1 00:00:01,080 --> 00:00:02,800 (HOPEFUL MUSIC) 2 00:00:02,920 --> 00:00:04,120 (SHRIEKS) 3 00:00:04,240 --> 00:00:07,840 NARRATOR: When Australia's biggest social experiment returned... 4 00:00:07,960 --> 00:00:10,000 Hello. (LAUGHTER) 5 00:00:10,120 --> 00:00:11,080 You got me good. 6 00:00:11,200 --> 00:00:12,680 Will you marry me? 7 00:00:12,800 --> 00:00:16,400 ..hopeful singles from across the nation 8 00:00:16,520 --> 00:00:20,320 began writing a new chapter of their love stories. 9 00:00:20,440 --> 00:00:22,840 I can't believe how happy I am. 10 00:00:22,960 --> 00:00:25,080 I have a really good feeling about him. 11 00:00:25,200 --> 00:00:27,280 Honestly, I couldn't thank the experts enough. 12 00:00:27,400 --> 00:00:29,120 This is the one I've been looking for. 13 00:00:29,240 --> 00:00:30,480 But for Mel... 14 00:00:30,600 --> 00:00:31,760 Where's my husband? 15 00:00:34,280 --> 00:00:38,600 ..a late groom dampened her dream of a fairytale start. 16 00:00:38,720 --> 00:00:41,320 He was chewing gum, sort of, with his mouth open. 17 00:00:41,440 --> 00:00:44,080 It doesn't feel like the fairy tale I'd pictured for myself. 18 00:00:45,600 --> 00:00:47,520 Breathtaking honeymoons... 19 00:00:47,640 --> 00:00:49,840 There's definitely sexual tension, for sure. 20 00:00:49,960 --> 00:00:52,720 I'm literally having the best time ever with Alissa. 21 00:00:52,840 --> 00:00:55,000 ..fast tracked connections for some. 22 00:00:55,120 --> 00:00:57,480 I think he's actually the perfect match for me. 23 00:00:57,600 --> 00:00:59,960 I think you're a very beautiful person. 24 00:01:00,080 --> 00:01:01,920 Slowly, inch by inch, we are getting closer. 25 00:01:02,040 --> 00:01:03,720 While for others... 26 00:01:03,840 --> 00:01:05,960 Our honeymoon has taken a little bit of a turn. 27 00:01:09,800 --> 00:01:11,840 And it turned pear-shaped really quickly. 28 00:01:11,960 --> 00:01:14,080 ..confronting questions... 29 00:01:14,200 --> 00:01:16,360 Do you feel any sexual chemistry with me? 30 00:01:17,280 --> 00:01:20,320 Not too much, to be honest with you, no. 31 00:01:20,440 --> 00:01:22,880 ..caused heartache for Bec and Danny. 32 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:26,240 Kind of makes me feel ugly. 33 00:01:29,880 --> 00:01:31,600 Tonight... (EPIC MUSIC) 34 00:01:31,720 --> 00:01:34,200 It isn't about someone's gender. 35 00:01:35,200 --> 00:01:38,880 ..a never before seen first for the experiment. 36 00:01:39,000 --> 00:01:41,800 I don't know if I'm going to be matched with a man or a woman. 37 00:01:43,360 --> 00:01:46,280 This bride takes the term leap of faith 38 00:01:46,400 --> 00:01:48,360 to a whole new level. 39 00:01:48,480 --> 00:01:50,840 I'm bisexual, and that would be a deal breaker, 40 00:01:50,960 --> 00:01:52,520 because that's not going to change. 41 00:01:52,640 --> 00:01:53,560 And.... 42 00:01:53,680 --> 00:01:58,520 I grew up in Lithuania and moved to Australia nine years ago, 43 00:01:58,640 --> 00:01:59,840 all by myself. 44 00:01:59,960 --> 00:02:03,560 Having uprooted her life from the other side of the globe... 45 00:02:03,680 --> 00:02:05,760 I'm craving connection. 46 00:02:05,880 --> 00:02:09,160 ..new bride Stella yearns for a deep love. 47 00:02:09,280 --> 00:02:10,800 I do believe in soulmates. 48 00:02:10,920 --> 00:02:13,000 I'm not accepting anything less. 49 00:02:13,120 --> 00:02:15,040 But what does this groom say...? 50 00:02:16,200 --> 00:02:19,520 Tell her in private. That's like a red flag. 51 00:02:19,640 --> 00:02:21,720 ..that causes chaos. 52 00:02:21,840 --> 00:02:23,760 You're irritated. I'm relaxed. I'm breathing. 53 00:02:23,880 --> 00:02:25,480 No, you're getting really worked up, I can feel it. 54 00:02:25,600 --> 00:02:27,840 There's nothing I wouldn't do to protect her. 55 00:02:27,960 --> 00:02:29,120 I've got my eyes on him. 56 00:02:38,480 --> 00:02:42,720 Following tens of thousands of applications from across the country 57 00:02:42,840 --> 00:02:47,360 we're down to the final two couples to enter the experiment. 58 00:02:47,480 --> 00:02:49,400 (EPIC MUSIC) 59 00:02:51,040 --> 00:02:54,280 Having spent months making their perfect matches... 60 00:02:56,280 --> 00:03:00,720 ..the experts are now ready to reveal the next participant. 61 00:03:05,280 --> 00:03:07,520 (CALM MUSIC) 62 00:03:17,080 --> 00:03:19,160 (ROCK MUSIC) 63 00:03:34,240 --> 00:03:35,800 My name is Stella. I'm 32. 64 00:03:35,920 --> 00:03:37,720 I'm from Sydney, New South Wales. 65 00:03:37,840 --> 00:03:40,000 I'm a beauty therapist. 66 00:03:41,720 --> 00:03:45,200 I grew up in Lithuania and moved to Australia 67 00:03:45,320 --> 00:03:47,400 nine years ago, all by myself. 68 00:03:48,360 --> 00:03:50,160 I was 23. 69 00:03:50,280 --> 00:03:53,080 I remember, rolled out my luggage out of the airport, 70 00:03:53,200 --> 00:03:56,320 I sat down and I was like, "What have I done?" 71 00:03:57,800 --> 00:04:02,280 Growing up in Lithuania, my city was one of more, 72 00:04:02,400 --> 00:04:05,600 I guess, more dangerous places to live in. 73 00:04:05,720 --> 00:04:09,000 So I came to Australia 74 00:04:09,120 --> 00:04:14,480 to lay a better base for my own family, 75 00:04:14,600 --> 00:04:16,560 when and if I have one. 76 00:04:16,680 --> 00:04:19,840 So that I can raise my children 77 00:04:19,960 --> 00:04:21,880 and I can give them opportunities 78 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:24,920 because I didn't have that growing up. 79 00:04:28,520 --> 00:04:31,560 Yeah, I do, yeah, I miss them. 80 00:04:35,680 --> 00:04:37,920 Um. But I'm getting married. 81 00:04:45,960 --> 00:04:46,960 To a stranger. 82 00:04:50,600 --> 00:04:52,520 Yes, a stranger. 83 00:04:54,440 --> 00:04:56,080 Married at first sight. 84 00:04:56,200 --> 00:04:59,600 Ah-ha! Ah-ha! (LAUGHS) 85 00:05:00,920 --> 00:05:02,560 Thumbs up for this, guys? 86 00:05:13,520 --> 00:05:16,360 Lithuania breeds very resilient people, I must say. 87 00:05:18,240 --> 00:05:20,960 My family and friends sometimes call me feisty Aiste. 88 00:05:21,080 --> 00:05:24,720 Um, well, my name is Aiste in Lithuanian. 89 00:05:24,840 --> 00:05:28,480 Because I don't take bullshit. 90 00:05:29,680 --> 00:05:32,320 Very short and direct, there's no fluff around. 91 00:05:32,440 --> 00:05:33,880 I'm confident in who I am. 92 00:05:37,520 --> 00:05:40,640 What's your upbringing taught you and how it's moulded you? 93 00:05:40,760 --> 00:05:42,760 I did see my grandmother 94 00:05:42,880 --> 00:05:46,640 raising solely three kids 95 00:05:46,760 --> 00:05:51,320 because my grandpa passed away when she was 47. 96 00:05:51,440 --> 00:05:54,640 She never remarried, so she raised three children. 97 00:05:54,760 --> 00:06:00,520 So I saw I saw beautiful, strong women in my life, 98 00:06:00,640 --> 00:06:05,560 but I also saw the lack of having that masculine... 99 00:06:06,840 --> 00:06:10,240 um, fixture in the house. 100 00:06:11,720 --> 00:06:14,080 So I think that's where my craving is. 101 00:06:14,200 --> 00:06:15,800 To do have a soulmate. 102 00:06:19,120 --> 00:06:21,680 I'm craving connection. 103 00:06:21,800 --> 00:06:23,760 Like I know I'm craving connection, that's... 104 00:06:28,200 --> 00:06:29,880 That's me getting teary. 105 00:06:31,600 --> 00:06:32,920 Sorry. 106 00:06:33,040 --> 00:06:34,880 I told you, I'm a crier. 107 00:06:44,320 --> 00:06:46,480 I'm a little emotional gangster, OK. 108 00:06:52,160 --> 00:06:53,760 What is it you're looking for? 109 00:06:53,880 --> 00:06:56,360 Who is your ideal man? 110 00:06:56,480 --> 00:06:58,840 Kindness is the first one. 111 00:06:58,960 --> 00:07:04,320 Uh, disciplined, is into exercise. 112 00:07:04,440 --> 00:07:07,640 Beautiful values in terms of family values, 113 00:07:07,760 --> 00:07:09,960 is into self-development growth. 114 00:07:10,080 --> 00:07:13,800 Yeah, we're looking for, um, for a good man. 115 00:07:17,480 --> 00:07:20,160 I know what happily married looks like. 116 00:07:20,280 --> 00:07:23,080 I can only go from the example that I've seen from my parents. 117 00:07:23,200 --> 00:07:27,520 This year is our 40th anniversary. 40th anniversary. 118 00:07:27,640 --> 00:07:29,120 My name is Phil, I'm 38, 119 00:07:29,240 --> 00:07:30,800 from Melbourne, and I'm a carpenter. 120 00:07:33,080 --> 00:07:34,440 I was born in Croatia. 121 00:07:34,560 --> 00:07:37,720 We came to Australia when I was one 122 00:07:37,840 --> 00:07:39,760 and my parents left to give us a better life. 123 00:07:40,800 --> 00:07:44,280 Life over there at the time was very basic living, 124 00:07:44,400 --> 00:07:46,480 you know, and my parents thought that they could give us more. 125 00:07:46,600 --> 00:07:49,240 So I'm super grateful that they did, because now we're here. 126 00:07:50,680 --> 00:07:53,640 As well as being a carpenter, I work on a passion project, 127 00:07:53,760 --> 00:07:56,520 which is my online coaching, so I put a lot of effort into that. 128 00:07:56,640 --> 00:07:58,520 I'm gonna tell you exactly why being in Bali 129 00:07:58,640 --> 00:08:01,440 is the absolute best all around setup 130 00:08:01,560 --> 00:08:03,960 if you want to live that fit, clean, healthy lifestyle 131 00:08:04,080 --> 00:08:05,120 whilst you're doing it. 132 00:08:08,160 --> 00:08:11,560 So I do personal development coaching tailored to people 133 00:08:11,680 --> 00:08:14,080 in construction and just men in general. 134 00:08:15,120 --> 00:08:16,920 There's a mental health crisis 135 00:08:17,040 --> 00:08:19,160 and there's a kind of like a generation of men. 136 00:08:19,280 --> 00:08:21,680 They're not looking after their health, 137 00:08:21,800 --> 00:08:23,360 their nutrition, their lifestyle. 138 00:08:23,480 --> 00:08:25,520 And I just tackle the root of that. 139 00:08:25,640 --> 00:08:27,920 Knowing that you're making a difference, I love it, 140 00:08:28,040 --> 00:08:32,160 but in saying that, two years ago, it was a totally different story. 141 00:08:32,280 --> 00:08:34,760 I used to be a little bit of a party boy, 142 00:08:34,880 --> 00:08:37,440 literally living for the weekend, 143 00:08:37,560 --> 00:08:40,280 and one day I literally thought to myself, like, 144 00:08:40,400 --> 00:08:44,000 my parents come to this country for me to just be an absolute piece of, 145 00:08:44,120 --> 00:08:46,200 you know, like, what are you doing? 146 00:08:46,320 --> 00:08:49,200 That was the very last time that I had a drink, 147 00:08:49,320 --> 00:08:50,680 and staying fit, active lifestyle. 148 00:08:50,800 --> 00:08:54,240 I wasn't ready to get into something serious until now. 149 00:08:54,360 --> 00:08:57,760 What sort of partner do you think would be ideal for you? 150 00:08:57,880 --> 00:08:59,440 Just someone who looks after themselves, 151 00:08:59,560 --> 00:09:03,840 who likes to prioritise fitness, family, 152 00:09:03,960 --> 00:09:06,320 discipline for the most part, 153 00:09:06,440 --> 00:09:08,320 and someone that can think for themselves as well. 154 00:09:09,360 --> 00:09:12,040 I'm looking for beauty with substance. 155 00:09:12,160 --> 00:09:13,640 I definitely know that she's out there. 156 00:09:16,480 --> 00:09:17,680 How do you guys make it work? 157 00:09:17,800 --> 00:09:20,120 You need to be able to openly communicate 158 00:09:20,240 --> 00:09:21,920 issues that will arise. 159 00:09:22,040 --> 00:09:24,000 Of the day, you have to solve the problem 160 00:09:24,120 --> 00:09:25,760 before you go to bed. 161 00:09:25,880 --> 00:09:28,240 You know, understanding, empathy. 162 00:09:28,360 --> 00:09:30,920 My parents - they've got each other's back. 163 00:09:31,040 --> 00:09:33,680 They're always putting each other at the first and foremost. 164 00:09:33,800 --> 00:09:35,120 They've experienced everything that there is 165 00:09:35,240 --> 00:09:36,240 to experience together. 