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NARRATOR: Previously...
Welcome to your hens' night!

(CHEERING)

..the Married At First Sight
experiment launched...

It is your last night
of being single.

..with the traditional bucks'...

(CHEERING)

..and hens' night...

Just take your walls down
a little bit, honey!

You might have a little bit of fun
along the way.

..before Lyndall's
story of survival...

I have cystic fibrosis,

but a lot of the doom and gloom
has just gone now.

..turned into her love story.

I've got you.
(CHUCKLES)

Oh, my god! "I got you." Oh!

And...

You literally took my breath away.
Oh, stop it!

He just made me feel super calm
straight away.

He's amazing.

..Bronte's world came crashing down.

I have a friend.

He was, like, saying to her
how he wants to be with her

when he finishes this experiment.

Babe, it's Harrison.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

Tonight, can Bronte
forgive and forget?

I want you to know
that I've left that behind.

..or is the honeymoon over
before it's even started?

Look, it's gonna be tough
to come back from.

And...

WOMAN: Is he gonna accept me,

the way I'm looking
and what I'm wearing?

Because there's a lot
on the line for me.

..we meet a brave new bride
risking it all...

I'm always making decisions
based on what my parents want

or what the community want.

..in her inspiring journey
to find true love.

With everything that
I've put on the line to be here,

I need this to work.

And...

MAN: It feels like I've just, like,
strapped into a roller-coaster.

..he's the unforgettable groom...

Oh, hello! (LAUGHS)

..with a lot of dealbreakers.

I actually brought a list.

..but will he get the ick...

Hello. I'm ready.

..over his feisty new bridge?

Oh, man! (TUTS)

(IMPACT THUDS)

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

After a magical wedding day,

Lyndall and Cameron are waking up
to a brand-new and brighter future.

Do you feel weird waking up married?

A little.

But I'm very happy. (LAUGHS)

Perfect!

(LAUGHTER)

I can't believe
that we're married now.

It's felt, actually,
a lot more comfortable

than I was expecting it to.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC CONTINUES)

I'm excited to do this together now,

like, rather than doing everything
on my own.

And him having known someone
that has cystic fibrosis,

he understands the weight
of the situation.

I think there's a lot of mutual
respect that comes from that.

But, yeah, it's nice
that it's natural already.

So, I'm pretty excited
for the honeymoon with Cam.

"Congratulations, newlyweds.

"It's time to dive headfirst
not only into married life,

"but also into the warm,
crystal-clear water..."

(LAUGHS)

"..of Fraser Island."

Perfect!
Oh, yeah!

But while Lyndall and Cameron
excited get packing...

I've got my budgie-smugglers
with me.

That's amazing.
(LAUGHTER)

..Bronte and Harrison
have spent their first night

sleeping separately

after Bronte's friend, Jess,

made a revelation at their reception.

I have a friend from Sydney.

She told me about this guy
that is going onto MAFS

that she's been dating
for the last 1.5 months.

Babe, it's Harrison.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)

She told me that he was, like,
saying to her

that he wants to be with her
when he finishes this experiment.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC CONTINUES)

Who's the 20-year-old
that you have on the outside?

Look, I was seeing a number of girls
before I came into this...

..but I'm not in a relationship
with anyone!

They're just people
that I was seeing.

I think parts of who I was
before this experience

has kind of, like,
followed me into it,

and I had a little bit
of explaining to do.

It's just a shame that
it got brought to light

in such a negative way
on my wedding day,

because even though I was seeing
someone before coming into this...

Wifey? I got us a coffee.

..I have 100% made this
perfectly clear to that person

that things are over.

So, how are you feeling
after last night?

Yeah, good. Good.
OK?

Like, a few things
had to get addressed.

You know, I knew
it would come up eventually,

but, um...you have a life
before this, right?

And it's always gonna follow you in.

Yeah, it's gonna follow you
everywhere.

Like, good and bad.
Yeah.

But that being my biggest fear,

is that I'm gonna come into this

and I'm just gonna be replaced
and disposable.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

So, I was like, well,
has he come into this thinking,

"Oh, well, if it doesn't work out
with this girl,

"I've got a line of girls,
like, just waiting."

I want you to know

that I've left that behind
to be here for this process,

because we're married now
and I take that seriously,

and I want you to be part
of my life.

Look, it's gonna be tough
to come back from...

..especially with me.

I've had my heart broken
so many times.

Obviously I want to learn
how to trust again,

and actions speak louder than words.

Mmm.

So, we just have to work on that
every day.

He's owned up to it,

and he says that this girl
has got the wrong idea.

Oh, I'm so glad that
I got to pack this bag.

So, I've just gotta trust
that he's here

to find the right person,

and I just hope that
he's true to his word.

While Lyndall and Cameron
make their honeymoon departure

for Fraser Island...

CAMERON: Let's do it.
Honeymoon! Whoo!

(LYNDALL LAUGHS)

..and Bronte and Harrison
for the Hunter Valley...

..two more couples have been matched

and are about to start their own
unique journey in the experiment.

(GENTLE DRUM RHYTHMS)

WOMAN: Both my parents
are Indian Punjabi.

So, I'm a first generation
Australian.

I'm very much Australian,

but in saying that, I've grown up
at home very rooted in culture.

I speak two Indian languages,
and I love all of it,

and I respect all of it,

but being very much Indian,
but also Australian,

the hardest thing
is meshing those two together.

There's this certain expectation
with Indian girls

that they have to be a certain way.

(GENTLE MUSIC)

And talking to boys,
having male friends,

even just going to a party, being
around males, was not the norm.

So, for me, honestly,
I think doing something like this,

I'm gonna have to go up against
culture, tradition, my parents.

That's huge for me -

especially as a woman in my culture.

I've never had a relationship,
never had a boyfriend,

never lived with someone,

because I've grown up in a society,
or a community,

where I'm always making decisions
based on what my parents want,

or what the community want,
or what's expected of me.

But I shouldn't have to worry
about what other people think.

I need to make decisions for me.

ALESSANDRA: Where do you stand
in terms of dating?

(LAUGHS) It's all new,

because even though I'm 36,

I feel like a 20-year-old
in the dating world.

Because I'm not experienced
in relationships,

when I first meet men,

firstly, I put up a front, because
I'm trying to protect myself, so...

(SIGHS) And I feel like
I don't get an opportunity

to show men who I really am,
because my walls come up.

