix it.

so there's been no effort to see if I was OK or to try and fix it.

I don't have her number.

No, I'm just worried for the dinner party with Katie

because she said she's quite a fiery character.

Because that's not my communication style.

I think I'll just see how it plays out when I get there.

I'm hoping for the best, but... Yeah.

Oh, my God, we're going to the first dinner party!

I'm so excited.

Cocktails and treats.

(GASPS) I think anything that says cocktail party

is my kind of party.

Anything with the word 'cock' is your kind of party.

I want people to be jealous of our honeymoon

and our strong relationship.

And how good we look together.

Do you reckon there's anyone that doesn't get on?

Doesn't even feel like Married at First Sight.

It feels like Tinder in real life.

And I've been swiped left.

(CAR DOOR CLOSES) OK.

Wait. Did I forget something?

My husband?

Well, can you believe it? Season 12, Married at First Sight.

Wow. First dinner party.

It's a chance for brides and grooms to put

themselves forward in terms of how they want to be

seen in the relationship and amongst the group.

And it's our first little peek into who's really making

it work, who's connecting, and who maybe is having

difficulty from the get-go.

So for us, I think it's at least for me, it's always so

exciting to get this first peek into how they're doing.

Are you ready for this? Mm-hm.

Are you ready for this? Mm-hm.

Are you? Oh, yeah.

How exciting.

Ooh! We're the first ones here. Who have we got?

We've got Carina and Paul first in tonight.

Wow. It matches our outfits!

Holding hands.

Alright. Should I get the glasses?

Alright. Should I get the glasses?

Let's celebrate.

A very glamorous couple, aren't they?

Yes, yes. Perfection together.

Being the first ones at the first dinner party,

it was special, it was really special.

Yeah, it was really nice.

To us, and to the first dinner party.

Oh, yeah.

I reckon we're definitely in a good space.

Yeah.

You know, I hope the other couples out there,

they there also doing well. They're in a good dynamic.

Definitely, yeah.

This has been such a good experience so far.

I'm so glad you and I are in that dynamic

where it just flows.

where it just flows.

It's easy to be around you.

I feel like we're both feeling safe about one another. It's really nice.

Yeah. Comfort. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

We are definitely married, that's for sure.

(CONTESTANTS EXCLAIM)

Hey, guys, how are ya? Oh, my God!

Dan and Jamie are also walking in hand in hand.

Oh, my God.

It's so good to see you bro. How you doing, man?

(ALL TALK AT ONCE)

Well, Jamie's an absolute livewire.

Well, Jamie's an absolute livewire.

She's fantastic.

Full of energy. Yeah.

JAMIE: I'm looking forward to just getting to know everyone better.

Like, I'm honestly looking forward to speaking to anyone

that will listen to me. (GIGGLES)

I don't pick, like, honestly, anyone with ears,

I'm going to talk to you.

(SQUEALING)

Oh my God. The girls are out today!

Oh, it's Jacqui and Ryan.

How is it all going? Oh, we're really good.

How is it all going? Oh, we're really good.

Yeah, we get along so well.

(SCREAMS UNINTELLIGIBLY) What?!

Everyone's so happy. I love it.

We all came in like, "Yeah, we love our husbands."

Whoo!

Imagine if we didn't get someone we worked so well with.

That would be hell. That would be hell.

(SQUEALS)

Oh.

It's Katie. Solo.

Oh. She's alone. Oh, no.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

So where the hell is her husband?

Like, is he coming or...

Hi, guys. Oh, hello.

Lovely to see you tonight.

You look so beautiful and stunning.

Oh, my gosh. Oh, how are you?

Alright, get this girl a drink.

That's a shock, isn't it?

I mean... So early! What's happened?

So what did this (BLEEP) do?

He woke me up on the wedding night

because we decided to sleep in separate beds.

Um, to tell me that he didn't have a spark.

Um, to tell me that he didn't have a spark.

And he wanted to know if he should leave or not.

So... Oh! You're joking!

So what did this (BLEEP) do?

He woke me up on, like, the wedding night -

because we decided to sleep separate beds -

um, to tell me that he didn't have a spark.

And he wanted to know if he should leave or not.