166 00:09:36,360 --> 00:09:38,400 That is what marriage is. They have fun. 167 00:09:38,520 --> 00:09:41,280 They have laughs. That's what I'm looking for. 168 00:09:41,400 --> 00:09:43,640 Yeah, I genuinely want to find the love of my life. 169 00:09:45,560 --> 00:09:48,200 Filip's parents have been married for over 40 years, 170 00:09:48,320 --> 00:09:50,920 and one of the things he really admires about them 171 00:09:51,040 --> 00:09:52,840 is the sacrifices they made for the family 172 00:09:52,960 --> 00:09:54,920 moving to Australia from Croatia. 173 00:09:55,040 --> 00:09:57,080 So if anybody's going to understand Stella 174 00:09:57,200 --> 00:09:59,800 and everything she's gone through, it will be Filip. 175 00:09:59,920 --> 00:10:02,440 You know, Filip wants to be the rock. 176 00:10:02,560 --> 00:10:05,560 And that's exactly what Stella needs. 177 00:10:05,680 --> 00:10:10,480 She wants a masculine man who she can really lean into. 178 00:10:10,600 --> 00:10:13,800 These two are both disciplined, high achievers, 179 00:10:13,920 --> 00:10:17,800 and they're extremely committed to finding love in this experiment. 180 00:10:20,640 --> 00:10:22,920 With Stella and Filip now matched... 181 00:10:27,400 --> 00:10:29,640 ..in an experiment first, 182 00:10:29,760 --> 00:10:33,520 our final bride has no idea whether she'll be matched 183 00:10:33,640 --> 00:10:35,640 with a man or a woman. 184 00:10:35,760 --> 00:10:41,160 I feel like I really am the definition of a bisexual person, 185 00:10:41,280 --> 00:10:43,080 in the sense of - 186 00:10:43,200 --> 00:10:45,280 that for me, it's not some performative thing. 187 00:10:45,400 --> 00:10:47,440 Like, I really have fallen in love with men, 188 00:10:47,560 --> 00:10:50,080 and I really have fallen in love with women. 189 00:10:50,200 --> 00:10:56,000 And I have felt like that has transcended gender, 190 00:10:56,120 --> 00:10:58,520 um, the connection that I have felt. 191 00:10:58,640 --> 00:11:01,560 It's a human connection, regardless of - yeah. 192 00:11:01,680 --> 00:11:02,960 Absolutely. 193 00:11:05,560 --> 00:11:07,400 I'm Julia, I'm from Melbourne, 194 00:11:07,520 --> 00:11:09,960 and I'm a confidence and charisma consultant. 195 00:11:11,040 --> 00:11:14,360 My career started when I became a journalist. 196 00:11:14,480 --> 00:11:16,760 I moved to London. 197 00:11:16,880 --> 00:11:22,080 It was a really exciting time, but through a lot of my life, 198 00:11:22,200 --> 00:11:24,600 I didn't feel very comfortable in my skin. 199 00:11:25,920 --> 00:11:30,480 I really didn't have much of a sense of identity 200 00:11:32,600 --> 00:11:35,040 and I just didn't know who I was. 201 00:11:35,160 --> 00:11:38,960 I started sort of following this thread within me that was like, 202 00:11:39,080 --> 00:11:40,680 oh, I'm attracted to women. 203 00:11:42,680 --> 00:11:45,640 I realised like, actually, this is this is a part of me. 204 00:11:45,760 --> 00:11:49,120 And I had a lot of fear around that because - 205 00:11:49,240 --> 00:11:50,200 About what? 206 00:11:50,320 --> 00:11:53,040 About potentially being bisexual. 207 00:11:53,160 --> 00:11:57,840 I just hadn't fully come to terms with that in my own mind. 208 00:11:57,960 --> 00:12:02,240 Now I don't question myself anymore. 209 00:12:02,360 --> 00:12:03,840 I feel like, for the most part, 210 00:12:03,960 --> 00:12:06,400 like I feel really like clear on who I am. 211 00:12:06,520 --> 00:12:09,520 And I genuinely feel like I'm the happiest, 212 00:12:09,640 --> 00:12:14,360 most sort of well-rounded, vibrant version of myself right now. 213 00:12:15,760 --> 00:12:18,640 I'm really looking for someone that knows who they are. 214 00:12:19,640 --> 00:12:22,640 Doesn't really matter to me if that person is male 215 00:12:22,760 --> 00:12:24,000 or female or whatever. 216 00:12:24,120 --> 00:12:27,600 It's more about who are they like, what's their soul? 217 00:12:27,720 --> 00:12:31,320 Someone who is emotionally intelligent that knows 218 00:12:31,440 --> 00:12:33,360 what they want in life. 219 00:12:33,480 --> 00:12:37,440 Someone that has got their shit together, you know, 220 00:12:37,560 --> 00:12:41,120 and they know that I'm going to be next to them 221 00:12:41,240 --> 00:12:44,040 along for this journey and this adventure. 222 00:12:44,160 --> 00:12:46,520 (EPIC MUSIC) 223 00:12:50,840 --> 00:12:54,600 My name's Grayson, I'm 34, and I'm from Queensland. 224 00:12:54,720 --> 00:12:56,720 And I'm a director of a recruitment agency. 225 00:12:56,840 --> 00:12:59,520 I would consider myself successful. 226 00:12:59,640 --> 00:13:00,880 I'm happy. 227 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:04,280 I'm healthy, emotionally intelligent. 228 00:13:05,480 --> 00:13:08,280 But I want to share my life with someone. 229 00:13:08,400 --> 00:13:11,320 Like, I really am craving that in my life. 230 00:13:11,440 --> 00:13:13,000 It's the missing piece. 231 00:13:15,480 --> 00:13:17,240 The experiment is pretty unconventional way 232 00:13:17,360 --> 00:13:19,880 of meeting someone, but one of my best mates, Johnny, 233 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:23,000 was a part of the experiment five years ago now. 234 00:13:23,120 --> 00:13:24,800 I'm Johnny. I'm Kerry. 235 00:13:24,920 --> 00:13:26,440 Kerry? Yeah. 236 00:13:26,560 --> 00:13:30,440 He and Kerry are now married with a beautiful family of their own. 237 00:13:30,560 --> 00:13:32,480 So I thought, you know, if he can fall in love 238 00:13:32,600 --> 00:13:34,680 on this experiment, maybe I can too. 239 00:13:35,840 --> 00:13:38,320 I just want you to be happy, Grayson. 240 00:13:38,440 --> 00:13:41,840 Yeah, well, mum, I mean, Johnny and Kerry have had success. 241 00:13:41,960 --> 00:13:43,720 I've been trying long enough, you know. 242 00:13:43,840 --> 00:13:47,800 It's time I can put my trust in these experts. 243 00:13:47,920 --> 00:13:50,200 What I've been doing hasn't been working, so... 244 00:13:50,320 --> 00:13:54,480 Now we looked very closely for a match for Julia. 245 00:13:54,600 --> 00:13:56,480 We looked at both men and women. 246 00:13:56,600 --> 00:14:00,120 She was equally open to being paired with both. 247 00:14:00,240 --> 00:14:02,080 So we cast the net wide. 248 00:14:02,200 --> 00:14:07,120 But every time, we always came back to Grayson. 249 00:14:07,240 --> 00:14:09,360 He matches her on values, 250 00:14:09,480 --> 00:14:12,240 intellect, and emotional intelligence. 251 00:14:12,360 --> 00:14:14,200 Grayson's very self-aware. 252 00:14:14,320 --> 00:14:16,760 He's not afraid to open up and to learn. 253 00:14:16,880 --> 00:14:20,400 This is a guy who's had to come to terms with shattered dreams. 254 00:14:24,160 --> 00:14:26,280 Growing up, football, for me, was my life. 255 00:14:26,400 --> 00:14:28,440 Like I was a fanatic. 256 00:14:28,560 --> 00:14:32,320 I grew up just wanting to be a professional AFL player. 257 00:14:32,440 --> 00:14:34,000 That's all I wanted. 258 00:14:34,120 --> 00:14:39,360 You know, I committed my whole life really to trying to make it. 259 00:14:41,400 --> 00:14:45,200 I was aligned with a couple of different AFL clubs. 260 00:14:45,320 --> 00:14:47,080 I was very, very close. 261 00:14:48,320 --> 00:14:52,480 However, due to bad injuries, it sort of came crumbling down. 262 00:14:54,240 --> 00:14:55,760 Fell at the last hurdle. 263 00:14:55,880 --> 00:14:58,320 It was a tough, a tough time. 264 00:14:59,560 --> 00:15:01,560 AFL meant everything to me. 265 00:15:01,680 --> 00:15:05,240 That's where I got my self-esteem from my confidence. 266 00:15:05,360 --> 00:15:08,560 I felt like I lost my whole identity, 267 00:15:08,680 --> 00:15:12,960 and fell into a crisis of being super self-critical. 268 00:15:16,160 --> 00:15:19,240 I've been single for three years, and I think that's 269 00:15:19,360 --> 00:15:21,800 the period of time where I've changed the most in my life. 270 00:15:21,920 --> 00:15:24,800 I spent a lot of time alone working on myself. 271 00:15:27,680 --> 00:15:30,920 As you sit here now, do you feel like you've got 272 00:15:31,040 --> 00:15:33,840 to that stage where you're healthy, that you're whole? 273 00:15:33,960 --> 00:15:36,880 Absolutely. It's a really peaceful feeling. 274 00:15:37,000 --> 00:15:39,480 Feel proud of myself. I'm not living in the past anymore. 275 00:15:39,600 --> 00:15:41,960 I'm at a point in my life now where I'm ready to 276 00:15:42,080 --> 00:15:44,280 share my life with someone. 277 00:15:44,400 --> 00:15:46,280 I'm I guess a new person, really. 278 00:15:48,200 --> 00:15:50,600 They've asked me a few times what it is that 279 00:15:50,720 --> 00:15:51,960 I would like in a woman. 280 00:15:54,480 --> 00:15:56,960 Someone that's open, vulnerable, 281 00:15:57,080 --> 00:15:59,560 emotionally intelligent, loves adventure. 282 00:15:59,680 --> 00:16:03,000 Likes to travel, you know, optimistic, ambitious. 283 00:16:07,920 --> 00:16:09,400 Love this. Try it on. 284 00:16:09,520 --> 00:16:13,480 It's probably going to be too big because I have a pin size - 285 00:16:13,600 --> 00:16:14,560 it fits! 286 00:16:14,680 --> 00:16:19,200 Mum, what do you think of me doing this experiment? 287 00:16:19,320 --> 00:16:22,480 You've had a lot of experiences through your whole life. 288 00:16:22,600 --> 00:16:23,520 Like you've - 289 00:16:23,640 --> 00:16:26,480 one minute you're in America, in the desert, 290 00:16:26,600 --> 00:16:29,200 next minute you're in Bali surfing. 291 00:16:29,320 --> 00:16:32,600 So I feel as though the time is right for you, 292 00:16:32,720 --> 00:16:35,160 and I hope that it's somebody 293 00:16:35,280 --> 00:16:39,640 that is in line with an open mind like you. 294 00:16:41,360 --> 00:16:46,760 You know, we've never had anyone in this position 295 00:16:46,880 --> 00:16:49,920 on the experiment before where they're coming in, 296 00:16:50,040 --> 00:16:53,200 not knowing whether they're being matched with a man or a woman. 297 00:16:53,320 --> 00:16:55,320 Yeah. I'm very excited about it. 298 00:16:55,440 --> 00:16:57,160 I know you're very excited about it. 299 00:16:58,520 --> 00:17:02,160 I really want to meet someone who is open minded, 300 00:17:02,280 --> 00:17:04,240 someone who accepts me for who I am, 301 00:17:05,400 --> 00:17:08,560 because love feels like the final frontier for me. 302 00:17:08,680 --> 00:17:09,640 And yeah, 303 00:17:09,760 --> 00:17:12,840 I'm at a point where I feel like I need a little bit of help, 304 00:17:12,960 --> 00:17:16,760 and if it means I need to do that as a televised event, 305 00:17:16,880 --> 00:17:20,640 then sure, whatever it means for me to find someone 306 00:17:20,760 --> 00:17:22,680 that is my person. 307 00:17:22,800 --> 00:17:25,880 Um, I'm willing to take risks for love. 308 00:17:27,240 --> 00:17:30,000 Both Julia and Grayson are intellectual. 309 00:17:30,120 --> 00:17:33,400 They have both had a journey of self-discovery in their own lives, 310 00:17:33,520 --> 00:17:36,240 and they're both always willing to learn and grow. 311 00:17:36,360 --> 00:17:38,480 They're curious about life. 312 00:17:38,600 --> 00:17:41,000 One of the great things about Grayson is he's open minded, 313 00:17:41,120 --> 00:17:42,440 he's non-judgmental, 314 00:17:42,560 --> 00:17:45,880 and that's one of the reasons that I think this match could really work. 315 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:48,000 I think there's great potential here, guys. 316 00:17:48,120 --> 00:17:49,600 I have such high hopes for them. 317 00:17:51,680 --> 00:17:53,120 Julia and Grayson. 318 00:17:57,440 --> 00:18:00,240 (OPERATIC SINGING) 319 00:18:12,760 --> 00:18:14,840 320 00:18:17,520 --> 00:18:19,800 (EPIC MUSIC) 321 00:18:42,280 --> 00:18:44,280 Such a nice spot. 322 00:18:51,640 --> 00:18:54,400 Wow. Oh, my God. 323 00:18:54,520 --> 00:18:57,440 What a spot! That is nuts. 324 00:18:57,560 --> 00:19:00,640 Yeah, wow. I want to get married here. 325 00:19:00,760 --> 00:19:02,600 Hello. Hello. 