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The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Married At First Sight in chaos as bosses struggle to cast for new series after new rules revealed
MARRIED At First Sight Australia has been thrown into chaos as they scramble to cast the new series. Insiders claimed the strict new rules have made it harder than ever to find suitable singletons ready to walk down the aisle. Advertisement 5 With filming just weeks away, Married At First Sight bosses are in crisis mode - scrambling to cast the new series as strict new rules Credit: Nine 5 Last-minute dropouts and behind-the-scenes drama throw production into chaos Credit: Nine Filming for the thirteenth season of MAFS Down Under is just weeks away - but the show is already in turmoil behind the scenes. Despite casting opening months ago, producers are still scrambling to fill key roles, with insiders claiming several major spots remain empty and time is quickly running out. A source told And production company EndemolShine Australia were forced to put a desperate casting call out just last week. Advertisement more on mafs Posted on MAFS' Instagram, it read: "Looking for love or know someone who is? DMs are OPEN." The source revealed: "They're still scrambling for both brides and grooms. "Honestly, they're desperate. There's a real sense of panic among the producers who know they have to deliver a standout cast to keep viewers hooked after this year's season was so controversial." Meanwhile, others have been dropped after failing the network's tough new vetting process - leaving producers in a mad dash to find fresh faces before cameras start rolling. Advertisement Most read in Reality A source said: "Channel Nine isn't messing around when it comes to background checks this year. "They don't want anyone with a criminal record - not even someone who's faced court and been found not guilty. MAFS star reveals she's finally dating again two years after heartbreaking split on the show "It's about protecting the brand at all costs. But they're not playing it safe. "They still want drama, chaos, headlines - they just don't want to give critics any more ammunition." Advertisement Despite the tougher screening process, insiders say the network is still demanding a drama-packed series - with high hopes the final cast will bring the usual fireworks when the show hits screens. Mafs couples that have stood the test of time Loved-up Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling of series six fame had the first Mafs baby. The pair couldn't keep their hands off each other on the programme and quickly found their feet in the outside world, moving into Adam's Doncaster home. Just 18 months after meeting, the couple welcomed their daughter Beau. Season five couple Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins also managed to make their marriage work away from the cameras and had their first child in December. Teacher Michelle, 29, has no regrets about taking part in the experiment. She told us: 'I just feel very lucky and thankful that it has worked out - and excited for everything to come.' Michelle and Owen were both sick of dating apps when they applied in 2019. Owen recalled: 'I had been out for some drinks with a friend after work. "While he was out for a cigarette I was scrolling on Instagram waiting for him to come back in. 'The MAFS advert was the last thing I saw, and I joked, 'Wouldn't it be funny if I signed up?' 'A few beers later when I was back at home I sent in the application, and the rest is history.' Another couple to make Mafs UK history is Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson. Despite a slight rocky start, where they clashed over Jenna's vegan lifestyle, the show's first same sex pairing are still going strong. They even have a successful podcast together called Life With a Pod. Jenna shed light on being involved in the show earlier this year when she told us: "We're not legally married, and I never felt like we were. I definitely feel the process makes you take the relationship a lot more seriously and having the help of the experts… if you can survive that process it sets a firm foundation for a long-lasting relationship." Meanwhile, former MAFS stars are lining up to offer words of wisdom - and warnings - to the next batch of hopefuls, urging them to stay grounded, cautious, and ready for anything. 2025 bride Her on-screen partner Advertisement But not all advice came with a smile. Season 11's He added a final word of caution about the editing room: 'Be prepared for the worst… they can do magic with how you're portrayed.' However, Advertisement 'Who you were on TV is who you are in real life. If you're a good person, it'll show. If you're not, it'll show too.' 5 2025 bride Rhi Disljenkovic advised the future cast: 'Be yourself from the get-go" Credit: Nine 5 Season 11's Jack Dunkley issued a warning: 'Don't trust anyone easily" Credit: Nine 5 Whereas Timothy Smith reckons the edit doesn't lie Credit: Nine Advertisement
Daily Mail
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Stranded on Honeymoon Island: Seven's new dating show sinks in the ratings after just two episodes