They see a side of me
that isn't truly me.

So, I think, through the experiment,

it gives me that experience

of spending time
with someone long-term,

where they can maybe help me
break down those barriers

and get to know who I am underneath,
and appreciate that person.

That's what I'm looking for
from this.

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

As extreme as this is,

honestly, I feel empowered

to think that I'm making
this decision just for me.

Like, it's...it's purely for me,

and it's only reinforced even more

how much I wanna meet
the right person for me.

My friends?
Yeah.

I've actually had friends
say this to me,

but probably not a nice thing.

It is a nice thing,
but it doesn't sound nice.

They'll be like,
"Girl, you have big dick energy."

Like, you're the kind of person,
like, you're kind, you're sweet,

but you don't mess with you.

I'm driven, I'm ambitious.

I look after myself.
I've got my own business.

I'm gonna start
with your lower teeth first.

You know, I've got my shit together,

and now I wanna meet someone
with the same values.

Someone I can trust,
who's driven and ambitious.

They have goals.
They want something out of life.

They're always...
they're striving for more.

That's important,
because if it is the right person,

this decision will be worth it.

MAN: I'm a very driven person,

and I've worked so hard.

Always striving to get
to that next step, you know.

So, I've accomplished
quite a bit in life.

I own a digital marketing agency,

and I've owned the company
for 20 years,

and it just continues to grow
from strength to strength.

But my biggest success

is definitely my daughter, Keeley.

I hope she's genuine,
'cause you are very genuine,

and I hope she's driven too,
just like you.

Tell me about what you find
attractive in a woman.

Someone that is strong
and independent.

Mm-hm.

Who's sure about herself.

That lives a life of purpose,

guided by her own strong values.

That's a really important thing
for me.

Mm-hm.

'Cause I like supporting them in
their own growth and their own path.

Dan brings a lot to the table
in terms of stability,

and I think for Sandy,

who has been brought up
in a very strict household,

he could be the guy to guide her
through this whole experience.

The onus is gonna be on Dan
to establish that.

"This is a safe space.
Step into the space with me."

I know for a fact
Sandy feels very afraid

of being judged
for her lack of experience,

but he does, I think,
have that sensitivity

to really take things slow
and really get to know her.

NARRATOR: With Sandy and Dan matched
and ready to enter the experiment...

(BELL TOLLS)

..it's time to meet a groom with the
potential to be the most polarising

the experiment has ever seen.

Uh, yes, I do,

and it's funny you ask that,

because...I actually brought
a list...

..to remind me of just how much...
icks me about dating.

Are we ready?

(HARP MUSIC TINKLES)

I think the best place to start

is girls who are addicted
to their phones.

Social media. Motivational quotes.

Husting and grinding.
Who do you think you are?

Any girl who calls me 'honey',
'sweetie'. You're not my aunty.

Chicks who are always talking.
Who always interrupt you.

Any girl who starts a sentence with,
"Oh, my god, babe!"

Star sign chicks.

"Oh, my god, that's such a Libra
thing to do!" "I'm not Libra."

"Now you're getting agitated.
That's such a Leo thing."

"I'm not a Leo either!"
"What are you, then?"

"My birthday's in July."
"That makes total sense now!"

Shut up!

Mirror selfies. Dirt on the mirror.

Gym photos. Butt, boob, bikini.

Chicks who pout.

(SNIFFS)

Moving on?

Are you ready to have these two
married? Say yes!

I became a marriage celebrant
because I went to a wedding,

and was like, "Boring!"

(FEEDBACK HUMS)

Listen, I used to play
in a metal band.

(DRIVING ROCK MUSIC)

And I knew that
if I was in the driver's seat,

it would be fun, loud...

(ELECTRIC GUITAR PLAYS)

..entertaining!

(ROCK MUSIC CONTINUES)

And as a marriage celebrant,

I have married 625 couples exactly,

but I've been single now
for seven years...

..and I know I'm very picky, and
perhaps I just need a wake-up call,

because the worst part
of being single for so long

and working as a marriage celebrant

is when I'm driving home
from a wedding,

and I just wanna debrief
with someone

and tell them about
how great the wedding was

and how much love was in the air,
and how much fun we had,

and I've got no-one to call...
you know?

That's the worst.
That's the worst bit.

Yeah.

I think it's about time
it's my turn to fall in love.

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I pride myself
on being an individual,

and knowing that
I don't just blend in.

So, the perfect partner would be

someone who's a bit out there,
you know?

Who's a bit edgy.

Someone who's not afraid
to be different, you know?

Someone kind of like me.

(CHIME SOUNDS)

And tattoos is, like, the...
the green flag.

(JESSE LAUGHS)

Yeah.

WOMAN: I actually have a tattoo
of an HQ Kingswood,

and if I was a muscle car,
I would be full of grunt.

I would be fast, I would be sexy,
I would be sleek.

Give me the oldest, loudest,
most petrol-smelling car. (LAUGHS)

I just love them.

(ENGINE REVS)

Growing up in a Greek family,

I am unapologetically myself
all the time.

Does anyone ever say to you, "Hey,
you know, Claire, you're too loud"?

Oh, absolutely -
too loud, too much, too energetic.

"Sit down, be quiet, that's enough.
Alright, calm down."

Telling me to be calm.

Oh, no!

It makes me wanna be louder!

Good, good, 'cause
that's the real you, isn't it?

Yeah, absolutely.

I show this brave, confident,
beaming, strong energy,

but I am soft, and I am romantic,
and I am sensitive,

and I think it's a big part
of why I do the job that I do.

I am a kindergarten assistant,

and it gives me so much joy
and fulfilment to work with kids

and experience their pure energy,
their love,

and it makes me realise that
I have a lot of love to give.

I think I need someone
who seems me for who I am.

Someone who is funny, he's honest.

Knows themself.

Can express themselves.

Who's, like, "Yeah, I love you!
Look, that's my girl!"

(LAUGHS)

Claire is very sure of herself,

very well connected, very empathic.

I think she's really
gonna get a kick

out of the particularities of Jesse.

Yes, he's quirky -

that's gonna take a little bit
of time for her to adjust to,

but I love what they bring.

She's someone who's very confident
in her own skin.

She's full of empathy
and sensitivity,

and so if anyone is going to come to
the party with Jesse's quirkiness,

it's Claire.