326 00:19:02,720 --> 00:19:04,400 Hello, everyone. 327 00:19:04,520 --> 00:19:07,000 Hi, I'm Glenn. Glenn? 328 00:19:07,120 --> 00:19:09,760 Julie. Hi, Julie. 329 00:19:09,880 --> 00:19:12,360 It's the suspense that gets you right. 330 00:19:12,480 --> 00:19:13,840 Oh, come on. 331 00:19:25,000 --> 00:19:26,800 332 00:19:28,800 --> 00:19:30,960 The biggest hope I have going into this experiment is 333 00:19:31,080 --> 00:19:33,880 obviously meeting the person that I'm going to spend 334 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:35,120 the rest of my life with. 335 00:19:35,240 --> 00:19:39,000 I want to walk away from this hand in hand 336 00:19:39,120 --> 00:19:40,840 and start our life together. 337 00:19:42,480 --> 00:19:44,040 I'm ready to fall in love, 338 00:19:44,160 --> 00:19:46,640 and I know that this experiment can work. 339 00:19:46,760 --> 00:19:49,120 I've seen it firsthand. 340 00:19:49,240 --> 00:19:52,200 I'm confident if, uh, if Johnny can, then I can, too. 341 00:19:54,960 --> 00:19:56,360 Oh, here we go. 342 00:19:56,480 --> 00:19:57,760 Dashing. 343 00:20:00,480 --> 00:20:02,800 Oh, hey, guys. How are you? 344 00:20:02,920 --> 00:20:04,400 (APPLAUSE) Hello. 345 00:20:06,200 --> 00:20:07,960 Hi. Very dashing. 346 00:20:08,080 --> 00:20:09,160 (LAUGHTER) 347 00:20:13,960 --> 00:20:16,760 And what's your name? Grayson. 348 00:20:16,880 --> 00:20:19,200 Grayson. Lovely to meet you. How are you, guys? 349 00:20:19,320 --> 00:20:21,400 Are you as nervous as I am? (LAUGHTER) 350 00:20:21,520 --> 00:20:23,480 How are ya, mum? Are you alright? 351 00:20:23,600 --> 00:20:25,120 Crying? 352 00:20:26,600 --> 00:20:28,040 I haven't even and got a tissue. 353 00:20:40,720 --> 00:20:41,840 Oh, it is a guy. 354 00:20:43,640 --> 00:20:45,120 I want him to turn around. 355 00:20:46,160 --> 00:20:49,040 Oh, hello. He's handsome. 356 00:20:51,240 --> 00:20:52,800 Hi, girls. GIRLS: Hello. 357 00:20:52,920 --> 00:20:54,840 How are you? GIRLS: Hi! 358 00:20:54,960 --> 00:20:56,120 Lovely to meet you both. 359 00:20:56,240 --> 00:20:58,160 Hello. Hello. 360 00:20:59,240 --> 00:21:01,280 You're handsome. Alright, alright, alright. 361 00:21:01,400 --> 00:21:03,240 Thank you. That's a good start. 362 00:21:03,360 --> 00:21:04,640 Wait till you see her. 363 00:21:04,760 --> 00:21:06,120 Whoo! Knock out. 364 00:21:09,120 --> 00:21:13,840 The idea that my potential husband and wife is out there, 365 00:21:13,960 --> 00:21:16,800 and I don't know them is a very strange thought. 366 00:21:18,200 --> 00:21:22,240 I am looking for a cosmic connection. 367 00:21:23,440 --> 00:21:27,000 The most important thing is that when we lock eyes, 368 00:21:27,120 --> 00:21:28,560 there is a spark. 369 00:21:31,520 --> 00:21:33,840 (OPERATIC SINGING) 370 00:21:36,960 --> 00:21:39,760 I don't know if I'm going to be matched with a man or a woman. 371 00:21:42,040 --> 00:21:45,800 It isn't really about someone's gender. 372 00:21:48,280 --> 00:21:51,360 It's about the connection that I have with them. 373 00:21:54,400 --> 00:21:57,360 That connection transcends gender for me. 374 00:22:02,480 --> 00:22:05,240 375 00:22:22,760 --> 00:22:24,800 376 00:22:47,760 --> 00:22:49,440 Hi! 377 00:22:49,560 --> 00:22:51,520 Hello. How are you? 378 00:22:51,640 --> 00:22:54,440 I'm good. What's your name? I'm Grayson. 379 00:22:54,560 --> 00:22:56,400 Grayson. Julia. 380 00:22:57,840 --> 00:22:58,880 Oh. 381 00:22:59,000 --> 00:23:01,200 Julia, lovely to meet you. Nice to meet you. 382 00:23:01,320 --> 00:23:03,480 How are you? Good? Yeah, I feel good. 383 00:23:03,600 --> 00:23:04,640 I feel pretty good, you? 384 00:23:04,760 --> 00:23:06,720 Good, I'm glad to hear. Yeah? 385 00:23:06,840 --> 00:23:10,640 Yeah. My match is a man it turns out. 386 00:23:10,760 --> 00:23:12,360 I did not know if I was going to be matched with a man. 387 00:23:12,480 --> 00:23:14,080 I did not know if I was going to be matched with a woman. 388 00:23:14,200 --> 00:23:16,560 And either way, it didn't really matter. 389 00:23:16,680 --> 00:23:18,440 But for me, I wanted to feel that spark. 390 00:23:18,560 --> 00:23:20,440 You have beautiful eyes. Oh, thank you. 391 00:23:20,560 --> 00:23:21,720 And a gorgeous smile. 392 00:23:21,840 --> 00:23:23,320 Thank you, you look beautiful yourself. 393 00:23:23,440 --> 00:23:24,400 Thank you so much. 394 00:23:24,520 --> 00:23:26,200 And I absolutely felt that spark. 395 00:23:27,800 --> 00:23:30,840 He is absolutely divine. 396 00:23:30,960 --> 00:23:32,200 So warm. 397 00:23:32,320 --> 00:23:34,440 He had this kindness in his eyes. 398 00:23:36,280 --> 00:23:38,800 Yes. I'm happy. (GIGGLES) 399 00:23:41,840 --> 00:23:43,800 It's so strange having all these people looking at us. 400 00:23:43,920 --> 00:23:45,120 Stop looking at us. 401 00:23:48,880 --> 00:23:51,000 What a strange situation we're in. 402 00:23:51,120 --> 00:23:53,360 I know, heart's pumping a little bit, but... 403 00:23:53,480 --> 00:23:55,560 Yeah? No, I'm good, I'm feeling good. 404 00:23:55,680 --> 00:23:56,600 Me too. 405 00:23:56,720 --> 00:23:58,640 Good? Yeah. 406 00:23:58,760 --> 00:24:01,320 But it's - I'm ready. I was ready to meet you. 407 00:24:01,440 --> 00:24:03,920 Kind of a heart skipped a beat moment. 408 00:24:04,040 --> 00:24:05,960 She's beautiful. 409 00:24:07,200 --> 00:24:10,040 She's so beautiful. She just looked amazing. 410 00:24:10,160 --> 00:24:11,960 You know, as soon as I saw her, 411 00:24:12,080 --> 00:24:14,800 everything just slowed down and sort of just zoned in. 412 00:24:14,920 --> 00:24:16,680 Beautiful couple. 413 00:24:18,320 --> 00:24:19,680 Yeah. 414 00:24:23,400 --> 00:24:26,480 What do you think? Yeah. Not bad. 415 00:24:30,400 --> 00:24:34,920 Julia and Grayson, you've chosen to meet as strangers 416 00:24:35,040 --> 00:24:39,480 yet stand here as partners, ready to walk forward, 417 00:24:39,600 --> 00:24:43,760 hand in hand toward love, connection and commitment. 418 00:24:49,640 --> 00:24:50,640 Julia. 419 00:24:52,680 --> 00:24:55,160 Firstly, I want to thank you for having the courage 420 00:24:55,280 --> 00:24:56,560 to stand here with me today. 421 00:24:56,680 --> 00:24:58,840 It's been quite a journey to be the man you see. 422 00:24:58,960 --> 00:25:01,800 I had dreams of playing AFL and it didn't work out. 423 00:25:01,920 --> 00:25:04,120 I struggled with this overwhelming feeling 424 00:25:04,240 --> 00:25:05,320 of being lost in the world. 425 00:25:08,280 --> 00:25:11,080 Over the years, I've done the hard work emotionally, 426 00:25:11,200 --> 00:25:13,280 mentally, and spiritually. 427 00:25:13,400 --> 00:25:15,840 Finally, feel I'm in a place where I can offer 428 00:25:15,960 --> 00:25:17,160 my full self to someone. 429 00:25:19,640 --> 00:25:21,040 That's why I'm here. 430 00:25:21,160 --> 00:25:25,880 I'm here to show up fully with honesty, vulnerability, 431 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:27,400 and a mindset of abundance. 432 00:25:28,720 --> 00:25:30,200 Yes. 433 00:25:30,320 --> 00:25:33,320 So yes, I believe in it, and in what's possible 434 00:25:33,440 --> 00:25:36,320 when two people lean in, choose each other and commit 435 00:25:36,440 --> 00:25:38,440 to understanding one another on a deeper level. 436 00:25:38,560 --> 00:25:40,560 So let's do this together. 437 00:25:40,680 --> 00:25:42,840 Beautiful. (APPLAUSE) 438 00:25:46,280 --> 00:25:48,400 A lot of what he spoke about in his vows 439 00:25:48,520 --> 00:25:50,040 really resonated with me. 440 00:25:50,160 --> 00:25:53,960 I'm really attracted to vulnerability and to know 441 00:25:54,080 --> 00:25:58,040 that my match was so willing to go there in the first, 442 00:25:58,160 --> 00:26:00,880 you know, few minutes of meeting each other, 443 00:26:01,000 --> 00:26:03,480 I find that really attractive. 444 00:26:03,600 --> 00:26:04,920 That feels great. Yeah. 445 00:26:05,040 --> 00:26:06,680 It's actually really nice to hear more about you, and... 446 00:26:06,800 --> 00:26:07,760 That's good. 447 00:26:07,880 --> 00:26:09,640 Sorry if I stumbled on a few of my words. 448 00:26:09,760 --> 00:26:10,680 Don't apologise. 449 00:26:10,800 --> 00:26:12,800 It's a pretty nerve wracking situation. 450 00:26:14,240 --> 00:26:15,600 He's a gorgeous guy. 451 00:26:20,360 --> 00:26:24,400 Hello, stranger. Who I now know as Grayson. 452 00:26:24,520 --> 00:26:26,880 Let's get a few things straight, shall we? 453 00:26:27,000 --> 00:26:29,960 I'm not here for a flawless fairy tale, 454 00:26:30,080 --> 00:26:32,080 but I am here for something real. 455 00:26:34,160 --> 00:26:36,240 In a relationship 456 00:26:36,360 --> 00:26:39,120 laughing, having fun and not taking life too seriously 457 00:26:39,240 --> 00:26:42,320 are huge values for me and I want to explore, 458 00:26:42,440 --> 00:26:45,360 talk late into the night, and take on the world together. 459 00:26:49,120 --> 00:26:51,240 I've explored and dated all kinds of people 460 00:26:51,360 --> 00:26:54,680 of all kinds of shades, but I'm yet to meet someone 461 00:26:54,800 --> 00:26:58,000 who can truly meet me in all my flavours, in all my layers. 462 00:26:59,280 --> 00:27:01,200 Someone who excites me and inspires me 463 00:27:01,320 --> 00:27:02,560 and makes me feel safe. 464 00:27:02,680 --> 00:27:06,640 All of this has led me to a softer, wiser version of myself 465 00:27:06,760 --> 00:27:09,240 who now feels ready to step into union with you. 466 00:27:10,680 --> 00:27:12,640 I promise to be your safe space, 467 00:27:12,760 --> 00:27:17,040 lead with honesty, and commit fully to this experience. 468 00:27:17,160 --> 00:27:19,240 So let's lean in together... 469 00:27:20,560 --> 00:27:22,080 and maybe, just maybe, 470 00:27:23,280 --> 00:27:26,520 I find a beautiful weirdo who speaks the same language as me. 471 00:27:26,640 --> 00:27:28,920 I'm sure you'll find that, yeah. 472 00:27:29,040 --> 00:27:31,400 (APPLAUSE) 473 00:27:31,520 --> 00:27:32,720 Beautiful. 474 00:27:35,760 --> 00:27:39,360 I loved how open she is and just, yeah, she's amazing. 475 00:27:39,480 --> 00:27:40,440 She's beautiful. 476 00:27:42,760 --> 00:27:45,120 I love your smile. I saw you walking down these... 477 00:27:45,240 --> 00:27:46,920 I mean, I feel safe with you. Yeah. 478 00:27:47,040 --> 00:27:48,320 Yeah. Oh, that's really nice. 479 00:27:48,440 --> 00:27:49,960 Yeah, I do. I'm glad. 480 00:27:50,080 --> 00:27:51,560 Yeah, yeah, yeah. I love your energy. 481 00:27:51,680 --> 00:27:52,720 Oh, thank you. 482 00:27:57,080 --> 00:28:00,680 Yeah, we align in a lot of ways, so that's good. 483 00:28:00,800 --> 00:28:02,240 Yeah, I'm excited. Yeah, OK, cool. 484 00:28:02,360 --> 00:28:03,520 Are you? Yeah, yeah. 485 00:28:06,240 --> 00:28:08,280 I'm stoked. Oh, cute. 486 00:28:08,400 --> 00:28:09,960 (LAUGHTER) 487 00:28:12,040 --> 00:28:16,840 I just feel really happy that I've met this person. 488 00:28:16,960 --> 00:28:18,320 Congratulations. 489 00:28:18,440 --> 00:28:21,840 I now pronounce you husband and wife. 490 00:28:21,960 --> 00:28:24,240 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 491 00:28:31,200 --> 00:28:32,960 I don't feel like you could top this. 492 00:28:42,280 --> 00:28:45,720 That was one of the most magical experiences of my life. 493 00:28:47,960 --> 00:28:49,480 NARRATOR: With one couple married, 494 00:28:51,560 --> 00:28:54,240 Stella and Filip's wedding day has arrived, 495 00:28:54,360 --> 00:28:58,800 and the couple are preparing for the biggest day of their lives. 496 00:28:58,920 --> 00:29:01,000 Done all we can here. We're looking fresh. 