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our program.

our program. I'm

our program. I'm Deb

(EXPECTANT MUSIC PLAYS)

MAN: She looks really nice.

WOMAN: So pretty, hey? WOMAN: Gorgeous.

WOMAN: Mmm. Here he comes.

Oh!

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

WOMAN: Oh, my god.

MAN: Good to see you, mate.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(EXHALES)

I'm OK. (EXHALES)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC CONTINUES)

(EXHALES)

(MOUTHS WORDS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC CONTINUES)

NARRATOR: This season...

WOMAN: I don't know if I'm going to be matched with a man or a woman.

MAN: If she's a woke person...

I don't really stand for any of that shit.

Hi. How you doing?

Big, huge wow.

He said...

(GASPING)

..it's an experiment...

I never want to see that girl again. (CRYING)

Get me out of here. ..you've never seen before.

What?! No!

I'm not doing that shit.

Be a man and walk out or be a man and sit down.

WOMAN: Oh, god. Here we go.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

JOHN: We're missing someone.

MAN: I don't know what to do.

NARRATOR: But with high risk comes high reward...

Rhi...

I am falling in love with you.

I'm falling in love with you.

..as last year's experiment saw Rhi and Jeff

get their happily-ever-after.

To the new MAFS cast, hello. Hey, guys.

If you guys are doubting the journey you're about to go on,

have a look at us.

We are a success story!

If you go on and you do commit to it 100%,

beautiful things can happen.

You know, we live together now. We've got a great life.

We couldn't be happier that we leant into the experiment

and we went all in on it and gave it a red-hot shot.

So, listen to the experts and amazing things can happen.

I do love you, Rhi.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

I love you too. OTHERS: Aw!

Thank you, Married At First Sight. Thank you, Married At First Sight.

It definitely works. (LAUGHS)

NARRATOR: And now, for 18 new singles,

the search for their love story begins.

MAN: I absolutely want to fall in love with someone.

I'm here to find the person

that I'm going to spend the rest of my life with.

MAN: I find modern dating very difficult.

I'm not the fittest guy in the world or tallest guy in the world.

I'm pushing 5'9".

I need the experts' help. That's why I'm here.

MAN: I'll do anything for love.

And it's very important to look good for my future wife.

You can never be overdressed or overeducated

and I'm definitely not overeducated, so I'm always overdressed. (LAUGHS)

NARRATOR: The 2026 Married at First Sight experiment

has officially launched,

as our first grooms settle in

to the traditional bucks' night.

MAN: How are you? Hey, lads, how are you?

Grayson. Nice to meet you.

Fil. Nice to meet you, brother. Good to meet you.

I'm Steven. How are we? Grayson.

Scott. Grayson. Nice to meet you, mate.

What's your name? Grayson.

Hey, brother. Luke. You're a naturally handsome man.

Thank you.

You just look like a Clint Eastwood sort of guy.

(MEN LAUGH) Do you know what I mean?

You're looking good, Steve.

Everyone's looking very sharp, mate.

You smell like you've just rolled out of a Tom Ford, though.

(MEN LAUGH)

He does, doesn't he? Smells so good.

It's gonna be a pretty wild ride, huh?

MAN: Yeah.

(DRAMATIC HIP-HOP PLAYS)

I'm David and I'm from Queensland.

I'm an e-commerce product manager,

but I was a rap artist for ten years.

# Don't mind me I'm just doing my thing

# Stay in my lane Ain't a damn thing change... #

I was 100% a hustler, a grinder

and eventually I got signed

to an internationally renowned record label.

You know, obviously, doing rap music...

I feel like a lot of women think I'm just a womanising party boy

and they instantly get put off.

# You don't know my story... #

But my lifestyle and my music are two different things.

# Say it, bro, you cannot relate it to this type of hustle

# You must be mistaken... #

(CHURCH BELLS RING)

My parents moved the family here from Nigeria over 18 years ago.

My dad and my mum, they're very strong people in faith.

I was raised, you know, in the church Christian...

and their faith that they brought us up in has definitely shaped me.

What is up, my guys? MAN: Hello, mate.

David. Nice to meet you, David.

It's a pleasure, mate.

But I am absolutely not a perfect person

or someone, you know, to sit here and preach to people

or tell them how to live their life.

How you going, mate? Scott. Scott. Lovely to meet you, mate.

For me, it's a personal thing.

You're looking very sharp.

Thanks, mate. So do all of you guys.

How you feeling? Awesome to meet you guys.

Yeah, a bit nervous, obviously.

My parents, they are traditional.

They've been together over 30 years,

so it was a real big surprise to even tell them

I was coming on a show like this.

Were you nervous to tell them? Absolutely.

Well, you've turned up and put us all to shame, mate, you have.

(MEN LAUGH)

So schmick. I don't know if I can get to your level.

(MEN LAUGH) Are you all gym junkies here?

Is everyone a gym junkie?

I find modern dating... it's very difficult.

On the apps, I'm not the typical guy that girls gravitate towards.

There is prerequisites.

You've got to be six foot tall, Instagram fitness model,

have a luxurious lifestyle.

A thing I sort of get terrified about,

"Oh, jeez, what happens if they don't like me?"

What happens if you turn around and they go...

"This is not... This is not a good start."

MAN: I was going to say before, though,

you've got an unreal personality.

MAN: Like, yeah, absolutely awesome energy.

Yeah. Genuinely.

You know, outgoing, funny. Oh, thank you.

Yeah, you've got to back yourself in that regard.

I've got a good feeling you're going to get a really good match.

Thank you.

I appreciate the kind words. It's true, though.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

What type of girl are you looking for?

I'm not focusing too much on looks.

Sort of...not the same personality as me,

but has the same common interests

so we've got something to bond over and stuff like that.

(KNOCKING)

MAN: Did he just knock the door?

Oh, there's more. (LAUGHTER)

Chris. How you going, mate? Nice to meet you, mate.

Chris. Nice to meet you, Chris.

(MEN LAUGH)

Squeeze him in. Squeeze him in.

Has everyone... Has everyone already done

the old what we're looking for, what we're into?

How many people...

How many people said something that they don't mean?

(MEN LAUGH)

Here we go. (LAUGHS)

I'm Chris. I'm from Melbourne.

I tend to make a really strong first impression.

People really love me or hate me.

INTERVIEWER: What turns you off?

Fake tan, needy and fat people.

There's a reason people are going on this show.

There's a reason you've got "experts" doing it.

What? "Experts."

If that's a qualification. (LAUGHS)

(MEN LAUGH)

I've got a question.

Would you have sex on the wedding night?

MAN: I'd like to think...

The honeymoon. Yeah. That's kind of where you'd like to connect.

Is it getting up? Is it getting up?

(MEN LAUGH)

Are you asking me because of my age?

Chris was like this... (POPS) He was stirring the pot.

What are you... What are you looking for?

Nice looks... Looks are massive for me.

It's not... It's not all about the personality, surely.

What's going to be your red flag, almost a deal-breaker?

Have you got one?

Overweight, for me.

It can be harsh, but I'm not, like, afraid to say it.

Oh!

Chris is very blatant and blunt.

I don't go down the street calling someone fat.

But, like, if I have a general interest in someone,

they're generally going to be, like, fit and healthy.

And it sort of indicates to me why he is struggling to find love,

because if that's the way he speaks about women,

then he's got no chance.

MAN: No go.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

NARRATOR: While the bucks' night is well underway,

over the other side of Sydney

the hens' night has yet to begin

due to the late arrival of our first bride.

(HORN HONKS)

(HORN HONKS) Oooh.

Do I smell?

Like, I ate a whole tub of fried rice before.

Do I look alright?

I can't believe there is an eligible bachelor out there

willing to be married to me.

Am I allowed to wee during my hens' party?

Actually he's getting forced to, so you can't run away. (LAUGHS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

I'm getting married because...

(BLEEP).

..I need all the help I can get.

Oh! I'm the first one! (LAUGHS)

Vino.

Oh!

Oh, my gosh, it's so pretty.

I'm Bec. I'm 35 and I'm from Adelaide.

Let's have some of this.

I'm so nervous.

Growing up, there was not a lot of self-love going on.

My friends, they were all beautiful and skinny

and I was never that.

I was always the chubby one.

But over the past 12 months, I worked on my mind,

worked on my health

and I've lost 20 kilos.

I don't think I'm a ten out of ten by any means at all,

but I...I definitely walk through life now thinking and feeling

that I'm beautiful

and I've never felt beautiful before.

I hope my future husband looks at me and thinks,

"How lucky am I?"

WOMEN: Hi.

I'm Bec. Your name? I'm Mel.

Oh, my god, so nice to meet you.

I hope that I'm everything

that he expected to be walking towards him at the end of the aisle

and excited to be married to me.

You lucky duck. (LAUGHS)

Hi!

Oh, my god, there's another one! What's your name?

You're so gorgeous! I'm Julia.

