Just when you thought Married At First Sight couldn’t get any more dramatic, Channel Nine has teased a major twist.
Once again, the “alternative matches” task has returned with a vengeance, and unlike last year, the contestants have to go through with it.
“We are removing the element of choice from the final test,” John Aiken revealed. “It is the ultimate test of trust and security.”
Unlike last year, where the contestants met their other matches one-on-one, all of the brides and grooms gathered separately to meet them all at once.
Even though most of the contestants were in pure disbelief about the task, Scott and David were horrified.
“I feel sick, I feel like I’m gonna pass out,” David said in a piece to camera, and Scott also said he felt “instantly sick”.
Both grooms acknowledged that they had issues with their wives, but they wanted to work through them and didn’t want to entertain anything else.
Even though Danny suggested that they all stick it out to seek feedback, the two grooms weren’t convinced.
“I’m just going to start out by saying, thanks for coming out here, but I’m in a good relationship right now, and I just really don’t feel comfortable right now,” Scott said to his match, Laura, and then left the table.
“So I’m just probably going to go.”
David also quickly shut down anything with his match, Crystal, after she said she wanted to learn more about him.
“Like, to be honest, I’m a bit razzled right now,” he said to her and then also left the table. “It was lovely to meet you, but I don’t feel like I can engage.”
The pair then went to the bathroom and said they had no regrets about their decision.
While they were frustrated, their brides were open to learning more about their alternative matches.
Alissa enjoyed learning more about her match, Conor, and said she liked his high energy, which was “very different” from David’s. She also admitted that she felt 70 per cent certain about her relationship.
“Obviously, he’s a handsome man as well,” she shared.
Gia was open about her issues with Scott with her match, James, who said she should be with him instead.
“Gia has met her husband; it doesn’t matter. You don’t need to go back to him,” he said playfully. Gia appreciated his forwardness and attention and admitted that she would go on a date with him if she were single.
James even offered her his number, but she declined.
In the end, David and Scott also left with Filip, who was also uncomfortable with the task.
And that’s not the only twist in store, as the brides and grooms will then have the chance to separately watch what unfolded between their partner and their other match at the dinner.
Scott was shown watching the footage before raging, “That is disgusting,” and storming out, swearing. In Monday’s teaser for Tuesday, he also tearfully said he felt used.
David also looked horrified and admitted he felt “betrayed” watching the footage.
It looks set to stir things up for one final test before Final Vows. So, will it make or break the couples?
When are MAFS Final Vows?
Final Vows are expected to air in a matter of days.
The experiment is now heading into its final week, and while Channel Nine hasn’t publicly confirmed the date yet, it’s clear there isn’t long to wait.
The Channel Nine show usually airs for around 10 weeks, and the Final Vows are expected to air around the weeks commencing April 6 or April 13.
