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NARRATOR: It's the morning after the last dinner party

of the 2026 experiment

and our couples are still processing the shocking exit of Gia and Scott,

who have left the experiment and will not continue to final vows.

STEVEN: I can unpack it in one word. Carnage.

(READS) "I'm not sure what it is that you're looking for, Gia,

"but I can tell you're not the one for me.

"We are a different calibre... of people."

I'm sorry, but...

RACHEL: Oh! Scott! Buddy, no!

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

It was a pretty epic crash and burn.

Yeah.

All she had to do was be honest, be genuine

and focus on their relationship,

but I didn't think they'd crash out that hard.

BEC: So, all of that time in the commitment ceremonies

that they could've had working on their relationship,

they've missed the opportunity.

If he would have spoke up earlier,

they probably would have split up earlier...

Correct.

..because the reality is Gia can't take...

Any criticism. ..criticism.

She thinks every time it's her being thrown under the bus.

I did what I needed to do.

I got Gia to that dinner party on purpose.

Got her there, got them to have it out with each other.

I'm very proud of myself, actually.

Two can play at that game, honey.

FILIP: I came into this experiment looking for love.

I've definitely found what I've come here for.

After three intense months...

it all comes down to the final vows.

The four remaining couples must make the life-changing decision.

(DRAMATIC CHORAL MUSIC PLAYS)

Here we go.

Will they take their relationship into the outside world...

(DANNY EXHALES)

..or will they say goodbye forever..

I know this might be hard to hear...

..before...

Hi. (LAUGHS)

..one of the most magical moments the experiment's ever seen.

(READS) "Stella, I love you more than I ever thought possible."

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

(BRIGHT MUSIC PLAYS)

With the experiment ended,

the time for final vows is almost here for our remaining couples...

(KISSES) ..Stella and Filip...

Rachel and Steven,

Bec and Danny...

It's nice that we're going to final vows together, you know.

..and Alissa and David.

They'll now separate and spend time weighing up

if they'll continue their relationship after the experiment.

DANNY: There's so much shit here.

How did this happen?

The next time they meet, they'll reveal their decision at final vows.

MEL: Our couples must now go back to their respective homes

to reflect on their time in the experiment

before they make the life-changing decision

on whether to remain as a couple or go their separate ways.

This time will prove testing for our couples

as they will begin to question if their relationship is strong enough

to continue

when they leave the bubble of the experiment.

Before everyone leaves their apartments,

they're reflecting on last night's final dinner party.

What about David and Alissa? That was hard to watch.

I saw... Yeah.

..a man coming in there being vulnerable

and getting rejected multiple times.

It just doesn't sit well with me.

"Oh, I'm hurt, I'm hurt." Why? Why? Yeah.

He haven't said or done anything wrong...

It's a rejection. It's, like... She kept saying...

..finding one little thing... And just focusing on it.

..that can be pinned on him and just, like, just focus on it.

Like, come on.

To take your ring off, that is a red flag for me.

That to me is toxic.

I never once took my ring off.

STEVEN: Yeah, I think Alissa's checked out.

It was a hard watch, you know, seeing him like that.

Like... He's actually really, really hurt.

Poor David is there desperately trying to win her back

and Alissa's, like, "No." (LAUGHS)

I actually feel bad for David. I think David's a good bloke.

I think he's wore his heart on his sleeve.

Alissa's proving his point as to why he stayed quiet for so long,

because the second he spoke up, look at how it's gone.

The poor bloke can't win. It's a dictatorship.

It's not a relationship.

Do you know what, I think in time Alissa might look back

and regret that, because David's a good bloke.

She's got herself a good bloke there and they're hard to come across

and she's just shutting him up for something pretty minor,

in my opinion.

It's a lonely last morning for David

After the final dinner party,

Alissa and David retired to separate apartments,

both spending their last night in the experiment alone.

DAVID: Today is such a sad day.

I'm moving out alone, you know, without my wife.

I'm devastated at where we're at.

There's been so much pain that I've experienced the last two weeks.

ALISSA: (ON VIDEO) Do you have any tattoos?

MAN: (ON VIDEO) Yeah, I can't show you where, though.

Is it on your arse? Do you want to drop your pants?

Yeah, I have to. Let me do some squats first.

The question is, though, who's gonna get in trouble by the husbands?

I actually don't care if my husband comes for me.

He can come for me. But he ain't coming for me.

That's right. You know what a boxer now.

He ain't coming for me.

Oh!

Far out, man.

I just gave you my feelings and you said "Lighten up."

Prime example... No, that's just a joke, babe.

It's alright, but that's how I feel.

We are all just talking, getting to know each other.

It was just, you know, chitchat. We all had a great day.

No. I deserve more than that.

ALISSA: I'm done too. Here you go.

(THROWS RING) I'm done.

Despite everything that's happened,

I believe in our relationship and I wanted to fight for it.

Last night I put everything on the line,

unashamedly chasing her, trying to get her back

and show everyone that I wanted to fight for this relationship.

And I'm here because I want to fight for this.

I want to you to know how much you mean to me.

I walked away from someone that was the love of my life.

I literally cannot walk away knowing that.

MEL: She's giving him nothing. JOHN: Giving him nothing.

It's just sad that I felt like, no matter how hard I fought,

she didn't want this.

I'm literally here because I love this woman.

Too late, doll! I understand.

Too late. I understand. But it's not too late.

It's only too late if you want to throw three months down the drain.

I feel like this dinner party's (BLEEP) done.

Babe, no. Honestly, it's done.

Alissa last night was someone I don't remember,

someone I don't recognise.

She was cold.

It felt like the relationship meant nothing to Alissa,

like I meant nothing to her.

Right now, I'm questioning whether she ever wanted this to start with.

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

and ask me to marry you.

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

No, I am.

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

DAVID: Alissa loves to be in control,

she loves to be in the driving seat

and I was shut down.

I function at a high frequency

and I feel like we're six weeks in...

I'm missing that stimulation, that high frequency to make me happy.

I'm a more high-functioning person than you.

Your experience is your experience,

but someone on the outside listening in could take it differently.

This is a me thing

and I don't know why you're dragging yourself into it.

I'm really not dragging myself. I'm just having a conversation...

This is a me thing, babe.

DAVID: She says she wants me to challenge her

but when I do challenge her, she doesn't like it.

Looking back on it, every time I challenged Alissa, she shut me down.

I can hardly get a word in.

Talk to me! Well... I think I...

Because, like, we need to voice!

And that's what I need in this relationship

and you're not fulfilling that need for me.

Well, all I'm gonna say is...

We should've gone there, but we haven't

and I haven't felt challenged enough.

