When it comes to this season of Married at First Sight, bride Jacqui Burfoot has been raising eyebrows.
Since marrying self-proclaimed “warrior” Ryan Donnelly, their relationship has been full of ups and downs.
Despite the show currently airing, she has been taking to social media to provide more context about scenes on MAFS, and the public’s perception of her.
Find out what Jacqui has been up to, and what she’s said about the show.
What does Jacqui Burfoot do for a living?
Speaking to SkyNews.com.au on 12th March, the ambitious bride said she did not return to her job as a lawyer since the show aired in January, because of the mental toll it took on her.
“I essentially left my job after I tried to go back to work because I was mentally distressed and couldn’t work,” she said. “I’ve been unable to continue my career… I’ve been left to fend on my own, basically.
“I wasn’t medically capable of performing my duties because I was under so much mental distress and trauma. I guess I had post-traumatic stress disorder from the show, and I couldn’t function at work. I just couldn’t. My capacity to perform wasn’t there.”
She continued, saying that she anticipated not returning “for at least two years”. If she did, Jacqui said she would need to go to drastic measures such as dye her hair and change her name to avoid being recognised.
“I just don’t think it’s possible… I’m like, not capable of working right now,” she said. “So it’s just not an option currently or in the foreseeable future.”
Does Jacqui from MAFS have a business?
While she might not return to law any time soon, she has been providing updates about the show while it’s been airing, and her business on her @jacquelineleejewellery Instagram page.
The brand is called Jacqueline Lee, which sells “timeless, everyday essentials – designed to be lived in”, ranging from $30 to $50.
According to Website Age Checker, which analyses the creation of sites, her website was made in February 2025.
Along with the jewellery brand, the bride is also on Cameo, which allows people to make personal requests to creators. She currently charges $23.55 per video.
“I can FAKE CRY because I’m not at your event, give CRAZY EYES, do a RAP sheet ROAST, dating advice, give your boyfriend Ryan-style advice!” reads her tongue-in-cheek bio. So far, she’s received 31 five-star reviews.
From this season, she also joins groom Billy Belcher on the platform, who charges $55 and Dave Hand, who charges $70.65.
What has Jacqui said about editing on MAFS?
Cast members are expected to keep their lips sealed about upcoming storylines, but Jacqui has been spilling the beans.
The MAFS Gossip Instagram page shared a screenshot of a photo of Jacqui, with text elaborating about her time on the show.
“I agree – my character makes no sense – that’s not my fault – blame the editors!” she said.
“More than happy to spill the tea so you can get to know the real me and my story!”
Invested in finding a life partner, she said she took the experiment seriously but did admit to playing it up “a tiny bit” for the cameras”.
She has also emphasised that she wants her partner to prioritise her, which she’s repeated on Instagram.
“Yes – I want my partner to put me first. Why? Because I deserve that. You don’t need to lie to do so… just some basic IQ & EQ,” she wrote separately on social media.
“AND YES, everyone deserves that?! I’m on this show looking for a long-term partner… a future dad to my kids. I don’t want to raise kids around a man who doesn’t build me up. I want a man who builds me up, AND then our kids and daughters too!! Why is that not something MAFS would want to showcase?!”
What has Jacqui said about her texts to Jeff?
Another point of contention for the couple is when Ryan finds out that Jacqui texts Jeff to meet with him privately and without his wife Rhi.
Jacqui has since released a screen recording scrolling through her text exchanges with Jeff, which started with her asking about an invite from the activewear brand Stax.
As she scrolls through the video, another text reveals she is struggling and wants help through a particular situation.
“I don’t want to drag you into an uncomfortable situation with production, but if you were open to advice, I’d love to get it,” she said.
When asked if she wanted to speak with him one-on-one or with Rhi, she said she was happy to speak with them both, but thought it was better just to speak with him and get a male perspective.
Are Jacqui and Ryan still together?
Jacqui has revealed that her relationship with Ryan was not meant to be.
It seems she does not think highly of her former TV groom, because she referred to him as “Temu Tate” in another post on her page. Yikes!
In exclusive pics obtained by our sister publication Woman’s Day, Jacqui has all-but-confirmed her new relationship with fellow 2025 groom Clint!
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