Drink? Oh, wow. Yeah.

OK, so, what are you looking for?

Well, what am I looking for?

So I...I actually date men and women.

Love that.

For me, it's not about the gender.

OK, nice.

Like, the connection transcends the gender

and it's been like that for me over the last eight years

since I've been dating men and women.

Yeah.

So... Yeah, so that's like just another layer of nerves

that I'm experiencing... Oh, yeah.

..because it's, like, I have no idea who is going to be there on the day.

It could go either way.

It feels really exciting. (LAUGHS)

I literally have no idea if the person at the end of the aisle

is going to be a guy or a girl.

You could be... Marry a woman.

I'm just expecting the unexpected.

Mic drop on that, like, literally. (LAUGHS)

WOMAN: Oh, hello.

How are you? Oh, my gosh. Hi.

I'm Rachel. Hello. I'm Bec.

What are you drinking? Oh, let's get a drink.

Girl gang. Love it.

Tell us what you're looking for.

For me, like, what I'm really looking for,

it's...it's a feeling.

But I've actually not had a relationship for 14 years.

Rachel! Yeah, I know. Oh, yeah, I know.

I've been in so many situationships, grey areas

where they've actually gone on to, like, have successful relationships

and, like, get married...

After... Yeah.

And I'm just here, like, "Cool.

"So were you just so disappointed with me that it's like, 'Next'?"

RACHEL: I've had years worth of unsuccessful dating

and it has really, really, like, chipped...

It chips away at your confidence.

I've tried the dating apps. I've not had any success, personally

I don't fit that physical checklist.

I've never been told by a partner that I'm beautiful.

I've never received compliments like that,

like "You're beautiful" or... I'm shocked.

you know, out...

So I'm just, like... (EXHALES)

I'm here for my match.

I'm looking for someone who's going to make me feel secure

and OK to be myself.

I want you to hold my hand in public and be like, "This is my person.

"I'm with her" and be proud...

Be proud. ..to be with me.

Your husband is a very lucky man. Oh, thank you.

You don't have trauma from past relationships.

I have situationship trauma. OK, yeah, fair enough.

That's the worst trauma ever. (LAUGHS)

This is just a group of women full of hope

and, like, just the presence they bring, like, instant support.

You're a (BLEEP) catch. Thanks, babe.

Like, it's a nice energy. A lot of energy.

Hi!

(WOMEN EXCLAIM)

I can't actually believe I'm here.

This is... This is happening. I'm Bec.

Oh! I'm Rebecca.

Like, I'm beside myself.

(LAUGHS)

But I'm a bit older, so I'll have to tone it down a bit.

You look gorgeous.

You look like you're the owner of this house.

(WOMEN LAUGH)

There's so many beautiful women in that room.

WOMAN: Hello! WOMAN: Hi.

I'm Brook.

Oh, gosh, they're so hot.

We've got model energy!

WOMAN: Hello. (WOMEN EXCLAIM)

I'm Bec. Your name? Stella.

Stella! Welcome!

What did I miss?

Oh, my god!

The fact that all of us are in the room tonight...

WOMEN: Cheers!

..we're very different people celebrating our hens' party.

WOMAN: South African? No, I'm not.

OK, we give up. Tell us. (WOMEN LAUGH)

Lithuania. So I'm Lithuanian. WOMEN: Lithuanian!

BEC: And all of us are looking for love.

I feel the connection already.

It's got to bring you close together.

I honestly have had very bad luck in the men department, so...

RACHEL: Mm-hm-hm. So have we, obviously.

WOMAN: That's why we're here.

But I honestly believe that I'm going to look at him

and he's going to hold my hand and he's like, "I've got you."

Yeah, "We've got this."

Yeah.

And honestly, like, I think all of us in there

are a supportive human being.

We'll just do a cheers to us. WOMEN: Cheers.

WOMAN: Oh, my god. WOMAN: Whoo-hoo.

WOMEN: Cheers!

WOMAN: My husband, he's got to keep up with me.

I will keep him on his toes.

I'm not easy.

But with men, I always get my way.

It's easy to know why.

Beautiful fake tits.

He's gonna listen to me, isn't he?

(OPERATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

GIA: I'm a typical Italian.

I can be a bit spicy, a bit crazy...

and I definitely take pride in my appearance.

I'm up at 6am looking like a Barbie. That's it.

Other women are like, "Oh, look at her. Like, stuck-up bitch.

"Like, why does she feel the need to have her tits out?"

Like, 'cause, Karen, I (BLEEP) want to have my tits out.

What's wrong with that? Like, I don't care.

I don't give a shit.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

I'm not here to live ordinary. I want to be remembered.

I'm not a basic bitch, you know.

Hi. (WOMEN CHEER)

I'm Mel. Hey, Mel.

Nice to meet you. Gia. Lovely to meet you.

Good. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you, Gia. Yeah.

Gia.

I'm seeing some sweet girls.

Nice to meet you.

Like, pretty, but not, like, baddies

I'm not, like, "Wow, she's (BLEEP) hot," you know.

WOMAN: Grab a drink. Yeah, amazing.

I don't see myself getting lost in the crowd.

Look at you!

Jesus!

Look at me. (LAUGHS)

It's a hens'. Are we getting (BLEEP) up? Like...

(WOMEN LAUGH)

Gia, she's a big personality.

Sorry, I'm squishing it.

Tell me about you. Mmm.

I was in a situationship...

Yeah.

Oh, babe, I've never been broken up with.

I leave every guy. Like, (BLEEP) a bit of a man-eater.

I leave every guy.

Yeah, nah.

(WOMEN LAUGH)

Trust me when I tell you, this one's gonna be spicy.

Why are you guys not getting (BLEEP) up? It's a hens'.

(LAUGHS)

You guys, how excited are you? You guys pumped or what?

MAN: We're all in play, as you know.

Yeah, I'm shitting bricks.

(MEN LAUGH) I got to be paranoid at something.

Yeah.

I'm excited. Yeah.

I'm fully pumped. I'm ready to dive into it.

I... I had a mate of mine, he was on this here.

He's now married to her with a child, so...

Oh, full-on! Oh, yeah.

OK, so, eh, it works. Yeah.

One of my best mates, Johnny, came on the show five years ago

and quickly found an epic connection with this woman.

How are you going? Hey. I can't feel my legs. (LAUGHS)

Watching Johnny fall in love with Kerry was wild.

Kerry, I am falling in love with you...

and I wholeheartedly want to continue

this crazy, beautiful journey with you.

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

Oh, my god.

He and Kerry are still married with a beautiful family of their own...

and I'm so happy for him,

which brings me here today.

I'm here to fall in love as Johnny and Kerry did.

I'm ready to give it everything I got.

So, boys, if I can give you any confidence, it has worked.

It has worked. Alright, here we go.

There you go. Yeah, sick. Sick.

Let's all have a toast. Cheers, boys.

Cheers. (RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

MAN: Good vibes.

RACHEL: So, then, I have been technically single for 14 years.

That's OK.

Yeah.

(VOICE FADES) Dating apps have been so unsuccessful

because there's always a misalignment...

From Melbourne, as you know.

So I want a relationship... Yeah.

(RACHEL'S VOICE FADES) Yep.

..all that kind of stuff...

He has full-blown relationships... Tragic tales of a woman.

I feel like sometimes...

Just didn't work, you know. Yep.

And so I've not been in a...

(BLEEP). The energy was boring. I'm so sorry.

RACHEL: And so I've not been in a...

GIA: They're just very basic.

What you're looking at is a confident woman...

Sorry, boring.

So, what about you?

GIA: I moved to LA in my early 20s.

Like, covered in tattoos.

Oh!

Join in, babe. Yeah.

Alright.

Like, crazy.

I went every Sunday for, like, four years.

Anyhoos, people.

Should everyone talk about when their last 'relaish' was?

(WOMEN LAUGH)

Bec? Is that her name?

(TENSE MUSIC PLAYS)

Yeah. Weird bitch.

She was looking at me in a way, like, "I hate this bitch."

And I was giving it back, so I don't really care.

Like, relax. Like, you're a five out of ten, so (BLEEP) chill.

Do you know what I mean?

I know.

I did beauty pageants in my early 20s.

WOMAN: Wowzah! Can't you tell?

I'm in so much trouble.

I'm not going to go out of my way to be an arsehole to someone

but your attitude stinks and I don't like it. (LAUGHS)

(LAUGHTER)

She's hot, though.

Give her that.

Too bad about the personality.

(LAUGHS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(TINKLING)

I just want to take this opportunity to say cheers to us

for all being here.

The most important part is this -

anyone comes near my man, watch out!

That's all I'm saying.

(WOMEN CHEER)

WOMEN: Cheers!

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

So, the old Rebecca...

WOMEN: Cheers. (GLASSES TINKLE)

..lovely.

But (BLEEP) chill out.