Well, she has...

You did mention I was a weak man at one point.

She called you a weak man? Yeah.

So that's a problem.

What's happened in this relationship

is that I've done a lot of listening,

Alissa has done a lot of talking.

We're both adults and I want to see that in her, that she is...

The thing is, I can't mind-read. I can't mind-read.

It's not mind-reading. It's not mind-reading.

Oh, my gosh. I can't. See?

I cannot... Boom.

I know. I can't mind-read, babe.

I can't even explain the hurt from last night, you know.

Getting to bed after that dinner party

was the hardest thing that I've had to do this whole experiment,

just knowing... and replaying those moments

where I heard Alissa say things about me

that I'm sure she didn't care about me.

It almost felt like she looked down on me

for trying to fight for our relationship.

I think, you know, you couldn't have asked for anything worse.

ALISSA: Feeling much better today. Got a good night's sleep.

I've woken up feeling much more relaxed

and, yeah, I'm really looking forward to going home.

The day has finally arrived where we're moving out.

It's finished. The experiment is officially done and dusted.

To see David take his ring off, it really hurt me

because in real life, you don't do that.

Like, I've never once taken my ring off.

Even though they might be little things,

they're big things for me.

Yeah, I came here for love

and I was falling in love with this person

and then my feelings have changed

because of the events that have unfolded this week.

I know that he's sorry but, yeah, there's a lot to process

before making this decision in a few days.

Down the hall, an emotional Rachel and Steven are saying their goodbyes

We're about to burst our little bubble, babe.

Knowing that I'm going back to Melbourne

and will be walking into an empty apartment tonight,

it's just tough 'cause Steven's not gonna be there

and, you know, we are 900km apart.

That concerns me, because long distance, it's a hard one.

Think of it as the next chapter starting.

I know.

Goodbye.

(BOTH SIGH)

This is it. I know.

Oh, don't cry. Mmm.

(SAD MUSIC PLAYS)

I'm really lucky to have been able to do this

and I'm really lucky to have met Steven.

Yeah.

It's a couple of days.

It's so sad that we're saying goodbye.

We've built this little nest for ourselves

and we've got to dismantle it and move apart

and make a massive decision.

Long distance is one of our biggest challenges.

Going into final vows, that's definitely considered.

I'm gonna have some serious thinking to do.

Oh, you're shaking. I know.

See you soon. See you soon.

Safe travels. Bye.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(SIGHS)

With the upcoming final vows weighing heavily on their minds,

Alissa and David have headed home to contemplate their decision.

They'll spend the week apart

reflecting on whether to continue their relationship

outside the experiment

or leave their marriages for good.

Coming home to Brisbane solo,

it feels like a part of me has been taken away.

There is so much good, there's so much light

that has come out of this relationship

but I've still got the last week of our relationship looming over me.

That last week of the experiment, I wore my heart on my sleeve

and I felt like I kept getting pushed back and knocked back.

This is one of the most uncertain places I've ever been in my life.

I do love and care for this woman deeply.

But at the same time, I have to decide whether I can forgive her.

And in Adelaide, Alissa is deliberating

over whether to continue her relationship with David

after the experiment.

ALISSA: David has been so supportive.

He's always had my back and I love that about him.

But the last couple of weeks has taken a turn for us.

The fact that as soon as he felt like it got hard,

he took his ring off...

I have to be able to see past this

to be able to move forward into the real world.

And my gut's telling me now, like,

the little things are actually big things for me

and they are deal-breakers for me.

David being upset with that final test date

was a big red flag for me.

Taking your ring off at the first sight of, you know,

seeing me having a good time, socialising with other people,

it's toxic

and I was, like, "No, in the bin."

If that moment didn't happen,

maybe our relationship would be in a way better place right now.

Maybe I would be in love right now.

There's been a lot of emotions lately and I...

I know that he is willing to fight for me.

He got down on one knee, for god's sake,

like, put my ring back on my finger.

He is wanting this to work...

but I am feeling the pressure of... the pressure of that.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

The moment has come for Alissa and David

to declare their feelings at final vows.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

DAVID: I came into this experiment hoping to find love.

I found love and I was hoping to leave here,

you know, with the woman of my dreams

and build a life and a family together and a future,

so this decision today will be the start of the next stage.

I love Alissa.

My feelings haven't changed for Alissa.

Coming into this decision, it's just finding that balance

between my head and my heart.

And I also don't know what's gonna happen to me when I'm there,

stood right in front of Alissa.

I don't know how I'm gonna feel, so I'm a bit anxious.

I've put everything into this relationship.

I haven't held back.

I did fall in love.

When you love someone, you can't just switch off your feelings.

That's the truth.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

ALISSA: David has made his intentions clear

that he wants to make this work in the outside world

and that he does love me and he doesn't want to lose me...

so I feel like...

I feel like he will be committed to the cause

and he'll want to see this through into the real world.

But today is going to be tough for David.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

He missed the mark because he was a 'yes man'.

He told me he loved me.

The ball is in my court today...

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

..and it breaks my heart

knowing that I'm going to be breaking his heart

at the end of this.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

Hello.

Hello. How are you?

Good. How are you?

You look beautiful. Thank you.

You look handsome. Thank you.

All white. See, I've convinced you. Yeah.

Oh... Alright.

Here we go.

(READS) "Alissa, here we are.

"From the very beginning,

"our wedding day was something I'll never forget.

"The chemistry was instant.

"The banter, the laughs, the spark, it all felt effortless.

"And, of course, how could I forget the moment

"when you looked me dead in the eye

"and said 'I don't think I can marry you...'"

(LAUGHS)

.."'until you get down on one knee.'"

(LAUGHS)

"What I saw wasn't just a bold woman making a big entrance

"but someone who clearly wanted commitment, love

"and something serious,

"the exact same things I came here for.

"You were strong, fiery, unapologetically yourself

"and that energy instantly put my mind at ease.

"We never backed away from the challenges

"and our connection deepened,

"getting intimate and building trust

"and week by week, it felt like we were getting stronger and stronger.

"You reminded me what it felt like to care again.

"You broke down walls I didn't even realise that I'd built.

"You made me laugh, challenged me and you opened up my heart to love.

"From the very beginning, you told me

"that the moment a man tries to control you, you run,

"so I listened.

"I did everything you said you wanted.

"I gave you space, I let you lead when you needed to

"and I never tried to change you.

"But it was the final commitment ceremony where everything changed.

"I finally spoke up.

"I told you how at times I'd held back in this relationship

"not because I didn't care but because I was scared

"that being honest would push you further away.

