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NARRATOR: Four weeks ago...
Ladies!

(JOYFUL EXCLAMATION)

(KNOCKS ON DOOR)

Your match...

(LAUGHS)

He no longer wanted to be a part
of the experiment.

NARRATOR: It was a devastating start
to the experiment for Michael...

I feel like somebody just ripped
my heart out of my chest.

..and then last night...

Why didn't you apologise to Tim
when you sat down here tonight?

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

He yelled at me.

..an intense second commitment
ceremony...

Do you really want to be here?

..saw some couples celebrate
their love...

I'm head over heels, mate.
(CHUCKLES)

We gazed, we hugged,

we sucked, we (BLEEP),
we did everything.

Oh, my god!
(LAUGHTER)

..before Timothy...

I don't regret anything I said.

..received a smackdown
from Lucinda.

What do you actually want to be
projecting in your frequency?

NARRATOR: But despite their tension,

the pair lived to fight another day.
(APPLAUSE)

"Stay."

NARRATOR: Tonight...

MICHAEL: I've never felt
so vulnerable in my whole life.

NARRATOR: From heartbreak...

It really left me hurt
and shattered.

..to hope.

I'm extremely blessed

that the experts found me
a new match.

NARRATOR: Michael gets
his second chance at true love.

MICHAEL: I truly want
to find somebody

and have that fairytale ending
with kids.

NARRATOR: And two new couples
enter the experiment.

WOMAN: I am a medium.

I'll get psychic downloads.

NARRATOR: But can this psychic
bride...

Shush!

(LAUGHS)

..win over her husband...

OK, I'm going to shut up now.

..and the sceptics...

What's a medium?
Like her clothes size?

I just don't want her vibes on me.

..before...

Why am I bored?

What do you mean?

I'm trying to organise these things
and make you happy

when you don't look
like you're having fun.

..the most unexpected confrontation?

Is this a sudden ending...

..for one of our most beloved
couples?

We done?

(TENDER MUSIC)

NARRATOR: It's the morning after

what was an intense and brutally
honest commitment ceremony

and while some participants quietly
reflect on their behaviour...

..others are trying to salvage
the wreckage.

I wrote you a letter.

"First and foremost,
I want to apologise

"for not making you feel heard.

"I never ever want to make
anyone feel like that.

"I find it hard to let people in,
especially good men.

"It feels foreign to me
to be in a relationship

"where a man is putting
in all this effort

"and wants this much affection
from me.

"I told you about my ex

"and how I was quite dependent
on that relationship

"and I was the one that wanted
affection from him

"and I didn't get it.

"I'm going to try my best
to be more open to this

"and to give it a real shot.

"I would hope you know I never mean
to hurt you, so I'm sorry.

"I'll make it up to you.

"Sarah, your spicy wifey."

Oh...

That was really sweet.

It was heartfelt.
It was a heartfelt letter,

so, when she was reading it
out to me

and she's getting emotional
and teary,

and I have not seen her be open

and vulnerable like that
with me at all.

So, it was nice for me to see that

because it actually showed me

that she is actually trying
and I appreciate that.

NARRATOR: As Sarah and Tim
call a truce,

Cassandra and Tristan's relationship

has taken an unexpected turn
for the worse.

What's up, Cass? Are you all good?

What's... What's up?

No, I just...

Yeah, I was just thinking
about the ceremony.

NARRATOR: At last night's
commitment ceremony,

Cassandra had the opportunity
to share her feelings

about her relationship with Tristan.

What is it that you need
at this point from Tristan?

He is really trying,

but I would like just a bit more
touches and kisses and stuff.

A fantastic technique here

is to listen to the feedback
that she gives you.

Take it at face value

and do more of that,
is what she's saying.

Yeah, OK. OK.

NARRATOR: But after agreeing
to step up the intimacy,

Tristan has taken a step
in the wrong direction.

Yeah, Tristan... Tristan slept
on the couch last night.

Did you sleep well?

Yeah, I slept good.
Yeah?

Um, obviously, slept on the couch
last night.

I just needed some space

but, like, I'm definitely not
going to do that again

'cause your reaction to that
was not good, so...

I can tell you were very angry
and pissed off.

I'm definitely not angry
and pissed off.

I'm not angry.

I just want affection, touch,
closeness,

but it's still just time
for Tristan.

He just makes me so happy
and I love being around him.

But kissing, hugging, cuddling,
we don't do any of that stuff.

Obviously, I've got some issues,

but I'm just not going to bring them
to the table.

I've just P it's fine.

I have really been so patient

because I want the intimacy
to grow between us.

But I feel like we're going
backwards.

(SIGHS)

NARRATOR: While Cassandra
and Tristan's marriage

is continuing to face problems,

a familiar face is about to re-enter
the experiment

after his first experience
was over before it began.

PRODUCER: It's your last night
as a single man.

(LAUGHS) Yes.

It is my last man as a single man

and I don't think
I could be more prepared

to jump into the marriage life.

NARRATOR: Four weeks ago,

a hopeful and excited groom-to-be,
Michael,

entered the initial stages
of the experiment.

I don't know if this is
the small town boy in me,

but I feel like I've known
that I've wanted a family

since I was like 16.

I can always just remember saying,

"One day, I want a family and kids.
One day, I want a family and kids."

And one day, I'm going to have
a family and kids.

(LAUGHS)

NARRATOR: And after being matched
by the experts,

a confident Michael
entered the hens' night,

ready to begin his journey
to find love.

Ladies!

I am the new bride!

(JOYFUL EXCLAMATION)

Beautiful!

Michael.

Lovely to meet you.

NARRATOR: But shockingly
for Michael,

his experience unfolded
in a way nobody saw coming.

(PENSIVE SOUNDTRACK)

Well, Michael, I've got some real
disappointing and shocking news.

(PENSIVE SOUNDTRACK)

(LAUGHTER)

48 hours after
the bucks' and hens' night,

your match...

How are you, man?
Good. Simon.

You look as nervous as me.
Oh, yeah. (LAUGHS)

..decided to send us an email...

..saying he no longer wanted
to be a part of the experiment.

(MELANCHOLIC SOUNDTRACK)

I feel like somebody just ripped
my heart out of my chest.

NARRATOR: But four weeks later,
there's hope for Michael,

as he's about to re-enter
the experiment

and get his second chance
at true love,

thanks to the experts finding him
a brand-new match.

Michael is here to find love.

He is honest, open-minded,

has a big heart,

and has a strong core values.

There was no way we were going
to let Michael miss out

on his chance of finding
his happily ever after.

So, following an extensive
and thorough fresh search,

we found Michael a new match.

