10 SHOCKING moments from Married At First Sight… so far

It’s billed as one of the most controversial dating shows on Australian television.

And while only eight episodes into its fifth season, Married At First Sight has already ruffled feathers, shocked audiences and warmed hearts with its newest cast.

In case you missed them, Daily Mail Australia have listed the 10 BIGGEST moments of this year… so far.

 

From dinner table flirting and cringe-worthy kissing to aggressive tooth brushing and a honeymoon pillow fort: Here are 10 SHOCKING moments from Married At First Sight… so far 

The reality series’ latest series debuted last Monday, with 11 pairs of strangers agreeing to tie the knot in televised weddings.  

While the show primarily is based on finding unlucky-in-love contestants their ‘perfect’partner, drama often ensues between the instant bride and grooms.

Many fans have been vocal on social media about the show’s shocking, sweet and controversial scenes, but have you caught them all?

1. Bride Davina Rankin flirts and admits desire to sleep with ANOTHER groom 

Flirty dinner debut! Bride Davina Rankin flirts and admits desire to sleep with ANOTHER groom at first dinner party of the show

Flirty dinner debut! Bride Davina Rankin flirts and admits desire to sleep with ANOTHER groom at first dinner party of the show

During the first dinner party of the series on Thursday, there was plenty of theatrics around the dining table!

And most of the drama appeared to stem from Instagram model Davina Rankin’s controversial behaviour with her fellow co-stars.

Davina caused a stir at the dinner party after openly discussing her sex life with ‘husband’ Ryan with the other guests.

Flirted openly at the dinner table: Davina admitted to the other female contestants she was attracted to Dean Wells, who she winked at during the night

Flirted openly at the dinner table: Davina admitted to the other female contestants she was attracted to Dean Wells, who she winked at during the night

'He is what I would want in a partner': Married At First Sight's Davina Rankin gushes over Dean

'He is what I would want in a partner': Married At First Sight's Davina Rankin gushes over Dean

‘He is what I would want in a partner’: Married At First Sight’s Davina Rankin gushes over Dean

Meeting the other couples for the first time, Davina appeared to put on a very flirty display with self-described ‘alpha male’ Dean Wells, even winking in his direction.

The 26-year-old locked eyes with ‘alpha male’ Dean who was seated across the table from her, and cheekily asked: ‘Do you work out Deano?’

Not long after, Ryan was left gobsmacked when Davina jokingly told the table full of near-strangers: ‘I can’t wait ’til we all live together. We can all sleep together!’  

2. Groom Troy’s  INTENSE tooth brushing technique

That's messy! In IT manager Troy Delmege's debut episode, confronting footage of the star vigorously brushing his teeth in a less-than-graceful manner aired

That’s messy! In IT manager Troy Delmege’s debut episode, confronting footage of the star vigorously brushing his teeth in a less-than-graceful manner aired

In IT manager Troy Delmege’s debut episode, confronting footage of the star vigorously brushing his teeth in a less-than-graceful manner aired.

Possibly nervous about his impending nuptials, toothpaste was seen dribbling down the 35-year-old’s chin as he kept frantically brushing his pearly whites. 

The scene prompting viewers to react in horror on social media.

3. Groom Sean confesses to sleeping with 200 women

Sex past: The self-confessed Tinder lothario groom Sean shocked fans when he proudly confessed to sleeping with more than 200 women to producers on camera

Sex past: The self-confessed Tinder lothario groom Sean shocked fans when he proudly confessed to sleeping with more than 200 women to producers on camera

The self-confessed Tinder lothario shocked fans when he proudly confessed to sleeping with more than 200 women to producers on camera.

Looking decidedly pleased with himself, Sean told the cameras: ‘Some people might judge me and think that’s a lot of girls… but as long as you’re safe, what’s the problem?’ 

Lucky for Sean, Married At First Sight’s relationship experts paired him off with Blair- a woman who enjoys sex just as much as he does.

‘My friend started calling me Blair Rabbit because I have a lot of sex,’ the blonde singleton admitted on the show.

''My friend started calling me Blair Rabbit because I have a lot of sex': Lucky for Sean, Married At First Sight's relationship experts paired him off with Blair- a woman who enjoys sex just as much as he does

”My friend started calling me Blair Rabbit because I have a lot of sex’: Lucky for Sean, Married At First Sight’s relationship experts paired him off with Blair- a woman who enjoys sex just as much as he does

4. Groom Troy’s cringe-worthy kissing 

'You're coming on way too strong!' During what was supposed to be a romantic beach picnic date, Troy leant in for an extremely cringe-worthy kiss which ended in disaster when Ashley rejected him

'You're coming on way too strong!' During what was supposed to be a romantic beach picnic date, Troy leant in for an extremely cringe-worthy kiss which ended in disaster when Ashley rejected him

‘You’re coming on way too strong!’ During what was supposed to be a romantic beach picnic date, Troy leant in for an extremely cringe-worthy kiss which ended in disaster when Ashley rejected him

What is he doing? In another particularly awkward moment, the IT manager patted and stroked Ashley on the head while maintaining strict eye contact throughout

What is he doing? In another particularly awkward moment, the IT manager patted and stroked Ashley on the head while maintaining strict eye contact throughout

After his confronting dental hygiene habits were revealed, Troy displayed a strange kissing technique with new bride Ashley. 