"You accused me of blindsiding you

"and in that moment, I realised something important.

"I wasn't being heard.

"You couldn't see that I wasn't attacking you.

"I was finally standing up for myself.

"It wasn't about proving a point, it was about finding my voice.

"Despite your frustrations, I still wanted to fight for us.

"I vowed to let my walls down, be vulnerable

"and express how I truly felt.

"I told you that I loved you...

"something I'd wanted to say for a very long time...

"and although you couldn't say it back,

"I left feeling confident that there was still hope for us.

"Watching you back on the final test with our alternate matches,

"you flirted, made inappropriate jokes

"and spoke poorly about me behind my back.

"I felt betrayed and disrespected by what I saw.

"On our wedding day, you stated

"that you wanted to be challenged in this relationship,

"so that is what I did - I challenged you

"and you shut me down.

"It felt as though you wouldn't take any accountability

"for how I had felt.

"We've had moments of laughter and deep affection

"but we've also had moments where I felt shut down,

"controlled and unheard.

"There have been times when I tried to express myself

"but was met with criticism or correction instead of curiosity.

"What I've come to understand is that, with you,

"there was no version of me that could win.

"If I pushed harder, I would've been called controlling.

"If I held back, I was labelled disconnected.

"I've realised I can't be the man who constantly fights to be heard

"or to constantly fight to prove his worth to someone

"who is still deciding if I'll be enough.

"Throughout all this, I've been patient

"and I have done a lot of the listening.

"But I'm done listening.

"So, today, I'm not walking away

"because I've stopped loving you, Alissa.

"I'm walking away because loving you shouldn't mean losing myself."

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

You're not gonna listen to my vows?

That's a no?

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

Wow.

I just wasted three months of my life and he won't even listen to me.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(READS) "David.

"Wow. I can't believe we're here at the end of this experiment.

"Three months ago, we were complete strangers,

"standing at an altar, saying 'I do'..."

DAVID: The choice to walk away from final vows today for me

was all about choosing myself in this relationship

and making my voice heard.

So much of this relationship has been about Alissa

and me putting her first.

I owed it to myself to make my voice heard

because most of the relationship, I was the one listening.

I feel like I put all my cards on the table

and all I was wanting from Alissa was some accountability,

some wanting to fight for this.

ALISSA: "Then came our homestays.

"That's when the real world came crashing in,

"the pressure of my home, my business,

"my cat, my life in Adelaide

"and how I can't just pack up and leave in three months

"like we initially discussed.

"You said you'd move, that we'd make it work.

"It sounded perfect, but something in my heart felt off."

DAVID: There's been so much pain

that I've experienced the last two weeks.

You know, you can love someone

and unfortunately sometimes they're not ready to let you in.

I feel tremendously heartbroken.

She knew I wanted her

and still it felt like I was fighting for a relationship

that someone wasn't willing to fight for.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

"David, you are everything I wanted and more.

"You are strong, you are kind, you are compassionate,

"you are a leader.

"But standing here today, I can only be honest.

"I love you, David, for who you are, but not for me."

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(SIGHS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

NARRATOR: In Melbourne, Rachel has returned home,

where she will reflect on her relationship with Steven

ahead of the final vows.

To be here at the end, it's great. It is a really nice feeling.

I feel really united with Steven

and there's this really nice closeness,

playful flirtiness that we have in our relationship.

(RACHEL LAUGHS)

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

Oh, my god! I might be good at this game!

(LAUGHS)

Yes. Yes. Better make sure that's done.

RACHEL: We have grown so much together

and we have both been vulnerable.

I do like you and I have caught up in my feelings for you.

I've never had a deeply emotional, connected relationship before.

Now I've got one.

But Steven can't leave Sydney because of his business.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

We have grown together through this experiment

but moving out of the bubble into the real world concerns me.

What are you scared of the most?

I'm scared that Steven will go back to his life in Sydney

and it's just gonna be easier for him to let me go,

because he is time-poor and he has his business.

And so, it might be a burden...

to try and maintain our relationship with me,

so he might just let me go.

So, yeah, that's...that's my fear.

I am concerned that we're going back to our lives.

He might evaluate things and he might just see that as a,

"Well, it's actually easier without you"

and his decision could be "No, thank you."

So, yeah, I am concerned.

In Sydney,

Steven is looking back on his time in the experiment with Rachel.

Despite sharing a strong emotional connection within the bubble

of the experiment,

Steven is contemplating if that bond is strong enough

to last the distance in the outside world.

Rachel's patience and kindness and...

I've gotta hand it to her,

I feel like Rachel really saved the relationship.

And reflecting on the relationship,

I haven't always been the greatest husband.

I don't remember getting a compliment from you

on how I look today.

You do look gorgeous and I'm really sorry that I didn't say it

when it mattered.

Do you think Steven is affectionate enough?

OTHERS: No. (LAUGHTER)

STEVEN: We've had our ups, we've had our downs.

There's quite a large part of the relationship

where I was sort of dragging the chain

and my feelings started quite late for Rachel.

I look back at intimacy week and how I sort of rejected Rachel

in one of the tasks there.

I can kiss you, Rachel.

I'm not too sure if it's gonna make you feel something.

I need to feel that romantic connection

and unfortunately

I haven't felt that romantic connection as of yet.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

STEVEN: I've realised that

I've just been a little bit lacking in the relationship-wise.

I've probably just gonna be a little bit more proactive in my emotions.

Being away from Rachel,

I've realised that, yeah, I do have deep feelings for her...

but at the same time, I guess my biggest fear

is that I will not meet Rachel's expectations within our relationship

in the real world.

There's a lot more other challenges outside the experiment.

Rachel's from Melbourne, I'm from Sydney.

I've started a business here and unfortunately for now,

I'm being a real pain in the arse

and I'm saying to Rachel I can't move from Sydney.

When Rachel mentioned that she's going to move to Sydney,

I am worried that she might regret it later

but I can see our future together

but it will not excuse the feelings of doubt that I've got

that we may not just make it because of these challenges

that lie ahead of us.

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

NARRATOR: After nearly three months in the experiment...

the time has come for Rachel and Steven

to decide whether to continue their relationship outside the experiment

or part ways forever.

I'm nervous because we've had a few hiccups along through the experiment

and...I haven't really been the greatest of husbands either.

We've come so far

and I've got someone I can be comfortable around

and they like me for being me.

I've missed Rachel.

I'm excited to see her.

But, you know, there is that thought in the back of my head going,

"Long distance, potential career changes..."

I've got these concerns that are polluting my head.

RACHEL: It is a concern for me that we left on good terms

but during our time apart

Steven's life has been pulled into focus again

of, like, what he has left behind.

