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She looks really nice.

WHISPERING: So pretty, hey?
So gorgeous.

Oh!

Oh, my gosh.

Good to see you, mate.

I'm OK.

MOUTHING

I'm really, really sorry.

I don't think I can marry you.

This season...

I don't know if I'm going to be
matched with a man or a woman.

...I don't really stand
for any of that.

Hi. How are you doing?
Big, huge. Wow.

He said...
GASPING

It's an experiment...

I never want to see that girl again.
Get me out of here.

...you've never seen before.

What?! No! Be men and walk out,

or be men and sit down.
Oh, God. Here we go.

We're missing someone.

I don't know what to do.

But with high risk comes
high reward...

Rhi...

I am falling in love with you.
I'm falling in love with you.

...as last year's experiment saw

Rhi and Jeff get their happily
ever after.

To the new MAFS cast,
hello! Hey, guys.

If you guys are doubting the journey

you're about to go on,
have a look at us.

We are a success story!
If you go on

and you do commit to it 100%,
beautiful things can happen.

You know, we live together now.
We've got a great life.

We couldn't be happier
that we went into the experiment

and we went all in on it
and gave it a red hot shot.

So listen to the experts
and amazing things can happen.

I do love you, Rhi.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

I love you, too.

Thank you, Married At First Sight.
Thank you, Married At First Sight.

It definitely works!

And now for 18 new singles,

the search for their love
story begins.

I absolutely want to fall in
love with someone.

I'm here to find the person

that I'm going to spend the rest
of my life with.

I find modern dating very difficult.

I'm not the fittest guy
in the world,

or the tallest guy in the world.
I'm pushing 5'9.

I need the experts' help.
That's why I'm here.

I'll do anything for love,

and it's very important to look good
for my future wife.

You can never be overdressed
or overeducated.

And I'm definitely not overeducated,
so I'm always overdressed.

The 2026 Married At First Sight

experiment has officially launched,
as our first grooms

settle in to the traditional
bucks' night.

How are you? Hey, lads, how are you?
Grayson.

Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you,
Grayson. Fil.

Nice to meet you, brother.

I'm Steven. How are we? Good?
Scott. Grayson.

Grayson. Nice to meet you.
What's your name? Grayson.

Hey, brother. Luke.
You're a naturally handsome man.

Thank you. You just look like
a Clint Eastwood sort of guy.

Do you know what I mean?

You're looking good, Steve.
Everyone's looking very sharp, mate.

You smell like you've just rolled
out of a Tom Ford...

LAUGHTER

He does, don't he? Smells so good.

It's going to be a pretty wild
ride, huh? Yeah.

I'm David, and I'm from Queensland.

I'm an e-commerce product manager,

but I was a rap artist
for ten years.

♪ Don't mind me, I'm just doing my
thing

♪ Stay in my lane, ain't a damn
thing changed... ♪

I was 100% a hustler, a grinder.

And eventually I got signed to

an internationally
renowned record label.

Obviously doing rap music,

I feel like a lot
of women think I'm just

a womanising party boy
and they instantly get put off.

♪ You don't know my story... ♪

But my lifestyle and my music
are two different things.

♪ What are you saying, bro?

♪ You cannot relate it to this type
of hustle, you must be mistaken. ♪

CHURCH BELLS TOLL

My parents moved the family here
from Nigeria

over 18 years ago.

My dad and my mum,
they're very strong people in faith.

I was raised, you know,
in the church, Christian.

And their faith,

that they brought us up in,
has definitely shaped me.

What is up, my guys?
Hello, mate. David.

Nice to meet you, Dave.
It's a pleasure, mate.

But I am absolutely not a perfect
person or someone, you know,

to sit here and preach to people

or tell them how to live their life.

How are you going, man? Scott.
Scott? Nice to meet you, bro.

For me, it's a personal thing.

You're looking very sharp.
Thanks, mate.

So are all of you guys.

How are you feeling? It's awesome to
meet you guys. Yeah, a bit nervous,

obviously. My parents,
they're traditional.

They've been together over 30 years,

so it was a real big surprise

to even tell them
I was coming on a show like this.

Were you nervous to tell them?
Absolutely.

Well, you've turned up and put us
all to shame, mate, you have.

LAUGHTER

So schmick. I don't know
if I can get to your level.

Are we all gym junkies here?
Is everyone a gym junkie?

I find modern dating,
it's very difficult on the apps.

I'm not the typical guy
that girls gravitate towards.

There is prerequisites.
You've got to be six foot tall,

an Instagram fitness model,

have a luxurious lifestyle.

I think I sort of
get terrified about,

"Oh, geez, what happens
if they don't like me?"

What happens if you turn around
and they go...?

This is not a good start.

I was going to say before, though,
you've got an unreal

personality, like...
Yeah, absolutely.

Awesome energy. Yeah.

Genuinely. You know, outgoing,
funny. Aw, thank you.

So you've got to back yourself in
that regard.

I've got a good feeling you're going
to get a really good match.

Thank you.
I appreciate the kind words.

It's true, though.

What type of girl
are you looking for?

I'm not focusing too much on looks.

Sort of not the same personality
as me,

but has the same common interests,

so we've got something to bond over
and stuff like that.

KNOCKING

Did he just knock on the bar?

Oh, there's more!

There is more. Chris. David,
nice to meet you.

Chris. Nice to meet you.

Squeeze it in. Squeeze it in.

Has everyone already done

the old what we're looking for,
what we're into?

How many people lied?

How many people said something
that they don't mean?

Here we go.

I'm Chris, I'm from Melbourne.

I tend to make a really
strong first impression.

People really love me or hate me.

Fake tan, needy and fat people.

There's a reason people are going on
this show.

There's a reason you've got experts
doing it.

What? Experts.

If that's a qualification.

I've got a question.
Would you have

sex on the wedding night? I'd like
to think the honeymoon, yeah.

That's kind of
where you'd like to connect.

Is it getting up?
Is it getting up?

Are you asking me
because of my age?

Chris was like this...
LIP SMACKING

He was stirring the pot.

What are you looking for?

Looks. Looks are massive for me.

It's not all about the personality, surely.

What's going to be your red flag?

Almost a deal breaker.
Have you got one?

Overweight, for me.

It can be harsh, but I'm not
afraid to say it.

Aw!

Chris is very blatant and blunt.

Yeah. I don't go down the street
calling someone fat.

But if I have a genuine interest
in someone,

they're generally going to be,
like, fit and healthy.

And it sort of indicates to me
why he is struggling

to find love, because if that's
the way

he speaks about women,
then he's got no chance.

Fat people, no go. No go.

While the bucks' night is well
under way,

over the other side of Sydney...

...the hens' night has yet to begin...

...due to the late arrival of our
first bride.

HONKING

Like, I ate a whole
tub of fried rice before.

Do I look right?
I can't believe there

is an eligible bachelor out there
willing to be married to me.

Am I allowed to wee during
my hens' party?

Well, actually he's getting
forced to, so you can't run away!

I'm getting married because...

...I need all the help I can get.

Ah! I'm the first one!

Vino!

Oh!

Oh, my gosh, it's so pretty.

I'm Bec, I'm 35
and I'm from Adelaide.

Let's have some of this.

I'm so nervous.

Growing up, there was not a lot
of self-love going on.

My friends, they were all beautiful
and skinny,

and I was never that.

I was always the chubby one.

But over the past 12 months,
I've worked on my mind,

I've worked on my health,
and I've lost 20 kilos.

I don't think I'm a ten out
of ten by any means at all,

but I definitely walk through
life now thinking

and feeling that I'm beautiful.

And I've never felt
beautiful before.

I hope my future husband looks
at me and thinks, "How lucky am I?"

Hi. Hi!

I'm Bec. Your name? I'm Mel.
Oh, my God, so nice to meet you.

I hope that I'm everything
that he expected

to be walking towards him at

the end of the aisle
and excited to be married to me.

You lucky duck.

Oh! Oh!

Oh, my God, there's another one.
What's your name?

You're so gorgeous! I'm Julia.