Our next two couples, Sandy and Dan
and Claire and Jesse,

are ready to get married.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

With the weddings fast approaching,

in Melbourne,

Sandy has yet to tell
her conservative Indian parents

about her decision to wed
via the experiment.

Telling my parents about this today

is, honestly, the biggest thing
I've ever had to do.

I love my parents
and I want their acceptance,

but I know a part of them
is gonna really struggle

with this decision that I've made.

As an Indian girl, you are expected
to be a little more subservient,

you know, especially if your mother
or father tells you to do something,

you just do it.

But the biggest issue for them
will be,

"What's the community gonna say?
What are people gonna say?"

It's almost like, in Indian culture,
the word 'privacy' doesn't exist.

Everyone has an opinion
about everyone else

and what they're doing.

So, every time we want
to do something for ourselves

that doesn't seem
culturally appropriate,

the community...they make us feel
that we're doing something wrong -

but that's the narrative
I'm trying to change.

So, I think, for me,
the most important thing

would be that my parents understand
that I made this decision for me,

for my happiness, to find love -

to basically find everything that
they actually want for me anyway.

If they can just understand that,
that's the key.

But Sandy's parents are unwilling
to allow cameras inside the house.

So, the crew must wait outside
for Sandy to return.

(IMPACT THUDS)

(BEEP!)

(HEARTBEAT THUDS)

(IMPACT THUDS)

(COUGHS)

(CRIES)

It's not good.

You know, the initial gut reaction,
as I expected,

was just like, "What are you doing?"

My dad was saying, like,
he just can't accept this decision.

Mum's like,
"Why is she doing this to us?"

Like... (EXHALES)

..I just felt so bad
when Mum was like, "Oh..."

(EXHALES)

"..if she's gonna do this,

"we don't want
anything to do with her."

So... (CRIES)

..I don't know.

They kept saying, like,

"What if, you know,
they make fun of you?"

or, "What are people gonna say?"

but they need to stop caring
about what other people think

and just let me make my decisions

and live my life
based on what's good for me.

(SNIFFS)

And ultimately,
that's all that should matter.

But despite her parents'
lack of support,

Sandy is drawing strength
and fortitude from her friends.

I actually have a beautiful text
from my best friend.

WOMAN: Are you comfortable
reading it out?

Can I read the text
from my best friend?

It was...it's literally what turned
everything around for me last night,

and I just went, "(BLEEP) it,
I'm doing the right thing."

(SNIFFS)

So, Rimi sent me this text.

I called her last night -
when I was at the airport, crying,

saying my parents aren't on board,
I don't know what to do.

As per usual, I'm starting
to have doubts now, and she said,

"I just wanted to let you know
what a queen you are,

"taking control of your life,

"pushing yourself
way out of your comfort zone,

"and setting new boundaries.

"I've always admired your confidence
and selflessness,

"and now so many other women
will too.

"You're going to be a voice
for so many girls -

"the one that is stuck
under her parents' roof,

"too scared to pursue her dreams.

"The girl stuck
in a loveless marriage,

"unable to leave because
she fears community judgment.

"The girl that has never dated

"and doesn't know
how to put herself out there.

"The career girl
who wants a career in TV,

"but has never seen an Indian figure
on screen whom she can relate to.

"Above and beyond everything,

"you are shattering the stigma

"of an Indian girl being raised
to just be obedient daughters,

"and then obedient wives,
and daughters, and more."

(CRIES)

"People are going to see that
you can be a loving daughter

"and astute businesswoman,
a selfless friend,

"a humble and grounded role model

"who is having a strong voice
for those who cannot.

"I want you to remember
you are always supported.

"I got you. I am so proud to call
you my best friend. Love you."

(SNIFFS)

It's 'cause of reasons like that
I'm like...

..I'm making the right decision.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

NARRATOR: As two brave couples ready
themselves for their wedding day...

..Sandy's sisters arrive...

WOMAN: Hello!

..to ensure that preparations...

..are in hand.

It's gone darker.
Oh, wow. It turned out really dark.

Yeah.
WOMAN: You know what that means?

Your mother-in-law
is gonna love you,

and...no, they also say
that that means

that your husband's
gonna love you, right?

Well, he better.

(LAUGHTER)

I haven't spoken to my parents
since I told them,

but my siblings
are everything to me.

I'm the oldest of four.

Um... (CRIES)

..I mean, my parents won't be here,
but...

..but it's a big day,
not just for me, but my family,

'cause I'm the first one to get
married out of all the siblings.

So, yeah. (LAUGHS) Yeah.

It just makes me feel like I've got
family here, and I've got support.

You knew you always wanted to be,
like, a traditional bride.

Definitely.

You know, with the henna,
and all the jewellery, and the red.

Mm-hm.

I think ever since we were young.
It's what you envision, yeah.

Remember when you used
to dress up as a young kid?

There's the photo we've got of you
in, like, in the red,

like, dressed up as a bride.

(GENTLE MUSIC)

You know, I've dreamt my whole life
dressing up as a bride,

and what I'm gonna look like,

and it is the biggest day
of my life.

And now you're doing it
in real life.

Dreams do come true.

(LAUGHTER)

(GENTLE MUSIC CONTINUES)

Marriage is extremely important
in Indian culture,

and I've always dreamt that
my wedding would be Indian.

I would be wearing
an Indian bridal outfit.

It'd be bright red.
I've have all my jewellery on.

I'd have all those elements that you
don't do unless you're the bride.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

Look at you!

So beautiful.

As a child, this is what I dreamt
I'd look like on my wedding day.

It's actually all come together.
Yeah. (LAUGHS)

It's kind of weird, though -
like, the fact that Mum's not here.

I would love for my mum
to see me as a bride.

I mean, to think
that most of my love

for, like, Indian clothes
and jewellery,

it comes from my mum.

So, it's really hard for me that
she's not gonna get to see that.

So, I really hope
that with my new partner,

his family are on board,

and they're supportive
of this decision.

DAN: Good morning!
KEELEY: (PHONE) Morning.

Today's the big day.
I know. That's so exciting.

My daughter, Keeley,
she can't be here, unfortunately,

but her and I have such a close
relationship and a close bond.

Just wanna make sure
that I have your support.

Yeah, you do - 100%.

That means the world to me.

She's wanted me to find a new
partner for a while now,

and to have her support
means everything.

I just wanna know who she is
and what she looks like.