During what was supposed to be a romantic beach picnic date, Troy leant in for an extremely cringe-worthy kiss which ended in disaster when Ashley rejected him. 

Troy passionately kissed his blonde bride – only for Ashley to recoil in horror, exclaiming: ‘You’re coming on way too strong!’ 

In another particularly awkward moment, the IT manager patted and stroked Ashley on the head while maintaining strict eye contact throughout.

5. Millionaire groom Justin Fischer creates pillow fort on honeymoon

Millionaire entrepreneur Justin, who made his wealth through selling soft-serve machines, chose to build an ‘impenetrable’ barrier between himself and gorgeous bride Carly Bowyer during their honeymoon.

Footage from the morning after their first day of marriage saw Carly waking up to a layer of pillows between her and her new beau.

She was left questioning his attraction for her, with fans online slamming the groom for his actions.

During their Vanuatu escape, Carly also bemoaned his lack of affection, as he appeared to spend ,ore time working on business deals than spending time getting to know her.

He did WHAT?! Millionaire entrepreneur Justin, who made his wealth through selling soft-serve machines, chose to build an 'impenetrable' barrier between himself and gorgeous bride Carly Bowyer during their honeymoon

He did WHAT?! Millionaire entrepreneur Justin, who made his wealth through selling soft-serve machines, chose to build an ‘impenetrable’ barrier between himself and gorgeous bride Carly Bowyer during their honeymoon

Confused! Footage from the morning after their first day of marriage saw Carly waking up to a layer of pillows between her and her new beau

Confused! Footage from the morning after their first day of marriage saw Carly waking up to a layer of pillows between her and her new beau

6. Groom Nasser reacts to bride Gabrielle’s Alopecia confession

Viewers knew bride Gabrielle Bartlett has battled with Alopecia, leaving her completely bald from the age of 11.

But on Tuesday’s episode, the brave divorced mother chose to reveal the reality of her condition to experimental ‘husband’ Nasser Sultan.

The bubbly blonde took a deep breath to regain composure, preparing to ‘reveal all’ to her new partner.

No secrets! Brave divorced mother Gabrielle chose to reveal the reality of her Alopecia condition to experimental 'husband' Nasser Sultan during a dinner on their honeymoon

No secrets! Brave divorced mother Gabrielle chose to reveal the reality of her Alopecia condition to experimental ‘husband’ Nasser Sultan during a dinner on their honeymoon

Tough reveal: She reached up to her luscious blonde wig as she told Nasser the truth with tears, after revealing only TWO people have ever seen her without her wig

Tough reveal: She reached up to her luscious blonde wig as she told Nasser the truth with tears, after revealing only TWO people have ever seen her without her wig

She reached up to her luscious blonde wig as she told Nasser with tears: ‘When I was about 11, another patch of hair disappeared and then another patch and another patch. So eventually my hair fell out. It’s something called Alopecia.’ 

‘I don’t know, I really don’t know. I’m almost speechless. Just have to go on with it, I guess,’ a surprised Nasser later said to camera.

He added: ‘I’m not going to judge her, it doesn’t matter to me.’

Reassuring Gabrielle that the condition doesn’t faze him, Nasser said: ‘You have everything a beautiful woman has. Now you’ve told me, let’s just move on and have some steak.’

'It doesn't matter to me': Nasser reassuring told Gabrielle that the condition didn't faze him

‘It doesn’t matter to me’: Nasser reassuring told Gabrielle that the condition didn’t faze him

7. Former MAFS favourite John returns for second chance at love

He was infamously dumped by Deborah Brosnan for not being a ‘Polynesian man’ on last year’s Married At First Sight.

But returning groom John Robertson appeared to have finally found his happily ever after when he was matched with journalist Melissa on Sunday’s episode.

Upon meeting her groom for the first time, the glamorous grandmother, 53, confessed she was a MAFS superfan, exclaiming: ‘Oh my god, I know who you are!’ 

He's back! The former MAFS favourite John Robertson returned for a second chance at love after being infamously dumped by Deborah Brosnan for not being a 'Polynesian man' on last year's Married At First Sight

He’s back! The former MAFS favourite John Robertson returned for a second chance at love after being infamously dumped by Deborah Brosnan for not being a ‘Polynesian man’ on last year’s Married At First Sight

Happily ever after! The new couple couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces as they gazed adoringly into each other's eyes at the altar, with bride Melissa gushing over the star, who she had watched the season prior

Happily ever after! The new couple couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces as they gazed adoringly into each other’s eyes at the altar, with bride Melissa gushing over the star, who she had watched the season prior

John was just as pleased with his new wife, with the smitten business owner saying: ‘The initial meeting was wonderful.’