Drink? Oh, wow. Yeah.

OK, so what are you looking for?

Well, what am I looking for?

So I actually date men and women.

Love that. Wow!

For me, it's not about the gender.
OK, nice.

Like, the connection transcends
the gender. Yeah.

And it's been like that for me over
the last, you know, eight years

since I've been dating men
and women.

Yeah. Um, so, yeah.
So that's like just

another layer of nerves... Totally.

...that I'm experiencing
because it's like

I have no idea who is going to be
there on the day.

It could go either way.

It feels really exciting.

I literally have no idea
if the person at the end of

the aisle is going to be a guy
or a girl.

You could be... I might marry
a woman.

I'm just expecting the unexpected.
Mic drop on that,

like literally that.

Oh, hello!

How are you? Oh, my gosh. Hi!

What's your name? Rachel. Hello!
Hi, Rachel! I'm Bec.

What are you drinking?

I was about to say, "Let's get
a drink." Girl gang.

Love it. Tell us
what you're looking for.

For me, like, what I'm really
looking for,

it's a feeling.

But I've actually not
had a relationship for 14 years.

Oh, Rachel! Yeah, I know. Oh, yeah,
I know.

I've been in so many situationships,
grey areas,

where they've actually gone on to,
like, have successful relationships

and, like, get married. After you?

Yeah. And I'm just here like, "Cool."

So were you just so disappointed
with me

that it's like, "Next"?

I've had years worth

of unsuccessful dating
and it has really,

really, like, chipped... It chips
away at your confidence.

I've tried the dating apps.
I've not had any success,

personally. I don't fit
that physical checklist.

I've never been told by a partner
that I'm beautiful.

I've never received compliments
like that,

like, "You're beautiful",
or, you know... I'm shocked.

Sorry, I'm just like...

I'm here for my match.

I'm looking for someone who's going

to make me feel secure
and OK to be myself.

I want you to hold my hand in public
and be like, "This is my person.

"I'm with her". And be proud to be
with me. Be proud.

Your husband is a very lucky man.
Oh, thank you!

You don't have trauma
from past relationships. It's true!

I have situationship trauma. OK,
yeah, fair enough. So, you know...

That's the worst trauma ever.

This is just a group of women full
of hope and, like,

just the presence they bring,
like instant support.

You're a catch. Thanks, babes.

Like, it's a nice energy.
A lot of energy.

Hi! Oh, my God!

I can't actually believe I'm here.

This is happening.
I'm Bec. Oh!

I'm Rebecca.

Like, I'm beside myself.

But I'm a bit older, so I have
to tone it down a bit.

You look gorgeous. You look like
you're the owner of this house.

There's so many beautiful women
in that room.

Hello!

Hi, I'm Brook.

Oh, gosh, they're so hot.

We've got model energy.

Hello!

I'm Bec, your name? Bec? Stella.
Stella. Welcome!

What did I miss? Oh, my God!

The fact that all of us are
in a room tonight...

Cheers!

...we're very different people,
celebrating our hens' party.

Are you South African?
No, I'm not. OK, we give up.

Tell us. Lithuania,
so I'm Lithuanian.

Oh, Lithuanian!

And all of us are looking for love.

I feel the connection already.

It's got to bring you
close together.

I honestly have had it very bad luck
in the men department, so...

So have we, obviously.
That's why we're here.

I honestly believe that
I'm going to look at him

and he's going to hold my hand
and he's like, "I've got you."

Yeah. Like, "I've got this. We've
got this."

Yeah.

And honestly, like, I think all of
us in there

are supportive human beings.

Shall we just do a cheers to us?
Cheers. Oh, my God! Cheers, girls.

Cheers to our husbands.

My husband, he's got to keep
up with me.

I will keep him on his toes.
I'm not easy.

But with men, I always get my way.
It's easy to know why.

Beautiful fake tits.

He's going to listen to me,
isn't he?

♪ Ave Maria... ♪

I'm a typical Italian.
I can be a bit spicy,

a bit crazy.

And I definitely take pride
in my appearance.

I'm up at 6am
looking like a Barbie. That's it.

Other women are like,
"Oh, look at her."

Like, "Why does she feel the need
to have her tits out?"

Like, cos, Karen, I want to have my
tits out.

What's wrong with that?
Like, I don't care.

I'm not here to live ordinary.

I want to be remembered, you know?

Hi!

I'm Mel. Hi, Mel. Nice to meet you.
Lovely to meet you.

Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, Gia, yeah? Gia.

I'm seeing some sweet girls.

Nice to meet you.

Like pretty, but not, like, baddies.

Grab a drink. Yeah. Amazing.

I don't see myself getting lost
in the crowd.

Look at you! Jesus!

Look at me.

Gia, she's a big personality.

Sorry, I'm squishing in.

Tell me about you. Mm.
When you're done.

I was in a situationship,
but he moved on.

Yeah. Oh, babe.
I've never been broken up with.

I leave every guy, like
I'm a bit of a man-eater.

I can kind of see that. I leave
every guy.

Yeah. Nah.

Trust me when I tell you this
one's going to be spicy. Yeah.

You guys, how excited are you?
Are you guys pumped or what?

We're all impatient now.

I've got to be paranoid at
something!

I'm excited. Yeah, I'm fully pumped.
I'm ready to dive into it.

I had a mate of mine.

He was on this here.

He's now married
to her with a child, so...

Oh, full-on. Oh, OK.
So, hey, it works!

Yeah. One of my best mates, Johnny,
came on the show five years ago

and quickly found an epic
connection with this woman.

How are you going? Hey.

I can't feel my legs!

Watching Johnny fall
in love with Kerry was wild.

Kerry, I am falling in love
with you.

And I wholeheartedly want

to continue this crazy,
beautiful journey with you.

He and Kerry are still married with
a beautiful family of their own.

And I'm so happy for him.

Which brings me here today.

I'm here to fall in love,
as Johnny and Kerry did.

I'm ready to give it everything
I've got.

So, boys, if I can give you any
confidence,

it has worked. It has worked.
There you go.

Yeah. Sick.
Let's all have a toast.

Cheers, boys. Cheers.

Good vibes.

Um, so then I have

been technically single
for 14 years.

And that's OK. Yeah.

Dating apps have been
so unsuccessful...

FADING OUT: ..because there's always
a misalignment.

From Melbourne, as you know.
So I want a relationship.

Yeah.

MUFFLED TALK
Yeah.

All that kind of stuff.

Tragic tales of women, I feel like
sometimes...

Just didn't work, you know?

And so I've not been...

The energy was boring.
I'm so sorry.

And so I've not been in a...

They're just very basic.

What you're looking at is
a confident woman.

Sorry. Boring.

So tell me about you.

I moved to LA in my early 20s.

Yeah. Like, covered in tattoos.

Oh!

Join in, babe. Yeah.

All right. It was like crazy.

I went every Sunday for,
like, four years.

Anywhozzles, people!

Should everyone talk about
when their last relatsh was?

Bec, is that her name?

She was looking at me in a way like,
"I hate this."

And I was giving it back,
so I don't really care.

Like, relax.

Like, you're a five out of ten,
so chill. Do you know what I mean?

Yeah. I did beauty pageants
in my early 20s. Wowzer!

Your attitude stinks and I don't
like it.

She's hot, though. Give her that.

Too bad about the personality.

GLASS TAPPING

No, I just want
to take this opportunity

to say cheers to us
for all being here.

The most important part is this.
Anyone comes near my man,

watch out. That's all.

CHEERING

Cheers! Cheers!

So the old Rebecca...

...lovely, but chill out.

Do you think any of us hot bitches

at 30 and 20 are going to try
and take your 50-year-old, babe?

You're good. Don't worry.
Relax. Relax.

Cheers!

Well, here we are again.

It's the 2026 Married At First Sight
experiment.

I'm really excited about this bunch.
So let's get straight to it.

Let's do it. All right, well,

first up, I'd love to talk
about Rachel.

Rachel has a lot of love to give.

She's caring and kind,

and she's got a fantastic sense
of humour.