Well, hopefully
you get to meet her soon.

All of the big decisions
that I make in my life,

I have her in the back of my mind,

considering whether or not
I would be doing her proud.

But I'm certainly not looking

for another mother or stepmother
to Keeley.

She's 16 years old now.

She's carving out
her own path in life.

I'm looking for a friend
and a teammate.

Someone that Keeley can look up to,
be inspired by.

I'm putting my whole life out there.

So, it's the cultural
sensitivities too.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

(EXHALES) OK, OK, OK.

My parents don't want me
to be on a screen with a man,

being affectionate,

because that's usually not something
that's seen as a positive

for an Indian girl.

It's all about the whole, like,

"What are people gonna think?
What are people gonna say?" thing.

It's kind of, like,
ingrained as well...

Well, yeah...

..which you're trying to,
you know...

..that's what I'm trying to change -

not worrying about that,
and focusing on what I want.

I'm the one
who decides to find love,

but based on what I'm looking for -
what my criteria is.

That was the whole point
of doing this -

having faith in the fact
that they will find me someone

that's meant to be my person.

Yep.
Perfect for me.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

WOMAN: Oh, my god!
Oh, my...goodness!

This...is...
What?

..not what I expected.

Not what I expected.

Has Dan seen this?

DAN: I'm going into this with
an open heart and an open mind,

but my friends
are very protective of me,

and they just want the best for me.

They want me to be happy,
and I really value their opinions.

WOMAN: Wow!

Oh, my goodness!

This is not at all what I expected.

I've dated women that are from
all different walks of life,

but my type's definitely
someone that's very genuine,

very driven,
and lives her own authentic life,

and my friends have a great read
on what is right for me.

So, I can't wait to have a chat
with them all

about, you know, what they think.

Dan doesn't know what he's in for.

I think my biggest concern
is him accepting me

because I'm expecting someone
who's not Indian.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

(SQUEALS)
There he is.

Hi!

SANDY: And sometimes people
judge a book by its cover.

Given that, you know,
I'm gonna be walking down the aisle

looking a little different
to what most people are used to

what a bride looks like,
in a while dress.

If it was reversed,
and I didn't know what to expect,

I'd probably be a little bit shocked
initially as well,

kind of, like,
"Oooh, what's going on, like...?"

Hopefully he doesn't make
any snap judgments based on that,

and he's a very accepting person.

Yeah, wow.

This is way outside my comfort zone,

'cause I'm uncomfortable
being around men.

I haven't been
in those situations a lot.

So, I have built up these walls.

And I know I can be
a little bit standoffish.

So, as I'm walking down the aisle,

that's when I'm gonna start
really stressing out

about saying my vows,
and looking at him,

and, yeah, just all of that stuff
is gonna freak me out.

(INHALES)

Alright, let's bring her in,
I reckon.

Yeah, I know, right?

I'm ready.

But I need someone that's just
gonna push through that bit

and still be there.

Because with everything that
I've put on the line to be here...

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

..I need this to work.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC SWELLS)

Wow!

Oh, my god.

(GENTLE MUSIC BUILDS)

(KISSES)

Hello!

Hi! How are you?

Thank you.
I'm Dan.

Nice to meet you, Dan. I'm Sandy.

Sandy, nice to meet you. Wow!

She's not what I expected.

I'm shocked!

(CLEARS THROAT)

Yeah, no, I definitely wasn't
expecting this, that's for sure.

(HEARTBEAT THUDS)

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(CLEARS THROAT)

Yeah, no, I definitely wasn't
expecting this, that's for sure.

(TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES)

SANDY: Just a ton of emotions
just hit me at once.

I feel really exposed,

and I feel vulnerable,
because coming in with my culture,

and you know,
not being what would be expected...

..I felt this, like,
all of a sudden,

this overwhelming pressure of,

"Oh, what are people gonna think?
What are they gonna say?"

(CLEARS THROAT)

Is he gonna accept me, the way
I'm looking and what I'm wearing?

Because, yeah,
there's a lot on the line for me.

Wow! You look beautiful!

Yeah.
Yeah, me too!

(BOTH LAUGH)

I can see Sandy's nerves.

(HOPEFUL MUSIC BUILDS)

But the whole outfit, and all of the
jewellery, is absolutely incredible.

I'm sure that that's all part
of her culture and her heritage,

which really excites me.

(BOTH LAUGH)

We'll get it together.
Yeah, that's it.

We'll get through it, yeah.
That's the main thing.

I do feel a little spark. Yeah.

Looking forward to this journey.

It's gonna be fun.

It's gonna be good. We'll be fine.
Yeah.

(EXHALES)

Welcome, family and friends,
as we gather here

to witness and celebrate
the marriage of Sandy and Dan.

We will now hear Sandy and Dan

state their personal commitments
to each other.

Oh, I have to go first. Damn it, OK.
(LAUGHS)

Better be good.
(LAUGHS) OK.

(SPEAKS FOREIGN LANGUAGE) G'day.

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

So, you're probably wondering
what's with the get-up,

but please don't take this
as a giant red flag.

(LAUGHTER)

Good! On cue!

(LAUGHTER)

In India, which is my heritage,
in case you're still wondering,

red signifies auspiciousness,
prosperity,

good luck, and new beginnings.

So, this is how I wanted
to start our journey.

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I may come across
as a strong, fearless woman,

but growing up as a first-generation
Indian in the '90s

has been challenging.

Being different,
accepting myself for who I am,

conforming to and meeting
the expectations

of my parents and the community

whilst finding my identity
as an Australian woman.

I have taken strides
in building my career

and becoming fiercely independent.

My fear of rejection
has held me back

from becoming vulnerable
and pursuing my happily ever after.

As I've gotten older and wiser,

I have learnt that putting up
barriers is my defence mechanism.

So, I ask that
you are patient with me,

because I promise you
that beyond that,

you will find a version of me
that is compassionate, caring,

and loves unconditionally.

So, dear husband...
(LAUGHTER)

..why am I doing this?

Because I have learnt that a life
lived in fear is a life half-lived.

I'm done with
just dipping my toes in.

I'm putting my complete trust
in the process

and jumping in with both feet.

(APPLAUSE)

Sandy seems like just a beautiful,
beautiful woman, a beautiful soul.

She's just got this
beautiful big smile on her face.

These big beautiful eyes.

Thanks.
Yeah.

