Married At First Sight: Casts’ secret connections to former stars of the show

The Married At First Sight cast’s secret links to former stars REVEALED – from best friends to business partners and even ex-lovers

Married At First Sight’s Amanda Micallef is about to launch a new ‘spiritual’ business venture with last year’s star Dino Hira, after months of meetings and planning. 

The pair posed for a photoshoot together last week ahead of their upcoming launch, and are the latest past and present stars of the show to be secretly connected. 

Daily Mail Australia can reveal that a handful of this year’s cast have surprising links to the season six stars, who have been guiding them through the process.

Surprise! Married At First Sight’s Amanda Micallef (L) is about to launch a new ‘spiritual’ business venture with last year’s star Dino Hira (R), after months of meetings and planning

Dino recently confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that he will soon announce a series of ‘mindfulness retreats’ with Amanda, whom he initially met through Instagram.

‘She is down to earth, family oriented and a great friend,’ he said of Amanda.

They united in Melbourne for a photoshoot last week, ahead of their launch. 

'Great friend': The pair posed for a photoshoot together last week ahead of their 'mindfulness retreats' launch, and are the latest past and present stars of the show to be secretly connected

‘Great friend’: The pair posed for a photoshoot together last week ahead of their ‘mindfulness retreats’ launch, and are the latest past and present stars of the show to be secretly connected

Hayley Vernon is secretly good friends with last year’s ‘cheating’ bride Jessika Power, after the pair ‘bonded’ over their villainous reputations. 

Daily Mail Australia can reveal they formed a connection two months ago after being introduced by a mutual friend, and have been inseparable ever since. 

‘Jessika has even stayed over at Hayley’s home in Melbourne after they’ve been out partying together,’ said a source.  

Double trouble! Hayley Vernon (R) is secretly good friends with last year's 'cheating' bride Jessika Power (L), after the pair 'bonded' over their villainous reputations

Double trouble! Hayley Vernon (R) is secretly good friends with last year’s ‘cheating’ bride Jessika Power (L), after the pair ‘bonded’ over their villainous reputations

Inseparable! Daily Mail Australia can reveal Hayley and Jessika formed a connection two months ago after being introduced by a mutual friend. Pictured on January 31 in Melbourne

Inseparable! Daily Mail Australia can reveal Hayley and Jessika formed a connection two months ago after being introduced by a mutual friend. Pictured on January 31 in Melbourne

Vanessa Romito is the ex-girlfriend of last year’s star, Bronson Norrish.

During Bronson’s stint on MAFS – during which he was unsuccessfully paired with Ines Basic – Vanessa gained notoriety by repeatedly slamming him in a series of since-deleted YouTube videos.

But the businessman doesn’t hold a grudge, telling Daily Mail Australia: ‘Best of luck to her. I hope she has more luck on the show than I did.

Secret's out! Vanessa Romito (R) is the ex-girlfriend of last year's star, Bronson Norrish (L)

Secret’s out! Vanessa Romito (R) is the ex-girlfriend of last year’s star, Bronson Norrish (L)

Meanwhile, Ivan Sarakula’s reality fame appears to have been a long time coming.

Last March, he shared a photo to Instagram with 2019 star Cyrell Paule, whom he described as a ‘new friend’, as they enjoyed a night out in Sydney.

In 2016, he posted a selfie with Bachelor in Paradise’s Keira Maguire in Coogee.

Super fan! Meanwhile, Ivan Sarakula (L) shared a photo to Instagram with 2019 star Cyrell Paule (right), whom he described as a 'new friend' in Sydney last March

Super fan! Meanwhile, Ivan Sarakula (L) shared a photo to Instagram with 2019 star Cyrell Paule (right), whom he described as a ‘new friend’ in Sydney last March

Lastly, Nic Jovanovic recently revealed his connection to new groom Josh Pihlak.

Discussing the 2020 season on Instagram, he said: ‘One of my friends, Josh, is on it this year. So definitely want to see how he goes. Can’t wait to watch!’

Both men are from Newcastle, which is presumably how they met. 

'Can't wait to watch': Lastly, Nic Jovanovic (pictured) recently revealed he is friends with groom Josh Pihlak, and urged his fans to follow him on Instagram

'Can't wait to watch': Lastly, Nic Jovanovic recently revealed he is friends with groom Josh Pihlak (pictured), and urged his fans to follow him on Instagram

‘Can’t wait to watch’: Lastly, Nic Jovanovic (left) recently revealed he is friends with groom Josh Pihlak (right), and urged his fans to follow him on Instagram

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