And he wanted to know if he should leave or not.

So...

Oh, you're joking!

On the wedding night? Yeah.

Why is he so, like... Relax a bit!

Like, so it takes time! That's what I said.

I mean, chemistry doesn't happen overnight.

Like, ride the wave.

Grow some balls and get to know this beautiful girl

who's placed in front of you.

Is he a nice guy?

Like, is he civil or is he not a nice guy?

Like, is he civil or is he not a nice guy?

He's just very fixated on a physical...

Oh.

It's OK. It's OK.

I think you're absolutely stunning, girl.

And you're so smart. You've got so much to offer the world.

Like, I think he's a little bit foolish.

(PENSIVE MUSIC)

(CONTESTANTS CHATTER)

Hello!

Oh, my God! Yes, boy!

Sierah and Billy.

I felt really good walking with Billy hand in hand.

Matching colours. We looked great. We're bringing the vibe.

Cheers! To the pink people!

(CONTESTANTS EXCLAIM)

Jake and Ash. Ashleigh!

You look happy, bro. Love that.

Oh, I've been thinking about you.

Me too. I've been thinking about you and how you're going.

Yeah. How are you feeling? Yeah.

Yeah. How are you feeling? Yeah.

You OK?

It's OK.

People's journeys...

Out of everyone I met on my hen's night,

Katie deserves, like, love the most. She does. She came in here genuine.

Did he say anything about, like, what he was expecting or like...

Yeah. Oh, what was it?

Oh, don't! Superficial.

Just not you.

Tim has thrown in the towel before he's even given it a bloody go!

He hasn't even given her a shot.

He hasn't even got to know her as a person first.

If anyone was going to be worried out of this situation,

it should definitely be him.

Um, I don't want it.

I genuinely don't want Tim to get, like,

bitten or attacked or anything.

I think Tim needs,

like, a very safe, gentle space to communicate in.

If I'm going to come in heavy and the girls are coming heavy,

we're going to go backwards instead of forwards.

Can I ask a favour?

I know like Tim's like your man and stuff,

so, like, just can we...

I just want to rally and support him and make sure he's OK.

100%. That's what we're all here for.

I'm going to say the same with the girls

because they're ready for a kill.

You see, she's so lovely.

She's worried about him being OK when he walks in.

She's worried about him being OK when he walks in.

Well, she's got this huge heart.

She does. She's so kind.

And I think she wants to have another go at this, I really do.

She wants to forgive, repair, move forward with this guy.

Look, youse have your moment to chat and speak,

and then you come in - there's no judgement here.

This is a horrible and hard experience sometimes.

And you've got it. The fact that you're here is amazing.

Hopefully he comes and look, you sort it out

and then we go from there.

Then we'll grill him. No! No grilling.

Right! That's it! Thank you.

Right! That's it! Thank you.

I don't know whether he's actually going to show up,

but if he wants to, like, come here tonight

and take some responsibility,

maybe there's hope.

I don't know.

Ooh! Someone's here.

Speak of the devil. Right?

WOMAN: Hello!

How are you, my man? Good to see ya. How you doing?

How are you, my man? Good to see ya. How you doing?

Tim! That is Tim.

How are ya? Good to see ya. I'm good. Good to see you, man.

Lovely to meet you. Hello. How are you going?

Good to see ya. Hey, how are you?

You're looking sharp.

Lovely to meet you.

Hello, Tim. I'm Jacqui.

Lovely to meet you. How you doing? Hey.

Cheers. Lovely to meet you.

I definitely felt a bit of nerves seeing Katie

'cause I haven't seen her since the honeymoon.

'cause I haven't seen her since the honeymoon.

So I'm hoping that she can handle this situation

in a more mature way.

It'd be great to see Katie put in that effort

tonight and say hi.

I'll wait my turn.

But I was definitely excited to see all the guys.

Good to see you. Hey, brother.

You're looking sharp.

It is a shame he didn't go straight to her.

That would have been better. That would have been the move.

And then to say something nice

and THEN address the rest of the group.

When he first walked in, I was happy to see him.

When he first walked in, I was happy to see him.

Like, I'm happy that he's here, but I'm in this,

like, weird world of, like...