(UPLIFTING SOUNDTRACK)

MICHAEL: I'm currently living
in Melbourne,

but I'm originally from Newark,
Ohio.

So, Newark is a very small,
close-knit town.

It's probably 50 years still behind
the rest of the United States sadly,

so a lot of closed-minded thinkers.

Starting out as a young kid,

I do remember being called
racial slurs,

not being accepted
for just the colour of my skin.

Then to add an extra layer,

I'm homosexual,

so now, I have this double-whammy,

so there was a lot
of challenging times

that I sometimes had to fight
my way through.

But growing up, I feel like
it made me really resilient

and who I am today.

Building a family
is extremely important to me.

I would say it's one of my top
priorities.

I grew up with a large family.

I have two sisters, three brothers,

I'm the oldest
of 20-plus grandchildren,

so I've always seen myself
as a father figure.

Give me a hug!

I am also a sperm donor.

Nicole and Natalie,

they are the birth mothers
of my donor babies.

I consider them family.

I'm happy that I was able
to give you the gift of life.

Not only once, but twice.
Twice!

We have two little ones
running around out there.

He's given us the greatest gift.

Like, I couldn't ask
for anything more.

No, he's just so special,
he's just incredible.

I'm so happy for him
to have this experience,

to be able to have that as well.

Seeing you with the girls

has inspired me
to want my own family.

I'm happy that I was able
to help provide that for them.

But I want that family experience
for myself as well.

It's so frustrating
knowing exactly what you want

and going on date after date
after date after date after date,

and it's just nothing's sticking
or nothing's rolling over,

or nothing carries on as well.

You think you find somebody
and then you're ghosted.

You think you like somebody
because of an online chat

and in person, they're shit.
(LAUGHS)

Those moments that you feel,

"Man, what am I doing wrong?"

Or, "How come nobody
has found me yet?"

First and foremost,
they have to be family-oriented.

Like, I need a man
that wants a family,

loves his family,

he's here for love, happiness,
and a fairytale ending.

I'm full of love and ready for it

and I just can't find the right one.

JOHN: We were determined
to find Michael another match

and I think we did.

Hmm.

Michael is absolutely worth it.
We love him.

He's authentic, he's genuine,
he's a family man,

and someone who has so much love
to give a relationship.

To be clear, although this new match

wasn't the initial choice
for Michael,

he is no less a match for him
moving forward.

In fact, in terms of compatibility,

he's as good if not better
and we're really excited about it.

Absolutely.

NARRATOR: And Michael's
mystery new match will be unveiled

the very moment they meet

and marry at first sight.

(ROMANTIC MUSIC SWELLS)

Hi!
Hi!

(LAUGHTER)

Family?

Friends.
Friends?

Family.
Family?

Mother, yes.

The bridal party
are brother and sister.

Oh!

MICHAEL: It feels
very real right now.

The moment has come

that I am now about to get married
to a stranger

and I can't help but try
to visualise this boy.

I'm trying to figure out
how tall this guy is

and this is his eye colour
or what colour is his hair,

and, you know, what's his little
quirks he might have?

It's just crazy to think
that it's now here and happening.

I can just feel my heart pounding
out of my chest right now.

I've had to deal
with a rollercoaster of emotions

through this.

I've had a guy that I was ready
to give my all to pull out.

It made me really question

if I was worthy of love
and marriage.

I'm feeling extremely blessed

that the experts found me
a new match

and I'm ready to meet
the man of my dreams.

Oh, my god!

(MUSIC SWELLS)

Hi!

I know you guys. Hey!

Lovely to see you guys!

So handsome!

You look gorge, boo!

Thank you.

Oh, the nerves have kicked in.

(LAUGHS)

You guys are Mum and Dad?

Yeah.
Yes?

Lovely to meet you.

Lovely to meet you too.

Hi!
Hi!

How are you going?
Hi! Good.

Thank you, sir.
I warmed it up for you.

You guys look lovely.

So do you.
So do you.

Thank you, thank you. (CHUCKLES)

I can feel my body.

It's like boom-boom, boom-boom,
boom-boom, pulsating.

You've got this.
You've got this, boo.

Yeah. It's a little hot up here now.

(LAUGHTER)

I truly want to find somebody

and have that fairytale ending
with kids and a relationship,

but I'm scared
of being let down again,

and my mind is just racing
with doubts.

And the moment's coming.

Like, what if this guy now turns
around and decides he's nervous?

What if this guy doesn't like
what he sees when I turn around?

What if his family don't like
what they see standing up the end?

There are so many things
just running through my mind

and I have never felt so vulnerable
in my whole life.

I'm panicking inside.

Ooh, how does my face look?

Oh, god!

WOMAN: Here he comes!

(MUSIC BUILDING)

(MUSIC BUILDING)

And the moment's coming.

Oh, god!

(SIGHS)

WOMAN: Here he comes!

(MUSIC BUILDING)

WOMAN: Oh!

Hey!

Hey, how are you?

Hello. (LAUGHS)
Hi. How are you?

WOMAN: Wow.
Lovely to meet you.

You too.

Michael.
Stephen.

Stephen.
Nice to meet you.

Sorry, I'm so nervous. (LAUGHS)
I'm sure you are as well.

(LAUGHS)
Oh, god. It's happening.

Yeah, we're here. (LAUGHS)

Thanks, everyone, for coming.

Yes.

I'm Stephen. I'm 26
and I'm a hairdresser from Perth.

I've been a hairdresser
for ten years.

It's my creative outlet.

I love it.

I'm able to live a very comfortable
life because of that.

I have the best clients
that are super fun,

and yeah, I've got
an awesome work crew.

Dig in.

My family's huge.

I am one of eight siblings,

so five of us
from the first marriage

and then my stepdad had two kids
coming into our lives,

and then my mum and stepdad
had a daughter together,

so we're like a blended family.

With nieces, nephews, partners,
there's 26 of us.

Also, I'm a twin.

We are identical.

My family mean the world to me.

I was in a car accident
when I was eight.

It was a pretty hectic accident.

It was a front-on collision
on the freeway.

I remember waking up to the sound
of Mum screaming.

Unfortunately, the guy
that did crash into us,

he passed away.

The recovery for me

was a lot more intense, I think,
than the incident itself.

Going to school for the first time

and the kids being scared
to be around me.

Yeah, the reality of, like,
this is what I look like now.

This is what everyone else
is seeing.

As you get older and you start
being attracted to people

and comments that are made,

it's like, is this going
to affect me forever?

So, yeah, that's definitely
something I've carried with me.

I've started preparing myself
from a very young age

of I'm potentially going
to get rejected.