It scares me that Steven's gonna brush it off

and then he's gonna go, "You know what, this is just too hard."

But at the same time,

I've never had a guy make me feel as special as Steven does.

I've never had a guy make me feel as though I'm OK just being me.

I am loud. I am a big personality.

But Steven's never asked me to be anything else.

That's so rare to find in a partner.

And I'm hoping that I walk out of my final vows with Steven

hand in hand

and we move forward and it all comes together for us.

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS) (EXHALES)

NARRATOR: Still to come...

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

..will Rachel get the commitment she's always wanted from Steven?

STEVEN: (READS) "I won't lie.

"There has been moments in this experiment

"where I seriously questioned everything."

An outpouring of emotion...

FILIP: (READS) "You've made me believe in love again, Stella.

"You've shown me what kindness, loyalty and genuine care look like."

And Bec and Danny's final vows.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS) But what will Danny decide?

(SIGHS)

Bec... (CLEARS THROAT)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(RACHEL LAUGHS)

STEVEN: (LAUGHS) Oh, my god.

Wow! Look at you!

Oh, gosh! Hi!

Hello!

Oh, hi. It's good to see you!

Lovely to see you. Look at that jacket!

I know. Look at you! Love it!

You look beautiful! (BOTH LAUGH)

You look nervous. Oh, I am nervous.

I feel like... Let's get into it.

Are you ready? Oh...

Alright. As ready as I'm never gonna be.

I'm not gonna lie, I'm a little bit nervous myself.

Alright. OK.

Alrighty.

OK.

(READS) "Dear Steven.

"Showing up to this experiment,

"I had experienced hurt in the dating world.

"Never been the chosen one

"and always left wondering why I wasn't enough.

"I came in knowing I'm not always easy.

"I'm strong, independent and sometimes emotional...

"which meant I also had some learning to do,

"but I was willing to do the work.

"I showed up with an open heart

"and a deep hope that I might find real love

"and have my very own romcom ending with a new leading man.

"Our journey hasn't been smooth sailing."

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

"During the honeymoon, I questioned your humour.

"Some jokes made me feel bad about myself.

"I started questioning my self-worth.

"Ultimately, I started to question our marriage.

"Affection was a big struggle.

"Intimacy week was one of the hardest moments

"in this experiment for us."

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

"I bravely opened my heart in such a vulnerable way.

"I felt exposed and rejected when you pulled away and didn't kiss me."

(EXHALES)

"Then, at retreat, when I was excited about our progress,

"everything came crashing down...

"and because of that, I become emotionally raw,

"unravelling in front of you."

(SOLEMN MUSIC PLAYS)

"But despite that, you stuck around. You supported me.

"You didn't try to fix it. You didn't walk away.

"You simply stayed with me.

"In that moment, my feelings for you deepened.

"I usually keep those parts of me guarded, covering the fears of hurt

"I carry to avoid being a burden to someone else...

"because I have always believed that I might be too much to love.

"The final test with the alternate matches made me anxious.

"My insecurities of never being chosen began to resurface.

"But you proved me wrong with your words and your loyalty.

"It has been a slow burn

"but it's allowed something rare to grow between us,

"a deep emotional connection,

"one I've never had with a man before.

"You've accepted me in ways I didn't know I needed.

"From getting emotionally attached to our fish...

"to singing the same line of a song on repeat,

"you've never asked me to tone it down, be less

"or shrink myself to fit beside you.

"You've let me be me completely and that's all I've ever wanted.

"I choose you, Steven.

"No hesitation, no holding back.

"I want to walk out of this experiment hand in hand with you,

"ready to keep building something messy, something beautiful,

"something real and entirely ours.

"I've never felt for anyone what I feel for you...

"but even with all the fears that whisper in the background,

"I want this.

"I want you, Steven."

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

(RACHEL LAUGHS)

Oh!

Oh! OK.

I have missed that laugh, though. (BOTH LAUGH)

It calms me down. I love hearing it. (BOTH LAUGH)

It calms you down!

Here we go.

(READS) "Rachel, on our wedding day, I turned around, we locked eyes..."

(LAUGHS)

"There was lots of laughter..." (LAUGHS)

"A lot of laughter." (BOTH LAUGH)

"But then the experiment kicked in.

"And wow, it's been one wild ride.

"We had moments that felt like pure magic,

"laughing until our cheeks hurt

"and discovering that we actually enjoy each other's weird, messy,

"chaotic selves.

"Those days were full of curiosity

"and exploring what it meant to be open, vulnerable

"and willing to give this a real chance.

"But of course, not everything was easy.

"I won't lie.

"There have been moments in this experiment

"where I seriously questioned everything.

"There were times where I spent nights lying awake

"thinking 'Can I really do this? Am I out of my depth?'

"When the experiment began, I told myself I'd be open

"but the truth is, old habits die hard."

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

"I was holding back and afraid of not being enough.

"But you challenged me.

"I wasn't used to someone expecting more from me.

"I remember the moment things shifted.

"It was the way you looked at me when I finally let my guard drop,

"the way you stood by me when I thought I didn't deserve it.

"I stopped trying to protect myself from being hurt

"and holding back in fear of rejection.

"You saw me. You accepted me.

"All of me. Stevo.

"You've taught me that love isn't about perfection,

"it's about being real.

"Coming to this experiment,

"I had convinced myself that I was unlovable, too stubborn,

"too guarded and too complicated.

"I had hoped but I also found it hard to imagine

"anyone ever loving someone like me.

"Rachel, you really changed that for me.

"You taught me that my heart wasn't broken,

"it was just waiting for the right person to see it

"and that person is you, Rachel.

"So, today, I'm standing here to tell you that I choose you."

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

"I choose your smile, your laugh, your fire.

"And I promise from this day forward

"to show up for you, take every risk with you

"and to never stop choosing you.

"I am falling for you.

"Rachel, I choose you..."

(LAUGHS)

.."and I'm diving in headfirst, fearless."

(LAUGHS)

It's OK. (LAUGHS)

Like a fairytale ending, isn't it?

Like, to hear Rachel say "I choose you" was...made me really happy.

Oh, my gosh. Oh, my gosh.

I feel really good.

I'm, like...I'm very, very happy. (LAUGHS)

Oh, you want to be my girlfriend? Yes, I want to be your girlfriend.

Oh, there we go. Now it's official. (LAUGHS)

Oh, my gosh. Oh, my gosh.

Alright. Well...

Probably more pashing.

(LAUGHS)

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

Rachel and Steven are leaving the building.

(RACHEL LAUGHS) Or bush.