(WOMEN LAUGH)

Do you think any of us hot bitches at 30 and 20

are gonna (BLEEP) try and take your 50-year-old, babe?

You're good, don't worry. Relax.

Relax.

Cheers!

NARRATOR: Next...

I'm really, really sorry.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

I don't think I can marry you.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

MEL: Well, here we are again.

It's the 2026 Married at First Sight experiment.

I'm really excited about this bunch.

JOHN: So let's get straight to it. Let's do it.

Alright, well, first up, I'd love to talk about Rachel.

Rachel has a lot of love to give.

She's caring and kind and she's got a fantastic sense of humour.

(RACHEL LAUGHS)

(LAUGHS) Sorry. I do that stupid laugh and I can't control it.

(LAUGHS)

I can't help myself. (LAUGHS)

Oh, my goodness.

Oh! (LAUGHS)

(LAUGHS)

My name is Rachel and I'm from Melbourne.

I live with my cat Crookshanks. (LAUGHS)

Oooh... Big fight.

She is named after the cat on Harry Potter, Hermione's cat.

(LAUGHS)

We come as a little duo.

We're like a little package deal sort of thing.

(MIAOWS)

(LAUGHS)

So this is it. This is it.

You're here. It's happening.

You said yes. I said yes.

What leads you to want to be on Married at First Sight?

I've never been told by a partner that I'm beautiful.

I've never received compliments like that.

Like, "You're beautiful" or... I'm shocked.

..or, you know, out... so I'm just, like... (EXHALES)

I've been single technically for 14 years,

so quite a significant amount of time.

All I've really known is situationships.

I had a long situationship of seven years.

Toxic as hell.

Like, I never met any of his friends He never met any of mine.

Yeah. Like, it was just... I felt like...

Sorry.

I felt like a dirty secret.

I felt...

I wasn't good enough.

Um...

He wasn't proud to be with me.

He completely shattered my confidence and my heart.

Years worth of unsuccessful dating,

it has really, really, like, chipped...

It chips away at your confidence.

I've tried the dating apps. I've not had any success, personally

I don't fit that physical checklist.

These beauty standards that come from Instagram

really sends this message out of, like,

"OK, well, this is what girls should look like."

Not all girls look like this.

But seeing what went on last year with Rhi and Jeff...

Rhi, I am falling in love with you.

I'm falling in love with you. (LAUGHS)

..a partner in life and in love...

And that's what I want. That's why I'm here.

I've tried everything else, so why not? (LAUGHS)

What is it that you want now?

I want the man of my dreams.

The man of your dreams! (LAUGHS)

Describe him to me.

'Heart of gold' is definitely how I describe my man.

For me, looks only are skin-deep.

I'm looking for someone who's going to make me feel secure,

someone who's fun and likes to laugh has that goofy side.

Someone who can laugh at themselves as well

and it's, like, OK to be myself.

I have a quirky personality,

so they could be like, "Well, she's a bit weird," like...

and, like, you know, fair, I am.

But let me be the weird little me that I am

and I want to do the same for them.

(STRAINS)

I'm Steven, I'm 35, from Sydney

and I'm a doctor for boats.

That's a propeller removal.

Bring me your sick boat and I'll fix it right up

and get you back out on the water.

(DRILLS)

Absolutely.

I pretty much live at the workshop.

Spanners, sockets, angle grinder. Can be a bit wild with that thing.

Yeah, that thing is pretty wild at times.

She might find it hot. But I'm hoping she finds it hot.

WOMAN: What are you looking for in a girl?

Sort of like a female version of Mum, you know.

(LAUGHS) Me and Mum are pretty close.

I'm a little bit of a mama's boy.

We were watching Married At First Sight with your father

and I said to you, "You should actually apply for the show

"because you're quite funny."

But I was surprised you got picked. (BOTH LAUGH)

Well, that makes two of us, Mum. (BOTH LAUGH)

I thought, "That's weird."

I've lost count.

My last serious relationship was more than a decade ago

and I haven't been...

yeah, held anything down since.

It's going to be sad for me.

You're my last baby.

But I want you to be happy. I want you to get married.

I want you to have a family.

I want you to experience what your siblings have. I want that.

STEVEN: I find modern day very difficult on the apps.

I'm not the typical guy that a girl gravitate towards...

and there's definitely a checklist,

so you've got to be six foot tall, Instagram fitness model,

have a luxurious lifestyle

and that's just not reality.

I feel defeated.

I'd be lying if I didn't say I feel defeated.

I don't want to pretend to be someone else

and...you know, to get my foot in the door.

I just want to be myself.

And that's why I'm here.

I want to find a partner in love.

I think you are someone who is ideally suited to this experiment

because you're going to give this everything you can.

You've got a big heart and that's what we love.

Speaking of that, what are you looking for in a partner?

Um... I haven't had a long time to think about it...

and I want that connection.

Nice, outgoing, down to earth

and if they can make me laugh, oh...that's a big one.

If they can make me laugh, that is so attractive.

The dating world has not been kind to either of these guys.

In a superficial world of swipe left or right,

they are constantly being rejected

and it's left them both with some serious scars.

They are so deserving of this experience.

I really hope they can heal through this process

and find the confidence to start believing in themselves

when it comes to intimate relationships.

Let's lock it in. Rachel and Steven.

Love it. MEL: Yes.

NARRATOR: With the first couple Rachel and Steven matched

and ready to enter the experiment,

it's time to unveil our next couple.

(FOOTSTEPS APPROACH)

WOMAN: Feeling fantastic!

I am at your service.

Welcome.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

Lights, camera, action!

Got bugs flying in my face.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC CONTINUES) (SLURPS)

Ah!

I wonder what my husband's going to be like.

What do you reckon he has to watch out for with me?

Everything.

I'm a lot.

I'm such a high-energiser bunny.

But I also am a pain in the arse.

BELINDA: He would be a lucky man,

but he also would need to be a very patient man

because you're crazy. (LAUGHS)

Who's your daddy?

I'm my daddy.

Who's a slay queen? I'm a slay queen.

I'm Alissa, I'm from Adelaide

and I'm a nurse and social media manager.

Are you going to have a productive day?

Yeah, I'm gonna have a productive day.

We're gonna get shit done. Cheers.

You either love me or you don't.

I need a daddy.

Hopefully you find me a daddy.

I'm confident enough to know

that I'm not going to be liked by everyone,

but I will always be authentic.

I've been a nurse for 12 years.

I specialise in paediatrics, so little babies.

I actually love it. Love it so much.

I can be my positive self, show up for the little ones,

sing them songs.

You can actually be a positive light in the darkness

and the families are just like "Thank you so much."

Nothing can ever take that feeling away.

I absolutely love caring for people.

I feel like I'm very passionate.

I work hard, but I love hard

and I believe in the past it's definitely got the best of me.

My last love was my longest love.

It was six years

and the first three and a half years of our relationship was magical.

It was like my fairytale.

But there was no commitment there.

Um...

I don't want to talk about it.

(SOLEMN MUSIC PLAYS) (CRIES)

That's triggering.

Because it's bringing back memories.

I don't want to think about it. (CRIES)

Love can be beautiful... (CRIES)

but it can also break your heart too

because I honestly thought we were going to get married

and have a family and all those things.

I thought that this person was going to be my person forever

and now I'm in this house...

We have all these memories together

and I'm living here and I'm like, "Oh, I'm alone."

There's a lot of challenges that get thrown at you

with Married at First Sight.

Is there anything that you're worried about?

I don't want to (BLEEP) around.

No.

I really hope that my future husband is here to make a commitment.

So, commitment is what you're after?

I want to date someone that's... that's going to follow through.

I don't want to do another, you know, five, six years with someone

and then just be... miss out on being a mum

and miss out on all the fairytale wedding and all those things.

It'd be nice to see you with someone that's looking out for you.

Of course.

And also, like, you need someone to match your energy.

You're a hurricane... (LAUGHS)

..but you're also, like, a really domineering force.

You're definitely someone when you know what you want, you go after it.

Yeah.

Like, I feel like you've got a type, though.

What's my type? Confident. Ripped.

Caring, kind and, like, really secure in their masculinity.

Yeah. I need a daddy.

Good luck, daddy. I'm going to challenge you.

(WOMEN LAUGH)

MAN: I think I'm an absolute catch.

There's lots of fish in the sea,

but you want to make sure you catch a big fish.

Best-case scenario, she's like, "Oh, my chocolate Nigerian prince.

"I've been waiting for you all my life."

# You're here to witness a legend... #

But the haters are going to come for me and my hairline.

But anyway... (LAUGHS)

I'm David, 31 and I'm from Brisbane

and I'm an e-commerce product manager,

but I've been a rap artist for the last ten years.

# Yeah, don't mind me I'm just doing my thing

# Stay in my lane Ain't a damn thing changed... #

Rap music is something that I'm always passionate about.

I wake up every day and the first song I put on

is 50 Cent 'Hustler's Ambition'...