You do too.
Thank you.

You look stunning.
You look so beautiful!

Oh, thank you.

You really do.
I tried.

(LAUGHTER)

She's got a great personality
and an awesome sense of humour.

So, right now I feel really good.
I feel like I'm in the right place.

Sandy, hi! (LAUGHS)

I stand before you today
as a man that has lived,

and continues to live,
an extraordinary life.

I'm a dad to a beautiful
16-year-old daughter,

who I adore.

She's my absolute world...

(STIRRING PIANO MUSIC)

..but now I'm ready to share
my world with someone new.

I promise to be patient
while our feelings grow,

and take the time to get to know you

whilst we build a solid foundation

of trust and friendship.

So, with all that being said,

I look forward to creating
some amazing memories with you

and go on this extraordinary

fun, crazy, and beautiful journey
together.

Yay!

(APPLAUSE)

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Do you wanna use this?

(LAUGHTER)

Oh, I love you!

Just like exchanging of rings
represents commitment and eternity,

Sandy has asked that we include
the Indian tradition

where garlands are exchanged
as a symbol of love and respect.

So... (LAUGHS)

OK. That looks good on you.
Thank you.

I'm really glad that with the whole
cultural side, like, my outfit,

he was so embracing.

And the interest from his side
just tells me

that he's an open-minded individual.

(LAUGHTER)

(LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE)

And he seems really fun.

Like, he just seems like a nice guy.

Like...yeah, I don't know.
I got a good feeling. (LAUGHS)

We're gonna get along just fine.

Sandy and Dan,
it is now my absolute pleasure

to pronounce you as husband and wife.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

You may kiss the bride.

(LAUGHTER)

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

I was hoping for
an initial connection,

and I certainly feel
that we've got that,

but also I feel like I've got a lot
that I'm going to learn from Sandy.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

It's the best possible outcome
that I could ask for,

and I...I have this huge feeling

that this is gonna be the first day
in the rest of my life.

Wow!
Oh, my god, what?

(LAUGHTER)

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

NARRATOR: On Claire and Jesse's
wedding day,

eager and optimistic bride Claire

is putting her full faith
in the experiment.

CLAIRE: I feel a sense of calm,

knowing that fate
has brought us here today.

I'm ready to find my forever person,

and I just feel like
this is how it's meant to be.

The universe is giving me someone

who is just so suited
to my personality...

(UPLIFTING MUSIC CONTINUES)

..who has this fun energy about him.

I believe that the universe
gave me this opportunity -

said, "I got you.
Here's your person.

"You're gonna marry this person."

And I just wish nothing more
than a happily ever after.

JESSE: Alright, boys!

MAN: Hey!

What do you think?

Uh...
(LAUGHTER)

MAN: It's out there.

(LAUGHTER)

(DRIVING ROCK RHYTHMS)

If you didn't know me,

and you'd see this loud
bright-pink suit, this hair,

you'd go, "There's something up
with that guy."

So, in an ideal world,
she's high-energy.

We both try to find fun in moments.

Hello! I'm ready.

(DRIVING ROCK RHYTHMS)

This is so amazing!

I feel so beautiful,
I feel so excited.

(LAUGHS)

I'm about to get married!

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I wonder if I'll go red. (LAUGHS)

I wonder if she'll be so hot
and I'm just like, "Oh, my god!"

The closer we get,
the more excited I'm getting,

and I can feel the magnitude of this
experiment swelling up in me.

(ROCK MUSIC CONTINUES)

And of course, the... (GROANS)
..in my chest.

(ROCK GUITAR RHYTHMS)

But you know what,
I'm ready as I'll ever be.

It feels like I've just, like,
strapped into a roller-coaster...

(ROCK RHYTHMS CONTINUE)

..and that anticipation of, like,

you got no idea what this ride
has in store for you.

You know, you just accept your fate.

(LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE)

Stop it!

(LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE)

WOMAN: Oh, my god!
Hello!

(LAUGHS)

This may very well be
the craziest thing I've ever done.

So good to see you guys!

Hello, everyone!

(APPLAUSE)

But I'm ready to do it. Let's go.

Oh, my god.

(GENTLE PIANO MUSIC)

Who do we have in the front row?
Family?

I'm Jacqui. I'm the bridesmaid.

Forget that. Forget that! I'm Dad!

(LAUGHTER)

You're Dad?
That's it.

Hello, sir.

(LAUGHTER)

(BLOWS KISS)

Right now I am super excited.

Stand up, shake it out.

Whoo!

You know, crack my neck.
(NECK CRACKS)

Did you hear that?

Oh, god!

(JAUNTY MUSIC)

Yeah, I'm definitely ready
to meet her.

I'm coming for you, baby.
We are getting married.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

When I walk down that aisle,

I wanna see this big smile.

Somebody who is as excited as I am,

and I hope that he sees

this confident, beaming,
positive, happy woman

walking towards him,

because I really believe
that this is just the beginning

of our little love story.

It starts right here, right now.

(ROCK GUITAR SWELLS)

(EXHALES)

Oh, my god!

Her eyes. Her hair.

Hi! (EXHALES)

Just the whole body language.

She's ungodly hot.

(ROCK MUSIC CONTINUES)

Hi!

Hello!
Hey.

Hi! I'm Claire.

Jesse.

I love your suit.
Thank you.

(LAUGHTER)

(BLEEP) yes! (LAUGHS)

I'm so happy.

(GENTLE GUITAR STRUMMING)

I love a man that
is not afraid to wear pink.

And he's really good-looking!
He's so cute!

(UPLIFTING MUSIC BUILDS)

I didn't know I loved a man bun
until I loved a man bun.

Oh, my god! (LAUGHS)

Oh, my god, you look so cool!

Oh, so do you.
Thank you.

I don't even know what to say.

Um...it's a love heart
hanging in a noose.

(LAUGHTER)
Grim! Love it!

I've got a love heart on fire,
so, same-same.

Yeah, cool! Cool, cool, cool!

(LAUGHTER)

MAN: Buongiorno to everyone.

Claire and Jesse have written
personal vows to one another.

(EXHALES)

(CLEARS THROAT)

First of all, thank you
for putting your life on hold

at a chance at finding true love.

The woman who walked herself
down the aisle today

is a strong, confident,
independent go-getter,

vivacious, and at times,
I will admit, a little direct,

but always meaning the best,
and never with malice.

