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After weeks of refusing to be silenced, I've compiled Jacqui's most recent Instagram Stories, TikTok posts and Lives where she reveals the most juicy things. Plus, are any of this year's couples still together?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the NSW Police and SafeWork NSW government investigations continue into Married At First Sight, I speak to Rob McKnight to find out what the future of the show looks like and if it can bounce back from this.  Rob has over 30 years experience as a TV producer for Seven, Nine and Ten, he's now a well-known TV commentator and also the brains behind TV Blackbox .  See omnystudio.com/liste...

As Beth and Teejay become the latest couple to crumble on this week's Married At First Sight, I've spoken to a few people who know him personally to ask what the go is, why did he string her along and did he genuinely think he'd develop feelings? For more silly content from me, follow me on  Instagram and TikTok as well as the @MAFSfunny page. I also released a book last year which you can ch...

If you're wondering what happens next on-screen for Dave and Jamie, I got you covered... but the majority of you won't like it.  For more silly content from me, follow me on  Instagram and TikTok as well as the @MAFSfunny page. I also released a book last year which you can check out here if you're a reader or Audiobook streamer... it's about the other side of my life and career, but has...

As Married At First Sight Australia takes over England, I've appointed my mum the UK correspondent and had her do a surprise interview with her favourite cast member, Katie. My retired mum had no idea Katie was waiting on the line, but I thought I could finally help her achieve her lifelong dream of becoming a journalist by doing some chats like this. For more silly content from me, follow me on I...

In the second episode of The Downfall of Married At First Sight Australia, I take a look at the show's "relationship experts" and how their role has changed over the years and the issues former exert Dr Trisha Stratford raised when she quit the show, before her death in 2023. I put the questions regarding being "ethically, morally and professionally compromised" that Dr Trisha Stratford brought to...

The drama between Married At First Sight's Ryan and Jacqui escalated this week as she filed a police report against him. In this mini-episode, I break down what's happening and it's worth noting that Ryan strongly denies all of Jacqui's claims.  For more silly content from me, follow me on Instagram and TikTok as well as the @MAFSfunny page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

It's the question on Australia's lips: Did Veronica and Dave hook up on Married At First Sight during this week's partner swap task? Because Jamie is saying she isn't sure about this in the press, and viewers seem convinced something happened... So I just phoned her to ask directly.  Not only did she answer the question, but she also shared some wider context about what they bonded over while...

As this year's Married At First Sight golden couple Dave and Jamie fell apart this week... can the couple come back from this? And are they still together, present day? I investigate.. For more silly content from me, follow me on Instagram and TikTok as well as the @MAFSfunny page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After last night's Married At First Sight drama between Awhina, Paul and Carina following the revelation he used to date Awhina's twin Cleo.... Cleo has now responded. For more silly content from me, follow me on Instagram and TikTok as well as the @MAFSfunny page. I also released a book last year which you can check out here if you're a reader or Audiobook streamer... it's about the other side of...

SafeWork NSW officially launched an investigation into Married At First Sight and production company EndemolShine Australia on Friday. More to follow... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of stories currently floating around about Married At First Sight's Dave and Jamie, so I wanted to give you some more context behind a few of them and how the media world works. For more silly content from me, follow me on Instagram and TikTok as well as the @MAFSfunny page. I also released a book last year which you can check out here if you're a reader or Audiobook streamer... it's...

In the first episode of my investigative series The Downfall of Married At First Sight Australia, I look at how the show became the monster we now know it as, I introduce you to Tara McWilliams, who the cast all call The Puppet Master and I explore how Tara and her team operate in the shadows. With thanks to GetReal Entertainment for audio grabs.  If you're struggling or need confidential 24-hour...

As Australians now pick sides, an Instagram Story from Carina has suggested there's fresh drama between her and Jamie. Plus, what was cut from TV? And which of the grooms are mates? For more silly content from me, follow me on Instagram and TikTok as well as the @MAFSfunny page. I also released a book last year which you can check out here if you're a reader or Audiobook streamer... it's about the...

This year viewers of Married At First Sight Australia believe the show has crossed a line, and the tide is slowly turning against Channel Nine's most successful show. In this investigative series, I look at how things have reached this point, where it all went wrong and just how the lengths that the three people in charge, Tara McWilliams, John Walsh and Alex Spurway, go to behind-the-scenes. This...

This week we've watched female friendships fall apart at the Married At First Sight retreat, which Jamie becoming upset as Carina and Rhi seemingly sided with Lauren.... but this was all filmed six months ago, so who is friends now, present day? Also... was Paul drinking alcohol last night after being "banned" for the rest of the season? For more silly content from me, follow me on Instagram and T...

Tonight's Married At First Sight infuriated me to the point I brought pen to paper to write an open letter to Lauren, as one specific comment she made reminded me of an experience I once had with a bride from a previous season. For more silly content from me, follow me on Instagram and TikTok as well as the @MAFSfunny page. I also released a book last year which you can check out here if you're a...

After Morena and Tony departed Married At First Sight during last night's commitment ceremony, here's a little more context to what happened behind-the-scenes while filming that episode. For more silly content from me, follow me on Instagram and TikTok as well as the @MAFSfunny page. I also released a book last year which you can check out here if you're a reader or Audiobook streamer... it's abou...

Today I caught up with Married At First Sight's Carina in Sydney to discuss how she's feeling given the media storm she's currently in the middle of as her domestic violence storyline with Paul plays out on TV. During the chat, Carina told me the precautions producers implemented for Paul to be able to remain on the show, her thoughts on NSW Police now investigating the incident and why she is gla...

In today's episode, I answer the question every Married At First Sight fan has asked me about Veronica and I discuss how Lauren (and Clint) are about to become the most hated participants on the season.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales Police have confirmed they're launching an investigation into Married At First Sight, with footage "about to be seized and participants to be questioned" following Paul's act of violence. For more silly content from me, follow me on Instagram and TikTok as well as the @MAFSfunny page. I also released a book last year which you can check out here if you're a reader or Audiobook stre...

This week, and following my previous episode of this podcast, I've been investigating deeper into Channel Nine and EndemolShine Australia's duty of care towards the cast of Married At First Sight... and what I've uncovered is inexcusable on every level. If you'd like to sign the petition urging the bosses of this show to reassess their practices, click here . If you're struggling with any of the i...

A lot of fans are seeing this year's Married At First Sight differently, and many storylines are making them feel a discomfort they've never experienced as a viewer before. I emailed Channel 9 at 7:33AM this morning questioning their duty of care and asking how they ensure the safety of the participants throughout production. At 5:17PM, they finally responded… If you're struggling with any of the...

In tonight's episode of Married At First Sight, viewers will watch Paul express his sorrow and regret for how he reacted after finding out about Carina's past sexual history with an unknown A-list star. Ahead of those scenes airing, everyone has been asking me: Josh, do we even know who the celeb is? I asked Pedro who helps me produce this podcast to investigate and find out... here's what he unco...

Tonight's Married At First Sight ended teasing Paul dropping a bombshell to the group as he admits to a "shocking act"... and if you can't be bothered waiting until the dinner party to find out what it is, here you go. I also reveal if he's still with Carina. For more silly content from me, follow me on Instagram and TikTok as well as the @MAFSfunny page. I also released a book last year which you...