Oh, my gosh.

Yeah, we've worked hard on our relationship.

I feel like I've got massive, you know, personal development

from the experiment

and I'm walking out with... well, a girlfriend.

(LAUGHS)

Let's go through.

(LAUGHS)

Oh!

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

There'll be more of that later.

(LAUGHS)

NARRATOR: With the experiment coming to an end,

one of this year's most tumultuous couples is packing up

and leaving the apartment.

Bec and Danny will now individually head back home

and weigh up whether they want to continue their marriage

beyond the experiment.

BEC: No, don't leave. No. No.

You're not allowed to go.

Moving out today, it's bittersweet.

Bitter because I just want to be in my love bubble

with my husband.

I don't like this.

DANNY: Shut up. You'll be alright.

By far the best thing I've ever done.

It's so sad.

I don't like it!

It's alright.

It's our place, you know.

We've had some of the best memories in here.

Some of the worst ones too but some of the best memories.

Babe, can you help me? I can't lift this off the bed.

No.

Over time, being with Danny, being married to him, living with him,

I have seen that he is just such a sensitive soul...

Alright. See you later.

(LAUGHS) Your face.

..and that whilst we both were a bit out of our depth

in this experiment at times,

the effort that he's put in and worked with me

and us together on this relationship

just shows that he's really serious about it.

(BLEEP) hell.

What have you got in there? A dead body?

Probably the last couple of weeks has been really, really tough,

I'll be honest, nearing the end of the experiment

and I feel, like, pretty drained,

but, look, I wouldn't change it for the world.

It's been a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

We've had some amazing times here,

we've had some horrendous times here,

we've gone through stress together, happy times, sad times,

tears, everything together,

so it's been a roller-coaster, so it's just...

But we're here, which is amazing, you know.

I'm really gonna cherish the next few days, to actually sit down,

go for some long walks, drink some coffee

and see what's the right move for me moving forward, you know.

I've got a business meeting to go to.

(LAUGHS) Some bird with massive tits.

Oh, Daniel! (LAUGHS)

It just reminds you of the journey.

Like, three months ago, we were strangers

and today we're, like...

like, love has come up and I am obsessed with him.

I love him.

See you later.

We'll speak anyway.

Alright. See you.

(SOLEMN MUSIC PLAYS)

After a few days apart, Bec and Dann are reflecting on their relationship

before they head to final vows.

I think Danny loves me. I think he does.

I think that he is going to take this time away

and realise that we make each other better people.

I think he does love me.

But I need to hear... I need to hear it from him

and I think final vows is the place I need to hear it.

I want to be loved and I want to be adored and I deserve it.

While Bec is crystal-clear in her decision,

in his home town of Melbourne,

Danny is not entirely convinced of the decision he'll be making

about his future with Bec at the final vows ceremony.

DANNY: I came here looking for the Bonnie to my Clyde

and Bec has characteristics what I'm looking for,

some of the best memories I've ever had in my life.

How did you feel about the words I wrote?

I love what you wrote. That's so cute.

But with me and Bec, it's very much like that.

It's very much up and down.

The hardest thing in the experiment has definitely been the conflict.

One of the major doubts for me is when there's a problem

which isn't even a big problem,

it can escalate into a big problem

because I don't feel like I can really talk to Bec.

Sometimes I'm met with, like, aggression

and sometimes she can sort of get her back up pretty easily.

Just take on board and... I'm taking it on board.

..and take what I'm saying... Mmm. Thank you.

Don't say thank you. I'm taking it on board.

It's not about saying thank you. But take what I'm saying...

Thanks, Bec. ..as seriously...

Stop saying thank you.

Yeah, I'm done.

(BLEEP). That's fine.

(BLEEP) me.

This is what I mean.

Daniel, come and sit next to me.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

Bec does like drama.

She's been involved in a lot of drama with the group.

You've given me the ick.

If you can't read the situation accurately

and you misinterpret words,

like, that's not really on me, that's on you...

Oh, honey! ..you know.

You're the one that wrote them and read them.

Yeah. I'm reading them how you said them.

When we went to dinner party three and Bec went off at everyone,

I felt so uncomfortable.

I was embarrassed of her behaviour.

Stare at me with your evil eyes!

MEL: Danny looks embarrassed.

Because neither of you've got any friends here anymore!

And then trying to talk to her about it,

I had to be very careful with the way I was wording my words.

Seeing her behave that way, how did you feel?

It's a tough question to answer.

I don't know. Just answer honestly.

Were you proud? Were you embarrassed?

Um...

You were what?

Maybe slightly embarrassed, yeah.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

We have been through hell and high water together.

We've had each other's backs.

There's been good points,

but there's also been some really, really bad times,

so I have to sit down as a man,

assess if Bec's the right person for me.

(SOLEMN MUSIC PLAYS)

BEC: I cannot believe that I've come into this experiment,

fallen in love and I'm standing here at final vows.

Today could be absolutely life-changing for me.

It could be literally be the beginning of the rest of my life.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

DANNY: Me and Bec get along so well. We care about each other.

Honestly, I've given this experiment everything I've got.

But I do have to make the correct decision for my life

and my future as well.

(EXHALES)

(EVOCATIVE MUSIC PLAYS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

BEC: I am manifesting that it's gonna be the best day ever

and that I'm gonna hear exactly what I hope to hear

and we run off into the future together.

I love Danny.

Even though we argue,

that doesn't diminish the feelings that I have for him.

We have overcome so many hurdles together

and I can't imagine my life without him now.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

How are you?

Oh, my gosh.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

BEC: Alright. Shall we? DANNY: Let's do it.

Oh, my gosh.

(READS) "Daniel.

"Coming to this experiment,

"when I first met you at the end of the aisle, I'll be honest..."

(LAUGHS) (LAUGHS) Here we go.

.."I didn't feel an instant spark.

"I remember thinking you weren't quite my type

"and maybe even that you were a bit of a (BLEEP) boy."

(LAUGHS) For (BLEEP)'s sake.

"But as the days went on, I started to see something different,

"someone kind, someone grounded and quietly protective.

"Our honeymoon, we had moments of laughter,

"connection and excitement.

"When we moved into our apartment, I felt hopeful.

"It started to feel like we were building something real.

"But then you told me we had low sexual chemistry.

"But we chose our relationship

"and instead of running away,

"we worked on it and tried to reconnect,

"one kiss every morning and one kiss every night.

"In intimacy week, the fantasy night changed everything.

"For the first time, I felt like we truly connected emotionally,

"physically and spiritually.

"It was a moment I realised this wasn't just an experiment anymore,

"it was something real and something worth fighting for.