Actually, that's an album. I love 50 Cent, though.

Shout out, 50.

(LAUGHS)

(WOMAN LAUGHS)

That's made me sound like I'm not a rapper.

You know, obviously, doing rap music,

a lot of women would go off face value

and think that I'm out to play,

but I have genuine values

and my parents and their faith taught me that.

They've been together for over 30 years in marriage

and no matter how rocky things get, they've always stuck together.

And that's the level of commitment I'm looking for.

To find someone who is there for the long haul is the hard bit.

The women that you're meeting... Yeah.

..are not interested in commitment? No.

Or they're maybe just not looking for me.

And I thought I'm a pretty decent guy.

Yeah.

But they want the bad boys instead of the church boys.

They think I'm just too nice.

In the past, I've gone to the extreme

of putting my partner's happiness above mine

and that has just led me into being more unhappy

and things never working out.

The key now going into the person I marry

is to make sure that we're both equals in this.

And I definitely want a strong woman,

but not selfish and self-centred.

I want someone who wants to build together

and definitely someone who's ready for the level of commitment

that I'm ready for.

What is great about David and Alissa

is that they will balance each other out.

Alissa has that spice that David has been looking for.

We know she has a big personality,

but if there's anybody who can handle that, it's David.

And just like Alissa, he really craves commitment.

He wants someone who's all in

and he's looking for that great love story,

so I think he and Alissa meet on so many levels.

You know, something about these two just feels right.

Yeah. Yeah, I think they've got huge potential.

So let's lock it in.

ALESSANDRA: Let's. David and Alissa.

Fantastic.

NARRATOR: The first two matches of the experiment have been made

and it's the morning of the weddings...

WOMAN: Come on. I'm ready.

..and outspoken new bride Alissa is not holding back

on expressing her anxieties for the day ahead.

I have a lot of hair, so I don't know how you're going to do it all.

I have no idea what I'm in for today.

Can we play some music or something?

I've already cried twice.

Hello?

And last night I started to spiral a little bit...

What if I really don't like my husband?

..and I... (DOORBELL RINGS)

Oooh, there's food.

I need this.

I'm also premenstrual, so the hormones are raging.

She's starving all the time.

Holy shit. This is happening. I'm here.

Oh, that watermelon's not good.

What the (BLEEP) am I doing?

I hope that my husband...he's at least taller than me. of course.

Six foot will be great.

Tall, dark and handsome, you know. A bit of a mix would be nice.

Looks after himself physically.

He's got some hair on his head, you know,

a bit of stubble, well groomed.

Smells delicious.

You know, just... Oh, it's delicious.

Like, drooling.

I don't want to have too many expectations

because if he's not those things,

I don't want him to feel like he's not enough.

But please make sure he is a perfect husband.

(LAUGHS)

DAVID: Who wouldn't like me?

If she hasn't caught any fish,

she's going to want to reel that in.

Absolutely. Big fish, big catch.

(LAUGHS)

You brought that up. (LAUGHS)

Big man, big G. You look so good, man.

Good to see you, bro. Good to see you.

You're looking stunning, G.

I said my prayers this morning and just talked to God in my own way.

What are you hoping for, man? She's got to be fit.

Nice booty.

I'm also hoping she's a calm, kind person.

I'm just hoping the whole day is, like, guided by God's will

and I'm definitely hoping he leads me to a peaceful destination.

Bottoms up, bitches.

Cheers to the same penis forever. Whoo!

Peace. What man doesn't want peace?

I want another one. (LAUGHS) Alright.

If she's loud and she's a wild person...

Pop that champagne.

..I feel like we might clash a little bit.

Breakfast of champions.

It really does put some hair on your chest, doesn't it?

But I hope she's not doing shots.

(COUGHS) Oh, god. And if she swears a lot...

Today's my (BLEEP) wedding day!

..that might be an issue.

Hopefully he doesn't have a micro-penis.

Yeah.

How is Alissa coping as a bride this morning? (EXCLAIMS)

(LAUGHS) That's right. (BLEEP) cuckoo.

The style's not working.

If you're on the Alissa roller-coaster,

hold on to your tits. Oh, I don't...

I (BLEEP) hate this. This is calm Alissa.

Wait till you get a few weeks in. Yeah.

(BOTH LAUGH)

I think she needs a champagne, though, don't you?

She definitely needs a champagne. Yeah.

Oh, my god, this is too much.

She needs a bit more than a drink at this stage.

Yeah, OK. She's just a bit, like...

I know. ..neurotic.

She is having a bit of a meltdown, but it's OK.

As her bridesmaids, we're here for her.

We know the assignment.

Alissa, do you need some food? Yes, please.

We knew rocking up today we need to have the snack box.

Snacks are just key to everything in life.

We knew that she needed her garter to be extra sexy.

Your husband has to take it off with his teeth.

Oh. OK. But what if I don't like my husband?

Today, if she doesn't get what she wants...

Oh! (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Oh... Hmm.

(IMITATES SLITTING) (LAUGHS)

NARRATOR: It's the morning of Alissa and David's wedding.

Baby, let's do this. Oh! I can't wait, brother.

(LAUGHS) I cannot wait.

..and as David receives his final good-luck wishes from his best man,

Alissa is taking a moment.

So, Mum sent me a message this morning

and I'm gonna read it to you guys.

So... "Just sitting quietly, reflecting on the things

"that have been and what is to come.

"I love you unconditionally, as only a mother can.

"I'm so proud of you.

"I admire your strength and passion for life

"and the way you see things so differently.

"I hope and pray you get to meet the man

"that was meant for you,

"to love, cherish and respect you,

"to honour and provide for you,

"to go weak at the knees when you walk in the room

"and be excited to come home to you every day after work.

"This is what I want for you.

"You deserve nothing less.

"Walk with your head high and enjoy the ride."

(CRIES)

That's my mum. (CRIES)

That's special.

She knows how much it means to me.

Yeah.

I've been through so much,

to a point where I really, really want this to work.

I have to just be open to this experiment

and trust that the experts have got it right for me.

I'm really excited. But I'm also very scared.

Yeah, I'm scared, but... (CRIES)

I'm a confident gal.

I have so much to offer.

But, you know, I don't want to be hurt again.

ALISSA: I'm giving this experiment my everything.

I'm taking the biggest risk I've ever taken

because I still believe in love, after all of that.

My life never panned out the way that I wanted it to.

I'm 33 and I would have expected myself to be married

and to have children by now,

so this better work out

because I'll be pretty devastated if it didn't.

(BRIGHT PIANO MELODY PLAYS)

I'm so nervous for him.

I'm gonna cry if he doesn't get the person he's after.

Hi. Hello.

WOMEN: Hi.

You guys look beautiful.

This is Mum. Hi, Mum.

Hello.

You got nothing to be worried about. He's a great guy.

Good. He'll need to put his seatbelt on.

Yeah. Oh, no.

He will need to put his seatbelt on.

DAVID: Where's the background music? I feel like I need some beats.

Damn.

Let's get this show started.

Man, I'm spinning out.

I'm doing the craziest experience of my life

and I'm gonna get married.

That's crazy.

I had this gut feeling that I needed to do this and do this for me.

The perfect wife would be someone who's driven and confident.

A kind, caring person and maybe a great big booty.

DAVID: I'm definitely ready to leave single life behind.

I want the real deal.

I want that commitment.

WOMAN: Hi. WOMAN: Hello.

Hello. I'll come down there.

How are you? MAN: What's up, bro?

Oh, my god. My brain just went like, "Boom."

Hey. Looking dapper, brother. MAN: You're looking great.

Oh!

I'm Belinda. Belinda.

I like your earrings. Oh, thank you.

Bling. She likes a long black.

I mean, here's a tall order, right?

Adriana? Adriana.

Italian? Greek.

Greek. That's why the double kiss. (LAUGHS)

How are you?

Who watching this wouldn't be loving that?

Good to meet you. You smell great.

Thank you. Thank you so much. (WOMEN LAUGH)

She's gonna eat you up. Oh, I hope she does.

(LAUGHTER) Fantasy chocolate right here.

(LAUGHTER)

Wait until he takes his shirt off. It's even better.

Oh, the shirt's staying on, guys. (LAUGHTER)

I think she's going to be absolutely smitten.

Oooh! (LAUGHS)

I'm shaking for you. Do you like booty?

Do I like booty? (LAUGHTER)

You're in for a treat.

She's got more booty than you can handle, I'm telling you.

Our prayers have been answered.

Yeah. (LAUGHTER)

I'm gonna get you to face this way. OK.

Thank you.

They're gonna get along stupidly well.

ALISSA: Today's the biggest day of my life.

I am taking the biggest risk I've ever taken.

But I could be meeting the man that could give me

my happily-ever-after.

I can see her.

I've been so in love,

to a point where I thought that this person was going to be

my person forever.

We were together a long time, but there was no commitment there.