LAUGHTER

Sorry. I do that stupid laugh,
and I can't control it.

I can't help myself!

Oh, my goodness. Oh!

My name's Rachel,
and I'm from Melbourne.

I live with my cat Crookshanks.

Oh, big fun!

She's named after the cat on
Harry Potter, Hermione's cat.

We come as a little duo.

We're like a little package deal
sort of thing.

"Hello."

CHUCKLING

So this is it. This is it.
You're here. It's happening.

You said yes. I said yes.

What leads you to want
to be on Married At First Sight?

I've never been told by
a partner that I'm beautiful.

I've never received compliments
like that.

Like, "You're beautiful".
I'm shocked. Or...

Sorry. I'm just like...

I've been single technically
for 14 years,

so quite a significant
amount of time.

All I've really known
is situationships.

I had a long
situationship of seven years.

Toxic as hell. Like, I never met
any of his friends.

He never met any of mine.

Um, yeah.
Like, it was just...

I felt like...

Sorry.

I felt like a dirty secret.

I felt...

...I wasn't good enough.

Um, he wasn't proud to be with me.

He completely shattered
my confidence and my heart.

Years worth of unsuccessful dating,

it has really, really,
like, chipped...

It chips away at your confidence.

I've tried the dating apps.

I've not had any success personally.

I don't fit that physical checklist.

These beauty standards that come
from Instagram really

sends this message out of like,
"OK, well, this is

"what girls should look like."
Not all girls look like this.

But seeing what went on last year
with Rhi and Jeff...

Rhi, I am falling in love with you.

I'm falling in love with you.

A partner in life and in love,
that's what I want.

That's why I'm here.

I've tried everything else,
so why not?

What is it that you want now?
I want the man of my dreams.

The man of your dreams!
Describe him to me.

A heart of gold is definitely how
I'd describe my man.

For me, looks only are skin deep.

I'm looking for someone who's going
to make me feel secure.

Someone who's fun and likes
to laugh, has that goofy side.

Someone who can laugh at
themselves as well.

And like, OK to be myself.
I have a quirky personality,

so they could be like,
"Well, she's a bit weird!"

Like... And, like, you know,
fair, I am.

But let me be the weird little me

that I am and I want to do the same
for them.

GROANING

I'm Steven, I'm 34, from Sydney,

and I'm a doctor for boats.

That's a propeller removal.

Bring me your sick boat and I'll fix
it right up

and get you back out on the water.

Absolutely. I'd pretty much live
at the workshop.

Spanners, sockets, angle grinder.
Can be a bit wild with that thing.

Yeah, that thing is pretty wild
at times.

She might find it hot.
And I'm hoping she finds it hot.

What are you looking for in a girl?

Sort of like a female
version of Mum, you know?

Me and Mum are pretty close.

I'm a little bit of a mama's boy.

We were watching Married At
First Sight with your father,

and I said to you, "You should
actually apply for the show

"because you're quite funny."

But, um, I was surprised
he got picked!

THEY LAUGH

Well, that makes two of us, Mum!

That's what I'm surprised with!

I've lost count.

My last serious relationship
was more than a decade ago,

and I haven't been...

Yeah, haven't held anything
down since.

It's going to be sad for me.

You're my last baby.

But I want you to be happy.

I want you to get married.
I want you to have a family.

I want you to experience
what your siblings have.

I want that.

I find modern day very difficult on
the apps.

I'm not the typical guy that
a girl gravitates towards

and there's definitely a checklist.

So you've got to be six foot tall,
Instagram fitness model,

have a luxurious lifestyle
and that's just not reality.

I feel defeated.

I'd be lying to you that
I don't feel defeated.

I don't want to pretend to be
someone else and...

You know, to get my foot
in the door.

I just want to be myself,
and that's why I'm here.

I want to find a partner and love.

I think you are someone who is
ideally suited to this experiment,

because you're going to give
this everything you can.

You've got a big heart,
and that's what we love.

Speaking of that, what are you
looking for in a partner?

Um... I have had a long time to
think about it,

and I want that connection.

You know, nice, outgoing,
down to earth.

And if they can make me laugh,
oh...!

That's a big one. If they can make
me laugh, that is so attractive.

The dating world has not been kind
to either of these guys.

In a superficial world of swipe
left or right,

they are constantly being rejected

and it's left them both
with some serious scars.

They are so deserving of
this experience.

I really hope they can
heal through this process

and find the confidence
to start believing in themselves

when it comes to intimate
relationships.

Let's lock it in.
Rachel and Steven.

Yes! Love this.

With the first couple,
Rachel and Steven,

matched and ready to enter
the experiment,

it's time to unveil our next couple.

Feeling fan-tastic!

I am at your service.

Welcome.

MUSIC: Symphony No. 5
by Beethoven

Lights! Camera! Action!

INSECT BUZZES

Got bugs flying in my face.

SLURPS NOISILY

Ah!

I wonder what my husband's
going to be like.

What do you reckon he
has to watch out for with me?

Everything!

I'm a lot.

I'm such a high energiser bunny.

But I also am a pain in the arse.

It would be a lucky man.

But he also would need to be a very
patient man.

Cos you're crazy.

Who's your daddy? I'm my daddy.

Who's a slay queen?
I'm a slay queen.

I'm Alissa, I'm from Adelaide,

and I'm a nurse
and social media manager.

Are you going to have
a productive day?

Yeah, I'm going to have
a productive day.

We're going to get shit done.
Cheers.

You either love me or you don't.

I need a daddy.

Hopefully you find me a daddy.

I'm confident enough to know
that I'm not going to be

liked by everyone,
but I will always be authentic.

I've been a nurse for 12 years.

I specialise in paediatrics,
so little babies.

I actually love it.
Love it so much.

I can be my positive self,

show up for the little ones,
sing them songs.

You can actually be a positive light
in the darkness.

And the families are just like,
"Thank you so much."

Nothing can ever take
that feeling away.

I absolutely love caring for people.

I feel like I'm very passionate,
I work hard,

but I love hard and I believe
in the past,

it's definitely got the best of me.

My last love was my longest love.

It was six years,

and the first three and a half years
of our relationship was magical.

It was like my fairy tale,

but there was no commitment there.

Um...

I don't want to talk about it.

SHE CRIES

That's triggering.

Because it's bringing back memories.
I don't want to think about it.

Love can be beautiful.

But it can also break
your heart too,

because I honestly thought we
were going to get married

and have a family
and all those things.

I thought that this person was
going to be my person forever

and now I'm in this house.

We have all these memories together
and I'm living here

and I'm like, "Oh, I'm alone."

There's a lot of challenges
that get thrown at you.

Is there anything
that you're worried about?

I really hope that my future husband
is here to make a commitment.

So commitment is what you're after?

I want to date someone that's...
That's going to follow through.

I don't want to do another,
you know, five, six years

with someone and then just be...
Miss out on being a mum

and miss out on all the fairy tale
wedding and all those things.

It'd be nice to see you
with someone

that's looking out for you.

Of course. And also, like, you need
someone to match your energy.

You're a hurricane...

...but you're also like a really
domineering force.

You're definitely someone
when you know what you want,

you go after it. I know. Yeah.

Like I feel like you've got a type, though.

What's my type?

Confident...

...ripped.

Caring, kind... Yeah.

...and, like, really secure
in their masculinity.

Yeah. I need a daddy.

Good luck, Daddy,
I'm going to challenge you.

I think I'm an absolute catch.

There's lots of fish in the sea,

but you want to make sure
you catch a big fish.

Best case scenario, she's like,
"Oh, my chocolate Nigerian prince!

"I've been waiting
for you all my life."

RAP MUSIC

But the haters are going to come
for me and my hairline.

But anyway...
HE LAUGHS

I'm David, 31,

and I'm from Brisbane and I'm
an e-commerce product manager.

But I've been a rap artist
for the last ten years.

♪ Yeah, don't mind me
I'm just doing my thing.

♪ Stayed in my lane and the damn
thing changed...#

Rap music is something that I'm
always passionate about.