Like, do I say hi?

Is that what he wants, or does he want to have a chat later on?

But I do want to, like, check-in and make sure he's...he's alright.

Good to see ya. Are you OK?

Yeah. I'm alright. How are you? Yeah. I'm alright.

I was worried about you. I was worried about YOU.

Yeah. It is what it is.

I know. I'm sure the same for you.

I know. I'm sure the same for you.

But I still think you're a great person and...

Yeah. Yeah.

Sorry, I wasn't going to come in and start slandering you

because you are a great person. Yeah.

And I appreciate you getting up. I was worried what I was walking into.

Yeah. I'm not that kind of person.

He was very grateful for the way I approached him,

and kind of gave me the impression he was scared of me.

Um, which was weird.

It definitely shows a lot about who you are.

So you've definitely gone up in my books.

So you've definitely gone up in my books.

Oh. That's terrible.

Oh, God. "Gone up in my books?"

What's going on here?

That's just foot in mouth right there.

But I appreciate you getting up and... Yeah.

A lot of respect for you coming over.

I would like to chat more. Yeah, sure.

(LAUGHS)

I think it's a bit hard when you walk in feeling a bit

out of the loop, and I didn't know what Katie would have said.

out of the loop, and I didn't know what Katie would have said.

But Katie, from what it sounds like, couldn't have been...

Couldn't have handled it in a better way.

So obviously, obviously you had some, um...uh, emotions...

..run through, and...

No, she just said, well... You guys have walked in separate.

So obviously you guys aren't running off to the sunset,

so I'd love to know from your point of view what's going on.

That's a good way to put it. Yeah.

I can see the sunset. Oh, right.

I can see the sunset. Oh, right.

I've been blinded. How are you guys going, though?

Look, mate... We're good. Were good.

How are YOU going? No, no, no.

I'm just happy how you're sitting.

Because last time I met you, I was down here.

He's deflecting. His superpower, deflector.

Ding-ding-ding ding-ding.

So I'm hoping Tim steps up because I want to know what's going on.

Can I ask you a why are you here? Like, honestly, now?

I'm just glad I didn't wear the pink jacket

because I was going to wear it.

Bloody deflection!

Deflecting, deflecting, deflecting.

Deflecting, deflecting, deflecting.

(SCREAMS)

(CONTESTANTS EXCLAIM)

Oh, here's Awhina and Adrian.

Why does everyone look so freaking hot?

(CONTESTANTS EXCLAIM)

Morena and Tony.

This is the papa. This is my dad.

Guys. And ladies! Hey.

Billy-Bob!

Oh.

Hello. I've missed you, Dad.

(CONTESTANTS EXCLAIM)

Jeff and Rhi!

I'm really looking forward to the dinner party.

It was nice having Rhi's support

because we obviously knew each other previously.

Me and Rhi have got a great foundation.

I couldn't be happier, to be honest.

So tell me about you and Jeff. Yeah.

We dated. Did you really?

Yeah. Oh my God.

We dated last year for about a month.

(GASPS) What?!

These guys know each other. Are you serious? They...

These guys know each other. Are you serious? They...

It was the first date that we both had out of a relationship.

And that's, like, the worst one to do, isn't it?

Yeah.

Well, we've never seen that before.

Where two strangers that we match

actually knew each other beforehand.

That was really cute.

Are you doing, like, a little do over or something?

And, like, a little...

That must feel nice that you already know him.

So there's some comfort. Yeah.

That is unbelievable. Wow.

MAN: So who's left?

Hey, Lauren!

Lauren by herself.

(CONTESTANTS EXCLAIM)

Oh, you're not here any more, babe.

MAN: Well, someone else has walked in alone. What the hell?

Where's Eliot? Are we gonna see him tonight?

Oh my God. Hi, everyone.

How are you? How are you?

They're going in separate too. What? Oh, there's another one.

That's Eliot.

Well, as we know, before this first dinner party.

Well, as we know, before this first dinner party.

Eliot demanded a sit-down with me,

and I gave him some pretty hard home truths about what was going on.

Uh, the question I've got now is whether or not he's going to

take on that feedback

and come back into the experiment and get curious,

or whether actually he's going to cut and run.