I'll never forget what that felt like.

So I don't want to be let down again.

You look beautiful.

You look lovely.

You're good. I'm OK.

(EXHALES)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

ALISSA: Now it's my time.

I don't want to be in a relationship like that anymore.

I need a man.

Time is so precious and I don't have time to give

if it's going to be wasted.

But it has to feel right,

so when I lock eyes with him...

I'll know.

(LAUGHS NERVOUSLY)

Lovely to meet you.

(LAUGHTER) Hello.

How are you, sir? Joe.

David. Nice to meet you.

Fantastic.

Hi. Hi.

How are you? Good. How are you? What's your name?

I'm Alissa. Alissa.

You look stunning.

(EXHALES) Thank you so much.

(LAUGHTER)

Thank God she's hot.

Wow.

(BOTH LAUGH)

I was actually taken aback.

I didn't know what to expect, but she looked stunning.

I love your earrings. They're pearl earrings?

Thank you so much. Bring out the eyes, you know.

Damn.

Wow. This is a lot, isn't it? It is. It's much.

Well, you're doing well. You're doing really well.

(WHISPERS) I've never seen her this nervous.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC) (EXHALES) OK.

(MOUTHS WORDS)

(EXHALES)

MAN: Welcome, everyone.

Thank you for joining in this very special occasion.

Today, we're gathered to witness the marriage of Alissa and David.

(EXHALES)

Marriage is a commitment that calls for openness,

vulnerability and the courage to take risks... (VOICE FADES)

This moment marks the beginning of a brand-new chapter in their lives

as they step forward into this journey together.

I now ask if any person present has a genuine reason

as to why these two should not be joined in marriage,

please speak now or forever hold your peace.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

I'm really, really sorry.

What's she saying?

What's she's saying?

I don't think I can marry you.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

Yep.

I now ask if any person present has a genuine reason

as to why these two should not be joined in marriage...

please speak now or forever hold your peace.

(TENSE MUSIC PLAYS)

I'm really, really sorry.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

What's she saying?

I don't think I can marry you.

Yep.

(TENSE MUSIC PLAYS)

I completely understand.

(EXHALES)

No, it's completely understandable.

Not until you get on one knee and propose to me first.

(LAUGHTER) Oh!

(LAUGHTER CONTINUES)

Damn.

WOMAN: You bitch!

You know what, I need to be escorted out after that.

(LAUGHTER)

She got me good.

She got all of us.

DAVID: She got me.

Like, I have to clap for her. Like, ten points.

I have to bow down for that one.

You got me good. (LAUGHTER)

Wow. Do I have to do it right now?

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

Yeah. You have to get on one knee.

Oh, you know, just the way things are set up...

Oh, I gotta, you know... We'll see.

You're not gonna get down on one knee and propose to me first?

Eventually. Like, not on our wedding day?

I know you got pretty blue eyes, but, you know, I can...

No, I'm not gonna marry you until you get down on one knee

and ask me to marry you.

WOMAN: Ooh, here we go.

I'm kind of getting hot about it, though.

It will happen eventually, for sure.

We're getting married.

We are getting married.

Well, it's too late, babe. Like, I didn't even...

I'm not marrying you until you get down on one knee

and propose to me.

(LAUGHTER) Oooh.

I'm sorry.

I don't know if this is part of the set or, you know...

This is what I need from you.

This is what... I mean, babe... Yeah.

You know, we'll work it out later.

(TENSE MUSIC PLAYS)

I can't tell if you're being serious.

No, I am.

She's dead serious.

Oh, she's dead serious.

I really, really, really need you to do that for me

'cause that is, like, my dream.

That is your actual dream?

Yeah, and I've waited for this moment for so long.

Oh, goddamn.

I'm here for the long game. I'm not here to stuff around.

I just want a man who's going to commit to me.

She needs to see commitment, David.

(LAUGHTER) She needs to see...

She needs to see commitment.

We're already... We're already married.

We're literally already married. You're not.

You don't know what this girl's been through. She needs that.

You know, I'll do that...

I'll re-enact that after the wedding.

Is she not worth getting on one knee for?

She is worth getting on two knees for.

But, like, you know... Words are cheap, though, David.

(LAUGHTER)

Put your money where your mouth is.

So we're not...we're not doing the vows until...until I get down?

Damn. I don't know, babe, you know.

WOMAN: Who's gonna submit here?

Can you believe what the hell's going on?

Is this guy for real?

WOMAN: I know. MAN: Absolutely wild.

Well, she's got some... she's got some balls.

He actually doesn't want to get down on one knee

and say, "Will you marry me?" when we're standing at the altar.

Literally, at the altar, babe, it's too late to do that.

Like, we're past that already.

MAN: David's such a sweetie

and I can just imagine what he's going through.

She's asking you to choose her.

Is she actually?

She's asking you to choose her.

It's not... I just want to make sure this is not, like, a trick.

It's not a trick. I just asked you to...

Genuinely?

..ask me to marry you because I'm about to marry you.

MAN: He really wants to be here.

He really wants to make something work.

But I feel like

Alissa will eat him up if he's not careful.

Well, I can't lie, babe.

I will be forfeiting, you know, this arrangement

if I just got down on a knee already.

WOMAN: Oooh.

ADRIANA: Is she not worth getting on one knee for?

DAVID: She is worth getting on two knees for.

But like... Words are cheap, though, David.

So we're not...we're not doing the vows until I get down?

ALISSA: Is this guy for real?

He actually doesn't want to get down on one knee and say,

"Will you marry me?"

I can't lie, babe.

I will be forfeiting, you know, this arrangement

if I just got down on a knee already.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

Oooh.

Hell, no. I'm not taking that knee.

It's exhausting trying to play the nice guy

and just genuinely being too nice

has definitely scarred me in the past,

so I'm not just doing that.

WOMAN: Just take her hand and ask her to marry you.

I honestly feel like walking off that altar.

MAN: Don't fold.

(LAUGHS)

But I looked over to her family

and it looked like there was genuine concerns,

so if a woman genuinely needs that to make her feel safe and secure

or fulfil that dream she had,

then I was ready to do it.

Can I have your hand?

Do you want to get on one knee first?

I absolutely will.

That's it.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Ask her!

Will you marry me, Alissa?

Yes, David, I would love to marry you.

(LAUGHTER)

This guy's hard work.

Like, (BLEEP) hell.

If she's a girl who's that demanding,

it's her way or the highway,

I'll be dead honest, hand on my heart,

that seemed like a red-flag moment to me.

Anyway... (EXHALES)

Jesus Christ! (GASPING)

We're gonna have fun in this experiment.

(TENSE MUSIC PLAYS)

Using the Lord's name in vain, I wouldn't say it upsets me,

but it made me uncomfortable a little bit

'cause obviously that's, like, my faith.

Oh, you're gonna be hard work.

But I'm here for the experiment, though,

to give it a try and to give her a try

and see what she's really like.

But that was definitely a red-flag moment, for sure.

Alright, buckle up.

(LAUGHTER)

"I'm Alissa, your wife.

"Normally, I make men work a lot harder for my attention,

"but here we are, skipping straight to the vows.

"Lucky you.

"I'm not here for a three-month holiday.

"I'm here because I don't want to waste a second more of my time.

"I want the house, the holidays.

"First up, back to the Amalfi, baby."

Mmm.

"I dream of a big, beautiful life.

"Slow Sunday mornings tangled in the sheets.

"Tiny humans in matching PJs, morning coffees in bed.

"And if you're taking notes, I'm a long black.

"But make it a double."

Tomorrow morning, you know. True, true.

Yeah.

"And don't forget to kiss me goodnight every single night.

"And I definitely won't let you take the good side of the bed."

Are you a lefty or a righty? I feel like I'm a righty.

Should we settle this? Rock, paper, scissors.

Right now. Alright. Rock, paper, scissors.

(LAUGHTER) Sorry, darling.

You're shuffling over. (CLEARS THROAT)

(EXHALES)

"I've loved before.

"I've shared a home, made plans

"and thought I found my forever,

"but it wasn't.

"And when it ended, it broke me in ways I didn't see coming.

"I had to face the silence,

"the nights where I questioned my worth

"and the fear that maybe I'd never find that kind of love again.

"It was raw, painful and confronting,

"but it uncovered a strength I never knew I had.

"And now, because of that,

"my heart finally has room for something new.

"That space led me here

"with a completely open and slightly terrified heart.

"I want to build not just a life, but a legacy

"that one day our families and our children will be proud of.

"I'm here today because even after everything,

"I still believe in love.

"and I'm choosing you, even before I know you

"because I believe in new beginnings.

"And how much am I willing to give this? Everything.

"Let's do this, husband."

I love that.

GUESTS: Aw! Can she keep going?

(LAUGHS) That was honestly amazing.

That was amazing.

When I heard her vows,

it sounded like she had a rough past relationship.

