Married at First Sight (Australian TV series) season 8 explained

Season Number:8
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Network:Nine Network
Num Episodes:32
Prev Season:Season 7

The eighth season of Married at First Sight premiered on 22 February 2021 on the Nine Network.[1] Relationship experts John Aiken and Mel Schilling returned from the previous season, and were joined by sexologist Alessandra Rampolla to match 9 brides and 9 grooms together.[2] [3] Halfway through the experiment, the experts matched another 3 brides and 3 grooms together.[4] [5]

Couple profiles

width=25 No.width=130 Couplewidth=25 Agewidth=210 Homewidth=210 Occupationwidth=200 Honeymoonwidth=180 Final Decisionwidth=150 Status
1Melissa Rawson31Melbourne, VictoriaWorkplace TrainerEdith, New South WalesYesMarried with children[6] [7]
Bryce Ruthven31Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryRadio Announcer
2Rebecca Zemek27Perth, Western AustraliaBusiness ManagerHunter Valley, New South WalesYesSeparated[8]
Jake Edwards32Melbourne, VictoriaCharity CEO
3Samantha Harvey31Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryProperty DeveloperCasuarina, New South WalesBroke up before final decisionSeparated
Cameron Dunne32Melbourne, VictoriaCrane Operator
4Booka Nile31Perth, Western AustraliaMusician/Mental Health WorkerSouth Coast, New South WalesBroke up before final decisionSeparated
Brett Helling31Melbourne, VictoriaPsychology Student/Electrician
5Coco Stedman30Sydney, New South WalesPilates Studio OwnerSouth Coast, New South WalesBroke up before final decisionSeparated
Sam Carraro32Melbourne, VictoriaClothing Brand Owner
6Alana Lister30Brisbane, QueenslandTeacherSouth Coast, New South WalesYesSeparated[9]
Jason Engler35Brisbane, QueenslandConstruction Estimator
7Joanne Todd39Melbourne, VictoriaBarberShoalhaven, New South WalesBroke up before final decisionSeparated
James Susler44Melbourne, VictoriaPrestige Car Company Owner
8Belinda Vickers29Melbourne, VictoriaDoor-to-Door SalesCaves Beach, New South WalesYesSeparated[10]
Patrick Hayes Dwyer27Melbourne, VictoriaPersonal Trainer
9Beth Moore39Perth, Western AustraliaRetail Worker/StudentMimosa Rocks, New South WalesBroke up before final decisionSeparated
Russell Duance37Adelaide, South AustraliaDiesel Mechanic
10Georgia Fairweather25Brisbane, QueenslandEntrepreneurHunter Valley, New South WalesNoSeparated
Liam Cooper29Brisbane, Queensland Prison Case Officer
11Kerry Knight30Sunshine Coast, QueenslandOccupation Therapist Cabarita, New South WalesYesMarried[11]
Johnny Balbuziente30 Brisbane, QueenslandTheatre Producer
12Jaimie Gardner35Sydney, New South WalesBrand ManagerAdelaide, South AustraliaBroke up before final decisionSeparated
Chris Jensen32Sunshine Coast, QueenslandFIFO Driller

Commitment ceremony history

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Ceremony: 1 2 3 4 5 Final Decision
MelissaStayStayStayStayStay
BryceStayStayStayStayStay
RebeccaStayLeaveStayStayLeave
JakeStayStayStayStayStay
AlanaStayStayStayStayStay
JasonStayStayStayStayStay
BelindaStayStayStayStayStay
PatrickStayStayStayStayStay
KerryNot in
Experiment
StayStayStay
JohnnyStayStayStay
GeorgiaNot in
Experiment
StayStayStay
LiamStayStayStay
BookaStayStayStayLeaveLeaveLeft
BrettStayStayStayStayLeave
JaimieNot in
Experiment
StayLeft
ChrisStay
JoanneStayStayLeaveLeft
JamesStayLeaveLeave
BethStayLeaveLeft
RussellLeaveLeave
CocoLeaveLeaveLeft
SamStayLeave
SamanthaLeaveLeaveLeft
CameronStayLeave
Notesnone none1 2 none3, 4
Leftnone Jaimie & Chris

This couple left the experiment outside of commitment ceremony.

This couple elected to leave the experiment during the commitment ceremony.

Controversy

The season was heavily criticised by media outlets and fans of the show due to the lack of diversity in casting.[12] [13] The series also saw accusations of misogyny against a number of the male participants.[14] In June the Australian Communications and Media Authority revealed they were looking into the season after receiving 54 complaints from viewers about the show. Several of the complaints alleged the series had aired abusive interactions between participants through "gaslighting, social, verbal and mental abuse".[15] The Network was later cleared of any breaches.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The premiere date for Married At First Sight 2021 has been announced. 9Now. Chandra. Jessica. 26 January 2022.
  2. Web site: Introducing MAFS' new expert, Alessandra Rampolla. 9Now. Faithfull. Eden. 26 January 2022.
  3. Web site: MAFS 2021: Meet all the brides and grooms ahead of Married at First Sight season eight. PerthNow. Rogers. Samantha. 20 February 2021. 26 January 2022.
  4. Web site: Prepare For Drama Y'all, The 'MAF' Intruders Are Here To "Stir The Pot". Marie Claire. 12 March 2021. 26 January 2022.
  5. Web site: MAFS' final couple: Meet Jaimie and Chris. Yahoo! Australia. Wolski. Gillian. 17 March 2021. 26 January 2022.
  6. Web site: BREAKING: MAFS' Bryce & Melissa welcome their twins 10 weeks early. New Idea. Powers. Catie. 18 October 2021. 18 October 2021.
  7. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Inside Married At First Sight's Bryce and Melissa's wedding!. New Idea. Milligan. Bec. 24 February 2023. 24 February 2023.
  8. Web site: Exclusive: How MAFS' Jake felt after being blindsided by Rebecca's secret affair. 9Now. Conte. Peter. 19 April 2021. 26 January 2022.
  9. Web site: MAFS' Alana finally confirms what 'ended' her relationship with Jason. Yahoo! Lifestyle. Dixit. Marni. 10 May 2021. 14 August 2021.
  10. Web site: EXCLUSIVE MAFS' Belinda: 'Why I had to leave Patrick'. Who. Field. Melissa. 15 July 2021. 31 July 2021.
  11. Web site: MAFS' Johnny Balbuziente and Kerry Knight marry in stunning Brisbane ceremony two years after meeting on the show. 9now. Douglas. Nicole. 6 January 2023. 6 January 2023.
  12. Web site: Married at First Sight fans fuming after pictures of 2021 brides and grooms revealed. PerthNow. 10 February 2021. 5 April 2021.
  13. Web site: Fans outraged by Married At First Sight's lack of diversity!. New Idea. Brook. Mark. 11 February 2021. 5 April 2021.
  14. Web site: Over 13,000 MAFS viewers sign petition about Bryce and Melissa's relationship. New Idea. Mansour. Chanelle. 30 March 2021. 26 January 2022.
  15. Web site: TV watchdog to probe controversial MAFS season. Herald Sun. Byrne. Fiona. 5 June 2021. 26 January 2022.
  16. Web site: Bryce Ruthven and Melissa Rawson's season of Married At First Sight cleared of breach over 'abuse' complaints. nowtolove. Leach. Maddison. 1 November 2021. 26 January 2022.