My nurturing and loving side means
that your cup will never be empty

and your belly will always be full.

(LAUGHS)

All I ask from you in return

is that you communicate
your emotions with me

and you remain true to yourself.

(UPLIFTING MUSIC)

Claire...

..I thought, in order to add
some flavour to the vows,

I'd rip the bandaid off

and get some skeletons
out of the closet straight away.

Oh, god.
(LAUGHTER)

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(LAUGHTER)
Oh, no.

They're not that bad!

(LAUGHTER)

(JAUNTY MUSIC CONTINUES)

My favourite genre of music...
(CLICKS TONGUE)

..is the brutal slamming
tech death metal.

(LAUGHTER)

Um, I'm happy to listen to this
by myself.

(LAUGHS)

My jaw clicks quite loudly
when I eat.

(LAUGHS)

(LAUGHTER)
Are you kidding me?

I'm not kidding you.
(JAW CLICKS REPEATEDLY)

(LAUGHTER)
Sorry.

(LAUGHTER)

Are you ready?

(JAW CLICKS REPEATEDLY)
Oh, my god!

(LAUGHTER)

We are so weird. I love it!
That is crazy.

(LAUGHTER)

But that's the bad stuff
out of the way,

and of course, it's not all bad.

(SNIFFS)

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

It's pretty weird that I'm standing
in, um...sorry!

(GENTLE MUSIC CONTINUES)

It's totally fine.

It's weird that I'm standing here
in this position,

because usually, at weddings,
I'm standing in that position.

No way!
Yeah.

Working as a marriage celebrant,

I'm literally surrounded by marriage
and love on most days of the week,

and although I love what I do,

it also shines a powerful spotlight
on the lack of love in my own life.

(GENTLE MUSIC CONTINUES)

I don't know where love
has been hiding all these years...

(STIRRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

You're OK. You got this. Keep going.

..and I don't know what more I can
do to make my light any easier...

..for love to find...

(STIRRING MUSIC CONTINUES)

..because I swear
I'm shining so brightly.

(STIRRING MUSIC CONTINUES)

(BLEEP), yeah, you are.

(UPLIFTING ROCK RHYTHMS)

Thanks.

(UPLIFTING ROCK RHYTHMS)

He is beautiful!

I love...I, like, love, LOVE
when a guy can express his emotions.

Can I get a tissue?
(LAUGHTER)

That is massive for me.

He's ticking all my boxes so far.

To have Claire's support
during that moment was sick!

That felt awesome!

And you know, she's...she's so hot!

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Claire and Jesse...

(ROCK RHYTHMS BUILD)

..it is with heartfelt pleasure

I now pronounce you
husband and wife!

(APPLAUSE)

(ROCK RHYTHMS CONTINUE)

There was a spark for sure.

For sure!

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Thank you! (LAUGHS)

(ROCK RHYTHMS CONTINUE)

I am the LMA.

The luckiest man alive.

Ready? Oh!

NARRATOR: At Claire and Jesse's
photo shoot...

(LAUGHTER)

..they're proving to be
the perfect pair...

Oh, my god! Yes! (LAUGHS)

We look so cute!

Best day ever, but!

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

..while Sandy and Dan's reception
is kicking off with a bang.

(RHYTHMIC DRUMMING)

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

DAN: I feel so lucky to experience
Sandy's culture and her background,

and it's something that really
interests me and excites me.

I know. Seriously!
Yeah.

How cool!

I did, yeah! The drums were cool.

Yeah, so, that's Punjabi.
Is it?

So, like, I'm Indian,
but I'm Punjabi Indian.

So, that music you were listening to
is Punjabi music.

Yeah, OK. Yeah, cool!

Well, it's your heritage, right?
Yeah. I'm proud of it.

And it's something that you want
to honour and carry forward.

I completely understand
and get that.

So, I wanted to ask you as well -

I did notice
your parents aren't here.

Can I ask?

Um, just...I mean...

Yeah, I think they just don't really
understand this whole concept.

Its a very conservative culture

where you don't really show
your personal life to other people.

You keep everything private.
Yep.

So, it's just gonna take them time
to understand, yeah.

Yeah, I get it.
They just want the best for you.

Yeah, they do, and it comes
from love - like, they're...

Of course.

Yeah, and it also comes
from a place of fear,

because they're always fearful of,
like,

"Oh, what could go wrong?
What could happen?" and I get that.

Yeah.

But they've also gotta let me
make my decisions.

They've raised me to be
this independent woman.

Yeah.
And I'm 36 years old.

I know who I am.
I can make decisions for myself.

Let me make those, so...
Yeah, yeah.

What I'm getting to know about Sandy
is she's very much a trailblazer,

which is something
I really respect and admire.

If you make a decision
and there's fear,

it's probably a good reason
to make that decision -

get out of your comfort zone,
do something different,

because you'll grow, you'll learn.

Absolutely.

I think she's got a very strong
sense of self.

I think that's really important,

because that's what I try
to teach my daughter.

So, for her to be able to see that
in another woman

is exactly what
I've been looking for.

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

At Claire and Jesse's wedding,

their strong initial attraction
continues to grow at their reception.

CLAIRE: There is definitely
some chemistry.

It's like when you're trying
to jump start a car

and you put those two...
red and black things.

Like, bang, the spark is there.

Is it really weird if I feed you?

Is it, like, way too soon for that?

Um, no, I'm game.

(LAUGHS)

(MIMICS AEROPLANE)

(LAUGHTER)

I tell you what, man...
someone that hot doing that...

It's really good.
Mmm.

Mmm, yum.

..it's just, like, Jesus!

What a sick chick!

It's the kindergarten teacher in me.
I'm sorry.

She's perfect.

It's almost too much.

When's your birthday again?

(TENSE PIANO NOTES)

July 2.

You're a Cancer.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(ECHOES) I hate
the star sign chicks.

OK.

So, do you know about star signs?

At all?

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I'll teach you one day.
Tell you more about it.

Oh, (BLEEP) hell!

She's a star sign chick.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(LAUGHS)

Saying how annoying
I think they are,

and then here she is,
super passionate about it.

That is just so...so me.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

What about, like, crystals?

Yeah...not really.

So, if I was to, like,

pull one out of my bra, like...
right now...

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

It's about balancing between
self-love and mutual love, so...

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

It was a bit, like, "Oh, OK!"