And she seems like she's a sensitive person

but puts on a hard shell.

But I felt a chemistry.

I feel like that side is there.

Well, I'm ready to hear yours.

(LAUGHTER) Alright.

Let's see if you can top it. Oh, man.

How am I gonna top that, you know? Alright.

"Alissa, you must have got my email.

"I'm your Nigerian prince!"

(LAUGHTER)

"But I'm not here to take your money, just your heart."

Oh, he's a sweet-talker. (LAUGHTER)

"Now, I know this is probably not how your mum pictured you

"meeting your husband,

"but, hey, at least I showed up on time.

"I'm wearing pants.

"You know, I'm moisturised." Oh!

"So we're off to a good start, you know."

(LAUGHTER)

"This experiment isn't just about finding love.

"It's about choosing it.

"I've waited, searched and prayed for something real

"and today I'm here to give it my all.

"I love a challenge, whether it's business, personal growth

"or pushing a PB on leg day.

"I train five to six times a week

"because I like looking good with a shirt off."

Can I just feel it?

Go ahead.

You want to go a bit... (LAUGHTER)

That's right. Ooh, those pecs feel juicy.

I might have to work on mine.

You know, we'll wait. We can compare the later.

(LAUGHTER) OK. No worries, darl.

Fabulous.

"In saying that, I am a great husband.

"I promise to be strong, a capable man for us,

"to cherish and respect you, put a smile on your face.

"I promise to be your partner in love,

"your team-mate in arguments

"and your unpaid Instagram boyfriend."

(LAUGHTER)

"And lastly, I can't wait for our caramel latte babies."

(LAUGHS) "Let's do this."

(LAUGHTER) (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

I'm impressed. That's pretty good.

You know, you took a while to get down on one knee.

That kind of pissed me off, but we're alright now.

You kind of made up for it in your vows,

so we're all good, don't worry.

OK.

Experts did a great job.

Tall, dark, handsome. I already felt his pecs.

I was like, "Oh!"

Alissa, I choose you as my wife.

David, I choose you as my husband.

But I feel like there's going to be challenges there, for sure.

BOTH: To share my journey always.

ALISSA: But we gotta work together, you know.

You've got to give and take in a relationship.

Oh, he's got a big finger. (LAUGHTER)

So it'll be very interesting.

It is my absolute pleasure to announce you

as husband and wife.

You may now kiss the bride.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

(LAUGHTER)

It was a lot.

He got me on that side and that side.

There was a bit of tongue in there. There was a bit of a peck in there.

I was like, "I don't know what's going on, but this is great."

You're fine. Don't worry, babe, I got you.

Oh, actually a little bit.

Oooh, it's nice. You like that?

(LAUGHS)

If that kiss could speak, it would say

"Get me to a bedroom immediately."

Please put your hands together for the newly married Alissa and David.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

I have a feeling this is going to be wild.

Raowrr! (LAUGHS)

Are we married? (BLEEP) yeah. We're literally married

In a real way.

MAN: What do you think, Mum?

It's a lot.

We're used to Alissa. Speechless, are you?

Yeah, we're used to her.

(LAUGHTER)

Good luck.

High-maintenance.

My feet really hurt and I want a mint and a drink.

She's absolutely gorgeous.

But personality... Looks only get you so far.

She gets her way. I can see it.

She'll put up a fight for it.

I think at one point she said, "Jesus Christ."

She did.

ALISSA: Jesus Christ!

He's stubborn as (BLEEP).

Tonight we're going to be watching her like a hawk.

We're going to be sizing her up.

I don't think Alissa's the one for David, no.

I don't... I... I don't... I... Yeah, no. I agree.

NARRATOR: With Alissa and David finally wed,

it's time for our next couple to marry

and after 14 years single,

bride-to-be Rachel is reflecting on her journey.

RACHEL: So I used to think about my wedding day,

but I think once I hit my 30s, I kind of gave up hope,

even that, like, vision of thinking that I'd get married

because I just felt like it was too out of reach.

I gave up on myself.

I gave up on that thought of love

and having that and experiencing that.

And I think the emotion comes from, like,

there's this new wave of hope and overwhelming with emotion.

But I'm so excited

because I genuinely didn't think it was going to happen for me.

But, yeah, here we are.

(CRIES) Yes. Sorry.

Oh, my gosh.

And we've started.

Oh, gosh. OK. (CRIES)

Mmm, pull it together.

(GLASSES CLINK)

NARRATOR: Here to support Rachel on her big day

is her best friend and man of honour Bernardo.

You are a beautiful person, inside and out.

You're fricken stunning. (LAUGHS)

Today will be the perfect opportunity for her

to see herself the way that everyone else sees her.

I feel that the way that she's going to look,

the way she's going to be presented,

is going to really make her feel like

not only she deserves to be seen as this beautiful, brilliant woman

but also that she deserves love

and someone who cares for her and wants her the way that she is.

As Rachel tries to keep her nerves at bay,

her husband-to-be, Steven,

is preparing for the biggest day of his life.

STEVEN: I haven't been in a serious relationship for ten years

and I'm feeling it now in my mid-30s,

that sense of emptiness in my life.

I'm definitely ready to meet someone.

I want to find love.

I want to find that connection, that special someone

that can put up with me and I can put up with her

and we can grow old together and enjoy life.

I'm hoping that this is going to be everything

that I hope it's going to be.

Nice.

And here to help him with his final preparations...

Locked.

..are Steven's mum... Oh.

..and brother.

Oh, hello there. WOMAN: Happy wedding day!

Steven and I are close.

We don't go out together or anything.

He goes out with his friends.

Here we go. Do this up a bit.

There is that connection because he is my baby boy.

I think it's a bit too high maybe.

The guy at the bus stop says I look dashing with it high.

What guy at the bus stop?

Some guy.

Deep down, I really do believe he's hoping this is the one.

But he's also scared...

Is that a good?

..that she won't like him.

He just feels he's not up to standard.

How are you feeling?

Nervous. Why are you nervous?

Because it's... I don't know.... I don't know what's gonna happen.

There's no rule book to love.

And I've been single for a long time and I don't know what I'm doing.

So you wouldn't be human if you weren't a little bit nervous.

ANNA: Let's go and do this.

STEVEN: Let's go.

I've got insecurities and vulnerabilities.

I'm not the fittest guy in the world.

I'm not the tallest guy in the world.

That might make people swipe left.

If I could be 6'3", I'd do it.

I'm very aware I'm far from perfect.

She might not like me.

RACHEL: Worst-case scenario for me today is that when he sees me,

he's instantly disappointed.

I've not experienced a man making me feel beautiful.

I long for it.

How much does today mean to me?

So much.

I feel like I'm a whirlwind of emotions right now

but at the same time, definitely feeling ready.

BERNARDO: Yep.

RACHEL: I know who I am. I know what I'm worth.

And I'm absolutely not anybody's dirty secret.

NARRATOR: Next...

(LAUGHS)

..Rachel's big day has arrived.

(LAUGHS)

Oh, don't start.

(RACHEL LAUGHS)

(CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYS)

Hi.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

STEVEN: I've been single for so long,

I haven't had that experience in relationships.

I know what it's like being looked at and going,

"Ah, he's not worth it."

But I've got a lot of love to give and I'd like to be loved as well.

I'm a real funny guy and can light up a room.

This is my chance.

You know that saying 'nice guys finish last'?

Well, I think today's going to be different.

Gentlemen. (LAUGHTER)

How you going?

(LAUGHTER)

MAN: Gonna have to give your new friends a wave.

WOMAN: Yeah. (LAUGHTER)

Didn't mean to be rude there.

(LAUGHTER)

Just trying to compose myself here.

WOMAN: If you're trying to compose yourself,

don't look at the front row.

WOMAN: Is Mum crying?

She's not.

(LAUGHTER)

Her favourite child is getting married, so...

(LAUGHTER)

RACHEL: Oh, we're here. BERNARDO: Oh...

Oh!

And all you have to remember is to be yourself.

Ready? Yeah, ready. Let's go.

RACHEL: I've been single for 14 years

and after all the rejection I've experienced throughout the years,

this is my time.

I'm looking for someone who's going to make me feel good,

who's going to make me feel safe, make me feel seen,

make me feel beautiful.

And I want to do the same for them.

I've got so much love to give and support

and I'm looking for the same.

I'm ready to get married.

I just want to find love.

(LAUGHS)

Oh, my goodness. Hi.

Hello.

(LAUGHS) Hi.

(LAUGHTER)

Oh, my goodness. Hi. Hi.

How are you? Good.

(LAUGHS) Give you a hug?

Oh, thank you. I need that.

Oh, my goodness. Hello. Hi. I'm Steve... I'm Steven.

Nice to meet you, Steven. I'm Rachel. (LAUGHS)

Rachel. Awesome. How are you feeling?

I'm fine.

(LAUGHTER)

Oh, my god, that's him! (LAUGHS)

Nervous. Jittery. Absolutely. But here we are.