He continued: ‘Everything’s good about her. She’s bubbly, she’s charming.’

The new couple couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces as they gazed adoringly into each other’s eyes at the altar. 

8. Groom Patrick sports red lipstick on face from passionately kissing new bride

You may now kiss the bride! Sparks certainly were flying between newlyweds Charlene and Patrick last Wednesday night, who were spotting passionately kissing multiple times

You may now kiss the bride! Sparks certainly were flying between newlyweds Charlene and Patrick last Wednesday night, who were spotting passionately kissing multiple times

Red faced! he hot and heavy smooches even left Patrick sporting red lipstick over his face, courtesy of his new bride's kissing technique

Red faced! he hot and heavy smooches even left Patrick sporting red lipstick over his face, courtesy of his new bride’s kissing technique

Sparks certainly were flying between newlyweds Charlene and Patrick last Wednesday night, who were spotting passionately kissing multiple times.

The hot and heavy smooches even left Patrick sporting red lipstick over his face, courtesy of his new bride’s kissing technique.

After watching her son lock lips with the stranger, Patrick’s unimpressed mum made it clear she didn’t approve of her son’s new bride. 

She threatened: ‘If I happen not to like her, I think I can turn it around and say “Patrick, you choose, it’s her or me.” And I’m pretty sure Patrick will choose me.’ 

'Patrick, you choose, it's her or me':  After watching her son lock lips with the stranger, Patrick's unimpressed mum made it clear she didn't approve of her son's new bride

‘Patrick, you choose, it’s her or me’:  After watching her son lock lips with the stranger, Patrick’s unimpressed mum made it clear she didn’t approve of her son’s new bride

9. Sean muttered ‘oh sh*t’ when seeing bride Jo heading for him at the altar 

While most of the weddings were cheery and joyful, one groom looked glum when greeted with the ‘wife’ relationship experts had paired him with.

Seemingly disappointed, groom Sean muttered ‘oh s**t’ when he saw his bride Jo for the first time.

The pub manager could be heard on camera saying the expletive as his bride-to-be Jo, a 39-year-old single mum of two, walked down the aisle.

'Oh s**t!' While most of the weddings were cheery and joyful, groom Sean looked glum when greeted with the 'wife' relationship experts had paired him with

‘Oh s**t!’ While most of the weddings were cheery and joyful, groom Sean looked glum when greeted with the ‘wife’ relationship experts had paired him with

'I don't think there was a massive spark': While 'wife' Jo appeared over the moon at the wedding reception, Sean seemed far less elated about their marriage

‘I don’t think there was a massive spark’: While ‘wife’ Jo appeared over the moon at the wedding reception, Sean seemed far less elated about their marriage

But his glum expression seemed to do nothing to deter Jo, who beamed at Sean on meeting him for the first time. She later told the cameras: ‘My expectations have been met, and then some. To infinity and beyond. Winning! Jackpot! I’ve won the lotto!’ 

While Jo appeared over the moon at the wedding reception, Sean seemed far less elated about their marriage.

Speaking privately with a producer, the nervous groom struggled to find the words to describe how he was feeling.

‘Um, ah…I don’t think there was um, like, you know, um a massive spark straight away’, he spluttered. 

And one of the sweetest moments on the show… so far! 

10. MAFS husband Mat meets bride Alycia’s special needs brother Eden

Larrikin tradie Mat Lockett had a rocky start during his debut- leaving his bride Alycia Galbraith waiting at the altar.

But viewers soon fell in love with the Melbourne-based plumber, with fans gushing over a special moment he shared with Alycia’s brother with special needs.

Bride Alycia gushed about Mat’s actions when he met her sibling Eden in a quiet and private room, away from the wedding reception. 

How sweet! Viewers fell in love with Melbourne-based plumber Mat, with fans gushing over a special moment he shared with Alycia's brother with special needs at their reception

How sweet! Viewers fell in love with Melbourne-based plumber Mat, with fans gushing over a special moment he shared with Alycia’s brother with special needs at their reception

Hugging it out: The men appeared to genuinely get along, with Eden, who has 'Aspergers and a bit of autism', giving Mat a hug after the brief chat

Hugging it out: The men appeared to genuinely get along, with Eden, who has ‘Aspergers and a bit of autism’, giving Mat a hug after the brief chat

Sitting down on a set of lounge-style chairs, Mat immediately said with a warm smile: ‘It’s lovely to meet you mate.’

The men appeared to genuinely get along, with Eden, who has ‘Aspergers and a bit of autism’, giving Mat a hug after the brief chat. 

The moment was very special for Alycia, who told the cameras: ‘I feel like not everyone would have the patience or time for someone like my brother who does have a disability, so for him to go out of his way above and beyond, that’s just amazing.’ 

Married At First Sight airs on Channel Nine Sunday to Thursday from 7.30pm 

Tune in! Married At First Sight airs on Channel Nine Sunday to Thursday from 7.30pm

Tune in! Married At First Sight airs on Channel Nine Sunday to Thursday from 7.30pm

 

 



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