And I hate to say it,
'cause it sounds so lame...

..but I'm concerned that
we're moving into ick territory.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I really believe in them.

Well, if it makes you feel good,
that's all that matters to me.

Yeah, that's really nice.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Alright, I need to be careful here.

So, I just have to...
reserve myself right now.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

If I get the ick,

I can start to find everything
unbelievably annoying.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(CLUCKS)

(LAUGHS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

Grain Waves.

OK.

That's not a chip!

A Grain Wave is, like, with a dip.

No, like, Jatz is with a dip.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

Oh, man!

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

I think Dan is amazing.

I'm having a great time in myself...

Have a seat.

..but I just want
to get that reassurance

that he's willing to actually
get to know me as a person,

and be patient with me.

I had a really fun night tonight,

and I want you to know that,

no matter what you might be feeling

with your parents not being here
and being absent,

that you've got me through this, OK?

And there's no rush either,
from my perspective.

Like, to me, it's all about
growing this organically.

Mm-hm.

So, being patient
and building trust over time,

and I want you to know
that I've got your back.

That's important. (LAUGHS)
Yeah.

I was gonna say,
if you got my back, we're good.

Absolutely. 100%.
'Cause I'm a very loyal person.

I'm in it for the long-haul.
It's not just...yeah.

That makes two of us.
Good.

Yeah?
Good.

Dan makes me feel very safe,
and...not just comfortable,

but, like...accepted.

That's probably
the best way to put it.

Like, I feel accepted,
and that's so important,

because all my life, that's what
I've worked for - to be accepted.

Oh, yeah!
WOMAN: Whoo!

(UPBEAT INDIAN RHYTHMS)

(CHEERING)

WOMAN: Yeah, get it, boy!

(LAUGHS) He's good!

Get it!

(UPBEAT INDIAN RHYTHMS)

I've put a lot on the line
to be here,

but I mean,
I feel super empowered right now,

'cause I'm, like, I've made this
decision, I've followed through.

I got to share my culture.
All my friends were having fun.

His family were having fun.
They embraced the culture.

It just makes me feel like
what I stepped out to do, I did.

So, I'm really glad that I did this,
because he seems worth it.

(LAUGHS)

(INDIAN RHYTHMS CONTINUE)

NARRATOR: While Sandy and Dan
end their day on a high...

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

..Jesse's infamous ick factor
is looming...

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

..and threatening to jeopardise

his initial electric connection
with new wife, Claire.

How's your day been?

Was it what you, like,
thought it was gonna be?

I think when I first saw you,
I thought,

"He seems really little from here,

"but maybe
it's 'cause we're far away."

And then, when I got closer,

and I saw you
in this...amazing look,

I was just so happy.

Yeah.

Oh, man!

The star signs - that's a turn-off,

and I'm just realising how...
how, um...

..just how much she has started
to tick me off.

Can you relax a bit more, like...?

I mean, this dress is tight.
Yeah.

We're in ick territory...

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

..and it's...it's pretty bad, man.

OK, so, wait - I got you something.

Oh!

And I already don't know
how you're gonna feel about it...

Oh, OK!

So, you know, like,
we were talking before

about, like, spirituality

and crystals and star signs
and that sort of stuff?

And so I got you a little crystal...

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)
..from me.

I like how it looked.

It is for moments of your life
that are really transformative...

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

..and going from one stage
of your life to another.

So, like, huge changes...
Mmm.

..which, you know,
we've gone from...

..we've gone from single to married.

(TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES)

Like...we just got married.
Yeah.

Like, seriously!

(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)

Would you say that
you've got high standards?

I would say that, yeah.

Alright, well, hit me with some
of those dealbreakers for you,

if you like -
things that give you the ick.

Oh, man, there's...there's a lot.

Well, I've got time.

(LAUGHS) Um, like, CrossFit chicks
and power lifters.

Like, great - that's great for them.
Sure.

That's not for me.

Chicks who the best thing
they have to say about themselves

is how much they love dogs.

That is such a turn-off.

Like, you can like dogs -
that's great,

but surely there's something better
you can say about yourself.

I'm enjoying this list.

Is there anything else on it
that I need to know about?

Another one is the...the star
sign...the star sign chicks.

Like, yeah, that's not me. (LAUGHS)

While it's good to have
a list of specifics

that you want in a woman,

where it might get you into trouble

is that it rules out
almost everybody...

Mmm.

..which, of course, means
that you stay single.

You know, 'cause I think to myself,

Jesse - now,
we're gonna match this guy

with someone who, you know,
is gonna be fantastic,

but...it doesn't matter
who we put you with.

They're not gonna meet every
single one of those wish lists.

So, what do you do, then, Jesse,

if you get a great person,
but on one or two things,

she doesn't quite measure up?

Do you literally cut and run?

Or do you say, "You know what,
I've gotta be open here

"and I've gotta learn
and embrace this"?

MAFS - you're committed to it
for eight weeks.

It will highlight
where you're going wrong,

and then put the mirror
in front of you and say,

"What are you gonna do about it?"

(GENTLE MUSIC)

You know, I've been single so long,
there's a lot of, um...

..there's a lot of banked up love
that is sitting in here

that I'm ready to...to give.

So, this adventure in front of me...

..I'm in it - I'm in this, man!

I'm...yeah,
I'm ready to commit, you know?

Mm-hm.

(LAUGHTER)

There's a...
there's a man who's happy.

Yeah.
You're content.

'Cause, well, I've just, like,
figured it out, right?

Putting the pieces together.
That's what we do.

It carries a lot of, um...
abundance in love, self-love.

Helps you through negative stages

and coming into
beautiful relationships.

You know, the more I think about it,

is the crystal stuff for me?

Well, no, but I'm not gonna...

..not gonna hate
on someone else's passion,

especially my brand-new wife.

Yeah, well, I mean, if it...if it
means something to you, then...

..it means something to me.

That's really nice.

Honestly,
I think the best way forward

is for me to respect her passion,

and try to change my boundaries.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC SWELLS)

It's not gonna change in 24 hours,

but...when someone's that hot,

I need to try as best I can.

Let's have a smooch.

OK.

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Cute.

Cute. (LAUGHS)

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

NARRATOR: Following a successful day
of celebrations

and despite Sandy's inexperience
with men,

she chose to share a bed
with new husband, Dan.

Morning.
Hey!

How'd you sleep?