But I think I've got
an awesome family

that were super supportive

and no one allowed me to dwell
in my own sorrow.

It was like, "Well, this has
happened. We move on."

And I'm really thankful for that.

I've been single
for a really long time.

I've been single for five years.

It is a very shallow pool
of dating in Perth.

The biggest deterrent I have found

is that no one seems to be on board

with the idea of one person forever.

Everyone's wanting
an open relationship

and not wanting monogamy,

and that's hugely important to me.

Ideally, I'd have a kid tomorrow.

Like, I love kids and I would love
to have some of my own.

Yeah, the white picket fence,

the house and the dog
would be amazing.

I'm going into this experiment

to come out the other side
with a life partner.

Someone who wants a family,
his family is so important to him,

so yeah, if that's the case,
I will be wrapped.

The first interaction will be huge.

I hope that I am lucky

that I meet someone that I do
click with and there is that spark.

You look good, you look very nice.

Yes, you as well. I love your suit.

Sorry, I'm touchy-feely. I'm sorry.

(LAUGHTER)

That's a good sign.

He is stunning.

Great hair, like, locks,
and beautiful eyes.

Warm smile.

It just all clicked.

Like, this is now finally happening.

That's a good grip there. (LAUGHS)
Yeah, like that...

It actually hurt my hand
a little bit. (LAUGHS)

(LAUGHTER)

First impression,
really good looking guy.

I love an accent,
so yeah, it just, um...

It did shock me

in a really good way.

He's definitely my type.

Yeah, I wasn't nervous before
but now I'm shitting myself.

Yeah, exactly the same! (LAUGHS)

He's lovely.

I like him.

Absolutely proud of Stephen.

This is really
out of his comfort zone

and he certainly does deserve love.

He does. He's a good boy.

He loves his family

and he has been hurt in the past,

so doing something like this
is huge.

It's huge.

We'll be good.
Good morning?

I've got your back,
you've got my back.

Yeah, we're in this together.
(LAUGHS)

Welcome, everyone,

to this beautiful occasion
as we gather here today

to witness and celebrate
the joining of two souls,

Michael and Stephen,
in the bond of marriage.

I now invite you

to share your personal commitments
to each other.

Thank you.

Wish me luck.

Alright, you got this.

"Michael, we're both taking
a huge leap into the unknown

"and that's terrifying,
but also exciting.

"I come from a big, loud,
Italian family...

"..and I'm one of eight children,
so buckle up."

Oh, wow.
Yeah. (CHUCKLES)

"My family mean the world to me,

"so the dream is to find someone
who's happy to be a part of that

"and embrace the chaos.

"It's wild. This is not at all

"how I thought I was going to meet
my husband.

"But I do believe everything
happens for a reason

"and I'm excited to share this
with you.

"I promise to be honest
and respectful,

"to always have your back,

"I promise to give this my all

"and do my best to let down my guard
to truly let you in.

"I can't wait to share this amazing
crazy journey together."

Those were beautiful.
Thanks. We got through it.

Yeah, you did it.
(APPLAUSE)

(LAUGHS)
Thanks.

His vows were actually really sweet.
Family's a massive thing for me.

Like, they either need
to want a family,

have a big family
that I can fit into,

which P he has eight siblings,
so that's insane.

I mean, again, yeah, I come
from a large family myself,

so there's a lot
of big personalities around.

You have to know how to deal
with a lot of people,

so he knows how to deal with it,
I know how to deal with it.

I feel like it's a match
made in heaven.

OK.

"Standing here with you today

"means that both the experts
and the universe

"have matched me with somebody

"who is adventurous, vulnerable,
confident, and trusting.

"Also, you're someone that knows
how to say yes to me." (LAUGHS)

"So, I want to start by saying
thank you.

"You're my type of guy
and let's get married."

(LAUGHTER)

"I grew up on the other side
of the world,

"surrounded by strong women

"and sometimes literally fighting
my way through problems.

"However, that small town Ohio boy
could never have dreamt

"of standing here in front
of this gorgeous boy in Australia,

"about to get married
in these surreal circumstances.

"If I could tell that boy
anything about life now,

"I'd say, take what makes
you different

"from the other little boys
and embrace it.

"Boys can love boys, too,

"and you're going to marry
the perfect match someday.

"Being so far from my family
has become my normal,

"but now my heart is telling me

"it's time to build a family
I can call my own.

"Wherever we go, we'll go together.

"Everything I've been through

"has brought me across the world
to stand in front of you today,

"ready to say yes
to my best adventure yet."

That's me.
Very nice.

(APPLAUSE)

I'm intrigued by him.

I really, really am excited
to get to know him.

Already, I'm so fascinated by him
as a person,

so yeah, the spark
is definitely igniting. (CHUCKLES)

Michael, will you take Stephen
to be your husband?

Will you promise to love
and respect him,

to be honest with him
and to stand by him

through whatever may come
for as long as you both shall live?

I do.

And Stephen, will you take Michael
to be your husband,

to stand by him
through whatever may come,

for as long as you both shall live?

I do.

(UPLIFTING SOUNDTRACK)

It now gives me great pleasure
to pronounce you married!

You may now kiss!

(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)

(MUSIC SOARS)

(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)

I had one guy pull out,

so when I - I've had my expectations
let down

and now, again, this guy
has come through

and Stephen's ten times better
than I expected him to be.

It seems like he's literally
made for me.

NARRATOR: Next, an unforgettable
new bride enters the experiment.

I'm Madeleine. I'm annoying.

She's...

..a lot.

Shush!

She started crying.

I never want you

to try to be anything
other than who you are.

And then she'd start laughing.

(LAUGHS)

Buckle up, Ash.

Buckle up, buddy.

(SWALLOWS)

NARRATOR: And later...

I'm just trying to figure out
what you want

and it's, like, exhausting.

..an unexpected confrontation

puts Cassandra and Tristan's
marriage in jeopardy.

I'm beating myself up

and that's now starting to drain me.

He's so drained.
I'm like, drained from what?

I need a break.

Yeah.

NARRATOR: It's a new day
at Skye Suites...

(KNOCK ON DOOR)
..and some of the OG couples

have received a special delivery.

We have a letter!

NARRATOR: But this is
no ordinary letter.

Yes!

Oh, the writing's getting smaller!

"The experts invite you
to celebrate the wedding of...

"Question mark and question mark.

"Date: Today."

(LAUGHS)
Bless.

Yes!
OK.

Exciting!

Just like throws me back
to our wedding day.

When they were shaking.

I know how they're feeling.

It's like the complete unknown.

It's... "Will they be
what I asked for?"