497 00:29:01,120 --> 00:29:03,800 Now it's time to slap on this suit. 498 00:29:03,920 --> 00:29:05,760 Having given himself a pep talk. 499 00:29:05,880 --> 00:29:08,320 Let's go. (CHEERS) 500 00:29:08,440 --> 00:29:13,040 ..Filip's best mate, Matt, has also arrived to provide 501 00:29:13,160 --> 00:29:15,880 some moral support, 502 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:18,720 and has even brought a bottle to celebrate. 503 00:29:18,840 --> 00:29:20,960 Well, I know you don't drink, so I got your bottle of water. 504 00:29:22,600 --> 00:29:24,520 How many standard drinks an hour am I allowed with this? 505 00:29:24,640 --> 00:29:26,440 You can drive, I can promise you. You can drive. 506 00:29:26,560 --> 00:29:27,600 Yeah, alright. 507 00:29:29,680 --> 00:29:32,200 Over at Stella's, she's feeling hopeful 508 00:29:32,320 --> 00:29:35,280 about the mystery man she's about to marry. 509 00:29:35,400 --> 00:29:37,360 To think that today could be the day where 510 00:29:37,480 --> 00:29:40,400 I do find my soulmate and he accepts me fully, 511 00:29:40,520 --> 00:29:42,160 I accept him fully. 512 00:29:42,280 --> 00:29:45,280 And we start building this beautiful life together. 513 00:29:45,400 --> 00:29:47,920 Really brings hope for the future. 514 00:29:49,440 --> 00:29:53,760 Yeah. Bringing the missing parts of my little heart. 515 00:29:53,880 --> 00:29:55,880 And to help get her down the aisle, 516 00:29:56,000 --> 00:30:00,360 bridesmaids Leila and Octavia have arrived to make sure 517 00:30:00,480 --> 00:30:04,040 the man Stella marries is good enough for their best mate. 518 00:30:05,960 --> 00:30:07,360 I'm going to be a little tough on him. 519 00:30:07,480 --> 00:30:09,200 Yeah, I know you will. I know you both will. 520 00:30:09,320 --> 00:30:12,080 Yeah, I know. Gonna be like, I'm watching you. 521 00:30:12,200 --> 00:30:13,600 Yeah. 522 00:30:13,720 --> 00:30:15,680 She doesn't have that family here. 523 00:30:15,800 --> 00:30:17,520 Mum, dad, siblings. 524 00:30:17,640 --> 00:30:20,320 Um, being a mum of three, 525 00:30:20,440 --> 00:30:21,880 I've definitely stepped into that role, 526 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:23,360 as I do with a lot of people around me, 527 00:30:23,480 --> 00:30:24,480 but definitely with Stella. 528 00:30:24,600 --> 00:30:25,880 Yeah, I don't know. 529 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:28,400 I'm just feeling in a really protective mood today. 530 00:30:28,520 --> 00:30:30,720 Yeah, good, mama bear. Yeah, mama bear's stepping in. 531 00:30:30,840 --> 00:30:32,240 Yeah. Good. 532 00:30:32,360 --> 00:30:34,640 Yeah, I've just been thinking all morning 533 00:30:34,760 --> 00:30:35,920 I haven't been able to stop. 534 00:30:36,040 --> 00:30:37,320 What? 535 00:30:37,440 --> 00:30:40,560 Just if he's going to deserve you. Oh, god. 536 00:30:40,680 --> 00:30:43,560 I had this dream that I was confronting him. 537 00:30:43,680 --> 00:30:46,120 Oh... Yeah. 538 00:30:46,240 --> 00:30:48,440 There's nothing I wouldn't do to protect her. 539 00:30:48,560 --> 00:30:51,240 And I'm a great observer and judge of character, 540 00:30:51,360 --> 00:30:54,000 so I think I'm going to pick up on that really quickly. 541 00:30:54,120 --> 00:30:57,200 Um, and, yeah, I've got my eyes on him. 542 00:30:57,320 --> 00:30:59,360 Fingers crossed. He's going to be a goodie. 543 00:30:59,480 --> 00:31:01,440 He'll be a goodie. Yeah, be a goodie. 544 00:31:04,280 --> 00:31:05,520 Coming up. 545 00:31:08,400 --> 00:31:11,600 What does Filip say that turns Stella's friends? 546 00:31:11,720 --> 00:31:13,000 Tell her in private. 547 00:31:13,120 --> 00:31:14,600 That's like a red flag. 548 00:31:14,720 --> 00:31:17,160 Just that little bit didn't sit well with me. 549 00:31:17,280 --> 00:31:19,240 I'm questioning things. 550 00:31:25,000 --> 00:31:27,240 (WONDROUS MUSIC) 551 00:31:41,680 --> 00:31:44,160 (ELEGANT MUSIC) 552 00:31:57,200 --> 00:31:58,680 It's beautiful. 553 00:32:02,280 --> 00:32:04,480 How you going? Hi. 554 00:32:04,600 --> 00:32:06,400 Hello. 555 00:32:06,520 --> 00:32:08,160 We've got a mixed bag over there. 556 00:32:08,280 --> 00:32:10,000 What nationality is the, uh, the bride? 557 00:32:10,120 --> 00:32:12,120 Lithuanian. Lithuanian. 558 00:32:12,240 --> 00:32:14,720 Oh. And you guys? 559 00:32:14,840 --> 00:32:16,400 They're Croatian. 560 00:32:16,520 --> 00:32:18,320 Croatian? Croatian. 561 00:32:18,440 --> 00:32:19,560 Oh. Amazing. 562 00:32:19,680 --> 00:32:21,640 Interesting. (LAUGHTER) 563 00:32:29,440 --> 00:32:33,000 I feel like I'm more ready now than I ever have been to find love. 564 00:32:33,120 --> 00:32:37,400 I've lived the life that I have and it's led me to being single. 565 00:32:37,520 --> 00:32:42,960 But I'm done with that party type lifestyle 566 00:32:43,080 --> 00:32:44,800 with situation-ships. 567 00:32:44,920 --> 00:32:48,040 I'm totally prepared to fall in love and find the missing piece. 568 00:32:53,600 --> 00:32:55,400 (EPIC MUSIC) 569 00:33:00,880 --> 00:33:02,480 (LIGHT CHEERING) 570 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:06,080 How are you going? 571 00:33:06,200 --> 00:33:09,040 How are you going? How are you going, everyone? 572 00:33:09,160 --> 00:33:10,200 Hey, mate. 573 00:33:10,320 --> 00:33:11,480 Hello. 574 00:33:11,600 --> 00:33:13,200 Hi. 575 00:33:13,320 --> 00:33:16,120 Looking good. I think she'll be very happy. 576 00:33:16,240 --> 00:33:17,920 He's definitely got the looks. 577 00:33:18,960 --> 00:33:20,440 He's got the physique. 578 00:33:20,560 --> 00:33:23,440 So you've ticked the boxes. You've got the height. 579 00:33:23,560 --> 00:33:24,920 Big green tick for me. 580 00:33:27,000 --> 00:33:28,320 And for Stella, of course. 581 00:33:28,440 --> 00:33:29,920 I think they're going to be a hot couple. 582 00:33:30,040 --> 00:33:32,240 Yeah. (LAUGHTER) 583 00:33:32,360 --> 00:33:35,160 It's Joe. It's Joe. Yeah, I'm Joe. 584 00:33:50,720 --> 00:33:52,720 (WHISPERING) Oh, get out. 585 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,800 I'll get you to turn back around to me. 586 00:33:55,920 --> 00:33:57,080 Yeah. 587 00:33:59,960 --> 00:34:02,040 Oh, excuse me. 588 00:34:02,160 --> 00:34:05,040 I just I just need to know your star sign. 589 00:34:06,320 --> 00:34:08,720 She needs to know. Not the bride. It's her thing. 590 00:34:08,840 --> 00:34:12,000 Cancer. Cancer. Excellent. Yes. 591 00:34:12,120 --> 00:34:13,640 Is that a good thing, or is that...? 592 00:34:13,760 --> 00:34:16,200 The stars are aligned? OK. 593 00:34:17,960 --> 00:34:19,680 Now, number crunching. 594 00:34:19,800 --> 00:34:20,840 Do you know your life path? 595 00:34:20,960 --> 00:34:23,720 Yeah, I actually do. What is it? 596 00:34:23,840 --> 00:34:26,600 Number nine. Nine. Great. I approve. 597 00:34:26,720 --> 00:34:28,760 (LAUGHTER) 598 00:34:34,360 --> 00:34:37,280 Today, being here all by myself. 599 00:34:37,400 --> 00:34:40,480 Those many miles away from home without my family. 600 00:34:40,600 --> 00:34:41,560 It's hard. 601 00:34:41,680 --> 00:34:45,720 But let's just hope that him and his family will be 602 00:34:45,840 --> 00:34:48,120 accepting of me, who I am, 603 00:34:48,240 --> 00:34:52,000 and be bringing warmth, caring energy. 604 00:34:52,120 --> 00:34:55,320 There's a saying, start with an end in mind, 605 00:34:55,440 --> 00:35:00,520 and my dream outcome would be that we are the love story. 606 00:35:00,640 --> 00:35:02,960 I do believe in soulmates. 607 00:35:03,080 --> 00:35:05,320 I'm not accepting anything less. 608 00:35:06,960 --> 00:35:09,240 (EPIC MUSIC) 609 00:35:12,160 --> 00:35:14,080 Oh, my god. She looks stunning. 610 00:35:23,240 --> 00:35:25,600 What's going on? Hi. 611 00:35:25,720 --> 00:35:27,840 Hi, I'm Phil. Hey, Phil. 612 00:35:27,960 --> 00:35:29,720 What's your name? Stella. 613 00:35:29,840 --> 00:35:31,640 Stella, nice to meet you. Nice to meet you. 614 00:35:32,680 --> 00:35:34,200 Hi. 615 00:35:34,320 --> 00:35:35,200 You look amazing. 616 00:35:35,320 --> 00:35:36,760 Thank you. You too. 617 00:35:37,840 --> 00:35:38,840 She's a bombshell. 618 00:35:38,960 --> 00:35:42,880 She's hot as - she's really graceful looking. 619 00:35:43,000 --> 00:35:45,200 She's got mad, piercing eyes. 620 00:35:45,320 --> 00:35:46,880 Awesome smile. 621 00:35:47,000 --> 00:35:48,800 I'm pretty stoked, to be honest with you. 622 00:35:51,760 --> 00:35:54,040 How are you? Yeah, good. 623 00:35:54,160 --> 00:35:55,280 Excited. How are you going? 624 00:35:56,760 --> 00:36:00,160 Alright, you're right, you're right. Chill. 625 00:36:00,280 --> 00:36:03,440 I wasn't even nervous before. No, you're right, you got this. 626 00:36:03,560 --> 00:36:05,480 Yeah. Easy, easy. 627 00:36:05,600 --> 00:36:06,800 I'm chilling out now, so it's good. 628 00:36:06,920 --> 00:36:08,480 I think it was just that initial... 629 00:36:08,600 --> 00:36:12,080 just wanted to see who you were. Yeah, yeah. What do you think? 630 00:36:12,200 --> 00:36:13,800 Awesome, I'm wrapped. 631 00:36:13,920 --> 00:36:16,480 No complaints. OK, good, good. 632 00:36:16,600 --> 00:36:19,160 He's cute. 633 00:36:19,280 --> 00:36:21,280 Tall, dark and handsome. 634 00:36:21,400 --> 00:36:23,160 Beautiful, gorgeous, man. 635 00:36:23,280 --> 00:36:24,760 Yeah, approve. 636 00:36:26,960 --> 00:36:28,240 Any brothers or sisters here? 637 00:36:28,360 --> 00:36:31,160 No, so just my mum and dad. 638 00:36:31,280 --> 00:36:34,000 Yeah, mum, dad, I've got all boys. 639 00:36:34,120 --> 00:36:37,120 Appreciate you all. Wouldn't miss this, bro. 640 00:36:37,240 --> 00:36:41,240 Are you a early riser? I am. 641 00:36:41,360 --> 00:36:42,880 You are? Yeah. 642 00:36:43,000 --> 00:36:45,480 Stars align. There you go. Perfect. OK. 643 00:36:45,600 --> 00:36:47,040 Yes, absolutely morning person. 644 00:36:47,160 --> 00:36:49,280 Like the earlier, the better. Like I was up at... 645 00:36:49,400 --> 00:36:51,480 4:30? 4:30, 5, perfect. 646 00:36:51,600 --> 00:36:52,840 5am at the gym? Perfect, 4:30, yeah. 647 00:36:52,960 --> 00:36:54,760 Yeah, good, amazing. Yes, absolutely. 648 00:36:54,880 --> 00:36:55,840 It's the best way to start the day. Yeah, yeah. 649 00:36:55,960 --> 00:36:57,080 Straight up. Yeah, absolutely. 650 00:36:57,200 --> 00:37:00,560 At 6 am done with the, yeah, gym. 651 00:37:00,680 --> 00:37:02,280 Oh, my god. Perfect. 652 00:37:02,400 --> 00:37:04,760 Oh, thank god, yeah. 653 00:37:04,880 --> 00:37:07,840 She's a morning person. She's fit. She looks after herself. 654 00:37:07,960 --> 00:37:10,120 This is great. I'm having a really good time here. 655 00:37:10,240 --> 00:37:12,360 OK. Really? 656 00:37:12,480 --> 00:37:13,680 She's got an accent. 657 00:37:13,800 --> 00:37:15,560 This is great. Like keep going. 658 00:37:15,680 --> 00:37:17,600 Haha. Tell me more. 659 00:37:17,720 --> 00:37:19,760 Alright, since you two are so happy with each other, 660 00:37:19,880 --> 00:37:21,720 let's move on to the reason we're all here. 661 00:37:21,840 --> 00:37:25,560 Yeah. Let's go. Alright. 662 00:37:25,680 --> 00:37:28,040 Alright, but you're good, yeah? Yeah. 663 00:37:28,160 --> 00:37:29,200 Perfect. 664 00:37:29,320 --> 00:37:32,800 Yep, I'm, yeah, I'm good. 665 00:37:34,280 --> 00:37:37,040 So. So. 666 00:37:37,160 --> 00:37:39,520 Can't wait. Let's go. (CLEARS THROAT) 667 00:37:39,640 --> 00:37:40,880 Right. 668 00:37:42,600 --> 00:37:44,520 You got this? 669 00:37:44,640 --> 00:37:46,240 Oh, get me so emotional. 670 00:37:46,360 --> 00:37:47,280 You got this. 671 00:37:47,400 --> 00:37:49,560 I'm such a cry-baby. It's ridiculous. 672 00:37:49,680 --> 00:37:52,000 You're good. It's all good. I'm here. 673 00:37:52,120 --> 00:37:53,360 All good. 674 00:37:57,080 --> 00:37:58,920 Not going anywhere. Yeah. 675 00:37:59,920 --> 00:38:01,160 Oh. 676 00:38:03,080 --> 00:38:04,880 Right. Um... 677 00:38:05,000 --> 00:38:07,120 Hi, I'm Aiste. 