"Of course it hasn't all been smooth sailing.

"We've had our arguments.

"At the third dinner party, I let my emotions get the better of me

"and I could see the disappointment in your eyes.

"When you said that I embarrassed you, I was crushed

"because your opinion of me actually matters so much.

"You are, without a doubt, the funniest man I've ever met

"and I love that about you.

"You light up every room

"and every day with you brings smiles and laughter.

"Love isn't just about the good moments,

"it's about who you choose to stand beside when things get hard."

Sorry.

That's alright. (EXHALES)

"Daniel, you're my best friend, my safe space.

"You make me a better person and you lift me up when I'm down.

"You're the kind of man everyone wants in their corner.

"You're loyal, funny and endlessly giving.

"I've watched you be the best friend to everyone around you,

"always the first to help or make people smile.

"My dog Coco loved you from the moment she met you

"and that told me everything I needed to know about your heart.

"My family adore you and seeing you with them,

"seeing how naturally you fit into my world,

"has made me realise how much I want you to stay in it.

"I look at you now and I see the man I want to build a life with,

"the man who has made me see a future for myself

"that I didn't see before,

"the man who makes me laugh, challenges me

"and reminds me that love can grow in the most unexpected places.

"So, today, standing here, I'm choosing you

"and I promise to choose you every day from here on out

"because, simply put, I love you."

(BRIGHT MUSIC PLAYS)

Aw.

Thanks so much. That was beautiful.

(WARM MUSIC PLAYS)

Are you OK?

Shall I... Do you want me to go now?

(LAUGHS) Where else are you gonna go?

(LAUGHS)

(EXHALES)

(READS) "Bec, first and foremost, I want to start off by saying

"how much of an honour it has been

"to do this crazy experiment with you.

"I came onto this experiment looking for the Bonnie to my Clyde."

(EXHALES)

"Our wedding day was beautiful.

"We instantly seemed to get on, shared the same sense of humour.

"It put my mind at ease.

"Then we went to our honeymoon, to beautiful Fiji.

"It felt like the experts had found me someone who aligned with me

"in so many ways.

"We could talk and laugh for hours."

(CLEARS THROAT)

"But it was also where we had our first stumbling block.

"You accused me of looking at another woman."

(BLEEP) hell.

"I felt like you were seeking out the negative...

"but I realised your insecurities were at play

"and realised how important it was to reassure you.

"Moving through the experiment, we struggled aligning on intimacy.

"It took me longer to find that spark

"but through that, I was so proud of the way

"you and I dived headfirst into intimacy week.

"And I have to say, the night we painted each other's bodies

"was one of my favourite nights of the experiment.

"It brought out an emotional side of me

"that I didn't even know was there

"and attraction grew.

"I was so glad I stuck around and I thank you for that.

"We spent the next few weeks really getting to know each other,

"peeling back the layers, laughing non-stop

"and feeling more and more comfortable around one another.

"It started to feel like we were building something really special.

"Then, at the third dinner party, I saw a different side of you.

"You were on the attack. You were vulgar.

"It seemed like you were seeking out drama.

"I will admit I was embarrassed and uncomfortable.

"I questioned everything

"and whether this was the relationship I wanted.

"But still, I chose to stand by your side.

"I knew that we had so many good qualities worth fighting for.

"I was so proud of the way that you worked on yourself

"after that dinner party.

"You were kind, you were honest

"and you made a real effort to make amends with everyone in the group

"that you had hurt.

"From there, we went from strength to strength.

"We have each other's backs and everything felt right.

"You told me you loved me

"and although I couldn't say it back in that moment,

"it didn't scare me away.

"It truly meant the world to me to hear how you were feeling

"in that moment.

"Going to Adelaide and seeing you in your home

"with your beautiful dog Coco

"showed me an even softer side of you.

"I could see us living together in Adelaide as a couple.

"It felt like everything was falling into place

"and I felt excited for what our future could be."

(CLEARS THROAT)

"Then, on the final night in Adelaide,

"I cracked a joke that landed wrong.

"In hindsight, perhaps I shouldn't have made that joke

"and for that I apologise again."

Oh, babe.

"But you couldn't let it go...

"really highlighted to me how our fight styles didn't align.

"Suddenly all of the good energy from Adelaide disappeared

"and put major doubts into my head

"as to whether the move to Adelaide would be smart

"because if these things were to happen outside the experiment,

"it would make me feel more isolated than ever.

"At the final task, where we met our alternative matches,

"I approached it in a respectful manner.

"However, when I watched the video back of you,

"you ridiculed me for the shirt I was wearing...

"and said that I'm not intimate enough with you in a vulgar way

"to a group of males that were strangers.

"You told me after the task

"that Gia's date basically forced you to take his number,

"but watching the video back, I saw that was a complete lie."

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

"When I tried to bring this up with you in a calm and respectful manner,

"I was met with conflict and you storming out

"and it was a stark reminder that our fight styles don't match

"in important discussions.

"I've always said

"that I wanted to start thinking about having kids soon

"and when I think of bringing kids into the world,

"I want to bring kids into a stable relationship

"and a stable loving home,

"the same as I had when I was a child.

"Stepping away from the experiment in the last week,

"I really thought about how I felt having space on my own again...

"and as much as it breaks my heart to say this,

"I felt a weight come off my shoulders,

"particularly at a time where I knew I should've been missing you.

"I believe you can have multiple soulmates in life,

"some who are your best friends and some who are your lovers.

"Bec, I believe you're my soulmate as a friend

"but I've come to realise there's doubt in my mind

"if you are my soulmate as a lover."

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

DANNY: "I have always said

"that I want to start thinking about having kids soon

"and when I think of bringing kids into the world,

"I want to bring kids into a stable relationship

"and a stable, loving home,

"the same as I had when I was a child.

"Stepping away from the experiment in the last week,

"I really thought about how I felt having space on my own again.

"And as much as it breaks my heart to say this,

"I felt a weight come off my shoulders,

"particularly at a time where I knew I should've been missing you.

"I believe you can have multiple soulmates in life,

"some who are your best friends and some who are your lovers.

"Bec, I believe you're my soulmate as a friend,

"but I've come to realise there's doubt in my mind

"if you are my soulmate as a lover.

"Honestly, from the bottom of my heart,

"I'm so sorry to do this to you but I can't be your husband anymore.

"I know this might be hard to hear

"but I think we both deserve a happy relationship..."

and, like, a healthier one.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

I'm so (BLEEP) sorry.

(CLEARS THROAT)

OK.

I'm actually so sorry.

I never wanted to hurt you.

No.