It was delayed for six months before it made it to air - and this week Stranded on Honeymoon Island finally made its debut in a burst of hype. But Seven's hopes of replicating the success of Nine's Married at First Sight with its own raunchy dating series are sinking fast. Dropping on Monday, the show managed an average of 539,000 viewers nationally, but by Tuesday fans had already deserted the romantic castaways by the thousands. Only 376,000 fans tuned for the second two-hour episode. A combination of MAFS and Survivor, the long-awaited show follows 12 unlucky-in-love singles who are stranded on a remote island with no hope of escape for 21 days. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Narrated by high-profile radio host Jackie 'O' Henderson, the format is based on a hit Danish concept and adapted locally by Endemol Shine Australia. TV insider blog TV Blackbox is predicting that Seven will be swift in re-assessing the show's chances to build an audience. 'At this point it's hours, not days, before Seven announce an 'all-new timeslot and channel' for their new reality dating series,' the sites, editor, Steve Molk said on Wednesday after the show's dire ratings results were released. Meanwhile, over on Nine, Australia's Most Identical, was the biggest entertainment show in prime time. The quirky reality series, hosted by Scott Cam and Dr Jana Pittman, and which tries to identify Australia's 'most identical' identical twins scored an impressive national average of 731,000 viewers. MasterChef Australia also performed well winning 654,000 fans on average acropss the nation. The Total TV ratings combine viewers watching in all major metro centres, and regional areas on live free-to-air as well as broadcast video-on-demand. It comes after Stranded On Honeymoon Island's Amy Dickinson has opened up about her wild ride on Seven's new reality dating experiment. Speaking to Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday, Amy, 30, revealed that she was left 'petrified' after being matched with motorsport presenter Mike, 37, and knew almost immediately that their honeymoon was going to be anything but blissful. 'I called it Nightmare Island immediately,' she admitted. 'As soon as I got to the island, I kind of realised what I'd got myself into… I had a little panic attack.' Despite feeling an instant spark with another contestant during the chaotic two-minute speed dating round, Amy was blindsided when she was paired with Mike - and the red flags started waving before they even reached their bamboo hut. 'In his vows, he made a comment about hoping his future wife could make a better sandwich than his mum,' she revealed. 'He claimed he wrote it when he was seven, but that was obviously a lie. I don't like liars – and I definitely don't like misogynists.' The influencer, who joined the show hoping the experts would have better taste in men than she does, said she's had her fair share of toxic relationships. When asked what viewers can expect from the series, Amy teased: 'Drama. Tears. Chaos. It's so raw.' 'It's like MAFS on steroids. With MAFS, you kinda know what to expect now - cheating scandals, wine throwing - it's textbook. 'But with Stranded, no one knew what was coming next. Not even us.'
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
New Jackie 'O' Henderson reality TV show Stranded on Honeymoon Island cast is finally revealed - after release date was pushed back by six months
Channel Seven has announced the cast of romantic hopefuls who are set to star in their new dating show Stranded On Honeymoon Island. Dropping on June 23, the long-awaited show follows 12 unlucky-in-love singles who are stranded on a remote island with no hope of escape for 21 days. Narrated by high-profile radio host Jackie 'O' Henderson, the format is based on a hit Danish concept and adapted locally by Endemol Shine Australia. Each of the couples are matched after a speed dating meet-up and then dumped in a tropical location, still in their wedding attire, with no access to phones or the outside. And once on Honeymoon Island, the couples have to grapple with everyday dating dramas as they strive to survive primitive conditions. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Featured in the cast are 30-year-old Queensland TikToker and comedian Amy who is paired with TV host Mike, 38, from NSW. An early trailer revealed sparks fly between Amy and her match - for the wrong reasons. The pair's strong personalities clash from the outset, with Amy unwilling to follow and Mike used to leading. Also starring in the series is Brie from Victoria. Trained as a singer and dancer, the 29-year-old has been matched with Byron, 34, an electrician from Queensland who has been single for two years. Emily, 29, an executive from Victoria, who has been single for seven years has been paired with business analyst Tom, 30, from the ACT. Meanwhile, career coach Dani, 35, is hoping romance will blossom with fellow Queenslander, performer and music producer Emanuel, 35. Flight attendant Georgia, 35, has found herself on Honeymoon Island with match Chad, 47, an anthroplasty expert, who shares her home state of Victoria. Rounding out the cast are two contestants from NSW - Jess, 38, a relationship coach and her match, personal trainer Sam, 31. It comes after the series was plagued by controversy behind the scenes, with the series' rollout delayed for more than six months. Originally slated to air in late 2024, the show was quietly shelved by Seven, leaving cast members in the dark about its future. As previously reported by Daily Mail Australia, contestants were furious over the prolonged silence from the network, with one anonymous bride revealing: 'We've had enough. We've all put our lives on hold for this, and now we're just sitting here waiting for a decision. 'Some of us have moved on and started new relationships – one of the guys even proposed to his girlfriend in real life!' she continued, adding it felt 'insulting' to still be under contract without clarity. 'We were told to keep quiet, no relationships, no social media posts. We're basically living like prisoners, while Seven plays games with us.' Others echoed similar frustrations, claiming they were led to believe the show would fast-track their careers as influencers, only to return to regular jobs after months of limbo. 'It's just been a rollercoaster of uncertainty,' one insider shared. 'They told us one thing, then pushed the show back again and again. Nobody even knows when the series will air, and the cast hasn't been told a thing,' they added. 'All we've been given is silence and broken promises.' Insiders say the network was hopeful the show could rival Married At First Sight and The Block in ratings, even splashing out big money to secure Jackie O in hopes of pulling viewers.