678 00:38:07,240 --> 00:38:08,680 But please call me Stella. 679 00:38:08,800 --> 00:38:10,720 Obviously, it's not your typical Aussie name 680 00:38:10,840 --> 00:38:12,840 because I'm not your typical Aussie woman. 681 00:38:12,960 --> 00:38:15,840 Nine years ago, I left a small town in Lithuania 682 00:38:15,960 --> 00:38:18,400 with one way ticket, $2,000 and a broken phone. 683 00:38:19,960 --> 00:38:21,640 When people asked... 684 00:38:27,280 --> 00:38:28,320 I'm sorry. 685 00:38:28,440 --> 00:38:29,760 Baby, it's fine. 686 00:38:38,480 --> 00:38:39,440 Oh. 687 00:38:39,560 --> 00:38:41,880 When people ask how long I plan to stay in Australia, 688 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,360 I said, for the rest of my life. 689 00:38:45,520 --> 00:38:47,040 I doubted, I struggled. 690 00:38:48,640 --> 00:38:51,040 I was ready to quit many times, but I stayed. 691 00:38:52,640 --> 00:38:54,600 I learned resilience, independence, 692 00:38:54,720 --> 00:38:57,480 how to lead fiercely and stand on my own two feet. 693 00:38:57,600 --> 00:38:59,240 Today I live a simple, beautiful life 694 00:38:59,360 --> 00:39:01,640 I built out of grit, heart and persistence. 695 00:39:01,760 --> 00:39:04,520 Living in Australia taught me a few things. 696 00:39:04,640 --> 00:39:07,280 Starting over doesn't mean losing your roots. 697 00:39:07,400 --> 00:39:11,080 It means growing new ones. Stronger, deeper, wider. 698 00:39:12,520 --> 00:39:14,680 My friends call me feisty Aiste. 699 00:39:14,800 --> 00:39:17,240 I speak my mind and don't tolerate bullshit. 700 00:39:17,360 --> 00:39:21,320 Beneath the fire is softness, a deep, nurturing part of me. 701 00:39:21,440 --> 00:39:23,840 In my language we say (SPEAKS LITHUANIAN) 702 00:39:26,520 --> 00:39:27,840 Which translates to 703 00:39:27,960 --> 00:39:30,200 you hold the wheel and I'll bring peace to our journey. 704 00:39:30,320 --> 00:39:31,640 To me, that's real love. 705 00:39:31,760 --> 00:39:35,000 Balance, safety, freedom and fire. 706 00:39:35,120 --> 00:39:36,360 Today I don't just marry a stranger, 707 00:39:36,480 --> 00:39:37,480 I marry a possibility. 708 00:39:37,600 --> 00:39:38,920 A possibility of something real. 709 00:39:39,040 --> 00:39:41,160 Something lasting. 710 00:39:42,360 --> 00:39:43,480 One last thing. 711 00:39:45,280 --> 00:39:47,600 Yes, I cry a lot. 712 00:39:47,720 --> 00:39:49,840 Yeah. (APPLAUSE) 713 00:39:49,960 --> 00:39:51,400 Awesome. 714 00:39:54,200 --> 00:39:55,880 I like it. You've just got intention. 715 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:57,200 You've got passion. Yeah. 716 00:39:57,320 --> 00:40:00,040 And like you wear your heart on your sleeve, just like me. 717 00:40:00,160 --> 00:40:04,160 It's good, it's good, it's great. Yeah. 718 00:40:04,280 --> 00:40:06,040 It's good. I feel like I know you. 719 00:40:07,640 --> 00:40:12,000 To hear Stella's life story and her coming to Australia. 720 00:40:12,120 --> 00:40:14,400 Yeah, that requires a lot of courage. 721 00:40:14,520 --> 00:40:18,640 I'm happy that two courageous people have been brought 722 00:40:18,760 --> 00:40:20,520 together in this moment. 723 00:40:22,040 --> 00:40:25,920 We're excited to see what future is going to bring. 724 00:40:27,000 --> 00:40:28,480 They really look good together, don't they? 725 00:40:28,600 --> 00:40:30,120 Filip, you're up. 726 00:40:32,280 --> 00:40:34,240 Hey, Stella, I need to tell you that you look 727 00:40:34,360 --> 00:40:35,800 absolutely next level. 728 00:40:35,920 --> 00:40:37,800 To understand me fully, 729 00:40:37,920 --> 00:40:39,960 it's worth understanding my family. 730 00:40:40,080 --> 00:40:42,480 I actually came to Australia from a small country in Europe 731 00:40:42,600 --> 00:40:45,000 called Croatia at eight months of age. 732 00:40:45,120 --> 00:40:49,240 It's something that I admire about my parents to leave their hometown, 733 00:40:49,360 --> 00:40:50,760 their family, their friends, 734 00:40:50,880 --> 00:40:53,920 starting over to give us kids a better life. 735 00:40:54,040 --> 00:40:56,760 Their 40 year commitment of teamwork, 736 00:40:56,880 --> 00:40:58,320 love and patience, 737 00:40:58,440 --> 00:41:00,600 have shown me that hard work does pay off. 738 00:41:01,680 --> 00:41:03,360 My parents have ingrained in me 739 00:41:03,480 --> 00:41:05,760 the resilience to stick around no matter what. 740 00:41:06,880 --> 00:41:08,840 When things get tough, I won't run. 741 00:41:08,960 --> 00:41:10,680 I've lived a full life. 742 00:41:10,800 --> 00:41:14,520 I've partied and played, prioritised fun and travel 743 00:41:14,640 --> 00:41:16,480 over commitment and responsibility. 744 00:41:17,680 --> 00:41:19,200 But two years ago, I had an epiphany. 745 00:41:19,320 --> 00:41:22,160 I had a midlife crisis, and I realised that if I do 746 00:41:23,400 --> 00:41:26,320 the absolute opposite to everything that I was doing 747 00:41:26,440 --> 00:41:28,520 at this point in my life, things will get better. 748 00:41:28,640 --> 00:41:29,920 And they did. 749 00:41:30,040 --> 00:41:33,400 I'm a carpenter, but I'm also an online health coach, 750 00:41:33,520 --> 00:41:36,640 a YouTuber, an annoying morning person 751 00:41:36,760 --> 00:41:38,840 that hasn't had a sip of alcohol in two years 752 00:41:38,960 --> 00:41:41,320 and hasn't missed a single workout in three years. 753 00:41:41,440 --> 00:41:44,920 Just know that you can relax and unapologetically 754 00:41:45,040 --> 00:41:48,240 be yourself with me, with all your quirks, 755 00:41:48,360 --> 00:41:50,160 and lean into those things that light you up 756 00:41:50,280 --> 00:41:51,640 because I promise I will. 757 00:41:51,760 --> 00:41:54,320 You've done well. You've done really well. 758 00:41:54,440 --> 00:41:57,240 That's a great start, so... (LAUGHTER) 759 00:41:57,360 --> 00:41:58,840 Let's go. 760 00:42:00,400 --> 00:42:01,920 Alrighty, I'll lock this thing in. 761 00:42:03,960 --> 00:42:05,400 The vows were amazing. 762 00:42:05,520 --> 00:42:08,320 There's obviously a connection there instantly. 763 00:42:08,440 --> 00:42:11,160 Mum and dad coming to Australia when he was, 764 00:42:11,280 --> 00:42:14,600 you know, just a baby talks to my soul. 765 00:42:14,720 --> 00:42:16,200 Because I know what I've gone through. 766 00:42:17,680 --> 00:42:18,920 Um, yeah. 767 00:42:20,960 --> 00:42:22,880 Oh, look at that. Just meant to be. 768 00:42:23,000 --> 00:42:23,920 Just meant. 769 00:42:24,920 --> 00:42:27,160 You may now kiss. 770 00:42:32,480 --> 00:42:36,240 I'm absolutely buzzing. I'm buzzing. 771 00:42:36,360 --> 00:42:39,200 Wow, you're...you're so tall. 772 00:42:39,320 --> 00:42:41,400 I'm all in. This is it. 773 00:42:41,520 --> 00:42:42,840 Like I couldn't be more happier. 774 00:42:42,960 --> 00:42:46,000 For the very first time as newlyweds Stella and Filip. 775 00:42:46,120 --> 00:42:47,520 (APPLAUSE) 776 00:42:50,200 --> 00:42:51,480 That's my man. 777 00:42:54,200 --> 00:42:56,000 I do feel a connection and the spark. 778 00:42:56,120 --> 00:42:57,200 Let's go. 779 00:42:57,320 --> 00:42:59,520 I definitely would be lying if I say, you know, 780 00:42:59,640 --> 00:43:01,160 like I don't want to go and kiss him again. 781 00:43:01,280 --> 00:43:02,760 (LAUGHS) So, yeah. 782 00:43:02,880 --> 00:43:05,880 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 783 00:43:08,720 --> 00:43:11,240 He left me wanting more, for sure. 784 00:43:13,240 --> 00:43:14,640 There's potential. 785 00:43:16,480 --> 00:43:18,920 (EPIC MUSIC) 786 00:43:29,680 --> 00:43:31,360 There's something's not really jelling with me. 787 00:43:31,480 --> 00:43:34,080 He was really emphasising about his YouTube 788 00:43:34,200 --> 00:43:35,760 and his online thing. 789 00:43:35,880 --> 00:43:38,000 Isn't that something you would mention in private? 790 00:43:38,120 --> 00:43:40,240 No, it's not a vibe. 791 00:43:40,360 --> 00:43:42,520 Is he here really for true love? 792 00:43:42,640 --> 00:43:45,440 Is he here to elevate his platform? 793 00:43:45,560 --> 00:43:46,840 We're gonna still have to have a chat. 794 00:43:46,960 --> 00:43:48,280 100%. Yeah. 795 00:43:49,840 --> 00:43:51,240 Do you have your questions ready? 796 00:43:51,360 --> 00:43:52,600 And I'm hoping I'm wrong. 797 00:43:53,880 --> 00:43:56,640 But the vibes that I'm getting from him, 798 00:43:56,760 --> 00:43:58,200 I'm waving the red flag. 799 00:44:06,120 --> 00:44:08,040 (EPIC MUSIC) 800 00:44:11,040 --> 00:44:14,520 NARRATOR: After meeting and marrying at first sight, 801 00:44:14,640 --> 00:44:17,520 Julia and Grayson's chemistry continues to grow. 802 00:44:24,640 --> 00:44:26,040 Is it on? 803 00:44:26,160 --> 00:44:27,360 I feel amazing. 804 00:44:27,480 --> 00:44:29,160 I feel like we're kind of on the same page. 805 00:44:29,280 --> 00:44:31,520 I was feeling really lost in Grayson's energy. 806 00:44:33,920 --> 00:44:36,800 You're a natural at that, huh? 807 00:44:36,920 --> 00:44:38,720 We were giggling, we were laughing. 808 00:44:39,960 --> 00:44:41,840 It was just really fun. Love it. 809 00:44:45,000 --> 00:44:46,800 Like he lifted me up at one point. 810 00:44:46,920 --> 00:44:48,960 Oh! PHOTOGRAPHER: That's great. 811 00:44:49,080 --> 00:44:52,200 Today I was just hoping for a spark and there was a spark. 812 00:44:54,880 --> 00:44:56,720 And guys, just looking back towards me. 813 00:44:56,840 --> 00:44:57,760 Thank you. 814 00:44:57,880 --> 00:44:59,480 That's lovely. That's great. 815 00:45:03,680 --> 00:45:05,480 Over at the other wedding, 816 00:45:07,120 --> 00:45:10,640 Stella's attention is solely on new husband Filip. 817 00:45:14,360 --> 00:45:15,760 ECHOING: Baby. 818 00:45:15,880 --> 00:45:18,120 Baby, baby. 819 00:45:18,240 --> 00:45:20,400 You all good? What do you think? 820 00:45:20,520 --> 00:45:22,840 Babe? I'm sorry. 821 00:45:22,960 --> 00:45:26,320 I'm just mesmerising. I can't even hear you. 822 00:45:26,440 --> 00:45:27,800 Excuse me. 823 00:45:27,920 --> 00:45:29,360 Sorry. 824 00:45:29,480 --> 00:45:32,040 I feel like I've been on cloud nine today. 825 00:45:32,160 --> 00:45:33,520 Giggly. 826 00:45:33,640 --> 00:45:34,920 And you know, we're holding hands. 827 00:45:35,040 --> 00:45:36,680 And having a little pecks here and there. 828 00:45:36,800 --> 00:45:37,880 And I feel great. 829 00:45:38,000 --> 00:45:39,840 It's cute. It's cute. 830 00:45:39,960 --> 00:45:41,160 The chemistry is definitely there. 831 00:45:41,280 --> 00:45:44,160 I'm making a bite for you. 832 00:45:45,280 --> 00:45:47,960 There's encouraging signs there to build off. 833 00:45:48,080 --> 00:45:50,560 Oh, yeah, I love fish. Yeah. Good. 834 00:45:50,680 --> 00:45:52,360 So it's definitely a good start. 835 00:45:53,440 --> 00:45:55,320 Is Joe behaving? 836 00:45:55,440 --> 00:45:57,400 No. 837 00:45:57,520 --> 00:46:02,880 Who in their vows talks about their YouTube channel 838 00:46:03,000 --> 00:46:05,560 and this and that. 839 00:46:05,680 --> 00:46:07,120 That's like a red flag. 840 00:46:11,200 --> 00:46:13,240 It's supposed to be your special day. 841 00:46:13,360 --> 00:46:17,120 And to drop in the fact that you've got a YouTube channel, 842 00:46:17,240 --> 00:46:19,280 and this is what you do. I don't know. 843 00:46:19,400 --> 00:46:20,840 I just didn't think it was appropriate. 844 00:46:20,960 --> 00:46:22,960 Dropping the YouTube channel was a bit of an ick. 845 00:46:23,080 --> 00:46:24,960 It's not a vibe. 846 00:46:25,080 --> 00:46:28,160 This is meant to be your... Vows. 847 00:46:28,280 --> 00:46:30,640 It's almost like he was selling himself a little bit. 848 00:46:30,760 --> 00:46:32,840 YouTube channel, I'm in this, I'm a that. 849 00:46:32,960 --> 00:46:34,720 Tell her in private what you do. 850 00:46:35,760 --> 00:46:38,360 Impress her in private you don't nee to tell the general public. 