That I'm not sure about.

Um, good on you walking in bloody strong, looking fierce and hot.

I tell you what. Are you OK? Yes. I'm so good.

I only spent, like, two days with him.

I only spent, like, two days with him.

Oh, yeah? Yeah.

I'm not surprised that Eliot isn't here because he's a little brat.

And I don't know if he's going to show up here tonight

and then try to, you know, save face. I really don't know.

But if he does show up, good luck to him.

Like, what happened?

So basically, I was like,

"So is there anything that you want to know about me?

And he was like, "Um, oh, how many kids do you want?"

And I said, like, "One."

And then the next day he was like, "The reason I'm leaving

"is, um, that's a deal-breaker. Like, I want 4 or 5 kids."

He left you? At the honeymoon. Yeah.

He left you? At the honeymoon. Yeah.

Over the fact that you want one child?

Yeah. Is he off his head?

Oh, (BLEEP)! Oh my God.

Gosh, the poor girl. Like, that's sad.

That's really heartbreaking.

And I hope that Eliot is going to come and show face.

We shall see.

(DING! DING! DING!)

Dinner is served.

Oh, my God.

My jaw.

Like, "OK!"

His wife's here, but he isn't.

In what world is that acceptable?

I think Eliot's a coward.

What is wrong with these people?

I doubt it.

I don't think Eliot's afraid.

I don't think Eliot's afraid.

He just doesn't care. He's a small-minded little man-child.

Tim. You're here.

Well, this is setting up to be a very intense dinner party.

Well, this is setting up to be a very intense dinner party.

(CONTESTANTS CHATTER)

We gotta drink something.

We're going to be sitting there all night.

We're going to drink something.

We've got this whole fracture between Tim and Katie

really coming in separately tonight

and wanting to hopefully get some answers.

Thrash it out a bit.

I think Katie wants the answers.

I don't know that Tim wants to give any answers.

I don't know that Tim wants to give any answers.

WOMAN: Cheers, everyone. MAN: Yeah, cheers, everyone.

(CONTESTANTS CHEER)

That's it. I'd cheers but we've got nothing in our glass.

Do you want some of Eliot's white wine?

He's still coming, though, right?

(CONTESTANTS CHATTER)

Adrian and I really get along. Like, we...

So good! So did you guys actually have a good honeymoon?

It was beautiful.

We had a beautiful wedding, a beautiful honeymoon,

like, we were cuddling and kissing night one.

like, we were cuddling and kissing night one.

We had our ups and downs, but we actually got along straight away.

We got along straight away.

MAN: So what about you guys? Do you have any hiccups or hurdles?

Like, surely nothing. None.

No, honestly, like, we haven't had any.

No. Like, honestly, none.

It's just been, like... it's gone so smooth.

I feel like if you just talk French though...

And that's why I'm wearing a pink jacket right now.

Yeah, yeah.

So what did you think when you walked down the aisle?

What? Wow.

No way!

No way!

What?! Hang on. What?!

They've dated each other. What is going on?

Stop it!

CARINA: We met on an app, and then we, like, conversed.

And then we did a hike one day, and then that was it.

PAUL: Yeah. You know, basically that's why I'm like, was

not in the best space.

There was just too much going on. Me neither. Me neither.

This is the second pair of people who've previously met each other.

What are the odds of that happening?

You know, when you turned around, I was like "No way."

You know, when you turned around, I was like "No way."

But I was like, "Wow, him."

That's that. Rest is history.

The rest is history.

Carina and I are in such a good place at the moment.

I'm sure everyone tonight was able to see that,

you know, like, we certainly didn't try to hide anything.

I have so much affection for her.

It was fabulous just to show people how happy I am. You know?

This is true love right now, baby.

It's the French. It's the French, I tell you.

Always the same. It's beautiful.

Always the same. It's beautiful.

The energy in the room was amazing.

It was just passionate.

And most of us, most couples are well united.

Lauren. Sorry.

I'm Billy. Hey, Billy.

Nice to meet you. You too.

Love the couples dressing. Thank you.

What is happening? And how's Eliot?

No one really knows. He just kind of packed his bags the second...

You don't even know? No!