He looks so handsome in his suit.

I was so excited. (LAUGHS)

I'd be lying to you if I'm not really nervous.

I've almost hit the deck twice now.

(LAUGHTER) So...

Still finding your sea legs.

(LAUGHS) Oh, I'm a boatie, so...

Oh! And I'm still finding my sea legs.

(LAUGHTER)

Oh, she's great.

I was excited, you know. She had a big smile.

And the moment we met, it just went, oh...

Just... "We're OK here. We're OK. It's all good."

Well, let's begin. Oh.

(LAUGHS)

Family and friends,

we are gathered today for the joining of Rachel and Steve...

(EXHALES)

..as they take this momentous step and make it official

and become a married couple.

(LAUGHS) Sorry. (LAUGHS)

Today they made this commitment to share this life,

hand in hand... (LAUGHS)

(LAUGHS)

It's all off. Is there something on my cheeks?

(LAUGHTER)

It's my nervous laughter. (LAUGHS)

OK. Alright.

Oh, my gosh.

Even though all marriages start with a ceremony, every...

(LAUGHS)

(OTHERS LAUGH)

I've got to stop. I'm so sorry. I'm, like, nervous laughter.

OK. OK.

Oooh. OK. I'm good now.

Oooh. OK. We're here.

OK. Alright.

Love has a way of surprising us. (LAUGHS)

(LAUGHTER)

(LAUGHS REPEATEDLY)

Take deep breaths.

(BOTH LAUGH)

Yeah. Oh...

And now your vows.

OK.

"So, to my new husband.

"My friends would describe me as loud, funny and caring

"and I would wholeheartedly agree with them."

(LAUGHTER)

"I would also note my weird and wacky sense of humour.

"My laugh is a gateway sound. One giggle leads to another.

"Maybe a snort here and there." (LAUGHTER)

"Before you know it, we're in stitches just laughing,

"not even sure what got us laughing in the first place."

(LAUGHTER)

"I know I'm a lot, but in the best possible way.

"I want you to get to see me for who I am

"beyond the surface.

"I wear my heart and all my emotions on my sleeve,

"because to my core,

"I am a person filled with an immense passion for life,

"laughter

"and most of all, putting smiles on people's faces.

"You may be thinking,

"why am I putting myself forward for the experiment?

"For 14 years, I have known the 'forever single girl' life.

"I have tried all ways to meet someone,

"from the dating apps to the dating events.

"It's hard out there.

"In my experience, apps are all about judging people

"purely on looks.

"Being honest in this moment,

"I had given up on the idea of ever finding someone.

"But here I stand before you, baring my heart, soul

"and sharing my vulnerabilities..."

Sorry, I'm getting emotional already.

"..with an open heart

"in the hope that there is the possibility of a future together.

"I promise to listen without judgement.

"Promise to have your back.

"I am standing here today because I feel it's my time to find love."

(LAUGHS) WOMAN: Yay!

That was lovely.

(APPLAUSE) That was lovely.

Oh, thank you. (LAUGHS)

STEVEN: Her vows were beautiful. And I can relate.

I've been single for a long time

and I know the battles that's out there.

And I feel like she's going to be supportive because of that.

"To my wife.

"Name..." (LAUGHTER)

"Sorry. Rachel." (LAUGHS)

"Nice to meet you.

"My friends and family often describe me

"as the lovable idiot - heavy on the 'lovable',

"even heavier on the 'idiot'."

(LAUGHS) "I'm not suave.

"I'm not mysterious.

"I don't smoulder and I stumble, I ramble,

"I get sauce on my shirt nine out of ten times.

"And the idea of romance is sharing my last chicken nugget."

(LAUGHTER)

"But here's the thing -

"behind all the silliness and loud laughs, I have a big heart

"and when I care, I care.

"I'm loyal. I'm real.

"And I'll always choose laughter over silence,

"adventure over comfort

"and you over everything else."

GUESTS: Aw! WOMAN: Nice.

"I'm not perfect. I'm very far from it."

(LAUGHTER) "But I'll show up every day...

"ready to build something real,

"full of laughs and full of love.

"I've been single for over a decade

"and I've struggled to meet a potential partner

"due to the modern dating techniques such as online dating,

"so taking this huge leap of faith is my way of showing

"how committed I am

"to finding a deep and hopefully life-changing relationship.

"It means I'm not here because of who you've been.

"I'm here for what we might become together.

"So, shall we get hitched?"

(LAUGHS) WOMAN: Yeah!

Can I give you a hug? GUESTS: Aw!

WOMAN: Well done.

Well done. Oh, my god.

RACHEL: His vows were amazing

and, like, I resonated with so much in them.

It sounds like we've both had very similar experiences and journeys.

Rachel, wear this ring as a symbol of my love.

(LAUGHTER)

He's someone, like, I would definitely match myself with.

I'm actually shocked that no-one's snapped him up.

I'll tag him. (LAUGHS)

You may seal it with a kiss.

(CHEERING)

First kiss with Steven was really, really great

and I'm 100% feeling attracted to him.

MAN: Let's raise the roof with love

as I present to you for the very first time as a married couple,

Rachel and Steven.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

RACHEL: I'm feeling optimistic.

I have a really good feeling about him and about this match.

(BOTH LAUGH)

Oh, my freaking god.

(LAUGHS)

NARRATOR: Back on Sydney Harbour...

Oh! (LAUGHS)

..after connecting over their shared dating experiences...

Can I... Can I rock it?

..newlyweds Rachel and Steven are enjoying their nautical photo shoot.

(LAUGHS) Where's the snapper at?

I like him, yeah.

Like, there's definitely that fancy there.

Ahoy. (EXCLAIMS)

I feel like we're both as goofy as each other...

(LAUGHS)

..so, yeah, that's really nice.

My hair's screwed now. (LAUGHS)

You look very, very handsome. Ah, thank you.

(LAUGHS) Oh...

But I'm noticing

I've not had a compliment on the way that I look today,

my dress, make-up or anything like that.

I've told him, you know, he looks very handsome.

You look so good.

That has stung a little bit

because there's not that compliment back, I guess, to your bride.

Blue suit's really working and the pink tie I love.

It is a little bit disappointing

that, like, I guess the bare minimum

of giving your new bride a compliment...

MAN: Such a beautiful dress. Thank you.

It is my wedding day,

so it would just be nice to have something coming back my way.

Just something.

ALISSA: Let's get this party started, bitches.

Cheers, guys. OTHERS: Cheers.

Cheers.

I'm married to my Nigerian prince.

Poor bastard! (BOTH LAUGH)

Bling-bling! Rrrr!

You didn't get down on your knee. Yeah. I mean...

Oh!

He fought it.

He's stubborn as (BLEEP).

But I needed him to commit to me.

And the man got down on one knee.

Hallelujah.

Thank god.

It's the real deal. (POPS)

NARRATOR: But while Alissa may be feeling more confident

in her new marriage...

WOMAN: She seems very domineering.

..David's friends have concerns

about her bold test of commitment during the ceremony.

Bowing down to a stranger that he doesn't know, like...

That's a no-go. Yeah, it shouldn't happen.

She shouldn't have to ask that. It was awkward.

We're 100% nervous for David

just because Alissa comes across very domineering.

Who's your daddy? I'm your (BLEEP) daddy.

If she didn't back down with that,

she's not going to back down with anything.

You are my daddy now 'cause I'm not my daddy anymore.

MAN: Like, you know what I can picture her being?

What?

Margot Robbie in 'Wolf of Wall Street'.

I need someone that's gonna hold me like a baby and smack the booty.

"Bro, what's... What's going on?"

I just want to talk to him.

To his core, David's a good Christian boy.

Come here for a chat.

DAVID: A chat? Yes.

And Alissa, she's gonna be too rough for him.

Grab a seat. I don't know if I like this.

Obviously, first impressions... Yep.

..when I saw her, looks-wise, physical appearance,

definitely for you.

Yeah, right. Gorgeous. Gorgeous.

Like, drop-dead gorgeous. Yeah.

Everything, tick. Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick.

Yeah. Yeah.

Like, she's perfect.

Like, we're obviously very protective of you.

I appreciate it. That's why you guys are here.

Youse are some of my favourite people in the world.

But what do you actually think?

Like... What did you actually think?

What do you guys think of her? Like, is she a good fit?

I think she's what... I think you're what she needs.

Yeah.

You're what she needs. But is she what you need?

What I need... Yeah, 'cause that's what I question.

That's what I'm questioning.

I still think you could kind of do better.

Damn. Yeah.

She did say she was difficult.

The family did say "Watch out. Buckle up.

"She's a lot of work." She's a lot.

ALISSA: Hopefully he remembers my coffee order tomorrow morning.

She had to be, like, dominant over you.

DAVID: Yeah. Get on the knee type vibes.

I was just, like, controlling, like...