I wake up every day
and the first song I put on

is 50 Cent, Hustler's Ambition.

Actually, that's an album
I love 50 Cent, though.

Shout out 50.

HE LAUGHS

That made me sound like
I'm not a rapper.

You know, obviously doing rap music,

a lot of women would go off
face value

and think that I'm out to play.

But I have genuine values,

and my parents
and their faith taught me that.

They've been together for over
30 years in marriage,

and no matter how rocky things get,

they've always stuck together.

And that's the level of commitment
I'm looking for.

To find someone who is there for
the long haul is the hard bit.

The women that you're meeting...
Yeah.

...are not interested in commitment?
No.

Or they're maybe just not
looking for me,

and I thought I'm a pretty
decent guy.

Yeah. But they want the bad
boys instead of the church boys.

They think I'm just too nice.

In the past, have gone to the
extreme of putting my partner's

happiness above mine.

And that has just led me into
being more unhappy

and things never working out.

The key now going in to
the person I marry

is to make sure that we're both
equals in this.

And I definitely want
a strong woman,

but not selfish and self-centred.

I want someone who wants to
build together.

And definitely someone who's ready
for the level of commitment

that I'm ready for.

What is great about David and
Alissa is that they will

balance each other out.

Alissa has that spice that
David has been looking for.

We know she has a big personality,

but if there's anybody who can
handle that, it's David.

And just like Alissa,
he really craves commitment.

He wants someone who's all in

and he's looking for that
great love story,

so I think he and Alissa meet
on so many levels.

You know, something about these
two just feels right.

Yeah, yeah.
I think they've got huge potential,

so let's lock it in.

Let's. David and Alissa.

Fantastic.

The first two matches of the
experiment have been made

and it's the morning of
the weddings...

Come on, I'm ready.

...and outspoken new bride Alissa
is not holding back

on expressing her anxieties
for the day ahead.

I have a lot of hair, so I don't
know how you're going to do it all.

I have no idea what
I'm in for today.

Can we play some music or something?

I've already cried twice.

Hello.

And last night, I started to spiral
a little bit.

What if I really don't
like my husband?

And I...

DOORBELL CHIMES
Oh, there's food!

I need this.

I'm also pre-menstrual,
so the hormones are raging,

just starving all the time.

Holy shit, this is happening,
I'm here.

Urgh, that watermelon's not good.

What am I doing?

I hope that my husband, he's at
least taller than me, of course.

Six foot would be great.

Tall, dark and handsome, you know.

A bit of a mix would be nice.

Looks after himself physically.

He's got some hair on his head,

you know, a bit of stubble,
well groomed.

Smells delicious. You know, just...

SHE INHALES
Ah, it's delicious, like drooling.

I don't want to have too many
expectations

because if he's not those things,
I don't want him to feel

like he's not enough.

But please make sure he is
the perfect husband.

SHE GIGGLES

Who wouldn't like me?
She hasn't caught any fish.

She's going to want to reel that in.

You're a catch.

Absolutely - big fish, big catch.

LAUGHING: You brought that
out of me.

Big man, big G.

You look so good, man.
Thanks, man. Good to see you, bro.

Good to see you.
You're looking stunning, G.

I said my prayers this morning and
just talked to God in my own way.

What are you hoping for, man?

She's got to be fit, nice booty.

I'm also hoping she's a calm,
kind person.

I'm just hoping the whole day is,
like, guided by God's will,

and I'm definitely hoping He leads
me to a peaceful destination.

I want another one!
All right...

If she's loud and she's a wild
person...

Pop that champagne!

...I feel like we might clash
a little bit.

Breakfast of champions, girls.

That really does put some hair on
your chest, doesn't it? Woo!

But I hope she's not doing shorts.

Wedding day!

That might be an issue.

The style's not working.

If you're on the Alissa
roller-coaster,

hold on to your tits.

Agh... I don't... I hate this.

This is calm Alissa.

Wait till you get a few weeks in.
Yeah!

I think she needs a champagne,
though, don't you?

She definitely needs a champagne.
Yeah.

Oh, my God, this is too much.

She needs a bit more than a drink
at this stage. Yeah, OK.

She's just a bit, like...
I know. ..neurotic.

She is having a bit of a meltdown,
but it's OK.

As her bridesmaids,
we're here for her.

We know the assignment.

Alissa, do you need some food?
Uh, yes, please.

We knew rocking up today,
we need to have the snack box.

Snacks are just key to everything
in life.

We knew that she needed her
garter to be extra sexy.

Your husband has to take it off
with his teeth.

That's the rule. Oh, OK. But what
if I don't like my husband?

Today, if she doesn't get what she
wants...

Oh!
THEY SCREECH

Oh... Mm...
THEY LAUGH

It's the morning of Alissa and
David's wedding.

Baby, let's do this! Can't wait.

I cannot wait.

And as David receives
his final good luck wishes

from his best man,

Alissa is taking a moment.

So, Mum sent me a message this
morning and I'm going to read it...

...to you guys. So, "Just sitting
quietly reflecting on the things

"that have been and what is to come.

"I love you unconditionally,
as only a mother can.

"I'm so proud of you.

"I admire your strength and passion
for life

"and the way you see things
so differently."

"I hope and pray you get
to meet the man

"that was meant for you.

"To love, cherish and respect you,

"to honour and provide for you.

"To go weak at the knees
when you walk in the room

"and be excited to come home to you
every day after work.

"This is what I want for you.
You deserve nothing less.

"Walk with your head high
and enjoy the ride."

That's my mum.
SHE LAUGHS

It's special.

She knows how much it means to me.

Yeah.

I've been through so much to a point
where I really,

really want this to work.

I have to just be open
to this experiment and trust

that the experts have got it right
for me.

I'm really excited,
but I'm also very scared.

Yeah, I'm scared,
but I'm a confident girl.

I have so much to offer. But...

...you know,
I don't want to be hurt again.

I'm giving this experiment
my everything.

I'm taking the biggest

risk I've ever taken
because I still believe in love,

after all of that.

My life never panned out the way
that I wanted it to.

I'm 33, and I would have
expected myself

to be married
and to have children by now.

So this better work out

because I'll be pretty devastated
if it didn't.

Oh, my gosh, I'm so nervous for her.

I'm going to cry if he doesn't get
the person he's after.

Hey. Hello. Hi. Hi.

You guys look beautiful.

This is Mum. Hi, Mum.

Hello. You've got nothing to be
worried about. He's a great guy.

Good.
He'll need to put his seat belt on.

Yeah? Oh, no. He will need to put
his seat belt on.

Where's the background music?
I feel like I need some beats.

Damn. Let's get this show started.

Man, I'm spinning out.
I'm doing the craziest

experience of my life
and I'm going to get married.

That's crazy. I had this gut feeling
that I needed to do this,

and do this for me.
The perfect wife would

be someone who's driven
and confident.

A kind, caring person.
And maybe a great big booty.

I'm definitely ready
to leave single life behind.

I want the real deal.
I want that commitment.

Hi! Afternoon.

Hello.

Yeah, I've come down there.
How are you?

Oh, my God. My brain just went
like, "Dunk!"

Looking dapper, bro.

Oh! I'm Belinda. Belinda.

I like your earrings. Oh, thank you.
Bling. She likes a long black.

I mean, he's a tall order, right?
Adriana.

Adriana. Italian? Greek.
That's why the double kiss.

How are you? Who watching this
wouldn't be loving that?

Lovely to meet you.
You smell great. Thank you.

Thanks so much.
She's going to eat you up.

Oh, I hope she does.

LAUGHTER

Fantasy chocolate right here.

LAUGHTER

You should wait till he takes
his shirt off.

It's even better.
Oh, the shirt's staying on, guys.

LAUGHTER

I think she's going
to be absolutely smitten.

Ooh!

I'm shaking for you.
Do you like booty?

Do I like booty? Oh!
You're in for a treat.

She's got more booty than you can
handle, I'm telling you.

Our prayers have been answered.
Yeah.

David, I'm going to get you to face
this way. OK.