And let's not forget Lauren and Eliot.

Eliot has not arrived as yet.

Eliot has not arrived as yet.

He may turn up, as we've seen in past experiments.

And arrive at the dinner party.

But at the moment, she's sitting there solo.

I would hope so, because really, she has no information

from him as to what's going on.

Yeah, he left on day two.

I spent, like, the honeymoon on my own.

How did how did you feel, like, when it all happened?

Like were you... I was a bit shocked!

So what did he say when he left or he didn't say anything?

Yeah, he said, um, he wanted someone who was, um, 25,

Yeah, he said, um, he wanted someone who was, um, 25,

who wanted five children.

Yeah.

Isn't it like the conversations... It's the first two days you met.

That's a conversation you have down the track.

And he said that, um, you know,

if he didn't get exactly what he wanted,

that he was going to leave.

(CHORTLES)

Like, that's (BLEEP) pretty mean.

Like, that's (BLEEP) pretty mean.

He's just trying to get all judgy about Eliot.

The pot calling the kettle black.

What the.... Yeah.

You probably don't feel so bad now after...

It was hard for me to go.

I'm sure it's hard for you too,

but I didn't want you to be the way...like that!

WOMAN: This is fascinating - Tim is now saying to Katie,

"Compared to Eliot, I'm actually not that bad."

"Compared to Eliot, I'm actually not that bad."

He also had really bad B.O., so...

(CHOKES, COUGHS)

Sounds like you dodged the bullet, then.

Obviously, I still don't even know if I'll ever see Eliot again.

But yeah, I was interested to see if everyone else

was having a similar experience or if it was just Eliot and I.

So what happened with you guys?

You had your wedding and you had, like, a good day in the wedding?

You had your wedding and you had, like, a good day in the wedding?

Like, when did it fall apart?

You're here. You're here to give it another shot?

We can always chat later.

No.

Yeah... I'm not drilling ya.

I'm here to try and help you guys through it as well.

Is it fair to say that you want to give it a crack?

Yeah.

Don't deflect. That's right. Deflector! Deflector.

Don't deflect. That's right. Deflector! Deflector.

It's a big statement to come in separately,

but like still have the confidence to both still come

and make the effort together, you know?

Well, I would never have left Katie like that.

I wouldn't do that.

And the respect I have for Katie, I wouldn't have done that.

So I feel horrible for you

because, like, at least you could...

I wanna talk about you guys. I'm sick of talking about me.

Oh, please, mate. We're all wondering, mate!

Like, are you gonna talk or are you just like...

And you just keep, like, dodging and ignoring it.

Say something!

I just want to hear, like, your feelings on it.

Me, too. WOMAN: Yeah, I feel the same.

Me, too. WOMAN: Yeah, I feel the same.

I can't go unaddressed.

All I would say is...

..I feel like I've been the one making most of the effort.

But that's... Are you serious?

(BLEEP).

I feel like I've been the one making most of the effort.

But that's... Are you serious?

(BLEEP).

Hearing that, I was like, what the hell?

Hearing that, I was like, what the hell?

That does not make sense.

He's the one that pushed me away from day one.

He's the one that's rejected me.

(SIGHS)

Yeah.

Can I ask what the reason is why you don't think this is going to work?

I said that I didn't have that spark.

It's a lot more complex than just saying it's not a spark.

It's a lot more complex than just saying it's not a spark.

100%.

Oh, Tim. Man, I kind of felt sorry for that guy, you know?

I was kind of just thinking. "Relax. Take it easy," you know?

Let's get to know each other. It's a dinner party.

And...but you can't say there's no spark

because sometimes it takes a while to develop.

So you have to give it time.

We have totally different interests.

So me and Jamie have different interests.

So me and Jamie have different interests.

Yeah, you said.

Told Katie that I didn't have a spark on the first night

because I just wanted to be honest,

so she didn't feel like it was anything she was doing.

It wasn't her that day.

What else did you say?

I don't know - what else did I say?

About your type.

About your type.

That is... OK. I'm just gonna shut up.

I just feel like when everyone was coming for me,

that Katie would back me up.

Don't get the whole table.

Yeah.

Yeah. So...