851 00:46:38,480 --> 00:46:40,920 What's your vow to your partner? Your vow is this. Is this. 852 00:46:44,240 --> 00:46:47,200 (PURRS AND LAUGHS) 853 00:46:47,320 --> 00:46:49,240 Red flag. 854 00:46:55,160 --> 00:46:56,720 Excuse me for a second. 855 00:46:58,320 --> 00:47:01,960 I'm going to go and share exactly what I thought of that. 856 00:47:02,080 --> 00:47:04,720 Go ahead. Are you man or mouse? 857 00:47:04,840 --> 00:47:07,000 My name is Joe Natale Drama. 858 00:47:07,120 --> 00:47:08,520 Joe Drama Natale. 859 00:47:10,600 --> 00:47:12,800 (MUSIC BUILDS) 860 00:47:15,880 --> 00:47:17,480 Boys. 861 00:47:17,600 --> 00:47:18,920 What have we got? 862 00:47:19,040 --> 00:47:20,360 I'm, Joe. Ryan, nice to meet you. 863 00:47:20,480 --> 00:47:21,760 Nice to meet you. Scott. 864 00:47:21,880 --> 00:47:23,080 How you going man, Clint. Clint, nice to meet ya. 865 00:47:23,200 --> 00:47:25,240 Is it Fred? I'm Joe, Joe, Joe. 866 00:47:25,360 --> 00:47:27,000 Giuseppe. Giuseppe. 867 00:47:27,120 --> 00:47:29,280 So who knows - what can you tell me about Filip? 868 00:47:31,040 --> 00:47:33,000 What was your take? 869 00:47:33,120 --> 00:47:34,160 My first impression. 870 00:47:34,280 --> 00:47:36,840 Look, I love the fact that he takes care of himself. 871 00:47:36,960 --> 00:47:38,520 Really, you can tell he's into his fitness. 872 00:47:46,320 --> 00:47:47,760 That's his YouTube channel. Yeah. 873 00:47:47,880 --> 00:47:51,080 But, uh, a couple of red flags. 874 00:47:54,600 --> 00:47:56,440 Go on. Throw it, throw it out. 875 00:47:58,080 --> 00:48:00,440 I don't I don't know if I agree with him 876 00:48:00,560 --> 00:48:03,240 uh, giving us a bit of a spill about his YouTube 877 00:48:03,360 --> 00:48:05,000 channel through his nuptials. 878 00:48:05,120 --> 00:48:07,440 OK. Is he here for the right reason? 879 00:48:09,400 --> 00:48:11,280 I could see I could see why. 880 00:48:13,280 --> 00:48:15,200 Is that something you could really mention throughout his...? 881 00:48:15,320 --> 00:48:16,960 Yeah, he doesn't want secrets. 882 00:48:17,080 --> 00:48:18,760 Yeah, no, but... He's not saying that he's saying... 883 00:48:18,880 --> 00:48:20,920 Isn't that a special, sacred moment? 884 00:48:21,040 --> 00:48:21,960 Yeah. 885 00:48:22,080 --> 00:48:25,360 Like the vibe that I got is, was that nec - 886 00:48:25,480 --> 00:48:26,720 You know, hearing that out loud, 887 00:48:26,840 --> 00:48:28,160 like, I didn't even think about that. 888 00:48:28,280 --> 00:48:29,440 But yes, it does. It definitely does. 889 00:48:29,560 --> 00:48:32,320 You're here to promote your YouTube channel? Your, your, your... 890 00:48:32,440 --> 00:48:36,600 I think the thing is, Giuseppe, is that Fil is very passionate 891 00:48:36,720 --> 00:48:37,920 about things that he does now. Yeah. 892 00:48:38,040 --> 00:48:41,440 You know, like, he's basically changed 893 00:48:41,560 --> 00:48:43,960 from the times that he used to basically, you know, 894 00:48:44,080 --> 00:48:46,880 go out party and everything else and that's not him anymore. 895 00:48:47,000 --> 00:48:47,920 Yeah. 896 00:48:49,040 --> 00:48:51,200 Just ask some questions. 897 00:48:51,320 --> 00:48:54,040 Am I really happy and confident with the response? 898 00:48:54,160 --> 00:48:55,320 Not really. 899 00:48:55,440 --> 00:48:57,080 She's a stunning woman. 900 00:48:57,200 --> 00:48:58,720 But I got to be realistic as well. 901 00:48:58,840 --> 00:49:01,720 I just hope that both of them are here for the right reason. 902 00:49:01,840 --> 00:49:02,760 You know? 903 00:49:02,880 --> 00:49:05,920 I just didn't get the answers that I really wanted for Stella. 904 00:49:06,040 --> 00:49:08,760 And I think there's an agenda. 905 00:49:10,280 --> 00:49:12,560 Stella's is such a stunning woman 906 00:49:12,680 --> 00:49:14,560 and she's here to find love. 907 00:49:14,680 --> 00:49:16,560 So I've got a lot of eyes on you, you know? 908 00:49:16,680 --> 00:49:18,480 OK. Yeah. 909 00:49:18,600 --> 00:49:20,320 Yeah. 910 00:49:20,440 --> 00:49:23,080 Do I see that in Filip? 911 00:49:26,080 --> 00:49:27,800 No. 912 00:49:27,920 --> 00:49:29,640 It's a no from me. 913 00:49:42,600 --> 00:49:44,600 Cheers, guys. To the happy couple. 914 00:49:44,720 --> 00:49:45,720 To the happy couple. 915 00:49:45,840 --> 00:49:47,800 I'll actually have wine rather than sparkly, yeah. 916 00:49:47,920 --> 00:49:51,600 As the celebrations for newlyweds Stella and Filip continue... 917 00:49:51,720 --> 00:49:53,880 So, you on the waters hey...? 100%. 918 00:49:54,000 --> 00:49:56,920 ..a tradition steeped in cultural significance 919 00:49:57,040 --> 00:50:01,680 is about to add a whole new layer of excitement to their special day. 920 00:50:03,320 --> 00:50:06,240 Hey, everyone. Uh, so my name is Aiste. 921 00:50:07,360 --> 00:50:09,400 We share the same name, and we share the country. 922 00:50:09,520 --> 00:50:11,440 And we share traditions as well, right. 923 00:50:11,560 --> 00:50:16,000 In Lithuanian weddings we have this tradition. 924 00:50:16,120 --> 00:50:18,960 (SPEAKS LITHUANIAN) 925 00:50:19,080 --> 00:50:21,160 So the road wouldn't be dusty. 926 00:50:21,280 --> 00:50:24,800 So what we are going to do right now we're going to drink vodka. 927 00:50:24,920 --> 00:50:28,440 Sprinkle some salt on the dark rye. 928 00:50:32,120 --> 00:50:33,880 Vodka represents joy. 929 00:50:34,000 --> 00:50:38,280 Dark rye bread represents, um, hardship. 930 00:50:38,400 --> 00:50:41,080 Salt represents abundance. 931 00:50:44,720 --> 00:50:47,880 Right, so, guys, drink your drinks. 932 00:50:51,600 --> 00:50:53,440 I'm not doing it. 933 00:50:55,080 --> 00:50:57,320 I don't drink. I just don't do that, you know? 934 00:50:57,440 --> 00:50:59,040 And the reason why I don't do that is 935 00:50:59,160 --> 00:51:00,720 because I tell people not to do it. 936 00:51:06,440 --> 00:51:09,720 If it was me personally, would I have had a drink? 937 00:51:09,840 --> 00:51:11,720 Yes, I would have, but that's just me. 938 00:51:15,240 --> 00:51:17,360 I'm not drinking vodka. I'm not drinking it. 939 00:51:17,480 --> 00:51:19,960 What's that? He won't have a shot. 940 00:51:21,000 --> 00:51:22,760 In Lithuanian culture, 941 00:51:22,880 --> 00:51:24,840 traditions are quite important, right? 942 00:51:24,960 --> 00:51:26,800 It is what it is. 943 00:51:26,920 --> 00:51:29,480 Stella, she wears that with pride. 944 00:51:34,600 --> 00:51:35,680 It's one shot. 945 00:51:39,640 --> 00:51:41,200 I'm not doing it. 946 00:51:41,320 --> 00:51:44,160 I would have been nice to honour the tradition, 947 00:51:44,280 --> 00:51:45,680 for Stella's sake. 948 00:51:45,800 --> 00:51:47,600 Like, yeah, I don't - I just don't. 949 00:51:47,720 --> 00:51:49,360 Yeah, yeah, no, absolutely, no pressure. 950 00:51:49,480 --> 00:51:51,360 Yeah. 951 00:51:53,800 --> 00:51:55,960 My whole business model that I teach is like, 952 00:51:56,080 --> 00:51:57,640 just I teach guys to be sober. 953 00:51:57,760 --> 00:51:59,600 Yeah, definitely. So I'm 100% not doing it. 954 00:51:59,720 --> 00:52:01,040 Definitely, definitely, definitely, definitely. 955 00:52:01,160 --> 00:52:02,440 Yeah, cool. Cool. 956 00:52:03,560 --> 00:52:05,240 Because guys rely on me to coach them, 957 00:52:05,360 --> 00:52:06,440 I'm like, I don't do it. 958 00:52:06,560 --> 00:52:08,040 Do you understand? Yeah. 959 00:52:09,960 --> 00:52:12,640 No, look, I respect. I respect. I'm not doing it. 960 00:52:12,760 --> 00:52:14,440 Simple. 961 00:52:14,560 --> 00:52:18,120 He obviously mentioned that he coaches people 962 00:52:18,240 --> 00:52:20,360 and tells them not to drink and all this kind of stuff, 963 00:52:20,480 --> 00:52:22,640 and he basically doesn't want to look bad. 964 00:52:26,520 --> 00:52:28,800 Just that little bit didn't sit well with me. 965 00:52:31,120 --> 00:52:33,480 I'm questioning things. 966 00:52:36,760 --> 00:52:38,560 (LAUGHTER) 967 00:52:48,600 --> 00:52:52,360 Inside the Sydney Opera House, Julia and Grayson 968 00:52:52,480 --> 00:52:54,880 are taking some time to get to know each other better. 969 00:52:57,000 --> 00:52:59,720 Wow. Like, what a wild ride. Yeah. 970 00:52:59,840 --> 00:53:02,360 Getting married in public at the 971 00:53:02,480 --> 00:53:04,400 biggest tourist attraction in Australia. 972 00:53:05,560 --> 00:53:08,160 And I still don't even know your birthday. 973 00:53:09,600 --> 00:53:13,160 Are you 35 or U 36 this year? 36 this year. 974 00:53:14,680 --> 00:53:17,560 So you're older than me. Gee whiz. Gee whiz. 975 00:53:19,240 --> 00:53:21,120 It's very early stages, 976 00:53:21,240 --> 00:53:23,400 but I'm actually really drawn to her. 977 00:53:23,520 --> 00:53:24,560 She's really quite deep. 978 00:53:24,680 --> 00:53:26,080 And, you know, I feel like there's definitely 979 00:53:26,200 --> 00:53:27,200 a connection there. 980 00:53:27,320 --> 00:53:28,480 Absolutely, yeah, yeah, yeah. 981 00:53:28,600 --> 00:53:30,800 I just feel like we just connected straight away. 982 00:53:30,920 --> 00:53:33,480 The moment that we were able just to share with each other 983 00:53:33,600 --> 00:53:36,240 some of our values, some of our life experiences, 984 00:53:36,360 --> 00:53:39,320 I felt like there was a fair bit of alignment. 985 00:53:39,440 --> 00:53:41,480 I wear my heart on my sleeve. 986 00:53:41,600 --> 00:53:45,080 You'll know exactly where you stand with me. 987 00:53:45,200 --> 00:53:47,040 Is that right? Yeah, absolutely. 988 00:53:47,160 --> 00:53:50,840 The more I talk to him, the more I'm attracted to him. 989 00:53:50,960 --> 00:53:56,000 I really love how he's super willing just to let his walls down. 990 00:53:56,120 --> 00:53:58,320 And that's something that, like, really excites me. 991 00:53:58,440 --> 00:53:59,480 It really turns me on. 992 00:53:59,600 --> 00:54:01,600 Are you open minded? I'm open. 993 00:54:01,720 --> 00:54:03,640 I'm absolutely open. Open to others. 994 00:54:03,760 --> 00:54:05,520 listening to Grayson speak, I'm going, 995 00:54:05,640 --> 00:54:08,040 tick, tick, tick, you know? 996 00:54:08,160 --> 00:54:11,480 Everything I've been through, I actually feel like I'm, um, 997 00:54:11,600 --> 00:54:13,800 far more emotionally mature. 998 00:54:13,920 --> 00:54:15,120 I'm really in tune. 999 00:54:15,240 --> 00:54:17,960 I'm quite a strong person now. 1000 00:54:18,080 --> 00:54:22,240 But Grayson doesn't yet know that I date men and women, 1001 00:54:22,360 --> 00:54:25,480 and that hasn't kind of naturally come up yet. 1002 00:54:25,600 --> 00:54:28,960 That is something that I would definitely want him to know, 1003 00:54:29,080 --> 00:54:32,440 because the fact that I'm bisexual is a big part of me, 1004 00:54:32,560 --> 00:54:36,240 and I really want to meet someone who accepts me for who I am. 1005 00:54:36,360 --> 00:54:38,960 So if he just blatantly 1006 00:54:40,600 --> 00:54:42,520 wasn't accepting of my sexuality, 1007 00:54:42,640 --> 00:54:44,320 then that would absolutely be a deal breaker 1008 00:54:44,440 --> 00:54:45,640 because that's not going to change. 1009 00:54:47,880 --> 00:54:49,680 Julia, what would be...? 1010 00:54:52,680 --> 00:54:55,160 ..like the hardest thing about dating you? 1011 00:54:55,280 --> 00:54:56,640 Hm. 1012 00:54:56,760 --> 00:54:59,200 Interesting question there. Stole my question. 1013 00:55:03,360 --> 00:55:05,480 The hardest thing about dating me. 1014 00:55:05,600 --> 00:55:07,040 (LAUGHS) 1015 00:55:12,840 --> 00:55:15,720 This is a tough question. The hardest thing. 1016 00:55:17,920 --> 00:55:20,800 I, I'm a 35, I'm 35, so... 1017 00:55:23,640 --> 00:55:28,720 I have dated all kinds of different people. 1018 00:55:30,280 --> 00:55:31,760 I'm actually bisexual. 