I do you honestly think you're my soulmate as a friend.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

I don't think we have anything more to say.

OK.

I'm so sorry, Bec.

No, Daniel.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(SIGHS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(CRIES)

(SOLEMN MUSIC PLAYS)

(SOLEMN MUSIC PLAYS) (CRIES)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(CRIES)

(SOLEMN MUSIC PLAYS)

(CRIES)

(CRIES)

(CRIES)

BEC: I've been blindsided.

(CRIES)

I just didn't think it was gonna go this way.

I just didn't, you know.

I just... I'm shocked.

I'm really shocked.

(CRIES)

I want out of here. Where's my phone?

Now. I want out.

No. I want my phone. I want a flight tonight.

No!

(BLEEP).

Get me out of here now! (DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

(CRIES)

(CRIES)

NARRATOR: Still to come,

the most romantic moment of this year's experiment.

(READS) "Stella, I love you more than I ever thought possible."

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

NARRATOR: Stella and Filip have proven to be

this year's strongest couple...

I can't believe we're at the end here.

Like, just... Yeah.

..and the final day of the experimen is stirring up emotions for the pair

Everything that we've been through, every kind of awkward moment,

I'm glad to have done it with you.

No-one else. STELLA: It's crazy.

Like, I actually do not want to spend a day without him.

He truly became a part of me.

(LAUGHS)

We fell in love. We built a beautiful relationship.

Leaving the apartments is, like, stepping into the new chapter.

FILIP: Stella and I have been joined at the hip these last 12 weeks,

so it feels a little bit surreal to be moving out of this home.

It's been the place where Stella and I

have been able to work on our relationship.

A lot of good things have come out of this.

We've got some really fond memories.

Yeah, it was... It was amazing.

Before they part ways... (KNOCK AT DOOR)

..the experts have one last surprise for Stella and Filip...

OK. Hold the chat.

..a look back at where it all began with their wedding video.

Oh, stop it. I'm gonna cry.

Are you ready? No.

(LAUGHS) OK.

Mmm.

(WARM MUSIC PLAYS)

Mmm.

Hey.

(STELLA LAUGHS)

What's going on? Hi.

How are you? I'm Fil. Hi, Fil.

How are you? Sorry, what's your name?

Stella. Stella. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Hi. (BOTH LAUGH)

Oh... You've got this.

Oh, I'm getting so emotional. You've got it.

Hey, you've got this. I'm such a crybaby.

It's ridiculous. (LAUGHS)

You're good.

All good.

Hi.

(READS) "I'm Aiste. But please call me Stella.

"In my language, we say... (SPEAKS OWN LANGUAGE)

"which translates to

"'You hold the wheel and I'll bring peace to our journey.'

"To me, that's real love.

"Balance, safety, freedom and fire.

"Today, I don't just marry a stranger, I marry possibility,

"a possibility of something real.

"One last thing. I cry a lot."

(BOTH LAUGH)

No shit!

No shit, man.

"To understand me fully, it's worth understanding my family.

"I actually came to Australia

"from a small country in Europe called Croatia

"at eight months of age.

"It's something that I admire about my parents,

"to leave their home town, their family, their friends,

"starting over to give us kids a better life.

"'Their 40-year commitment of teamwork, love and patience

"have shown me that hard work does pay off.

"Just know that you can relax and unapologetically be yourself with me

"and lean into those things that light you up,

"because I promise I will."

CELEBRANT: And let's hear your biggest cheers

as I present to you the very first time as newlyweds,

Stella and Filip!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

(BOTH LAUGH)

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

(LAUGHS)

(LAUGHS) Yay.

(BOTH LAUGH)

It felt very surreal watching back the wedding

and meeting Fil for the first time.

Seeing the sparks in both of our eyes and hearing the vows,

it was a very beautiful, special moment.

Special, special day.

FILIP: It was amazing watching the wedding video.

It just made me realise how far Stella and I have come,

how special that day really was.

It just brought back a lot of good memories

'cause that was the start of something really, really special

for Stella and I.

Say hi to your mum and dad. Will do.

Give hugs, give letter... Will do.

..and I'll see you soon. See you.

I feel great going to the final vows.

Love you. Love you.

I do see us being old and holding hands, walking together.

Like, this is my person.

I'm gonna cry again.

(LAUGHS)

(EXHALES)

(WARM MUSIC PLAYS)

Oh...

Dang it.

Before revealing his decision at final vows...

Filip returns home to Melbourne.

I came into this experiment looking for love.

I definitely found what I've come here for.

I always thought that vulnerability was a weakness

but every single time I've opened up,

whether it be in front of Stella or the experts,

I've always been rewarded with, like, a stronger bond with Stella.

I asked the question of, like,

"Alright, if we go outside of the experiment,

"how quick would you expect, like, a proposal or something like that,

"just to, like, fully escalate things?"

And Stella was, just like, "ASAP," so it's just kind of like...

I said "The sooner the better." "The sooner the better."

This is the start of something pretty special.

I can't believe I'm walking out with the love of my life.

In Sydney, Stella is counting down the minutes

until the final vows ceremony

as she looks back on her magical journey with Filip.

STELLA: I asked the experts to be the love story and I got it.

My wish got granted.

Quite early on, I realised I am forming strong feelings for Filip

and I think the time and the guidance

that we got from the experts,

we started to feel that pure, unconditional love.

Filip, I want you to turn to Stella and tell her how you feel.

You're gonna make me cry.

You 100% know that I am in love with you...

I know, baby.

..and that you shouldn't doubt anything.

Decision process for the final vows is non-existent for me.

I have very clear writing on the wall.

He's my man. That's it.

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

STELLA: Of all decisions that I had to make in my life,

this seems seamless.

It doesn't cause me any stress, any anxiety.

I know what we have is extremely beautiful, rare, real.

It's magical.

FILIP: I thought that I was never gonna experience a love like this.

I am 100% in love with Stella

and I want to be with her for the rest of my life.

STELLA: I look at him and I see us growing old together.

When I look at her, I'm, like,

"You could be the mother of my children."

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

STELLA: We came as singles and we're coming out as a beautiful couple.

I'm very, very hopeful for the future.

FILIP: Walking out of here today,

I could be in a position that I never thought I would be in.

It's gonna change the course of my life, definitely.

(EXPECTANT MUSIC PLAYS)

(STELLA LAUGHS)

FILIP: You look amazing.

Hi. How you going, baby?

(LAUGHS)

You look great.

(EXHALES)

Ready?

Let's go.

(EXHALES)

(LAUGHS)

You're good. You're good. You're good.

(CLEARS THROAT)

(READS) "My dearest Filip.