I came here to learn about myself

and to learn how to be in a relationship

and I feel like I really...

I tried, but yeah, obviously I was doing things wrong.

(SIGHS) I don't know, I feel like an idiot.

What is this?

I know I do have a lot to learn how to be in a relationship.

What?

Are we gonna have another chance to talk?

And then all sudden, I just started to see it.

At the end of the day, only you and I were there.

At the end of the day, only you and I were there.

Yeah.

I hate how she's sitting there feeling shit about herself.

Tim, instead of saying

'Maybe I was wrong, but I'm willing to make it work'.

He's just acting like he's all innocent, making her look bad.

I'm such a rookie when it comes to this stuff.

Because he thought it was like being sleep together.

Because he thought it was like being sleep together.

Just like...it's gonna bother me now.

And I'm seeing my friend, who is genuine, who's a good person,

who's now starting to go, "Maybe it WAS my fault."

Now she's starting to take it all in like it's her.

I think this is bullshit.

And I'm like, "What the hell is going on here?"

She really knows what's up.

She's taking blame for it now.

I feel like it's all been flipped on its head.

Like he's gas-lit her or something. Yes!

I mean, I wouldn't put it past him.

I wouldn't.

I'm furious!

I'm furious!

I've seen my friend sit there and absolute just lose herself tonight.

Do you think he's gas-lighting her?

I know I do have a lot to learn.

No, but, like, that's what it looks like to me.

Yeah.

I feel like the whole friggin' script is being flipped.

Because I saw your face, Katie.

I was watching the whole time,

and he's like, "You didn't ask any questions!"

You didn't do this.

I know what's going on. I see what's going on. It's stupid.

Just a freaking gas-lighting move, bro.

Like that's just... What is this?

Then you'll question yourself. "What is this?"

I AM questioning myself.

That's why... What is this?

It's bullshit!

Where's HIS responsibility?

I know what it's like to be in that position.

I know what it's like for someone to make you feel less-than

I know what it's like for someone to make you feel less-than

and dim your shine.

Make you question yourself. Blame yourself.

That is not OK. It's UNACCEPTABLE.

You're my woman, honey. Thank you!

It's... I'm really struggling.

There's no one like you. And I won't sit here and tolerate that.

She's having it tough, yeah?

Like, it's...it's tough for her!

It works both ways. Yeah, it's hard for her.

But, like...

No. We've finished that conversation.

No. We've finished that conversation.

I was just checking if you're OK. It works both ways.

Seeing her bare her soul.

But you haven't got to know me to know what my story is.

I'm trying to get to know you and I feel like you're...

Like, you change the topic.

You're not giving me a direct answer.

We had about half an hour of the table going me.

I feel like again you kept changing. How would that be...

No, I didn't.

But my communication skills are different.

I just don't like how she's sitting there.

I just don't like how she's sitting there.

Like I've spoken about it for like an hour.

Like... Well, what's your plan now? Like...

I was asking Tony how his relationship was going,

so I wanted to find out more about that.

I was just in the middle of a conversation.

You know, you didn't come on for Tony.

Like...you came in, like, for Katie.

Do you think you're going to give it a fair go and moving forward?

We just had that conversation - that's between me and her.

So...

(CONTESTANTS CHATTER)

OK. I'm gonna go.

Babe, I need a chat now, please. OK.

Babe, I need a chat now, please. OK.

What happened? I'm not sure.

What's up?

I feel like I'm gonna lose my mind in there.

I sat there at the table with him.

He's like, "I'm actually trying to talk to Tony.

"I actually want to finish a conversation."

I didn't see that. OK, I didn't see that.

Well, that's not on, is it.

Babe, like, am I the only one seeing what's going on here?

Look, look, he's trying to schmooze.

Look, look, he's trying to schmooze.

So what's your plan? What are you going to do?

Are you going to try and work on it? Are you going to try?

How can you work on it with someone who doesn't want to get to know you?

Who has not once said, I'm here for love?

She hasn't even asked me, "Do you want kids."

Am I out of my mind? Why is no one reacting?

This script has been flipped now.

I'm old school. I always open the car door.

I always carry a bag.

He's bullshit. It's bullshit.

I'm literally livid.