Thank you. They're going to get
along stupidly well.

Hmm.

Today's the biggest day of my life.

I am taking the biggest
risk I've ever taken.

But I could be meeting the man

that could give me my
happily-ever-after.

I can see her.

I've been so in love to a point
where I thought

that this person was going
to be my person forever.

We were together a long time,
but there was no commitment there.

I'll never forget
what that felt like.

So I don't want to be let
down again.

You look beautiful.
You look lovely.

You all good? I'm OK.

SHE EXHALES

Now it's my time. I don't want to be

in a relationship like that any
more. I need a man.

Time is so precious,
and I don't have time to give

if it's going to be wasted.

But it has to feel right.

So when I lock eyes with him...

...I'll know.

Lovely to meet you.

LAUGHTER

Hello. How are you, sir?

Joey. David. Nice to meet you.

Hi. How are you? Good. How are you?
What's your name?

I'm Alissa. Alissa.
You look stunning.

Thank you so much.

LAUGHTER

Thank God she's hot.

Wow.

I was actually taken aback.

I didn't know what to expect,
but she looked stunning.

I love your earrings.
The colour of the earrings...

Thank you. ..bring out the eyes,
you know.

Damn.

Wow. This is a lot, isn't it? It is.
It's much. But you're doing well.

You're doing really well.

I've never seen her this nervous.

OK.

Welcome, everyone. Thank you

for joining
in this very special occasion.

Today we're gathered to witness
the marriage of Alissa and David.

Marriage is a commitment that calls
for openness,

vulnerability and the courage
to take risks...

HEARTBEAT DROWNS OUT SPEECH

This moment marks the beginning of
a brand-new chapter

in their lives as they step forward
into this journey together.

I now ask if any person present
has a genuine

reason as to why these two should
not be joined in marriage,

please speak now
or forever hold your peace.

I'm really, really sorry.

What is she saying?

I don't think I can marry you.

Yep.

I completely understand.

That's completely understandable.

Not until you get on one knee
and propose to me first.

LAUGHTER

Oh, my goodness.

Damn!

You bitch.

You know what? I need to be
escorted out

after that.

She got me good.
She got all of us.

She got me. Like, I have
to clap for, like, ten points.

I have to bow down for that one.

You got me good.

LAUGHTER

Wow. Do I have to do it right now?

Yeah. You have to get on one knee.

Oh, you know,
just the way things are set up...

Oh, I got to, you know... We'll see.
You're not going to get

down on one knee and proposed to me
first? Eventually.

Like, not on our wedding day?
I know you got pretty blue eyes,

but, you know, I can... You know.

No, I'm not going to marry you
until you get

down on one knee
and ask me to marry you.

Ooh, here we go.

I'm kind of getting hot about
it, though.

It will happen eventually.
For sure. We're getting married.

We are getting mar...
Well, it's too late, babe.

Like, I didn't even...

I'm not marrying you until you get
down on one knee and propose to me.

Oh!

I'm sorry. I don't know
if this is part of the set or...

This is what I need from you.

This is what... Babe,
you know, we'll work it out later.

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

No, I am.

She's dead serious.
Oh, she's dead serious?

I really, really, really need you
to do that for me.

Because that is like my dream.
That is the actual dream?

Yeah. And I've waited
for this moment for so long.

Oh, goddamn.

I'm here for the long game.

I'm not here to stuff around.

I just want
a man who's going to commit to me.

She needs to see commitment, David.

She needs to see... She needs to
see commitment.

We're... we're already...
We're already married.

We're literally already married.
You're not.

You don't know
what this girl's been through.

She needs that.
You know, I'll do that,

I'll re-enact
that after the wedding.

But... Is she not worth
getting on one knee for?

She is worth getting
on two knees for.

But, like, you know...

Words are cheap, though. David.

Put your money where your mouth is.

So we're not... we're not doing the
vows until...

...until I get down?

Damn. I don't know, babe. You know?

Who's going to submit here?

Can you believe
what the hell's going on?

Is this guy for real?!
I know.

Absolutely wild.

Well, she's got some...
She's got some balls.

He actually doesn't want to get
down on one knee and say,

"Will you marry me?"
when we're standing at the altar.

Literally at the altar,
babe? It's too late to do that.

Like, we're past that already.
David's such a sweetie,

and I can just imagine
what he's going through.

She's asking you to choose her.
Is she actually...?

She's asking you to choose her.
It's not...

I just want to make sure this
is not, like, a trick.

It's not a trick!
I've just asked you to...

Genuinely? ..ask me to marry you
because I'm about to marry you.

He really wants to be here.

He really wants
to make something work.

But I feel like Alissa will eat him

up if he's not careful.

Well, I can't lie, babe. I will be
forfeiting, you know,

this arrangement if I just got
down on a knee already.

Oh!

ECHOING: Is she not worth getting
on one knee for?

She is worth getting
on two knees for.

But like, you know...
Words are cheap, though, David.

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

Is this guy for real?!

He actually doesn't
want to get down

on one knee and say,
"Will you marry me?"

I can't lie, babe.
I will be forfeiting,

you know, this arrangement

if I just got
down on a knee already.

Oh!

Hell, no. I'm not taking that knee.
It's exhausting trying to play

a nice guy,
and just genuinely being too nice

has definitely scarred me
in the past,

so I'm not just doing that.

Just take her hand and ask her
to marry you.

I honestly feel like walking off
that altar.

MALE GUEST: Don't fold.

But I looked over to her family

and it looked like
there was genuine concerns.

So if a woman genuinely needs
that to make her feel safe

and secure or fulfil

that dream she had,
then I was ready to do it.

Can I have your hand?

Do you want to get on one knee
first? I absolutely will.

That's it!

CHEERING

Ask her!

Will you marry me, Alissa?

Yes, David, I would love to marry
you.

LAUGHTER

This guy's hard work! Like...

If she's a girl who's that
demanding,

it's her way or the highway,
I'll be dead honest,

hand on my heart, that seemed like
a red-flag moment to me.

Anyway...

SHE SIGHS

Jesus Christ!

GASPS

We're going to
have fun in this experiment.

Using the Lord's name in vain...
I wouldn't say it upsets me,

but it made me uncomfortable
a little bit

because obviously that's,
like, my faith.

Oh, you're going to be hard work.

But I'm here for the experiment,
though,

to give it a try
and to give her a try

and see what she's really like.

But that was definitely
a red-flag moment, for sure.

All right, buckle up.

LAUGHTER

HE GROANS

I'm Alissa, your wife.

Normally, I make men work a lot
harder for my attention,

but here we are,
skipping straight to the vows.

Lucky you. I'm not here
for a three-month holiday.

I'm here because I don't want
to waste a second more of my time.

I want the house, the holidays.

First up, back to the Amalfi, baby.

Hmm.

I dream of a big, beautiful life.

Slow Sunday mornings tangled
in the sheets.

Tiny humans in matching PJs,
morning coffees in bed.

And if you're taking notes,
I am a long black.

But make it a double.

Tomorrow morning, you know.
True, true.

Yeah. And don't forget

to kiss me goodnight
every single night.

And I definitely won't let you take
the good side of the bed.

Are you a lefty or a righty?
I feel like I'm a righty.

Should we settle this, rock, paper,
scissors? Right now. All right.

Rock, paper, scissors.

Sorry, darling.
You're shuffling over.

SHE EXHALES

I've loved before.

I've shared a home, made plans
and thought I'd found my forever.

But it wasn't.

And when it ended, it broke me
in ways I didn't see coming.

I had to face the silence.

The nights
where I questioned my worth.

And the fear

that maybe I'd never find
that kind of love again.

It was raw, painful and confronting,

but it uncovered
a strength I never knew I had.

And now, because of that,

my heart finally has room
for something new.

That space led me here with

a completely open
and slightly terrified heart.

I want to build not just a life,
but a legacy

that one day our families
and our children will be proud of.

I'm here today because even

after everything,
I still believe in love.

And I'm choosing you.
Even before I know you.

Because I believe in new beginnings.