Yeah. Holy crap.

You know, I thought when she said get down on the knee,

it was a prank to test whether to walk over.

I was just like... Like, "Here we go again."

Yeah.

DAVID: When I look back, I have definitely dated women

who were wrong for me.

So focused on their feelings and their needs

that mine have been disrespected.

As long as she's not that toxic or there's just going to be fire.

My eyes are wide open.

If she brings chaos in the relationship,

that's where we're going to have issues

because I don't want to get hurt yet again.

I haven't had that chat yet, you know,

so I have to see what she's really about.

But it's early days.

Like, one thing about me, I'm gonna take my time.

Yep. I'm not calling it yet.

Yeah.

NARRATOR: The reception is underway for newlyweds Rachel and Steven.

When you walked out, I was very happy and excited.

RACHEL: Thank you.

And I thought "She's amazing. She's stunning."

Oh! Thank you. That's so nice. Seriously.

But while Steven's sister-in-law Bianca

has expressed her delight at welcoming Rachel into the family,

Rachel is yet to receive a complimen from her husband.

Bon appetit, eh? Shall we tuck in?

Yep.

Hang on, there's two forks here.

Work from the outside in.

(LAUGHS)

RACHEL: I don't know how I'm feeling with Steven at the moment.

I'm overthinking the whole compliment thing.

It could be nerves. It could be so many other things.

He might not have even realised.

So I'm really trying to show the interest and get to know him.

Charlie. Charlie.

Charlie. Oh, Charlie. So cute.

Yeah, he is. Yeah. Oh, my gosh.

And what got you into fishing?

To be honest, I don't really know.

RACHEL: But it wasn't coming back.

So it's like, "Well, do you not want to get to know me?"

So, what do you... What do you do?

So I'm a team leader and I do internship placement.

Like, his brother asked me more questions than, you know,

Steve has, like, the whole night.

Um...

So how did you feel this morning, like, today

and coming up to this day?

It's been very nerve-racking.

He just sat there quite awkwardly.

So all those concerns start coming in my head,

potentially him not being attracted to me,

him being disappointed in the bride that I am.

I feel really sick.

Just... (EXCLAIMS)

All in my head.

Yeah.

NARRATOR: At Alissa and David's reception,

a warning from his close friends is weighing on David's mind.

Say less.

DAVID: Jasmine and Mel,

they're two ladies that I have immense respect for

and so the idea that I could be getting pulled back into a situation

where someone probably doesn't respect me as much...

I can breakdance. I can do the worm.

..that's a scary thought.

She actually does it really well.

I can actually do the worm really, really well.

DAVID: But I want to get to know her a bit more

and just figure out who she is as a person.

You're a business owner, you said? Yeah.

You were a nurse for, what, 12 years or something?

Yeah, for 12 years. Yeah, right.

Um...

Sorry. Can I just say one thing, though?

Yeah.

I really want to say sorry.

I didn't mean to put you on your spot.

I'm not a mean girl.

It was just something that I needed...

That you needed. I understand. ..just to know that you're all in.

That's beautiful.

So, sorry if it came off the wrong way.

No, I appreciate that.

Alissa apologising, you know, it meant a lot to me.

She just needed that reassurance.

And I think she's definitely got a soft side,

which I needed to see.

This is going to be the start of, like, the wildest adventure.

And I want you to know that I have your back.

Thank you.

And I just don't want you to take your eyes off me, you know,

'cause I won't take my eyes off you.

The experts know what they were doing

and they sort of matched us well,

where I can be that calm to her hurricane.

So, right now I'm just...I'm wearing my poncho, just in case.

I really want to meet your family, though.

You will meet them. I'm sad that they're not here.

I really wanted to meet them.

That brings me into another conversation.

Like, my family are, like, Christian.

I'm Christian too.

What?

I'm Christian as well. Well, there you go.

Brought up Christian. OK.

Mic drop.

So, to hear she's Christian, raised in the church,

is a huge green flag,

so she's ticking some boxes, man, I can't lie.

Now Greg might get jealous.

This has been so stressful, the last few weeks.

I'm, like, "I need a holiday." She's put up with my shit.

It's my turn to buckle up. Yeah.

I'm handing you that baton.

He is actually an amazing man,

so I don't want to come off too dominant

because I am a strong woman.

But I don't think I'm going to be too much for him

because he's a strong man.

He's going to be like, "Babe, no," and I'm going to be like, "Damn!"

WOMAN: You asked him to get on his knees. Get on yours now.

MAN: Knee for knee. Oh.

OK.

Oh! (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

No way!

Yeah! Now we on it!

ALISSA: Let him lead me.

I don't have to be my daddy anymore.

You know, I've got a daddy.

Big, tall, dark, handsome daddy.

I'm not topping that.

There's no way. (LAUGHTER)

INTERVIEWER: Who's your daddy?

David's my daddy.

NARRATOR: Back on Sydney Harbour...

RACHEL: Oh, my goodness.

..having waited all day to receive a compliment from her husband,

Rachel has decided that she needs to confront the issue head on.

Oh, how are you feeling?

Just relieved.

(LAUGHS) It's... It's a wild ride.

(TENSE MUSIC PLAYS)

I actually did have something I wanted to ask you.

Sure. Shoot. (EXCLAIMS)

Oh, dear. (LAUGHS) I guess I just...

I really want to know how you feel about me being your match.

I've just felt... I guess tonight when...

Sorry. I feel really bad bringing this up.

So I'm like... (EXCLAIMS) Um... Go for it.

Little things like I don't remember getting a compliment from you

on how I look today.

At all. Like, just a simple "You look great."

I don't remember getting that at all.

It probably seems really small,

but, like, I was like, "Oh, my gosh, maybe he's just not that into me."

And... Yeah.

No, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry you felt that way.

I'm really sorry.

You do look gorgeous today.

You do. You look fantastic.

And I'm really sorry that I didn't say it when it mattered.

I feel really shit

and I feel like that is a really bad thing on my behalf.

And I really dropped the ball there as a groom.

STEVEN: I'm a bit disappointed in myself.

Yeah, I feel bad.

You know, she looks amazing. Her dress looks amazing.

For me, it just weighs on insecurity.

And it comes from a previous relationship.

I know what it's like being looked at and feeling like,

"Am I not good enough?"

It's hit a bit of a soft spot with me

and I really wish I could take my time back and make sure that,

you know, I can acknowledge her, that she is beautiful.

I'm not the best at this.

Being single for so long, I'm still learning.

There's no rule book on this and this is part of it as well, that...

Yeah. ..I'm not going to be perfect.

I'm really upset that I didn't do that.

But what I really like right now, in this moment,

is that you're owning that and you've apologised

and you've acknowledged how that's made me feel

and I think that's really lovely.

Steven made me feel very beautiful.

He really silenced all that inner saboteur talk and it felt so good.

Like, instant... Like, instant support.

Husband and wife.

Here we go. (BOTH LAUGH)

Cheers. Feels crazy.

She has a big heart

and I feel like I can be myself around her.

Step. And again. One... (LAUGHS)

Yeah, I'm a goofball, but I'm... I'm Steven...

Oh! There it is! Yeah.

..and if she's accepting of that,

that just makes it even better again.

Do you want to swap pieces and I'll feed you that piece?

Then you can feed me this piece.

Whatever you want, baby.

(LAUGHTER)

Yeah!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) (RACHEL LAUGHS)

Oh, my goodness.

NARRATOR: Still to come... (DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

MAN: Come here. (SQUEALS)

..as things heat up...

MAN: We're so connected. It's ridiculous.

WOMAN: I definitely see myself falling in love with him.

..a brand-new chapter is unveiled.

Revelations week. Revelations week.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS) DAVID: Revelations?

That's the last book in the Bible. That's the end game.

Oh, my god!

JOHN: This will be the most confronting task

our couples have ever faced in the experiment.

I really didn't want to do this. Buckle up.

It takes you way outside of your comfort zone.

(CRIES)

Oh, my god.

WOMAN: I'm really shocked.

I'm not doing it. MAN: Are you OK?

This was my fear.

(TINKLING) MAN: Dinner is served.

NARRATOR: At this year's dinner parties...

You're a very rude bitch.

Trust me, I'm gonna come for you later.

But just wait five. Wait five, hey?

..some will reach breaking point...

WOMAN: You think that someone has your back but they (BLEEP) don't.

You're not coming for my husband!

No!

JOHN: Oooh! Wow.

MAN: There's nothing left.

And this year...

The lack of respect that you're showing me is appalling.

Do not even.

..the experts... You need a wake-up call.

..deliver confronting truths.

In all my years working on Married At First Sight,

I have never experienced a woman speaking so viciously...

Don't touch me, please.

DAVID: Don't talk about her like that!

..and nastily.

(BLEEP) yes!

WOMAN: Get me out of here.

JOHN: We're not done with you. You need to hear this.

WOMAN: Get me my phone now.

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