"Will they not be what I asked for?"

I want some, like,

I want some new blood
and some fresh blood.

You want fresh meat?
Fresh meat. Bring it on.

What's wrong with the meat
you've got?

Well, I'm happy with my meat,

but I need like fresh meat
in the experiment.

(LAUGHS)

NARRATOR: With half of the couples
invited to today's ceremony,

they excitedly race
to get wedding ready.

We're off to a wedding.

(LAUGHS)

NARRATOR: And the time has arrived
to unveil the first new bride-to-be.

MADELEINE: My name's Madeleine.

I'm 30 and I'm from Melbourne,
Victoria.

I want a connection.

I want to be in love again.

I lived with someone for nine years,
I was in a long-term relationship.

I loved being in love.

I love the team aspect
of a relationship...

Yes.
..and I haven't had that in so long.

Like, and I remember that feeling

and it's, like, I love that feeling
of, like, having your, like, person.

Buying flowers and, like,
taking care of the house

and having that beautiful
person there.

Like, I love that
and I really miss that.

What are you hoping for then?

What does the future look like?

I would love, like, a family
and babies.

Now, I look at people that have kids

and I look at people that are doing,
like, wholesome things

and I'm, like...

I don't know. I just want that
for me.

NARRATOR: Eager to find a partner
and start a family,

Madeleine is ready
to open herself up to love.

But as one of the most
unique participants,

she brings with her a gift

that is both a blessing and a curse.

MADELEINE: I am a psychic medium.

I'm a weird one.

I was an actress for a long time,
an artist,

but I also don't necessarily love
to, like,

own that, I guess, in a way.

I'm a medium, first and foremost,

so I feel like that's a lot
of, like, part of my identity.

PRODUCER: Can you tell me
about being a medium?

Yeah, so I didn't always have it
at all.

When my grandfather passed away,
that's when it came really strong.

Straight away, I was getting,
like, visions.

Then, yeah, I started
to audibly hear.

I do, yeah.

It's like I'll get psychic downloads
from my guides.

They're telling me information
that is helpful for me to know.

It's like it comes through me.

Psychic vision, what's happening?

OK, shut up. Leave me alone.
Seriously.

See what I'm saying?
They are - they're guiding me now.

I'm so not the normal human being

in the sense that it's, like,

I am so sensitive
when it comes to, like, energy.

I pick up vibes on people.

People are really scared sometimes
'cause you know a lot.

You do know people's names.

You do know what they're doing,
you do know where they've been.

You do know what they shouldn't
be doing. You know what I mean?

Knowing about things can be so fun.

However, becoming a medium
really isolated me.

Yeah, my gift is something

that I feel like has really changed
me in relationships

because a lot of people
don't really understand it

or they don't really
either believe it,

um, or they really believe it

and then they're really relying
on me, so it's, like,

it's a very hard thing for me

with people in general.

And so, that's why it' hard for me

because becoming a medium
made me really lonely.

I'm looking for a kind soul.

Someone who accepts me for me.

Because what I do might be
overwhelming sometimes,

so it's like I need someone
who's, like, able to cope with that,

and someone who is proud
of who I am.

So, I think I want someone
who is just a really kind person,

beyond all else.

My best qualities would be my heart,
like, my kind heart and my empathy.

That's definitely my best qualities.

It comes from my mum.

My mum is the sweetest lady
in the world.

She has a big heart.

She would give you the shirt
off her back

even though she doesn't have a lot.

Everything good that's in me
comes from her.

So, right now, I live with my dad
and my stepmum,

and my two little brothers.

I'm helping raise
my two little brothers,

Juna and Jett,

which are twelve and seven.

My dad's very elderly
and my stepmum is from overseas,

so English is not her first
language,

so I've kind of taken it on myself
to do school pick-ups, school lunch,

taking them to sporting events,

putting them to bed,
that sort of thing.

They're very special to me
and I would do anything for them.

Family's everything to me

because we lost my older brother
who passed away

and it's just brought us
all closer together.

Pete was P he was a funny character,
he was the life of the party.

He was very outgoing.

Yeah, just a great guy.

He passed away two years ago.

It's been very hard
and even just doing this process,

like, I would've wished that, like,
he was, he was my best man,

but...

Sorry.

PRODUCER: It's OK. It's OK.

Yeah, no. (EXHALES)

It's just sad that he's not going
to see me get married and not...

He's not going to meet my kids,
so...

That's, yeah...
That's the rough part.

(EXHALES)

With all these things
that have happened,

it's also made me realise
that life's too short

and yes, I can also support
my family,

but I do need to have my own life.

Hopefully, I would find someone
that's supportive

and that's family orientated

and is on the same page as me
and has the same values.

Someone that's unique.

I do believe in true love,
I do believe it's out there,

and I do believe it exists,

and I crave it, I want that.

I would do anything for love.

I'm yeah, open to do
whatever it takes.

That's why I'm on the experiment.

Ash will be a great match
for Madeleine.

He's your boy next door,
your classic Aussie guy.

He's a real catch.

You know, he's grounded, he's kind,
he's a real nurturer.

You know, he spends a lot of time
helping his family

bring up his younger half siblings.

This is a big part of his world,

and I think in many ways,

Madeleine is at a stage
in her life now

where she needs some nurturing,

she needs some support
and some love.

Yeah, exactly, and look,
Maddie's a very artistic person.

She can come off as eccentric
at times

but she's passionate about her gift
as a psychic medium.

So much so that she's given up
her acting career to pursue it.

Now, being a medium is not something
everyone embraces,

so she needs someone
with an open mind

who can give her love, support,
and stability.

And I think Ash is just the person
to offer her that.

Yeah.

NARRATOR: Our second new couple
has been unveiled.

Madeleine and Ash.

(UPLIFTING SOUNDTRACK)

NARRATOR: Today is Madeleine
and Ash's wedding...

..and while Groom, Ash,
prepares himself to tie the knot...

..across town...

MADELEINE: It's coming.

It's coming.

I'm, like, tuning in.

OK, OK, OK.

..Psychic medium, Madeleine,

is getting a download
about her future husband.

Yeah.

I know. OK.

37.

37, 37, 37. Is he 37?

37's coming real in strong.

(BELL RINGS)

Do you think he's 37?

Yeah, yeah.

I'm obviously nervous about people
being sceptical of her

or not believing her

when I know she's so talented
and gifted.

She's been through a lot
in the last couple of years

since becoming a medium

and she is ready
for a whole new phase in her life.

She deserves love,
she deserves the world.

She's an amazing person.

(MUSIC SLOWLY BUILDING)

WOMAN: Looks so pretty!