And how much am I willing
to give this?

Everything.

Let's do this, husband.

I love that.
Can she keep going?

That was honestly amazing.
That was amazing.

When I heard her vows, it sounded
like she had

a rough past relationship.

And she seems like she's a sensitive

person, but puts on a hard shell.

But I felt a chemistry.
I feel like that side is there.

Well, I'm ready to hear yours.

LAUGHTER

All right, let's see
if you can top it.

How am I going to top that?
You know... All right.

Ah! Alissa,
you must have got my email.

I'm your Nigerian prince!

LAUGHTER

But I'm not here to take your money,
just your heart.

Oh, he's a sweet talker.

Now, I know this is probably not how

your mum pictured you
meeting your husband,

but, hey, at least I showed
up on time.

I'm wearing pants.
You know, I'm moisturised.

Oof! So we're off to a good start,
you know?

LAUGHTER

This experiment isn't just
about finding love.

It's about choosing it.
I've waited, searched,

and prayed for something real.

And today I'm here to
give it my all.

I love a challenge.
Whether it's business,

personal growth,
or pushing a PB on leg day.

I train five to six times a week

because I like looking good with
a shirt off.

Can I just feel it? Go ahead.
You want to go a bit...?

LAUGHTER

That's right. Oh,
those pecs feel juicy.

I might have to work on mine.
In a real way.

We can compare them later.
Um... OK. No worries.

Fabulous. In saying
that, I am a great husband.

I promise to be strong,

a capable man for us, to cherish
and respect you,

put a smile on your face.

I promise to be your partner
in love,

your team-mate in arguments,
and your unpaid Instagram boyfriend.

LAUGHTER

And lastly, I can't wait
for our caramel latte babies.

Let's do this.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

I'm impressed. That's pretty good.
You know,

you took a while to get
down on one knee.

That kind of pissed me off,
but we're all right now.

You kind of made up for it
in your vows, so we're all good.

Don't worry.

OK. The experts did a great job.

Tall, dark, handsome.

I already felt his pecs.
I was like, "Ooh!"

Alissa, I choose you as my wife.
David, I choose you as my husband.

But I feel like there's going
to be challenges there, for sure.

BOTH: To share my journey always.
But we got to work together.

You know, you got a give and take
in a relationship.

Oh, he's got a big finger.

So it'll be very interesting.

It is my absolute pleasure
to announce you as husband and wife.

You may now kiss the bride.

GUESTS WHOOP

APPLAUSE

Cut it now.

It was a lot. He got me
on that side and that side.

There was a bit of tongue in there.

There was a bit of a peck in there.
I was like,

"I don't know what's going on,
but it's great."

You're fine. Don't worry, babe,
I got you.

Oh, actually, a little bit.
Oh. It's nice.

Yeah. You like that?

If that kiss could speak,

it would say,
"Get me to a bedroom immediately."

Please, put your hands together for
the newly married Alissa and David.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

I have a feeling this is going
to be wild.

Rrrrow!

Are we married? We literally married
in a real way.

What do you think, Mum? It's a lot.

LAUGHTER

We're used to Alissa. Speechless,
eh? Yeah, we're used to her.

LAUGHTER

Good luck.

High maintenance.

My feet really hurt,
and I want a mint, and a drink.

She's absolutely gorgeous,
but personality?

Looks only get you so far.
She gets her way,

I can see. She'll put up a fight
for it.

I think at one point she said,

"Jesus Christ."
She did. ALISSA: Jesus Christ!

He's stubborn.

Tonight we're going
to be watching her like a hawk.

We're going to be sizing her up.

I don't think Alissa's the one
for David, no.

I don't... I... I don't...

Yeah, no, I agree.

With Alissa and David finally wed,

it's time
for our next couple to marry.

And after 14 years
single, bride-to-be Rachel

is reflecting on her journey.

So I used to think
about my wedding day,

but I think once I hit my 30s,

I kind of gave up hope.

Even that, like, vision of thinking
that I'd get married

because I just felt
like it was too out of reach.

I gave up on myself.

I gave up on that thought of love
and having that, experiencing that.

And I think the emotion
comes from, like,

there's this new wave of hope
and overwhelming with emotion.

But I'm so excited
because I genuinely didn't think

it was going to happen for me.

Um, but, yeah, here we are.

Yeah. Sorry!

Oh, my gosh.
And we've started.

Oh, gosh. OK.

Oh, pull it together.

Here to support Rachel on her big day

is her best friend
and man of honour, Bernardo.

You are A beautiful person.
Inside and out.

You're freaking stunning.
Today will be the perfect

opportunity for her to see herself
the way that everyone else sees her.

I feel that the way that she's going
to look,

the way she's going to be presented,

is going to really make her feel
like not only

she deserves to be seen
as this beautiful,

brilliant woman,
but also that she deserves love

and someone who cares for her
and wants her the way that she is.

As Rachel tries to keep her nerves
at bay,

her husband-to-be, Steven,

is preparing
for the biggest day of his life.

I haven't been in a serious
relationship

for ten years and I'm feeling it now
in my mid-30s.

That sense of emptiness in my life.

I'm definitely ready
to meet someone.

I want to find love.
I want to find that connection,

that special someone that can put up
with me and I can put up with her.

And we can grow old together
and enjoy life.

I'm hoping

that this is going to be everything
that I hope it's going to be.

Nice. And here to help him with

his final preparations...
It's locked!

...are Steven's mum and brother.

Oh, hello there. Happy wedding day!

Steven and I are close.

We don't go out together
or anything.

He goes out with his friends.
Here we go.

Do this up a bit.
There is that connection

because he is my baby boy.

I think it's a bit too high, maybe.

The guy at the bus stop says

I look dashing with it high.
What guy at the bus stop?

Some guy. Deep down,

I really do believe he's hoping this
is the one.

But he's also scared...

Is that good?
...that SHE won't like HIM.

He just feels he's not
up to standard.

How are you feeling? Nervous.
Why are you nervous?

Cos I don't know... I don't know
what's going to happen.

There's no rule book to love.

And I've been single
for a long time.

And I don't know what I'm doing.

So you wouldn't be human
if you weren't a little bit nervous.

Let's go and do this. Let's go.

I've got insecurities
and vulnerabilities.

I'm not the fittest guy
in the world.

I'm not the tallest guy
in the world.

That might make people swipe left.

If I could be 6ft 3,
I'd do it. I'm very aware

I'm far from perfect.
She might not like me.

Worst-case scenario for me today is

that when he sees me,
he's instantly disappointed.

I've not experienced a man
making me feel beautiful.

I long for it.

How much does today mean to me?
So much.

I feel like I'm a whirlwind
of emotions right now.

But at the same time,
definitely feeling ready.

Yeah. I know who I am.
I know what I'm worth.

And I'm absolutely not anybody's
dirty secret.

Next...

SHE LAUGHS

...Rachel's big day has arrived.

LAUGHING: Oh, I've got to stop.

Hi.

I've been single
for so long. I haven't had

that experience in relationships.

I know what it's like being looked
at and going,

"Nah, he's not worth it."

But I've got a lot of love to give
and I'd like to be loved as well.

I'm a real funny guy and can light
up a room.

This is my chance. You know
that saying "nice guys finish last"?

Well, I think today's going
to be different.

Gentlemen.

LAUGHTER

Gonna have to give you your new
friends a wave.

Yeah.

Hey, guys.

Didn't want to be rude there.

I'm just trying
to compose myself here.

If you're trying to compose yourself
don't look at the front row.

I'm crying.

She's not!

Her favourite child
is getting married, so...

LAUGHTER

Oh, we're here.

Oh! All you have to remember is to
be yourself.

Ready? Yeah. Ready. Let's go.

I've been single for 14 years.

And after all the rejection

I've experienced throughout
the years,

this is my time.

I'm looking for someone who's going
to make me feel good,

who's going to make me feel safe,
make me feel seen.

Make me feel beautiful.

And I want to do the same for them.

I've got so much love to give
in support

and I'm looking for the same.