1019 00:55:35,880 --> 00:55:38,320 Yeah, I've dating men. I've dated women. 1020 00:55:48,280 --> 00:55:50,680 (EERIE MUSIC) 1021 00:55:52,720 --> 00:55:56,080 I have dated 1022 00:55:56,200 --> 00:55:58,080 all kinds of different people. 1023 00:56:00,200 --> 00:56:02,040 I'm actually bisexual. 1024 00:56:02,160 --> 00:56:03,560 Yeah. 1025 00:56:04,760 --> 00:56:08,920 How does that make you feel about my bisexuality? 1026 00:56:16,000 --> 00:56:17,400 Oh, it doesn't... 1027 00:56:17,520 --> 00:56:20,520 I don't think about it at all. Cool, OK. 1028 00:56:20,640 --> 00:56:22,640 I don't see people for their sexuality. 1029 00:56:22,760 --> 00:56:27,120 I'm open to anything. 1030 00:56:29,040 --> 00:56:30,880 It doesn't bother me whatsoever. 1031 00:56:31,000 --> 00:56:32,280 Yeah. Cool. 1032 00:56:32,400 --> 00:56:34,680 I've never dated anyone that's bisexual, 1033 00:56:34,800 --> 00:56:36,560 but I've married someone that's bisexual. 1034 00:56:38,000 --> 00:56:39,360 Yeah. 1035 00:56:39,480 --> 00:56:41,720 I mean, I wasn't expecting it, to be honest. 1036 00:56:41,840 --> 00:56:44,760 Probably just categorised her or pigeonholed her into 1037 00:56:44,880 --> 00:56:47,600 being a straight woman because she's married a straight guy. 1038 00:56:48,960 --> 00:56:50,720 I've dated men. I've dated women. 1039 00:56:50,840 --> 00:56:53,520 For me, it's just about the energy. Mm. 1040 00:56:53,640 --> 00:56:54,880 It's about... 1041 00:56:55,000 --> 00:56:57,280 I mean that's a big one for my energy, yeah. 1042 00:56:57,400 --> 00:56:58,520 Absolutely. 1043 00:56:58,640 --> 00:57:02,240 And so I fallen in love with men, I fall in love with women. 1044 00:57:02,360 --> 00:57:06,000 Um, but I think because I've dated - 1045 00:57:06,120 --> 00:57:07,520 and that's why I sort of said in my vows, like, 1046 00:57:07,640 --> 00:57:09,440 I've dated all kinds of people 1047 00:57:09,560 --> 00:57:11,760 from all kinds of different flavours and shades. 1048 00:57:11,880 --> 00:57:14,240 Flavours and shades. 1049 00:57:14,360 --> 00:57:16,920 A light way of putting it. 1050 00:57:17,040 --> 00:57:19,760 For me, I see positives in it. 1051 00:57:19,880 --> 00:57:22,640 She doesn't just see people for what they look like 1052 00:57:22,760 --> 00:57:24,960 or whether they're male or female. 1053 00:57:25,080 --> 00:57:27,360 It tells me that she can really connect with someone 1054 00:57:27,480 --> 00:57:28,520 on who they are as a person. 1055 00:57:28,640 --> 00:57:31,360 So and for me, I take my hat off to that. 1056 00:57:31,480 --> 00:57:33,800 That excites me. 1057 00:57:33,920 --> 00:57:36,640 I'm kind of like, oh, let's - I want to I want to know more. 1058 00:57:39,400 --> 00:57:41,400 Did you know today whether I was male or female? 1059 00:57:41,520 --> 00:57:43,080 No. Yeah, right. 1060 00:57:43,200 --> 00:57:44,880 I mean, what's the word? 1061 00:57:45,000 --> 00:57:48,680 I would like to think that I'm not judgemental whatsoever. 1062 00:57:49,920 --> 00:57:52,840 When you had the conversation with the experts, 1063 00:57:52,960 --> 00:57:54,360 do you...? 1064 00:57:54,480 --> 00:57:56,920 did they ask you, would you rather, you know, 1065 00:57:57,040 --> 00:57:58,640 do you want male or do you want a female? 1066 00:57:58,760 --> 00:58:00,080 Like how does that work? Mm. 1067 00:58:00,200 --> 00:58:04,000 I basically said that I was open minded to 1068 00:58:04,120 --> 00:58:06,200 who they thought would be the right fit for me. 1069 00:58:07,320 --> 00:58:09,600 Um, I didn't specify... Oh, yeah, yeah. 1070 00:58:09,720 --> 00:58:14,760 ..if I was wanting to be matched with a man or a woman. 1071 00:58:14,880 --> 00:58:16,880 So it was a real surprise coming around the corner. 1072 00:58:17,000 --> 00:58:18,840 Yeah, there was a lot of surprises. Yeah. 1073 00:58:18,960 --> 00:58:21,640 Yeah, it's been a big day, a big day. 1074 00:58:21,760 --> 00:58:26,560 Um, but I'm super, super happy with how it all went. 1075 00:58:26,680 --> 00:58:28,360 That's cool. 1076 00:58:28,480 --> 00:58:33,240 There's no doubt that this was a scary feat to lean into, 1077 00:58:33,360 --> 00:58:37,280 but I honestly couldn't feel better about it. 1078 00:58:37,400 --> 00:58:39,600 Cheers to new friends, new connections. 1079 00:58:39,720 --> 00:58:41,680 Cheers. Love and... 1080 00:58:41,800 --> 00:58:42,640 Cheers to the bride and groom. 1081 00:58:42,760 --> 00:58:45,360 Yes, yes to us. Cheers. 1082 00:58:45,480 --> 00:58:47,520 He was pretty respectful, 1083 00:58:47,640 --> 00:58:51,400 which is a definite, uh, green flag for me. 1084 00:58:51,520 --> 00:58:55,160 And I think that what we've experienced together today 1085 00:58:55,280 --> 00:58:58,080 is going to set us up for a really good shot at 1086 00:58:58,200 --> 00:58:59,880 seeing where this can go. 1087 00:59:00,000 --> 00:59:02,840 So, yeah, I feel I feel really good about it. 1088 00:59:08,520 --> 00:59:10,680 With Filip refusing to take part in 1089 00:59:10,800 --> 00:59:12,560 the traditional vodka shot... 1090 00:59:12,680 --> 00:59:14,000 JOE: I need to talk to my girl. 1091 00:59:14,120 --> 00:59:16,240 ..Stella's bridesmaids and guest, Joe... 1092 00:59:16,360 --> 00:59:18,200 Can I take your beautiful bride? Yeah. 1093 00:59:18,320 --> 00:59:20,520 ..are concerned about Filip's intentions 1094 00:59:20,640 --> 00:59:22,080 for being in the experiment. 1095 00:59:22,200 --> 00:59:24,480 We'll be back, guys. This is the serious tribe. 1096 00:59:24,600 --> 00:59:27,480 I know Stella's coming into this with an open heart, 1097 00:59:27,600 --> 00:59:29,080 looking for true love. 1098 00:59:29,200 --> 00:59:32,360 So obviously, I want the same back for her. 1099 00:59:32,480 --> 00:59:35,240 Stella goes into everything with rose coloured glasses, 1100 00:59:36,280 --> 00:59:40,920 and I feel like I'm the person there to open her eyes 1101 00:59:41,040 --> 00:59:44,080 and have a look at the bigger picture. 1102 00:59:44,200 --> 00:59:46,040 What are the observations? 1103 00:59:46,160 --> 00:59:47,520 So... First impressions. 1104 00:59:47,640 --> 00:59:50,240 My first impressions were, wow. Yeah. 1105 00:59:50,360 --> 00:59:52,840 Tall. Handsome. Tall, dark and handsome. 1106 00:59:52,960 --> 00:59:54,440 Tall, dark and handsome. Well looked after. 1107 00:59:54,560 --> 00:59:56,560 Well chiselled, you know all that. 1108 00:59:56,680 --> 00:59:58,520 Got his shit together. Yeah. 1109 00:59:58,640 --> 01:00:01,560 The energy, the chemistry, I thought like, ooh, OK. 1110 01:00:01,680 --> 01:00:03,080 I think there's a bit of a spark. 1111 01:00:05,160 --> 01:00:08,880 However, and I'm going to be completely transparent. 1112 01:00:09,000 --> 01:00:10,280 Mm. I'm getting red flag. 1113 01:00:10,400 --> 01:00:11,520 Absolutely. 1114 01:00:13,000 --> 01:00:14,520 I'm telling you now, 1115 01:00:14,640 --> 01:00:19,320 I don't think he has entered on the right foot. 1116 01:00:19,440 --> 01:00:21,400 I agree. With the vows. 1117 01:00:21,520 --> 01:00:23,880 It was I'm a carpenter, 1118 01:00:24,000 --> 01:00:26,160 but I've also got an online health business. 1119 01:00:26,280 --> 01:00:30,720 Yeah. Why promote his YouTube? Exactly what I said. 1120 01:00:30,840 --> 01:00:32,240 During your nuptials. 1121 01:00:32,360 --> 01:00:36,000 That to me is... Screaming something else. 1122 01:00:36,120 --> 01:00:38,840 Yeah. And to me I'm getting, 1123 01:00:38,960 --> 01:00:40,920 are you here for the right reason? 1124 01:00:41,040 --> 01:00:44,080 To me... Exactly. 1125 01:00:44,200 --> 01:00:46,800 Are you here for love or are you here for stability on business? 1126 01:00:46,920 --> 01:00:49,240 Mm. Yeah. 1127 01:00:49,360 --> 01:00:50,920 I really appreciate them giving that feedback. 1128 01:00:51,040 --> 01:00:52,200 I definitely take it on 1129 01:00:52,320 --> 01:00:54,240 because I know that they're looking out for me. 1130 01:00:54,360 --> 01:00:55,320 Just keep an eye. 1131 01:00:55,440 --> 01:00:56,600 Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, absolutely. 1132 01:00:56,720 --> 01:00:58,240 You know, keep an eye on it. 1133 01:00:58,360 --> 01:00:59,920 No honeymoon anymore, yeah? 1134 01:01:00,040 --> 01:01:01,960 You're too old for this. 1135 01:01:02,080 --> 01:01:04,280 It was a bit sobering. Yeah. 1136 01:01:04,400 --> 01:01:06,040 Which again it's a good thing. 1137 01:01:06,160 --> 01:01:08,880 Like can't be up in the clouds all the time. 1138 01:01:09,000 --> 01:01:11,080 We had to break the bread and put the bread on the table. 1139 01:01:11,200 --> 01:01:12,480 Yes, yes, yes, yes. And it's up to you. 1140 01:01:12,600 --> 01:01:14,680 What you do with it. To do with it what you want. 1141 01:01:18,200 --> 01:01:19,960 Oh (BLEEP), yeah, I've been there before. 1142 01:01:20,080 --> 01:01:21,640 Yeah. Yeah. 1143 01:01:21,760 --> 01:01:25,920 Or just, like, also chose to ignore things. 1144 01:01:26,040 --> 01:01:27,040 We're sisters. 1145 01:01:27,160 --> 01:01:28,760 Like I'm a sister, too. Yeah. 1146 01:01:28,880 --> 01:01:30,160 Just be careful. 1147 01:01:30,280 --> 01:01:32,360 I appreciate a man with passion mission. 1148 01:01:32,480 --> 01:01:35,680 If it's that, I'm all for it. 1149 01:01:35,800 --> 01:01:40,000 But if he's not here with the right intentions, 1150 01:01:40,120 --> 01:01:41,120 see you later, 1151 01:01:41,240 --> 01:01:44,480 because the space won't be held for you. 1152 01:01:51,560 --> 01:01:52,600 Coming up... 1153 01:01:52,720 --> 01:01:54,000 I'm gonna get straight to the point. Talk to me. 1154 01:01:54,120 --> 01:01:55,360 Are you here for the right reasons? 1155 01:01:55,480 --> 01:01:56,800 ..Leila confronts Filip. 1156 01:01:56,920 --> 01:02:00,520 Don't just be here to try and help yourself and (BLEEP) her up. 1157 01:02:00,640 --> 01:02:02,520 ..in an unforgettable showdown. 1158 01:02:02,640 --> 01:02:03,800 No, no, no, no. I mean it. 1159 01:02:03,920 --> 01:02:05,680 Hold on. I don't care. 1160 01:02:05,800 --> 01:02:06,960 I feel your energy. OK. 1161 01:02:07,080 --> 01:02:08,800 You are agitated. 1162 01:02:14,480 --> 01:02:16,600 (WONDROUS MUSIC) 1163 01:02:26,240 --> 01:02:28,080 It's not every day that you get married at 1164 01:02:28,200 --> 01:02:29,240 the Sydney Opera House. 1165 01:02:29,360 --> 01:02:31,600 I know, it's the first for me. 1166 01:02:31,720 --> 01:02:34,440 Yeah. Lucky you. 1167 01:02:40,440 --> 01:02:41,680 How are you feeling? 1168 01:02:41,800 --> 01:02:44,720 I am feeling - I'm just super excited 1169 01:02:44,840 --> 01:02:47,240 to get to spend some time with you. 1170 01:02:47,360 --> 01:02:50,320 This is the part I've been looking forward to the most. 1171 01:02:50,440 --> 01:02:53,120 Yeah. Is you. 1172 01:02:53,240 --> 01:02:56,480 Oh, that's really sweet. Yeah, absolutely, like... 1173 01:02:56,600 --> 01:02:57,920 You know, the bucks. 1174 01:02:58,040 --> 01:03:02,480 You know, the relentless like process you go through. 1175 01:03:02,600 --> 01:03:04,720 This is actually the part that I've been looking 1176 01:03:04,840 --> 01:03:06,080 forward to the most. Yes. 1177 01:03:06,200 --> 01:03:10,680 Meeting you and actually, you know, finding out about you. 1178 01:03:11,720 --> 01:03:15,360 I am really into Julia. 1179 01:03:15,480 --> 01:03:16,800 Yeah. 1180 01:03:16,920 --> 01:03:21,520 I haven't really felt like this way about someone for a long time. 1181 01:03:23,640 --> 01:03:25,680 I do, I have the major hots for her. 1182 01:03:25,800 --> 01:03:27,560 Yeah. 1183 01:03:29,760 --> 01:03:32,680 She's so open and just open minded and... 1184 01:03:32,800 --> 01:03:34,360 Yeah, I love it. 1185 01:03:36,840 --> 01:03:39,840 This is like, everything that I envisioned, like. 1186 01:03:39,960 --> 01:03:43,720 No. And I'm genuinely mean that like, like this is all sort of... 1187 01:03:43,840 --> 01:03:45,440 Falling into place. Yeah, yeah. 1188 01:03:45,560 --> 01:03:47,160 I feel the same. I feel the same. 1189 01:03:47,280 --> 01:03:49,600 What makes you feel that way do you think? 