WOMAN: It's sunny.

NARRATOR: With Madeleine and Ash's
family and friends all seated,

some special guests
are also in attendance,

the OG couples.

Hello!

Hey, how are you doing?

Welcome, welcome.
Jonathan.

Ivana.
Ivana, nice to meet you.

Hi. How are you?

Exciting!

This is stunning!

How do you know who? Bride or groom?

Oh! We're on the bride side!
Lovely!

(LAUGHS)

A medium?

Cool!
No!

I am a sceptic.

Does anyone believe in that?

I don't.

Like, at all.

I'm sure she's a lovely girl.

But I just don't want
her vibes on me.

Thank you.

OK.

Well, there's a few pests here,
so...

(LAUGHTER)
..he might go well.

I'm definitely ready
for some new blood, I think. Yeah.

(MUSIC SLOWLY BUILDING)

ASH: Going through the things
I've been through

with my brother passing away
and my parents getting older,

I want my family to experience

seeing me happy and in love
and having children,

and I want them to share
that experience with me,

and I know time's ticking,

so that's driven me
to come onto this experiment

and to do that and to hopefully find
the love of my life.

Someone with a real kindness
about her

and someone that's empathetic.

Someone who is themself
when there's no one around.

I want the butterflies
in my stomach.

Like, isn't that what everyone
wants?

I'm nervous to see him.

I hope you looks cute.

He will look cute.

WOMAN: Oh!

(APPLAUSE)

TRISTAN: Oh, he's so handsome!

What a cutie!

Hey!
Good looking rooster.

How are you feeling now?
How are you feeling?

He's, like,
"Who the (BLEEP) are you?"

(LAUGHTER)

I'm Tristan!

(LAUGHTER)

Well, there's one half of us
who don't know.

I love that.

OK, first look, she's saying
that they're well suited,

so that's a good start.
(WHISPERED) Oh, that's great!

OK, that's a good start,
that's a good start.

WOMAN: Your hair looks good.

(UPLIFTING SOUNDTRACK BUILDS)

MADELEINE: I want love

and I don't want to be lonely
anymore.

MADELEINE: I know me
and I'm so sensitive.

I can be, like, dramatic.

I can cry at the drop of a hat,

and I will say weird things.

I just hope that it doesn't scare
my husband away.

Hey!

(LAUGHS) Oh, you're so beautiful!

Oh, my gorgeouses!

(LAUGHS)

Wow. Yeah, wow.

Hi!

Great smile, great body.

She's an absolute knockout.

(APPLAUSE)

Hi!
Hi.

Hello!
I'm Ash.

Oh, my god. Don't say that.

(LAUGHTER)

Good start.

Hi. I'm Madeleine. I'm 30.

I am really deep and weird, strange.

Getting married to you!

To me.
To you!

(LAUGHS)

(EXHALES)
What's your name?

Ash. I'm from Melbourne.
Ash.

OK, so initially...

I just saw...

I see energy.

Right? I see energy.

The whitewash of just, like...

(SINGING)
# La, di, da-da! #

Like, you know?

Do you know what I mean?

They're recording everything?

It's all recorded.

The whole time?

Yeah.

Interesting. Alright.

So, shall we get married? Or...

Yeah, let's... What's...
Is this what happens now?

She's... She's...

..a lot.

Hi, baby!

Hi, guys! OK.

She's very...

Um...

(WHISPERED) My bitches! I love you!

..intense

and he's much more reserved.

Buckle up, Ash.

Buckle up, buddy.

(SWALLOWS)

(STRANGE JAUNTY MUSIC)

I am Madeleine.

I am weird, strange.

Getting married to you!

To me, to me.
To you!

I am a beautiful, kind person.

I'm a medium. Um...

What's a medium?
Like her clothes size?

(CLEARS THROAT)

Girl, you are at least
an extra small

and they were like,

"No, like, she's a psychic medium."

Lauren!
And I was like, "Oh!"

I don't know whether you've heard
a P do you know what a medium is?

Ah, yeah, kind of.

(EXHALES) Reads people's thoughts?

I don't know. Something along
those lines.

Madeleine and Ash,

I now invite you to share your vows
with each other.

Ash.

"To my new wife.

"Hi. I'm Ash.

"I'd love to know
what you're thinking right now.

"I may look like a bad boy
with tattoos on the outside,

"but I've got a puppy dog heart.

"I'm fiercely loyal,
a good listener

"and someone who loves his family.

"The sort of love
that I'm looking for

"is something I'm yet to experience.

"I picture being 80 years old,
holding hands,

"walking down the beach together,

"the old school, supportive, loving,
all-encompassing kind of love.

"And so I stand before you today,
gazing into your blue eyes,

"hopeful and optimistic.

"I promise that no matter
how difficult this experiment gets,

"I'll be here to support you.

"I don't expect us to always have
an easy road on this journey

"but I can promise
I'll do everything

"to get through this with you.

"We both deserve this opportunity
for love

"and I hope this could be it
for us."

(APPLAUSE)

Good job, buddy.

CELEBRANT: Madeleine.

Yes.
Would you like to share a few words?

OK, all right.

Well...

I'm Madeleine.

I'm annoying.

(CHUCKLES)
I am.

I want you to know that.
I can do annoying.

(LAUGHS) I'm annoying
because I love people deeply

and I'm annoying because...

..I'm super kind

and when I...

..love people deeply,
I expect love in return.

So I hope that you can love me
for who I am

and my strange little weird quirks.

(LAUGHS) I have a lot.

(LAUGHS)

I love people who are genuine,
I love people who are themselves.

I only want you to be who you are.

She raw-dogged her vows,
who can raw-dog their vows?

This is about you and me...
I agree.

..and it's about
who we are as people.

Like... (VOICE SHAKES)
It doesn't matter,

because it's like
I accept you and I love you.

(DRAMATIC STRING MUSIC)

(LAUGHS) Yeah.

Oh, poor dude. He's so scared.

I love you.
You all love me.

I love you.
You will love me.

I'll find you.

(DRAMATIC STRING MUSIC CONTINUES)

OK, I'm gonna shut up now.

Shoosh! (LAUGHS)

(APPLAUSE)

LUCINDA: Beautiful.

Yeah, that was so nice.

That was so good.

I mean, that was one of
the best I've ever seen.

(LAUGHS)

She's brilliant.

Ash, with this ring, I seal my vows.

She done very well on her vows.

I was quite impressed that she just
read them straight off the cusp

and just came from her heart.
That's to me was amazing.

She said she has some quirks
and some different traits,

so it's gonna be good
finding out those different quirks.