I'm ready to get married.

I just want to find love.

Oh, my goodness. Hi.

Hello. Hi.

Oh, my goodness. Hi.

Hi. How are you? Good.

Give you a hug. Thank you.

I need that.

Oh, my goodness. Hi. Hi.

I'm Steve, I'm Stephen.

Nice to meet you,
Stephen. I'm Rachel.

Rachel. Awesome.
How are you feeling?

I'm fine.

Oh, my God, that's him.

Nervous, jittery, absolutely.

But here we are.

He looked so handsome in his suit.

I was so excited.

I'd be lying to you
if I'm not really nervous.

I've almost hit the deck twice now,
so...

Still finding your sea legs?

Oh, I'm a boaty, so...

And I'm still finding my sea legs.

Oh, she's great.

I was excited. You know,
she had a big smile.

And the moment we met, it just
went... Oh.

Just... We're OK here. We're OK.

It's all good.

Well, let's begin. Oh!

Family and friends,
we are gathered today

for the joining of Rachel and Steve.

As they take this momentous step

and make it official
and become a married couple.

Sorry.

Today they made this commitment

to share this life hand in hand.

OK. I'm going to stop laughing.

Is there something on my teeth?

OK. All right.

Oh, my gosh.

Even though all marriages start with
a ceremony...

I'm going to stop, I'm going to
stop.

I'm so sorry. I'm, like, nervous
laughter.

OK, OK. OK, I'm good.

OK, we're here. OK.

All right.

Love has a way of surprising us.

Take deep breaths.

Yeah.

And now your vows.

OK.

So to my new husband.

My friends would describe me
as loud,

funny, and caring, and I would
wholeheartedly agree with them.

I would also note my weird
and wacky sense of humour.

My life is a gateway sound.

One giggle leads to another.

Maybe a snort here and there.

And then before you know it,
we're in stitches,

just laughing.

Not even sure what got us laughing
the first place.

I know I'm a lot,
but in the best possible way.

I want you to get to see me
for who I am

beyond the surface.

I wear my heart
and all my emotions on my sleeve.

Because to my core, I am a person

filled with an immense passion
for life,

laughter, and most of all,
putting smiles on people's faces.

You may be thinking,

"Why am I putting myself forward
for the experiment?"

For 14 years I have known
the forever single girl life.

I have tried always
to meet someone from

the dating apps, to the
dating events.

It's hard out there.

In my experience, apps are all about
judging people purely on looks.

Being honest in this moment,

I had given up on the idea
of ever finding someone.

But here I stand before you,

baring my heart, soul,

and sharing my vulnerabilities...

Sorry, I'm getting emotional
already.

...with an open heart in the hope

that there is the possibility of
a future together.

I promise to listen without
judgement.

Promise to have your back.

I'm standing here today

because I feel it's my time
to find love.

That's lovely.

That was lovely.

Her vows were beautiful,
and I can relate.

I've been single for a long time.

And I know the battles
that's out there.

And I feel like she's going to be
supportive because of that.

To my wife. Name.

LAUGHTER

Sorry.

Rachel.

Nice to meet you.

My friends and family often describe
me as the lovable idiot -

heavy on the lovable,
even heavier on the idiot.

I'm not suave. I'm not mysterious.

I don't smoulder and I stumble,
I ramble,

I get sauce on my shirt nine out
of ten times,

and the idea of romance is

sharing my last chicken nugget.

But here's the thing.

behind all the silliness and loud
laughs,

I have a big heart.

And when I care, I care.

I'm loyal, I'm real.

And I'll always choose laughter over
silence,

adventure over comfort,

and you over everything else.

I'm not perfect.

I'm very far from it.

But I'll show up every day,

ready to build something real.

Full of laughs and full of love.

I've been single for over a decade,

and I've struggled to meet
a potential partner due to

the modern dating techniques such
as online dating.

So taking this huge leap of faith

is my way of showing how committed
I am

to finding a deep, and hopefully
life-changing, relationship.

It means I'm not here because of
who you've been.

I'm here for what we might become
together.

So - shall we get hitched?

I'll give you a hug.

That was so lovely.

His vows were amazing, and, like,

I resonated with so much in them.

It sounds like we both

had very similar experiences
and journeys.

Rachel, wear this ring
as a symbol of my love.

He's someone I would
definitely match myself with.

I'm actually shocked
that no-one's snapped him up.

I'll take him.

You may seal it with a kiss.

ALL: Ooooh!

First kiss with Steven was really,
really great.

And I'm 100%
feeling attracted to him.

Let's raise the roof with love
as I present to you

for the very first time

as a married couple - Rachel and
Steven.

I'm feeling optimistic.

I have a really good feeling
about him and about this match.

Oh my freaking God.

Oh!

After connecting over
their shared dating experiences...

Can I...can I rock it?

...newlyweds Rachel and Steven

are enjoying their nautical
photo shoot.

Where's the snapper at?

I like him, yeah.

Like, there's definitely
that fancy there.

Oh! Wow!

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

Yay!

So, yeah, that's really nice.

My hair's screwed now.

You look very, very handsome.

Ah, thank you.

But I'm noticing

I've not hard a compliment on the
way that I look today.

My dress, makeup or anything like
that.

I've told him, you know,
he looks very handsome.

You look so good.

That has stung a little bit

because there's not
that compliment back,

I guess, to your bride.

Blue suits really working.

And the pink tie, I love.

it is a little bit disappointing
that like,

I guess, the bare minimum of giving
your new bride a compliment.

Such a beautiful dress. Thank you.

It is my wedding day, so it would
just be nice

to have something coming
back my way.

Just something.

Let's get this party started, bitches.

Cheers, guys.

Cheers.

I'm married to my Nigerian prince.

Bling bling.

You didn't get down on your knee?
Yeah.

I mean...

Oh!

He fought it.

He's stubborn,
but I needed him to commit to me.

And the man got down on one knee.

Hallelujah!

Thank God.

It's the real deal.

But while Alissa may be

feeling more confident
in her new marriage...

She seems very domineering.

...David's friends have concerns about

her bold test of commitment during
the ceremony.

Bowing down to a stranger that he
doesn't know, like...

That's a no-go.
Yeah, it shouldn't happen.

Shouldn't have to ask that.
It is awkward.

We're 100% nervous for David just

because Alissa comes
across very domineering.

Who's your daddy? I'm the daddy.

If she didn't back down with that,

she's not gonna back
down with anything.

You are my daddy now,
cos I'm not my daddy any more.

You know what I can picture her
being?

What?

Margot Robbie
in Wolf Of Wall Street.

I need someone that's gonna hold me
like a baby and smack the booty.

Bro, what's going on?

I just want to talk to him.

To his core, David's a good
Christian boy.

Come here for a chat.

A chat? Yes!

And, Alissa, she's gonna be too
rough for him.

Grab a seat.

I don't know if I like this.

Obviously, first impressions...
Yeah.

When I saw her, looks-wise,

physical appearance - definitely
for you.

OK, all right.

Gorgeous. Gorgeous.

Like drop-dead gorgeous.
Yeah.

Everything - tick. Gorgeous.
Tick, tick, tick.

Yeah. Yeah. Like, she's perfect.

Like, we're obviously very
protective of you.

I appreciate... That's why you guys
are here.

Yous are some of my favourite people
in the world.

But what do you actually think?

What did you actually think?
What do you guys think of her?

Is she a good fit?

I think she's what...

I think you're what she needs. Yeah.

You're what she needs.
But is she what you need?

Yeah, because that's what I...
That's what I'm questioning.

Damn. Yeah.
She did say she was difficult.

The family did say,
watch out. Buckle up.

She's a lot of work. She's a lot.

Hopefully he remembers
my coffee order tomorrow morning.

She had to be, like,
dominant over you.

Yeah. Get-on-the-knee type vibes.

I was just, like, controlling,
like...

Yeah. Holy crap.

You know, I thought, when she said,

"Get down on your knee,"

it was a prank to test
whether I'm a walkover.

I was just like...

Like, "Here we go again."

Yeah.