Yeah, good.
Mmm?

The bedtime routine
just felt comfortable.

Like, we just got into pyjamas,
got into bed.

Yeah, the pillow went in the middle,
and it stayed there.

Fun day yesterday.

It was everything I hoped for.

I think he could sense
my boundaries -

what I was comfortable with,
what I wasn't.

He didn't push anything.

Yes.
Yeah.

Yep, that's it.

I don't know, I feel like I'm here
with someone who's a good person.

Alright.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

"Congratulations, newlyweds.

"It's time
to fast-track married life,

"and what better way than
to honeymoon in Singapore?"

Oh, nice!
Yes! How good!

The honeymoons are a key phase
in the experiment,

as, after the busy wedding days,

the couples must now spend
the time together one on one.

We're off to Singapore.
Great surprise, huh?

Yeah, so good. I can't wait.

It's all about relaxing
and getting to know each other

whilst also learning
how they mesh as a couple

and settling in
to a brand-new dynamic.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

I love all this
ancient architecture, hey?

So beautiful!
Beautiful.

Yeah! Now I feel like
I'm in Singapore.

Yeah.
Huh?

Beautiful.

It's like they say,
when you can travel with someone,

that's a good sign.

It's what travelling's all about -

getting out there,
experiencing things together.

I definitely love this.
I really wanna get it.

Oh, that's pretty.
Yeah. Do you like that?

That's very nice!
Yeah.

It's very me, yeah.

I think, you know, after yesterday,
it just feels natural.

Yep.
Yeah, which is just nice.

Yeah, it's where we need to be.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC CONTINUES)

Back in Sydney, after Jesse spent
his wedding day fighting the ick

about Claire's passion
for star signs and crystals,

they're about to find out

what destiny has in store
for their honeymoon.

"Congratulations, newlyweds."

(LAUGHS)

"You're headed to an exclusive
intimate resort in the Whitsundays."

Yes!
(LAUGHS)

Oh, my goodness, yes!
I'm so excited.

Hell, yeah!

OK, let's pack right now.

I'm so excited!
Yeah.

I don't know what to expect
on this honeymoon.

(LAUGHS)

Oh, my god!
(CLAIRE LAUGHS)

I mean, we're gonna spend more time
together, which I love,

and we dealt with
the star sign stuff yesterday.

(EXHALES)

Oh, we're gonna have sunshine,
no rain. Yes!

(SIGHS)

OK, honestly, I'm just, like,
getting an idea

of what I'm about to be
walking into with Claire.

I'm dressing cute to go
to the airport, FYI.

Cute?
Yeah, cute!

Oh, OK.
Like, I'm dressing good.

Right.

I'm still sensing
that there's some things

that are probably gonna annoy me.

Do you know how to whistle?

Why don't you whistle me the tune
of your favourite song?

Um...no.

(LAUGHS)

Honestly, I thought
I was a high-energy guy myself.

(CLAIRE SQUEALS DISTANTLY)

(LAUGHS)

But compare me to Claire.

(GRUNTS)

I always pack undies like
I'm gonna poo my pants every day.

Alright.

Are we the same person?

Um...no.

I'm packed!

OK.

(SQUEALS) Yes!

(SIGHS)

We're going to the Whitsundays!
(JESSE SIGHS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

(HEARTBEAT THUDS)

Having arrived in the Whitsundays,

Jesse's nit-picking has already
knocked the couple off-course...

..after an incident en route
at Sydney Airport

in which Jesse told his new wife
to shush.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

All I can say is just,
like, shushing.

(TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES)

Jesse actually shushed me
a couple of times today,

and I did not like being shushed.

(TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES)

Alright. Can we eat now?

(TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES)

We were in the airport just getting
a few things for our honeymoon,

and maybe I laugh loud,

maybe I'm a little bit loud
when I speak,

and he was like, "Shh!
Use your indoor voice."

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Like, one day in.

If you're already shushing me,

you are gonna have a hard time
ahead of you, buddy boy.

I just feel like I wanna know
so much about you,

and I have, like,
so many questions...

Yeah, and I'm definitely
noticing that...

Yeah.
..from you.

Do you think I talk too much?

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Um...

NARRATOR: After being shushed
at the airport,

Claire is questioning
why husband Jesse

seems so reluctant
to get to know her.

I just feel like I wanna know
so much about you.

Do you think I talk too much?

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Um...

..no, I don't think it's a question
of whether you talk too much.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Maybe it's a question of

perhaps you feel like
you need to say something

in...in a lot of moments where...

I should just, what - shut up?

(TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES)

That...

What do you mean by that?

I know that I can be quiet at times.

I think the main thing, from my end,
in response to that, is...

..maybe nothing needs to be said
in those times...

..and the silence can...
you know what I mean.

Mmm, do I?

OK, maybe you don't.

I think Claire can sometimes become
unaware of how loud she's speaking,

and it's just how much she talks
and comments.

I prefer quality conversation
over quantity of conversation.

So, maybe I'm too, like,
rushed to know everything

and need to, like...

..or is this a moment
where I shouldn't be speaking?

You should be taking this time to
get to know me on a deeper level,

but now I'm finding myself
second-guess

kind of, like,
everything I'm saying.

Should I be talking?
Should I be talking softer?

(WHISPERS)
Like, am I being too loud?

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I mean, it...it sucks, like...

(SIGHS)

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

..like, I don't wanna be,
like, the needy girl...

..but just the way
he isn't wanting more,

like, I don't...it confuses me.

Like, am I literally
asking for too much?

Do I need to just...shush?

Hmm.

Tomorrow night, Jesse and Claire's
troubles continue in paradise...

I don't think she feels comfortable
in allowing just a couple...

..a few more seconds of silence.

..while for Bronte, it's a case
of another day, another drama.

Holy shit!

What the (BLEEP)?

..before this year's youngest couple
enters the experiment...

Hi, everyone!

..and the pressure is on
for this suave groom.

It's, like, a side hustle
or, like...?

No, I feel like, like, that's what
we're gonna work towards, you know?

Also gonna launch a podcast.

Yeah, really wanna do
something like that.

WOMAN: In Asian culture, your career
is part of your identity,

and I feel like, with Adam, I don't
know exactly what his career is.

Will his mysterious career live up
to his new bride's expectations?

Do you have any stream of income?

Don't make me feel like I've got
nothing when you don't know me!

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