I'm not going to let him get away with it.

Babe, I'm going to lose my shit. I can feel it.

Babe, I'm going to lose my shit. I can feel it.

Well, just stay... Just... water.

Just stay... Stay with me. Stay with me.

I feel like I'm freaking nuts in this place.

Like it's not great to be said at all.

I mean, that's not on. What the hell is this?

I knew it.

I frickin' knew it.

The only problem is that Brian does not let me

cuddle him during the night.

I overheat every single time. I can't do it.

She's like a spider monkey or something.

That's cute.

Not everyone gets a spider monkey on them.

Not everyone gets a spider monkey on them.

Who's also a little hot blonde.

We need a boundary here. Just a little one.

He's got a few little good spots around the city.

He's taking me to.

Going alright? Good.

How are you going? Good. There's a lot going on.

There's a LOT going on!

After meeting all the couples today, I feel very happy

with my relationship with Jeff at the moment.

Obviously, I walked down the aisle to someone who I'd already dated.

So my situation is extremely different

to all of the other couples -

to all of the other couples -

in saying that, it's feeling positive.

We're heading in the right direction and I truly can

see why we were matched.

Jacqui and Ryan are doing really good.

They haven't left each other's side, barely.

Ours. Haha!

He's happy. He's so happy. Yeah, he's so happy.

Awhina and Adrian, they seem to be going well.

Yeah. They're good. Yeah.

It's actually really enlightening to see

how the other couples meshed.

how the other couples meshed.

That's why I'm wearing a pink jacket right now.

I wanted to match with her to show us that, you know,

we're strong right now.

Salud, I like that. Cheers.

And I feel really guilty

that Katie and Lauren came in on their own.

However, made me appreciate my husband a hell of a lot more.

Tell you that right now.

I'm gonna go appreciate him when I get back home.

Look, I showed him who was boss on the jet-skis.

He can show me who's boss later on.

(GLASS CLINKS)

WOMAN: Ooh. Lauren!

Hi, everyone.

I just wanted to say, obviously, my match is not here,

so this is probably my last night.

Um, but I just wanted to say it was great to meet everyone.

And can we wait for Lauren to have another husband?

Yes! (APPLAUSE)

Bring in a replacement! Ding-ding-ding.

Thanks, guys. I appreciate the support.

Thank you, everyone, for your support.

Lauren, you got robbed.

Lauren, you got robbed.

Good on you for making this commitment to yourself as well.

You should be proud of yourself for showing up.

Onya, Lauren.

Thanks, guys. Yeah. Fair play to ya.

It's such a shame Eliot has not shown up tonight.

But it got too scary for him, and he ran.

I'm actually really disappointed

that he didn't have the balls to show up tonight.

The flip side of that is that it's really disappointing for Lauren.

Oh, yeah. She wanted so much out of this.

So all around, I feel for her.

Obviously, it's definitely disappointing for, you know,

Obviously, it's definitely disappointing for, you know,

what turned out to be Eliot.

But yeah, I'm walking away like happy that I did the experiment.

It's, like, taught me resilience.

I think it's kind of like opened my eyes to,

I don't know, being more open with people.

And, um, I think also to trust my instincts.

Ooh, the strut on that coming over here,

I spotted that from a mile away.

I spotted that from a mile away.

Are you alright? He's full of shit.

He's gas-lighting her.

Who is? Tim.

Yeah, no, because I spoke to her.

This poor love is literally breaking in front of me.

Breaking!

She's taking now all the blame.

She's feeling really bad about herself.

I said, "No, no, no. What's going on?"

I can't, I'm stealing her chair. Wait, wait.

Wait. Wait.

I'm hurt. She didn't stick up for me!

She just let me cop it! She was egging it on!

Look to me, it looks like...

I don't know if anyone's drinking Kool-Aid here.

I don't know if anyone's drinking Kool-Aid here.

It looks like he's completely flipped the script,

and now she's thinking it's her fault.

Her light's dim.

I'm like, "What's going on here?"

I think the purpose of Tim deflecting is that he's

not willing to address

and talk about the real issues,

that maybe he's not attracted to her.

So instead of just talking about it directly, he's blaming her.

And that's cruel. Like, it's cruel.

