EXCLUSIVE MAFS 2025 SPOILER: Chaos as producers battle to contain season 12 cast after groom flees the state and three couples quit just weeks into filming By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:21 BST, 19 August 2024 | Updated: 04:21 BST, 19 August 2024 e-mail View comments Married At First Sight is notorious for its drama, but the 2025 season is set to outdo them all. The upcoming series, already labelled the most chaotic in the show's history, promises a level of turmoil that producers are struggling to contain. Viewers are going to see things very early on that have never happened before.
'It's truly amazing how every year, despite having done this for so long, we encounter storylines that are entirely new,' John Aiken teased of the new season. 'There are quite a few of those [next year]. I've been part of this for 12 seasons now, and even I witnessed a couple of things this time around that I've never seen before.
' Runaway groom flees the show during honeymoon Eliot Donovan, a Gold Coast groom, has sensationally quit the experiment just hours after marrying his bride, Lauren Hall. Daily Mail Australia can reveal that Eliot, disillusioned and unimpressed from the moment he laid eyes on his new wife, packed his bags and booked a return ticket home before the ink was even dry on their marriage certificate. Married At First Sight is notorious for its high drama, but 2025 is set to outdo them all The upcoming season, already labelled the most chaotic in the show's history, promises a level of turmoil that producers are struggling to contain An insider close to the production team described the situation: 'Eliot was anything but impressed when he met Lauren.
From that moment, it was downhill. 'By the next morning, Eliot wanted out—no second thoughts, no hesitation. Everyone was shocked, asking, "WTF is going on?"' The insider continued: 'Eliot was nothing short of disrespectful, not just to Lauren but to the entire crew.
' Eliot Donovan, a Gold Coast groom, has sensationally quit the experiment just hours after marrying his bride, Lauren Hall, leaving his bride stranded on their honeymoon 'By the next morning, Eliot wanted out—no second thoughts, no hesitation. Everyone was shocked, asking, "WTF is going on?"' Photos taken by Daily Mail Australia on August 6 show the MAFS crew frantically trying to shield Lauren as she arrived solo at the first dinner party Lauren was no doubt left humiliated by the saga. Photos taken by Daily Mail Australia on August 6 show the MAFS crew frantically trying to shield Lauren as she arrived solo at the first dinner party.
The discomfort was palpable, with producers scrambling to keep the drama from preying photographers. Adding to the drama, the first commitment ceremony saw a shocking mass exodus, with three couples deciding to call it quits within the first two weeks of filming Mass exodus shakes the show to its core Adding to the drama, the first commitment ceremony saw a shocking mass exodus, with three couples deciding to call it quits within the first two weeks of filming. The mass departure has left producers in disarray, with frantic discussions about possibly bringing in an intruder couple to fill the gaping hole left by the departures.
'This is unheard of,' another insider confessed. 'We're already down six people, and it's only been two weeks. The pressure on the remaining cast is enormous, and it's creating a lot of tension.
' Cast members are reportedly divided over the walkouts, with some expressing relief at the departure of those they deemed 'toxic,' while others are furious, labelling them 'weak' for abandoning the experiment so early. Cast members are reportedly divided over the walkouts, with some expressing relief at the departure of those they deemed 'toxic,' while others are furious, labelling them 'weak' for abandoning the experiment so early In a bold move, MAFS producers have laid down the law, cracking down on toxic and misogynistic behaviour among the new cast New direction: Producers crack down on misogyny In a bold move, MAFS producers have laid down the law, cracking down on toxic and misogynistic behaviour among the new cast. Brides and grooms have been explicitly told to stand up against any vile treatment from their partners.
A production source teased: 'As bad as you think it is...
it's worse. This season, we're not letting this kind of behaviour slide.' Brides and grooms have been explicitly told to stand up against any vile treatment from their partners.
Pictured: Tim Gromie Producers are reportedly shifting the show's focus to more 'real-life' issues, aiming to spark conversations around topics not previously explored on MAFS Producers are reportedly shifting the show's focus to more 'real-life' issues, aiming to spark conversations around topics not previously explored on MAFS. Unlike previous seasons, where one super-villain dominated, this season will see grooms rallying to defend their wives and others against misogynistic actions. Explosive fights and feuds ahead Viewers can brace themselves for the most chaotic dinner parties in the history of MAFS.
Sources close to the production reveal that the cast has been delivering explosive confrontations that will leave fans on the edge of their seats. 'The network is thrilled with the casting,' the source added. 'These participants aren't afraid to call out BS, and it's making for some of the most compelling TV we've ever seen.
' Fans can brace themselves for the most chaotic dinner parties in the history of MAFS. Sources close to the production reveal that the cast has been delivering explosive confrontations that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats Two brides have been especially vocal, issuing demands that have reportedly reached the top of the production hierarchy. Pictured Morena Farina Diva demands and dire warnings But it's not all fights and feuds.
The MAFS 2025 cast has also been causing headaches behind the scenes, breaking curfews and making diva demands that have pushed producers to their limits. Two brides, in particular, have been especially vocal, issuing demands that have reportedly reached the top of the production hierarchy. 'A few of them have already been pulled aside for chats about their behaviour,' a source revealed.
The MAFS 2025 cast has also been causing headaches behind the scenes, breaking curfews and making diva demands that have pushed producers to their limits Adding fuel to the fire, one groom has landed himself in hot water with Channel Nine after being caught secretly messaging former MAFS contestants for advice—behind his bride's back . The rogue move has raised eyebrows on set, with whispers that he's planning to break his contract, potentially throwing the entire season into chaos. 'He's been vocal about feeling set up by producers, and it's causing a lot of tension on set,' the insider shared.
'Discussions are already underway about possibly removing him from the show. His treatment of his bride is appalling, and the living situation has become really uncomfortable. It's heartbreaking to see someone not taking the process seriously.
' Married At First Sight 2025: Meet the cast Rhi Disljenkovic IT account manager, Melbourne Lauren Hall CEO, Brisbane Eliot Donovan Brisbane Paul Antoine FIFO Wellness Coach, Perth Morena Farina DJ, Melbourne Billy Belcher Plasterer, Perth Jacqueline Burfoot Lawyer-turned-entrepreneur, Sydney Katie Johnson Social enterprise CEO, QLD Ryan Project Manager, Sydney Sierah Swepstone Technical analyst, Melbourne Carina Mirabile Fashion influencer, Perth Dave Hand Caulker Business Owner, Melbourne Jeff Gobbels Business owner, Melbourne Adrian Araouzou Sports leisure brand owner, Sydney Jake Luik Wellbeing coordinator, Perth Tony Mojanovski Council Worker, NSW Awhina Rutene Perth Tim Gromie Eliot Donovan John Aiken Gold Coast Lauren Hall Share or comment on this article: MAFS 2025 SPOILER: Chaos as producers battle to contain season 12 cast after groom flees the state and three couples quit just weeks into filming e-mail Add comment.