"When I stood before you on our wedding day,

"there was an instant spark, a pull,

"a sense of home that I couldn't and I didn't want to resist.

"Our chemistry was undeniable

"and from the moment I saw you, effortlessly,

"it grew into something deeper.

"We became inseparable, not because we had to

"but because it felt impossible to be apart.

"Through every challenge, every tear and every argument,

"we kept choosing each other.

"We had to look at one another and say 'I'm human, I'm flawed.'"

(CRIES, EXHALES)

"'But will you accept me as I am?'"

(HALF-LAUGHS)

"And you did, every time.

"You gave me safety and vulnerability

"and showed me what true partnership looks like,

"one built on respect, trust, care and the deepest emotional intimacy.

"You have this rare ability to make me feel both held and free,

"to be truly myself whilst constantly inspiring me to grow.

"Now, standing here at the end of this incredible experiment,

"I can say with absolute certainty that we're soulmates." (LAUGHS)

"I feel it in every heartbeat, in every look,

"in every moment I get to share with you.

"As we step into our next chapter,

"I promise to keep choosing you every day,

"to meet your strength with softness,

"your ambition with encouragement

"and to keep laughing with you, learning from you

"and loving you in all your forms.

"You are my partner, my safe space, my adventure

"and my greatest gift.

"I came here to look for love

"and what I found was far more profound.

"I found home in you

"and I cannot wait to build the rest of our life there with you."

I love you.

I love you too. Mmm.

That was beautiful. (EXHALES) OK.

(READS) "Stella, what a journey these last three months have been.

"I never expected to fall in love.

"I'd watched friends around me find it

"and thought maybe it was only reserved for other people.

"But the moment I turned around on our wedding day

"and saw those piercing blue eyes,

"that smile and your tiny shaking hands,

"I knew my life was about to change.

"Your vows showed me your warmth, kindness and heart.

"From that moment, I felt a connection

"that's only grown stronger with every day that's passed since.

"On the honeymoon, learning about each other,

"sharing values and realising how naturally we fit,

"it all confirmed that what we had was real.

"But it hasn't all been smooth sailing.

"I told you I loved you.

"I'll never forget that simple perfect moment.

"I hadn't said 'I love you' in years

"and I meant it with absolute certainty.

"When you pulled back, I struggled, wondering if maybe I wasn't enough.

"I felt helpless, unsure of what more I could do

"to convince you that this was real.

"But when you said you were in love with me too,

"I realised I was actually worthy of someone's love

"and more importantly, it was coming from a person

"I was in love with myself.

"Through every struggle we ever encountered,

"we have communicated, we have listened

"and we have worked together.

"Ultimately, every struggle saw us come out stronger than ever.

"I have never wanted to move somewhere for someone

"but now I realise home is simply wherever you are.

"You made me believe in love again, Stella.

"You show me what kindness, loyalty and genuine care look like.

"With you, I feel seen, accepted

"and inspired to be better every single day.

"Being with you is like nothing I've never felt before.

"I see our future so vividly - a family, a home

"and a beautiful life together.

"You have empathy for everyone you meet.

"You are loving and accepting.

"Every day, you bring out the best version of me

"and it reminds me of what love truly is."

(EXHALES)

(EVOCATIVE MUSIC PLAYS)

"Stella, I love you more than I ever thought possible...

"and have never felt more certain of anything.

"I know what my heart wants.

"Something just for us, something that is truly ours."

(EVOCATIVE MUSIC PLAYS)

Are you...

FILIP: Stella...

FILIP: "Stella...

"I love you more than I ever thought possible...

"and have never felt more certain of anything.

"I know what my heart wants..."

(EVOCATIVE MUSIC PLAYS)

.."something just for us, something that is truly ours."

(EVOCATIVE MUSIC PLAYS)

Are you...

Stella...

will you marry me?

(LAUGHS) You're kidding me!

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS) Will you marry me?

(LAUGHS)

(LAUGHS)

(EVOCATIVE MUSIC PLAYS)

Hang on, hang on... Hey, are we...

Wait, hang on, hang on. Are we... We...

Wait, hang on.

Will you marry me?

Yes!

(LAUGHS) Oh, my god.

Oh, my god. (LAUGHS)

Hang on. Oh...

(SCREAMS)

(LAUGHS)

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

Let's do this. Let's do it?

Let's do this. (EXCLAIMS)

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

(EVOCATIVE MUSIC PLAYS)

(LAUGHS)

I love you, baby. I love you too.

You're the best.

You're the best, honestly.

Oh, I can't believe this!

(LAUGHS)

Oh...

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

(LAUGHS) Mmm!

STELLA: It all makes sense, why it didn't work out in the past.

I waited for this person for 32 years of my life.

Did you think that I would... I didn't...

I knew I will marry you.

I knew... Yeah.

I knew this is it for me.

But I didn't think that you will do it here,

right here, right now. No...

But I knew you are my person. I knew from very early on, I knew.

Yeah. Yeah.

Likewise.

Some would say in three days I knew.

(BOTH LAUGH)

I do love you. I love you too.

Like, it's ridiculous. I knew...

I knew my soul was ready for you for 32 years.

Mmm. Yeah.

It's hard to put words to the mind at the moment...

Yeah.

..and I think I need to kind of just... (EXHALES)

I told you, you're my person, you're my soulmate.

(EXHALES)

I can't wait for this.

I can't wait.

It's just the beginning.

(LAUGHS)

Three... Three months ago, I was single Pringle,

doing the most unhinged thing in my life

that I never thought I would go on...

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I can't believe it.

..on TV and try to find a husband because I couldn't.

Yeah, as soon as I jumped into this...

Like, I didn't know that this would be the avenue.

Like, I knew in a crazy way that this would actually work

but I just didn't know that I would be gifted this person.

Are we doing it? (YELPS)

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Let's go!

(LAUGHS)

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

Yeah, absolutely. Like, kids and family.

I want to be a dad more than ever.

Like, I've got all the dad jokes cued up. They're ready to go.

(RESOUNDING MUSIC PLAYS)

(LAUGHS)

Yay.

NARRATOR: Sunday night... (DRAMATIC ORGAN MUSIC PLAYS)

(CHEERING) ..the participants return...

WOMAN: Grayson! (GASPS)

..for the traditional reunion dinner party.

Hello! MAN: Scotty!

GIA: Scotty!

Legitimately, yeah, I got down on one knee...

(PEOPLE EXCLAIM)

JOHN: True love. MEL: True love.

(GLASS TINKLES)

NARRATOR: And Bec is demanding answers.

Who do you think you are?!

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

Who do YOU think you are?

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYS)

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