Should I go speak to him? Because Paul's over there.

Go, go, go, go! Go, hot stuff! Go, Kim K.

Go, go, go, go! Go, hot stuff! Go, Kim K.

Now he's gone. Oh my God, we're too far away?

Why are we the only... We're too far away!

I said my rose-coloured glasses have come off.

I can see it. I don't like it.

It's not a nice feeling for any girl to feel

like they're not worthy.

It's sad. Like, I wouldn't want to be in that position.

So I just want some answers for Katie.

I haven't met you. I'm sorry. I don't want to be disrespectful.

Where are you going, Tony?

I thought you... Ohh. Hi. I'm Carina.

Tim. Lovely to meet you. Nice to meet you.

Tim. Lovely to meet you. Nice to meet you.

You've got a great man. Oh, I know I do.

Yeah, we're very blessed.

I want to know about your story.

No. Tell me about you guys. We're talking about you and Kate.

No! We're still talking about you guys!

I want to know because I want to know what's going on because...

This seat. I think I'm in the wrong seat.

I'm very intrigued because I don't know you.

I've never met you. I haven't had a conversation with you.

And then...

But we were just starting about you guys.

What's happened since? That's OK! We'll talk about you now.

What's happened since? That's OK! We'll talk about you now.

You're the story of the night, Tim, man.

Where did you go on your honeymoon?

Vanuatu. Yeah. Vanuatu.

Wow! How was that?

(LAUGHS) This guy!

Where did YOU go? Tasmania.

It was beautiful, but... So do you stick it out or...

Oh, it just didn't... Yeah. Just didn't...

We're still talking about Vanuatu.

Deflecting. Ding-ding-ding ding-ding.

Deflecting. Ding-ding-ding ding-ding.

This man's acting like he's never seen lampshades before.

"I want to know about this and this or..." No!

So what happened in Vanuatu?

Why don't you want to answer me? I'm asking you a question.

Don't deflect it.

I'm minding my own business, enjoying my time.

And then Jamie comes and sits down saying some stuff,

and I'm like, "I don't know what's going on."

I'm like, "I've never met the bloke."

What did she say?

So I'll come and sit and speak to you.

So I'll come and sit and speak to you.

What did she say?

I'm minding my own business and enjoying my time.

And then Jamie comes and sits down saying some stuff.

What did she say?

You've been deflecting me since I met you, so...

No, I wanna get to know every other couple.

No, I wanna get to know every other couple.

I'm trying to get to know you and Katie as well.

I'm just disappointed that Jamie's going up that end

and saying blah, blah, blah. What did she say?

At the end of the day, we're all here for love.

And ultimately, that's what we want for Katie.

You should be here for all of us to find love.

All the women...

I've asked you, "How was the wedding? How was the honeymoon?"

I'm sick of speaking about myself.

I want to get to know all of you guys.

It's not 'Tim at First Sight'.

It's all of you to try and find out.

No, it's Disaster at First Sight. (GASPS)

No, it's Disaster at First Sight. (GASPS)

God help me. I can't deal with this any more.

I just can't.

Jamie. Jamie! Babe. Come here. Come here. Come here.

If you heard what I heard on that end of the table,

(BLEEP) bullshit.

I'm gonna set alight soon.

I can't die on this hill charging this (BLEEP) all night.

Someone's got to back me.

Someone's got to back me.

Where are you going? Don't go!

But come back because you haven't asked me how MY wedding was!

I'm done.

VOICEOVER: Tomorrow night, a brand-new chapter begins.

We're home!

Our couples start living together as husband and wife.

It's move-in day.

Can we please not have dirty feet on the on the couch?

And close quarters will test some more than others.

Do you see the dirt here?

Do you want to lick the dirt off your shoes?

Do you want to lick the dirt off your shoes?

And over two massive nights...

(SQUEALS) Oh my God!

..Confessions Week returns.

Dun-dun dun!

I'm nervous. Yeah?

Get comfortable getting uncomfortable.

Oh my God.

Brand-new Confessions Week challenges...

I've got goosebumps.

..will be unveiled.

"Ask your match some hard-hitting questions about their exes."

(WHISTLES) That's big.

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