CELEBRANT: Madeleine and Ash.

It is with great pleasure

that I now pronounce you
as husband and wife.

(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)

This is so... I know!

I think I was floating
off the ground when she kissed me.

I almost went into the sky.

Family and friends,
it is with great honour

that I presented to you

for the very first time
as husband and wife,

Madeleine and Ash.

(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)

Yes!

I'm blown away.

I'm blown away, I'm pumped,

I'm super excited
to start this journey.

Hi.

Will we see you guys again,
I think so.

ASH: Madeleine was everything
I wished for and more.

Everything in my life
has led me to here

and I'm grateful for
the steps I've taken

that have put me here
in front of her.

So I hope she feels
the same about me.

Yeah, I don't know.
I just... Sorry, one second.

(DRAMATIC STRING MUSIC)

Yeah.

Yeah.

I'm getting like, really bad vibes.

(RELAXING MUSIC)

MAN: That's great.

Nice.

(INDISTINCT)

(CHUCKLES)

Get used to that.

(LAUGHS) A lot more to come.
Yeah.

I haven't been touched like that
in a while.

Although it's only a hand
on the waist but hey, it felt nice.

Jump on my back.

Let me see if I can get up there.

(LAUGHTER)

VOICEOVER: While things
couldn't be more playful

at the boys' photo shoot...

(LAUGHTER)

..back at Madeleine
and Ash's wedding,

the atmosphere is anything but...

PHOTOGRAPHER: And nice
and happy and smiley for me.

After receiving an ominous
psychic download

at the ceremony,

Madeleine is finding it hard
to relax

with her new husband.

Just nice and romantic and fun.

You're sort of, you know,
celebrating our beautiful day.

(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)

Look at each other
for a couple of frames for me.

(TENSE MUSIC)

I feel like it's shifted

because I've got a download
about where it was going.

That was showing me something.

No.
OK.

Yes, yes.

Yeah, just information
that is helpful for me to know.

I just wait to get guidance.

I'm waiting to see who he is.

PHOTOGRAPHER: And nice and happy
and smiley for me.

(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)

The photoshoot with Madeleine,
it's somewhat awkward.

Can we just look towards each other
a little bit.

You can...

I'm still trying to get a gist
of her and her personality

but she seems very quiet
during the photoshoot.

Let me just reframe,

bear with me for a second.

Oh my God.

Yeah, it's a lot, huh?

How did you sleep?
I didn't sleep.

Yeah, neither did I.

Yeah.

Yeah.

(OMINOUS MUSIC)

What?

Yeah, like just when I was sleeping.
I thought there was like...

Really? What?

What the (BLEEP)
Yeah, crazy.

It was super weird.

I love that.

Yeah, I had no idea
what was going on.

Oh my god.

That's pretty vulnerable,

for a man to be able to share
an experience like that.

Like, that's pretty cool
and I feel privileged that he did.

That's cool.

I just feel better now
because I feel like he was aware.

He's like, aware
that he had an experience

and I love that he was open,
I guess, to psychic stuff.

I'm used to things changing fast

but like wow,
that changed really fast.

The energy shifted really fast

and now I know that he's someone
that is open.

I'm gonna do everything I can
in my power to give it a red-hot go.

I just want something really fun
to finish with.

OK, fun.
Maybe hands in the air, or...

Yeah, that's cute.
Yeah.

I love that.
Whoo-hoo, isn't that cool?

(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)

(JOYOUS MUSIC)

CELEBRANT: Can we all
put our hands together

for the groom and groom.

(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)

The wedding is done.
I have my man.

I think that we're going well
so far.

I definitely believe
I felt a spark between us.

I feel like we're
extremely compatible.

I want to say I'm thrilled,
it feels good.

The experts have listened,
they've delivered

and now it's time to party.

(ALL CHEERS)

Hi.
It's so nice to meet you.

You as well.
Nice to meet you properly.

I'm Jess.

Steven.
Nice to meet you, Stephen.

How are you feeling, Mike?

Look, I'm a little bit
more at ease now.

Yeah. Oh my God, my nerves
were through the roof. (LAUGHS)

It's a long day.
Yeah.

STEPHEN: I'm feeling
pretty confident.

I'm feeling like
we're in a good place.

Yeah, I just hope that it's
a genuine connection for him

and his reasons for being here
are the same as me

and so far he's honest and open

and I think
that's an amazing quality to have.

Thank you, ta, sorry.

Thanks.

You're a vegetarian?
No.

Oh...

Well this is porkpie
and I don't eat pork, so...

Well, swapsies.
It's already coming in handy.

(LAUGHS) Right, thank you.
JESS: It's already working out.

That's nice.
There we go.

We'll share.

I love that.

My first impression of Michael,

was that he is Stephen's type and...

..I think they had chemistry,

I could see the chemistry
between them.

He seems a super genuine guy.

Yeah, made effort with the family.

They definitely seem
on the same page,

which is exciting to see.

I don't even know
what your last name is. (CHUCKLES)

Felix.
Felix.

What's yours?
Stewart.

Felix Stewart.

(LAUGHS) Michael Felix Stewart.
Michael Felix Stewart.

When I look at Stephen,
I get that energy.

Like, it's just...
I'm actually so attracted to him.

Like, he's calm, he's masculine,

he's laid-back.

He's really deep
and connected to his family,

which is extremely important to me.

Can we mingle?

So he's ticking all the boxes.

Hi, I'm Stephen, nice to meet you.
How are you?

Yeah, good.
Like, overwhelmed but good.

Yeah.

I feel like yeah, I feel like
there is some chemistry there, hey?

Yeah, well...

Stay tuned, hey.

We might be having kids in...

Well, you know,
you've met baby mamas, so yeah.

What?

(TENSE MUSIC)

What have you just...

I've not had this conversation.

WOMAN: Really?
I know.

Oh, Mike's got such
an interesting life.

He's just like, literally an onion.
One thing after another.

Oh, yeah, right.
Yeah, your eyes water after a while.

(LAUGHTER)

(TENSE MUSIC)

Right, well.

You've captured my attention
with the baby mama comment,

so I need to suss that one out.
Yeah, you should just ask.

Yeah, it was nice
meeting you guys.

Take care.

Me?
WOMAN: Yeah.

Why? No, she's the one
that told the yeah,

loose lips over here.

(TENSE MUSIC)

So what's this about a baby mama?

(TENSE MUSIC)

What?

(TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES)

I have not had this conversation.

Really?
No.

Right, well.

You've captured my attention
with the baby mama comment,

so I need to suss that one out.

Yeah, it was nice meeting you guys.
Take care.

(TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES)

Oops.

How you doing?

So what's this about a baby mama?

(LAUGHS)
Oh, I was gonna get to that.

(LAUGHTER)

I missed that.

Um...

Yeah, I have two
biological daughters...

Oh, wow, OK.

..but with each Natalie and Nicole.

Yes, the couple here.
Yeah.

This honestly feels good
to be able to give the gift of life,

you know, to them

and help them continue
their family and grow their family.

That's awesome.

Yeah, but like,
honestly it was more about them

in the situation than myself

but after seeing the girls grow up

I'm like, OK,
now I definitely want this.

Like, have some children.

JESS: Yeah, OK.

Good on you, that's awesome.

I think that the fact that he has

given this gift to his friends,

so that they could
start their family

and he's willing to selflessly
step back and let that unfold,

I love that. I think that's yeah,
that is amazing.

That's a really kind act

and takes a pretty special person
to be able to do that.

That's a huge, huge tick in my box.

I think that yeah,

that speaks volumes of him

and yeah, I view him very highly
because of that.

I felt like honestly it was fate,
the little girls.

Oh just straight up there,
that big old tick on our side.

Love that.
Yeah, it was definitely fate.

He just confirmed how aligned he is
with his family values

and his morals

and that makes me excited to think
that they have a promising future.

I can't wait to see you guys
when you've got to know each other.

Procreate?

(LAUGHTER)

(PLAYFUL MUSIC)

Wow, look at these fancy utensils.

Oh my God.

Cheers.
(ALL CHEERS)

CELEBRANT: Can I just get
everyone's attention,

please put our hands together
for the bride and groom.

(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)

VOICEOVER: After discovering
a spiritual connection

with her new husband
at the photoshoot,

Madeleine has a spring in her step
once again.

Hi, guys.
Hot diggity damn, you too.

Hot diggity damn.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, you right,
you right, you right, you right?

Yep, good, good.

I think there may be
a bit of a spark there for me,

so that's quite exciting.

Madeleine,
she's just absolutely stunning.

I feel like we should like,
order champagne to this table.

Yeah, we've been waiting
for a drink...

We'll be like,
"Yo, waiters, what's going down?"

Hello?

We haven't really connected
on a super deep level just yet

but I'm guessing that's gonna come.

Ash, what made you like,
wannabe a part of this whole thing?

Like what, yeah.

I'm definitely ready for like,
a long-term thing.

Like, absolutely ready for it

and the timing,
just everything aligned,

so I was like yep, let's go,
full steam ahead

and then you walked down the aisle

and I was smitten.

So I was like... Wow, yeah.
(LAUGHS)

Well that's good.

She said she has some quirks
and some different traits,

which is good, 'cause I do too

and ready to just yeah,
ready to get stuck into it,

like, ready to hang out
with my wife.

VOICEOVER: As the guests
enjoy the party atmosphere,

Cassandra and Tristan
are struggling to connect.

Anything you need?
Huh?

Anything you need?
No, I'm good.

Yep.

I hope we get some wedding cake.

I would love some wedding cake.

We barely got any
of our wedding cake.

How crazy, it feels so long ago.

And now we're at another wedding.

Yes.

It's been a beautiful wedding,
two beautiful people

and I guess you just
kind of think about

your own relationship
a little bit more

and they're so excited
and they're so happy

and I love that for them

and I love love

and then I'm just like,
where is mine?

Nothing is going on
and that's the problem.

VOICEOVER: But for Cassandra
and Tristan,

it hasn't always been this way.

From the moment they met,

there was a fairytale connection.

Oh, you look...

..you look stunning.

Thank you.

He's got these lovely eyes
and such a fun smile.

I am drawn to him,
because he's so warm-hearted,

so funny.

But during the experiment,
Tristan's self-doubt

and lack of confidence
opened up some old wounds,

with a heart-breaking revelation...

Oh, I hate myself.

Like, the way I look,

I think I sound annoying as well.

I guess I don't think
I do good enough,

when I try to do good enough.

..but Cassandra was quick
to remind Tristan

of all the qualities
she loves about him.

He's thoughtful,

he's patient,

he's generous,

kind, absolutely hilarious.

Cutest dimples, he's tall,
he's fun to be around,

beautiful energy.

But sadly,
Tristan's lack of confidence

has been the main barrier
holding the pair back

from exploring intimacy

and has left a despondent Cassandra

questioning where she stands
in her marriage.

I like Tristan a lot.

I just want him to be
confident in who he is,

what he brings to this relationship

and what he has to offer,
'cause it's so much.

But I don't even know
if he likes me.

Is he like, repulsed by me,
is he just not into me?

I don't know.

It's weird between us.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

Are we OK?

Next...

..Tristan and Cassandra's conflict
finally boils over...

I'm trying so hard
to make you have fun

and it's now starting to drain me.

I need a break.
Yep.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

I'm obviously the bad guy,
so it's all my fault.

Cass, honey, are you OK?

Cass?

(SOBBING)

..and later...

Anything you wanna
pre-warn me about?

Um...

Michael's truth rattles Stephen.

Instantly I felt sick.

I just felt like...

This is not a genuine match.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

(ALL CHEERS)

Here's to Mash.
Yeah, Mash.

ALL: Yeah.

We've already given them
a nickname as well.

BOTH: Mash.
Yeah.

Yep. Maddie and Ash, equals Mash.

(HUMS TUNE) Do, do, do, do.

I wanna do the Mash theme song now.

I can't think.

(HUMS MASH THEME SONG TUNE)

Oh my god, so Mash,
that's hilarious.

Here's to Mash.
(LAUGHTER)

VOICEOVER: As the couples continue
to enjoy the wedding vibe...

(LAUGHTER)

..Cassandra and Tristan
are still struggling

to get past the small talk.

Are we OK?

Yeah.

We're fine.

I think were just
a bit of stalemate.

I just think lately,
we've just been in a bit of a rut.

And how are you feeling
about everything?

About us?
Yeah.

I don't know if it's like the...

..just being in,
or being in this experiment,

like, why am I bored?

I've been trying so hard,
like, to make you have fun

but what do you need me to do?

No that's why,
I don't know what I'm expecting...

Because I'm just trying to
figure out what you want, like...

..and then I get... I'm not sure
if you're having a good time

and it just frustrates me.

I tell you I have the best time
at everything.

I do, like, I try everything

and then I get you telling me
you're bored.

Like, when I said I was bored,
I was just like, it was just...

It was nothing like,
"You're boring me," sort of thing.

Oh my God.

Tristan is so sensitive.

I did say to Tristan I was bored

but not of him.