When I look back,
I have definitely dated women

who were wrong for me,
so focussed on their feelings

and their needs, that mine have been
disrespected.

As long as she's not that toxic.

Is this going to be fire?

My eyes are wide open.

If she brings chaos
in the relationship,

that's where we're going
to have issues.

Because I don't
want to get hurt yet again.

I haven't had that chat yet,
you know,

so I have to see
what she's really about.

But it's early days.

Like, one thing about me,
I'm taking my time.

I'm not calling it yet. Yeah.

The reception is under way
for newlyweds Rachel and Steven.

When you walked out, I
was very happy and excited.

Thank you. And I thought, "She's
amazing. She's stunning."

Oh, thank you. Seriously. Thanks.

But while Steven's sister-in-law,
Bianca

has expressed her delight
at welcoming Rachel into the family,

Rachel is yet to receive
a compliment from her husband.

Bon appetit. Shall we tuck in?

Yep.

Hang on. There's two forks here.

Work from the outside in.

I don't know how I'm feeling
with Steven at the moment.

I'm overthinking the whole
compliment thing.

It could be nerves.

It could be so many other things.

He might not have even realised.

So I'm really trying to show
that interest and get to know him.

Charlie. Charlie. Charlie.

So cute. Yeah.

He is. Yeah. Oh, my gosh.

And what got you into fishing?

To be honest, I don't really know.

But it wasn't coming back.

So it's like, "Well, do you not want
to get to know me? "

So what do you do?

So I'm a team leader,
and I do internship placement.

Like, his brother asked me
more questions than,

you know, Steve has, like, the whole
night.

Um...

So how did you feel this morning?

Like, today, and coming
up to this day?

Um, it's been very nerve-wracking.

He just sat there quite awkwardly.

So all those concerns start coming
in my head.

Potentially him not being attracted
to me.

Him being disappointed in the bride
that I am.

I feel really sick.

It's...

All in my head. Yeah.

At Alissa and David's reception

a warning from his close friends
is weighing on David's mind.

Say less.

Jasmine and Mel...

They are two ladies
that I have immense respect for.

And so the idea that I could
be getting pulled back into

a situation where someone probably
doesn't respect me as much...

I can break dance.
I can do The Worm.

...that's a scary thought.

She actually does it really well.

I actually do The Worm really,
really well.

But I want to get to know her
a bit more

and just figure out
who she is as a person.

You're a business owner, you said.
Yeah.

You're a nurse for what, 12 years
or something?

Yeah, for 12 years.
Yeah, right.

Um, sorry. Can I just say one thing,
though? Yeah?

I really want to say sorry.

I didn't mean to put you on your
spot.

Ah. I'm not a mean girl.

It was just something that I needed.

Just to know that you're all in.

So sorry if that came off the wrong
way.

I appreciate that.

Alissa apologising,
you know, meant a lot to me.

She just needed that reassurance,

and I think she's definitely got
a soft side, which I needed to see.

This is going to be the start
of, like, the wildest adventure.

And I want you to know
that I have your back.

Thank you. And I just don't want you
to take your eyes off me,

you know, because I won't take
my eyes off you. Yeah, absolutely.

The experts know
what they were doing,

and they sort of matched us well.

The way I could be
that calm to her hurricane.

So right now, I'm just...

I'm wearing my poncho just in case.

I really want to meet your family, though.

You will meet them.

I'm sad that they're not here.

I really wanted to meet them.

That brings me into
another conversation.

Like, my family are, like,
Christian.

I'm Christian too.

What? I'm Christian as well.

Well, there you go.
Brought up Christian.

OK. Mic drop.

So to hear she's Christian,
raised in the church,

is a huge green flag.

So she's ticking some boxes, man.

I can't lie.

Now Greg might get jealous.

This has been so stressful
the last few weeks.

I'm like, "I need a holiday."

She has put up with my shit.

It's my turn to buckle up.

Yeah, I'm handing you that baton.

He is actually an amazing man.

So I don't to come off too dominant
because I am a strong woman.

But I don't think I'm going
to be too much

for him because he's a strong man.

He's going to be like, "Babe, no."

And I'm going to be like, Damn!"

You asked him to get on his knee.

Get on yours now.

Knee for knee. Oh, OK.

ALL: Oh!

No way!

Is that what you wanted?

Let him lead me.

I don't have to be my daddy any
more.

You know, I've got a daddy.

Tall, dark, handsome daddy.

I'm not topping that.

There's no way.

David's my daddy.

Back on Sydney Harbour...

Oh, my goodness.

...having waited all day to receive
a compliment from her husband,

Rachel has decided that she needs
to confront the issue head on.

Oh, how are you feeling?

Just relieved. It's a wild ride.

I actually did have something I
wanted to ask you.

Sure. Shoot.

Oh, dear. I guess I just...

I really want to know how you feel
about me being your match.

I've just felt...

I guess tonight when...

Sorry. I feel really bad bringing
this up, so I'm like...

Go for it.

Little things like

I don't remember getting
a compliment from you

on how I look today.

At all, like, just a simple.
"You look great."

I don't remember getting
that at all.

It probably seems really small,
but, like, I was like,

"Oh my gosh, maybe he's just not
that into me."

And... yeah.

No, I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry you felt that way.

I'm really sorry.

You do look gorgeous today.

Thank you.

You do. You look fantastic.

And I'm really sorry that I didn't
say it when it mattered.

I feel really shit.

And I feel like that is a really
bad thing on my behalf.

And I really dropped the ball there
as a groom.

I'm a bit disappointed in myself.

Yeah, I feel bad, you know?

She looks amazing.

That dress looks amazing.

For me it just weighs on insecurity

and it comes from a previous
relationship.

I know what it's like being looked
at and feeling like,

"Am I not good enough?"

It's hit a bit of a soft spot with
me,

and I really wish I could

take my time back
and make sure that,

you know, I can acknowledge her,
that she is beautiful.

I'm not the best at this.

Been single for so long.

I'm still learning.

There's no rule book on this,

and this is part of it as well,
that I'm not going to be perfect.

I'm really upset
that I didn't do that.

I really am. But what I really,
really, like right now,

in this moment is
that you're owning

that and you've apologised

and you've acknowledged
how that's made me feel.

And I think that's really lovely.

Steven made me feel very beautiful.

He really silenced all that
inner saboteur talk.

And it felt so good. Like instantly.

Like instant support.

Husband and wife. Here we go.

Cheers. Feels crazy.

She has a big heart.

And I feel like I can
be myself around her.

Turn. Then again!

Yeah, I'm a goofball, but
I'm Steven.

Ah, there it is!

And if she's accepting of that,

that's just... makes it
even better again.

Do you want to swap places and I'm
going to feed you that piece?

You can feed me this piece.

Whatever you want, baby.

Yeah!

Oh, my goodness!

Still to come...

As things heat up...

We're so connected it's ridiculous.

I definitely see myself falling
in love with him.

...a brand new chapter is unveiled.

Revelations week.

Revelations week.

Revelations?

That's the last book in the Bible.

That's the end game.

Oh, my God!

This will be the most
confronting task our

couples have ever faced
in the experiment.

I really didn't want to do this.

Buckle up.

It takes you way outside
of your comfort zone.

Oh, my God.

I'm really shocked.
I'm not doing it.

Are you OK? This was my fear.

Dinner is served.

At this year's dinner parties...

You're a bitch.

Trust me,
I'm gonna come for you later.

But just wait five. Wait five, hey?

...some will reach breaking point.

You think that someone
has your back but they don't.

You're not coming for my husband.

Take some deep breaths.

No!

Wow. There's nothing left.

And this year...

The lack of respect
that you're showing me is appalling.

Do not even.

...the experts...

You need a wake-up call.

...deliver confronting truths.

In all my years working
on Married At First Sight,

I have never experienced
a woman speaking so viciously.

Don't touch me, please.

Don't talk about her like that.

And nastily.

Yes!

Get me out of here.

We're not done with you.

You need to hear this.

I'm leaving.

Get me my phone now.

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