1190 01:03:49,720 --> 01:03:51,520 It's just your essence. 1191 01:03:52,800 --> 01:03:55,800 I feel like we really sort of, yeah, 1192 01:03:55,920 --> 01:03:57,880 speak the same language in a lot of ways. 1193 01:04:10,840 --> 01:04:12,920 That moment definitely felt romantic. 1194 01:04:13,040 --> 01:04:14,640 It definitely felt more than friends. 1195 01:04:15,640 --> 01:04:17,080 It was really sweet. It was... 1196 01:04:17,200 --> 01:04:19,280 It was just it was - it wasn't too much. 1197 01:04:19,400 --> 01:04:20,480 It was just enough. 1198 01:04:20,600 --> 01:04:23,520 It was perfect for me and where I'm at. 1199 01:04:23,640 --> 01:04:24,960 And I felt the same from him. 1200 01:04:30,440 --> 01:04:32,800 This will go down - in the books this day. 1201 01:04:32,920 --> 01:04:35,480 I'm not going to be forgetting today any time soon. 1202 01:04:35,600 --> 01:04:36,520 Yeah. 1203 01:04:40,840 --> 01:04:42,840 At Stella and Filip's wedding, 1204 01:04:42,960 --> 01:04:47,600 Leila still has concerns about Filip's intentions in the experiment 1205 01:04:49,080 --> 01:04:50,520 Can we have a little chat? 1206 01:04:54,080 --> 01:04:55,320 As the best friend, 1207 01:04:55,440 --> 01:04:58,800 I'm here to make sure that Filip's the right man for Stella. 1208 01:04:58,920 --> 01:05:01,240 I'm not talking behind his back. I've got an opinion. 1209 01:05:01,360 --> 01:05:03,160 I'm going to share that with him. 1210 01:05:03,280 --> 01:05:08,120 I also want clarity, and I want him to put me at ease. 1211 01:05:08,240 --> 01:05:09,560 How are you feeling? 1212 01:05:09,680 --> 01:05:10,960 Good. Like I'm pumped. 1213 01:05:11,080 --> 01:05:12,880 Yeah, like she's got the right energy 1214 01:05:13,000 --> 01:05:14,600 and she's just pure, you know? Yeah. 1215 01:05:14,720 --> 01:05:16,160 So, it's good, it's good. 1216 01:05:16,280 --> 01:05:18,200 OK, I'm gonna get straight to the point. 1217 01:05:18,320 --> 01:05:19,960 Yeah, talk to me. Are you here for the right reasons? 1218 01:05:20,080 --> 01:05:21,400 Yes. Yep. 1219 01:05:21,520 --> 01:05:23,040 Absolutely. OK. 1220 01:05:23,160 --> 01:05:25,320 The fact that you've come here and made mention 1221 01:05:25,440 --> 01:05:28,880 of your beautiful online business, and how big your presence is online. 1222 01:05:29,000 --> 01:05:30,240 It's not big. 1223 01:05:30,360 --> 01:05:31,760 It's just my outlet. Correct. 1224 01:05:31,880 --> 01:05:35,240 But Stella didn't come here and talk to you about her business. 1225 01:05:37,120 --> 01:05:40,320 She's come in and, like, poured her heart out. 1226 01:05:40,440 --> 01:05:42,760 But you've made mention of the online businesses. 1227 01:05:42,880 --> 01:05:45,200 No, because that's something that's important to me. 1228 01:05:45,320 --> 01:05:47,080 That gives me purpose. Correct. 1229 01:05:47,200 --> 01:05:49,520 Like, this is part of my story, 1230 01:05:49,640 --> 01:05:51,120 why I changed as a person. 1231 01:05:51,240 --> 01:05:53,560 And then that was an avenue for me to become this. 1232 01:05:53,680 --> 01:05:54,800 Yeah, yeah, yup. Do you know what I mean? 1233 01:05:54,920 --> 01:05:56,960 Like, I just I'm very proud of it. 1234 01:05:57,080 --> 01:05:59,280 It's just that boast. Yeah. 1235 01:05:59,400 --> 01:06:01,480 Do you get what I mean? Yes and no. 1236 01:06:01,600 --> 01:06:03,760 Because, like, I just can't listen to someone 1237 01:06:03,880 --> 01:06:05,680 just misjudging me or whatever, I just need to... 1238 01:06:05,800 --> 01:06:07,880 It's not a judgement. It's opinion. OK. 1239 01:06:08,000 --> 01:06:10,200 Just based on... Mis-opinioning, whatever... 1240 01:06:10,320 --> 01:06:13,080 Well, everybody's opinion is valid, sir, like... 1241 01:06:16,320 --> 01:06:17,760 Yeah. 1242 01:06:17,880 --> 01:06:21,200 Don't just be here to try and help yourself and (BLEEP) her up. 1243 01:06:21,320 --> 01:06:24,240 Her friends are just literally seeing me for the first time. 1244 01:06:24,360 --> 01:06:26,000 They want to know that she's safe. 1245 01:06:26,120 --> 01:06:29,000 So I just had to explain that's not what I come here for. 1246 01:06:29,120 --> 01:06:30,920 That my intentions are pure. 1247 01:06:31,040 --> 01:06:34,440 And this is kind of what I'm about, you know? 1248 01:06:34,560 --> 01:06:36,240 You're looking out for your best mate, I know, 1249 01:06:36,360 --> 01:06:38,960 but at the same breath, it just adds to my story as how 1250 01:06:39,080 --> 01:06:40,800 I changed my life around. No, no, no. 1251 01:06:40,920 --> 01:06:43,480 I mean it. Hold on, hold on. I don't care. 1252 01:06:43,600 --> 01:06:45,120 I don't care. I know. 1253 01:06:45,240 --> 01:06:47,280 I'm going to stop you just for a second. 1254 01:06:47,400 --> 01:06:48,680 You're irritated. OK. 1255 01:06:48,800 --> 01:06:51,080 It's OK. You don't have to tell me. 1256 01:06:51,200 --> 01:06:53,840 I just don't want someone to tell me I'm thinking something or whatever. 1257 01:06:53,960 --> 01:06:55,160 I'm just - I'm very calm. 1258 01:06:55,280 --> 01:06:56,560 Like, I'm just listening to what you're saying, like... 1259 01:06:56,680 --> 01:06:58,560 No, no, no, it's OK. Breathe. 1260 01:06:58,680 --> 01:07:00,440 I'm relaxed, I'm breathing. Breathe, breathe. 1261 01:07:00,560 --> 01:07:02,160 No, you're getting really worked up. I can feel it. 1262 01:07:02,280 --> 01:07:03,360 No. I can feel it. 1263 01:07:03,480 --> 01:07:04,600 I feel it, you don't have to tell me. 1264 01:07:04,720 --> 01:07:06,000 I feel your energy. 1265 01:07:06,120 --> 01:07:07,880 You are agitated. 1266 01:07:24,280 --> 01:07:25,280 You're irritated. OK. 1267 01:07:25,400 --> 01:07:27,720 It's OK. You don't have to tell me. 1268 01:07:27,840 --> 01:07:30,280 I just don't want someone to tell me I'm thinking something or whatever. 1269 01:07:30,400 --> 01:07:31,440 I'm just - I'm very calm. 1270 01:07:31,560 --> 01:07:33,400 Like, I'm just listening to what you're saying, like... 1271 01:07:33,520 --> 01:07:35,400 No, no, no, it's OK. Breathe. 1272 01:07:35,520 --> 01:07:37,000 I'm relaxed, I'm breathing. Breathe, breathe. 1273 01:07:37,120 --> 01:07:38,880 No, you're getting really worked up, I can feel it. 1274 01:07:39,000 --> 01:07:39,960 No. I can feel it. 1275 01:07:40,080 --> 01:07:41,840 I feel it, you don't have to tell me. 1276 01:07:41,960 --> 01:07:44,640 I feel your energy. You are agitated. 1277 01:07:49,240 --> 01:07:50,960 And it's fine. 1278 01:07:51,080 --> 01:07:55,120 The main reason as to why we're here is for true love. 1279 01:07:55,240 --> 01:07:56,480 Yeah. OK? 1280 01:07:56,600 --> 01:07:59,440 And we've all got things that we're working towards. 1281 01:07:59,560 --> 01:08:01,120 Yeah. Prove me wrong. 1282 01:08:01,240 --> 01:08:02,320 Yeah. Yeah. 1283 01:08:02,440 --> 01:08:03,360 I'm not here to prove you wrong. 1284 01:08:03,480 --> 01:08:05,200 I don't want to prove you - I'm just here to be my... 1285 01:08:05,320 --> 01:08:07,600 I'm here to be myself. It's about my bestie. 1286 01:08:07,720 --> 01:08:10,200 The intentions going into the experiment, 1287 01:08:10,320 --> 01:08:11,560 I know for her, it's true love. 1288 01:08:11,680 --> 01:08:13,400 Yeah. 1289 01:08:13,520 --> 01:08:15,800 Ultimately, I'm here for Stella. I care what Stella thinks. 1290 01:08:15,920 --> 01:08:17,720 You know, straight up, like. 1291 01:08:17,840 --> 01:08:19,680 Like I've married her. 1292 01:08:19,800 --> 01:08:22,000 So that's all I need to remember. 1293 01:08:22,120 --> 01:08:23,360 I don't marry anyone else. 1294 01:08:23,480 --> 01:08:24,640 I'm taking in everything. 1295 01:08:24,760 --> 01:08:26,760 And I really, really appreciate what you came to tell me. 1296 01:08:26,880 --> 01:08:28,720 I've got my opinions and you've got yours. 1297 01:08:28,840 --> 01:08:31,200 My intentions are pure. I mean it. 1298 01:08:31,320 --> 01:08:32,960 The fact that I brought my parents here 1299 01:08:33,080 --> 01:08:35,000 like that is super important to me. 1300 01:08:36,760 --> 01:08:38,040 My parents have been together 40 years. 1301 01:08:38,160 --> 01:08:39,200 Like they are traditional. 1302 01:08:39,320 --> 01:08:41,320 This is huge for them to come here and for me to do this. 1303 01:08:41,440 --> 01:08:43,600 I wouldn't have done this if I didn't think that I was 1304 01:08:43,720 --> 01:08:45,040 here for the right reasons. 1305 01:08:45,160 --> 01:08:46,440 OK. I wouldn't be here. 1306 01:08:46,560 --> 01:08:49,520 Like, I literally put my life on hold for this. 1307 01:08:49,640 --> 01:08:52,600 I'm fully in on this, alright. OK, yep. 1308 01:08:52,720 --> 01:08:55,160 It's my wife now, I've got her back. 1309 01:08:55,280 --> 01:08:56,960 Like I said, once I'm in, I'm all in, so... 1310 01:08:57,080 --> 01:08:58,040 For sure. Awesome. 1311 01:08:58,160 --> 01:08:59,200 I don't want you to worry or stress, 1312 01:08:59,320 --> 01:09:00,840 I've got her back. I really like... 1313 01:09:00,960 --> 01:09:02,320 I mean it. Yeah? Yeah. 1314 01:09:02,440 --> 01:09:04,440 I mean it. Say it. 1315 01:09:04,560 --> 01:09:05,720 That's my... Be good with it. 1316 01:09:05,840 --> 01:09:07,680 Yeah. And we're done. 1317 01:09:07,800 --> 01:09:10,280 It was lovely to meet you. Thank you. 1318 01:09:10,400 --> 01:09:12,680 We're really happy for you. Thank you. 1319 01:09:12,800 --> 01:09:15,840 I still have my guard up. 1320 01:09:17,640 --> 01:09:19,400 We're not going to have one conversation, 1321 01:09:19,520 --> 01:09:21,080 and he's in the clear. 1322 01:09:21,200 --> 01:09:22,440 That was a lot. 1323 01:09:22,560 --> 01:09:23,960 Because you can't just get me that quick. 1324 01:09:25,640 --> 01:09:27,120 Hey, are you guys going? 1325 01:09:36,040 --> 01:09:37,840 (BELL RINGS) Tomorrow night... 1326 01:09:37,960 --> 01:09:39,120 Dinner is served. 1327 01:09:39,240 --> 01:09:42,520 ..the next phase of the experiment begins. 1328 01:09:42,640 --> 01:09:44,600 Well, here we are, team, first dinner party. 1329 01:09:44,720 --> 01:09:46,040 (CHEERING) 1330 01:09:46,160 --> 01:09:48,080 Our couples come face to face with each other... 1331 01:09:48,200 --> 01:09:49,160 Stella. Stella. 1332 01:09:49,280 --> 01:09:51,160 ..for the very first time. 1333 01:09:51,280 --> 01:09:53,040 Everyone was like, hey! 1334 01:09:53,160 --> 01:09:54,720 Who are you? 1335 01:09:55,760 --> 01:09:56,920 And for some... 1336 01:09:57,040 --> 01:09:59,320 To see her with that massive smile on her face... 1337 01:09:59,440 --> 01:10:00,360 mingin'. 1338 01:10:00,480 --> 01:10:01,760 I don't think she looks good in green. 1339 01:10:01,880 --> 01:10:03,560 Green because she's envious of me. 1340 01:10:03,680 --> 01:10:08,520 It's a competition to prove who's go the strongest relationship so far. 1341 01:10:08,640 --> 01:10:10,680 You had sex, and I don't see us fizzling out. 1342 01:10:13,000 --> 01:10:16,160 Beck and Danny are very much selling this relationship that's perfect. 1343 01:10:16,280 --> 01:10:17,480 I'm not buying it. 1344 01:10:17,600 --> 01:10:19,680 Mel has a sudden energy shift. 1345 01:10:22,400 --> 01:10:25,240 I can see how she talks to other people in the room, 1346 01:10:25,360 --> 01:10:27,400 but it's completely different to how she talks to me. 1347 01:10:27,520 --> 01:10:29,960 Luke is left feeling defeated. 1348 01:10:34,560 --> 01:10:35,840 And in a shock twist. 1349 01:10:37,400 --> 01:10:40,680 Has Danny got his eye on another bride? 1350 01:10:40,800 --> 01:10:42,720 I'm not talking about it. I'm not bringing that up. 1351 01:10:42,840 --> 01:10:44,400 It's bad vibes. It's bad juju. I'm not doing it. 1352 01:10:51,280 --> 01:10:54,280 Captioned by AI-Media ai-media.tv