I'm just frustrated,
because I need more intimacy.

I just want a normal amount,
that's not nothing.

Anything is better than nothing.

(TENSE MUSIC)

Do you really think I'm not trying?

Like, that's a really bullshit
question you just asked,

like, obviously I'm trying.
I try every fricken single day.

I'm like,
consistently organising things

to make her have fun.

Then just don't turn around and
just be like you're bored and shit.

That really shitted me.

I don't know.

I think it's just been a bit stale.

That comment like "I'm bored,"
really crushed me.

Like, well (BLEEP) me too, bro
but at least I'm trying.

I think hearing those words

really upset him

and he took it like,
to another level.

It's like, exhausting,

'cause I'm trying to organise
these things to make you happy,

when you don't look like
you're having fun, it's annoying.

The way Tristan's mind works,
it just goes fast

and it thinks of
a thousand different things.

I've like organised so much stuff,
I go above and beyond

and you don't look like
you're having fun,

I'm beating myself up
and that's now starting to drain me.

He's telling me he's so drained.
I'm like, drained from what?

It's exhausting him.

I'm like, why are you
being exhausted by these things,

like, just take it easy.

We can just eat popcorn
on the side of the street

and I'd be happy

it's 'cause you've made the effort
to plan popcorn on the side of...

I just... I don't need much.
I'm happy, just being with him.

But he is showing me
no affection at all,

which is all I want.

I'm also trying so hard to make...
Like, to make you have fun

and I've like,
organised so much stuff.

I don't care about dates.

I just want Tristan to just give me
a bit more love and affection.

I want a husband,
that's why I'm here.

I want Tristan to be the man
that I came here for.

Yeah.

I'm consistently putting myself down

and I've never even given myself
credit on anything,

so this is the time
I'm giving myself credit,

'cause I am trying.
I try every God damn fricken day.

If I keep on getting
shut down like this

and I keep on feeling this shit,
I'm gonna give up.

At least I'm trying.

I need a break.

Yep.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

Whatever, I'm obviously the dude,
so I'm obviously the bad guy,

so it's all my fault, here again.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC CONTINUES)

I'm trying more harder than she is,
every day,

you know, so I'm like
what am I supposed to (BLEEP) do.

Like... (BLEEP) me, man.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

Are we done?
PRODUCER: Yep, we're done.

Awesome.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

Cass, honey, are you OK?

Cass...

VOICEOVER: Following an offhand
comment by Cassandra

saying she was bored,

and I rate Tristan's defences
have kicked in

and a heated argument saw Cassandra
crying in the bathroom.

Sorry.

Are you OK?
Yes.

What's going on?
No, I just needed a...

Just a...
..minute.

Um, a little tired, long day.
Yep.

(CASSANDRA EXHALES)

I feel like I'm trying really hard
and yeah.

Just tired, I think.

Tired of not knowing,

tired of Tristan's
self-confidence issues,

tired of...

..no...

..progress, tired of...

..lack of intimacy.

Yeah, I feel like we're just not
on the same track at the moment.

I just feel deflated.

Um, guys.

I wish there was music,
like God damn it!

Like, what?

But seriously, guys,

I'm so ready
to have fun with you all,

I'm so ready to party.

Like we should party,
can we party yet?

Come on.

OK, thank you, guys.

I love you all
and know this, know this.

Love conquers all.

Right, it does

and bring the (BLEEP)
positive vibes!

(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING)

The day has been great.

I'm feeling like

it's definitely gonna be
a rollercoaster with Madeleine

but I'm enjoying the ride so far.

She's so unique,

she just has a heart of gold,
so yeah, I couldn't be happier.

Love you all, I love you all,
I love you all.

LUCINDA: Love conquers all.

I think Maddy
is just a total treasure.

They're both gorgeous,
spunky creatures actually.

He's gonna go on a ride with her...

Yes, yeah, you're a dancer.

..I tell you what,

because when you're around
energy like that,

I mean she's magnificent,

she's a bit of a piece of art,
like inside and out.

That was the most awkward
first dance

I've ever seen in my life.

VOICEOVER: As Madeleine brings
the positive vibes

and a unique dance moves...

..Michael and Stephen are revelling
in their new relationship status.

STEPHEN: This is the most
committed relationship I've been in

for five years. (CHUCKLES)

Oh my god, me, like four,
so here we are.

Yeah, we're off to a good start.

(LAUGHING)
We're off to a good start.

Into this deep and hey,
cheers to diving in.

Diving in.
Yeah.

I just...

..I really am genuinely
going into this,

hoping to find love.
That's my end goal.

Exactly the same.

And anything you
wanna pre-warn me about?

Um...

Well, speaking of something
to discuss actually,

I do wanna bring it up to you.
Oh, shoot.

So, just to like,
bring it to attention,

like, I have been previously
matched in this experiment before.

Yeah, OK.

Sean came to me
with some shattering news

that the match had pulled out

and...

I had never met the person,
obviously

and things happen for a reason,

which led me to you.

(TENSE MUSIC)

Learning that Michael
had been previously matched

in this experiment,

instantly, I felt sick.

I just felt like...

this is not a genuine match then,
if that's the case.

This is a really last-minute,
slap dash, you'll do...

Yeah, OK.

..and that to me is a huge red flag.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

I'm really trying hard
not to have my guard up

but to know that someone
pulled out last-minute,

am I just his fill in?

VOICEOVER: Tomorrow night...

I'm the bad guy, yep, cool.

(KNOCKS ON DOOR)

..John Aiken to the rescue...

And she's an amazing woman

and she wants touch from you.

..but will it be enough
to save this marriage in crisis?

Plus...

I've got a lot of things
going for me,

I've got a lot of things

that I know people do find
attractive in a partner.

..we meet the most
overly confident groom ever seen...

I feel like my wife's
first impressions

are gonna be like,
I got lucky here.

..in the final wedding
of the experiment...

What I aim to provide is safety
and security in our relationship,

because I know you girls
love that stuff.

..but will his vows...

Boys, give us a deece...

ALL: Deece.

..prove too much
for his new bride?...

I promise to always provide
a sturdy shoulder for you to cry on,

hopefully not because of me.

WOMAN: Oh, God.

..before the three new couples...

That is nice.
(EXCITEDLY SQUEALS)

..head off on their honeymoons...

Come on.

Come on!

..where psychic, Maddy...

They're still talking to you?
Oh, yes, hold on, sorry.

..gets a ghostly message
from the other side...

They all wanna talk,
everyone wants to talk to you.

..leaving her husband
in total shock.

I don't know what is going on.

Weirdo, no, it's annoying.

What the... (EXHALES)

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