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3 weddings, 6 babies, and a whole lot of breakups: Exactly which MAFS couples are still together.

Every year, Married At First Sight Australia comes around and we are reminded why we hate to love it. The glorious fights, the bitter feuds and, occasionally, a couple who remind us that love is real.

Over 100 couples have been hitched on the series, but only seven have gone the distance (not including two couples who got together of their own accord).

Fan-favourites like Domenica and Jack went their separate ways shortly after filming their vows, remaining on better terms as friends. While couples like Sara and Tim came to a bitter end shortly after the reunion.

In case you're wondering, the MAFS experts have a success rate of 6.6% on their matches. Big yikes. But amid the chaos, there are a few 'happily ever afters' to be celebrated.

Here's exactly who's still together from Married At First Sight Australia.

Watch: Advice for 5yo me with Martha Kalifatidis. Post continues after video


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Erin Bateman and Bryce Mohr, Season 2.


Erin Bateman and Bryce MohrErin Bateman and Bryce Mohr were one of the most popular MAFS couples in the early years. Image: Nine.

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We're actually starting with a bit of a mystery! Erin and Bryce were the longest-lasting couple from the series, having met in 2016. Aside from a brief split in 2017, they managed to go the distance. In 2020, the couple bought a home together.

Despite meeting in a very public way, their relationship was rarely shown on social media — and that's exactly how they prefer it. As such, it's hard to tell if they're still together in 2025.

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The Daily Mail reported in April 2024 that the couple seemed to have split, with Bryce posting a photo on his private Instagram profile with a rumoured girlfriend. Meanwhile, Erin transitioned her own social media profile to a vegan blog so she no longer shares personal information.

It's believed they have split but, honestly, we may never know about these two... unlike the rest of the cast who are very, very vocal.


Erin Bateman and Bryce Mohr.Erin last shared a photo with Bryce in 2019. Image: Instagram @erinkitty_.

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"I'm sure it infuriates a lot of people that they're not kept in the loop because the nature of reality TV is you then go on to flaunt your whole life on social media," Erin previously said to fellow MAFS star Bella Frizza on her podcast, The D&M.

"I don't think it's normal. I know personally people who portray their relationship on social media as this fairy tale, who are some of the most miserable people I've ever met, in terms of relationships."

Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson, Season 6.


Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson on their wedding day on Married At First Sight. Cam and Jules on their wedding day. Image: Nine.

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Cam and Jules were the golden couple while they were on Married At First Sight Australia in 2019.

The pair are certainly a perfect match, but in an interview, Cam admitted he was nervous about their obvious height difference when he watched her walk down the aisle.

"I was way too short and Jules was red-haired, curvaceous, tall and I thought 'This is a stitch up here!' But once we met and sort of locked eyes, there was this comfortable warmness that came over and all the judgement went out the window," he explained on The Babble podcast.

"We were able to put all that s*** aside and see what's actually on the inside and we fell in love that way."

The pair tied the knot in November 2019 after Cam popped the question to Jules during Final Vows.

In October 2020, they welcomed their son Oliver Chase and in July 2024 they welcomed another baby boy, Carter James.

"You are just perfection. We have a beautiful healthy boy!!" they shared excitedly on social media.

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Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson with their baby.Jules and Cam are blissfully enjoying life with their children. Image: Instagram


"Seeing our Oliver Chase shake with excitement becoming the big brother and meeting Baby Carter (as he calls him) was one of the best moments E V E R," Jules wrote on Instagram.

"Cam Merchant, thank you for holding my hand through what felt like a lifetime but magic all at the same time. Family of four now. I love you."

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Earlier this year, Jules shared the details of her second birth with Mamamia for the podcast, Diary of a Birth.

"My birth wish completely came true. It was a four-hour birth," she shared.

"My husband was amazing, and I couldn't have asked for a better birth wish that really did happen for me."

Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli, Season 6.


Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli.Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli fell in love in 2019. Image: Nine.

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Martha and Michael made a memorable impact in 2019, with Martha crowned the "princess" of the season, after refusing to move to Melbourne to be with former primary school teacher Michael.

Fast forward to 2025 and the couple are engaged and have had their first child together, Lucius, who was born in February 2023.

In 2019, Martha shared just how strong they were despite being "opposites".

"You could say it's down to fate, maybe it's just meant to be," she told Mamamia.

"We really compliment each other. We are opposites, but the perfect opposites. We really balance each other out. Where I'm weak, he's strong, where he's weak, I’m strong."


Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli.Martha and Michael in 2024 with their son. Image: Instagram @mbrunelli.

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After being part of such an intense experiment on MAFS, Martha said that it only made them stronger.

"Our relationship was tested and was put under so many pressure points so early on," she said.

"Most relationships would probably not encounter half the things that we did in such a short period of time, so we learned real quickly what each other's boundaries were and how the other person deals with stress, things like that.

"What we went through would probably break so many relationships, we were put under so much pressure and stress, but instead of breaking up or breaking down or fighting, it actually brought us together and we leaned on each other.

"I feel like that's where many relationships may fail, they don’t let that other person in to relieve some pressure. I think that's what saved us and I think that's what helped us to become so strong. We are such a united unit now."

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Martha, Michael and their son are currently living with Martha's parents in their home in Melbourne.

The couple, alongside Martha's hilarious mum Mary, have started an online video series to broadcast the family's chaotic antics.

Bryce Ruthven and Melissa Rawson, Season 8.


Bryce Ruthven and Melissa Rawson. Image: Nine.

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The standout couple from Married At First Sight Australia 2020 was undoubtedly Bryce and Melissa.

The pair quickly emerged as the most controversial couple and grappled with plenty of obstacles in their relationship. From Bryce's contentious ranking of Melissa as the "fourth most attractive bride" to rumours of a secret girlfriend, it's clear their journey was far from ideal.

Nevertheless, Bryce and Melissa are going strong three years later, happily married with twin boys.


Bryce and Melissa in 2024. Image: Instagram @bryceruthven.

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"My relationship with Melissa is very different from anyone I've been with before. She has a calming effect on me and I really respect her opinion. I’m excited about our future," Bryce told WHO in March 2021.

While Melissa said, "I'm attracted to Bryce's personality, his sense of humour and how accomplished he is. Even when we had those difficult conversations [about looks], he was also really complimentary and affectionate."

In October 2021, the couple welcomed their twins Levi and Tate, and in February 2023, the pair got married (for real this time).

In 2024, Melissa revealed that the couple were relocating from Melbourne to the Gold Coast for a fresh start.

Kerry Knight and Johnny Balbuziente, Season 8.


Kerry Knight and Johnny Balbuziente.Kerry Knight and Johnny Balbuziente. Image: Nine.

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Kerry and Johnny are one of the few intruder couples to make it out of the experiment. Their time on the show was sweet and by Final Vows, it was clear they planned to go the distance.

After filming wrapped, Kerry relocated from the Sunshine Coast to Brisbane to be closer to Johnny.

"As soon as I saw her bright smile… the breath just came out of me. She's stunning, she's incredible. I seriously can not wipe this smile off my face," Johnny told the cameras after meeting his bride.

"He put me at ease as soon as I saw him," Kerry said. "He looks really kind. I'm stoked."

In January 2023, the pair got legally married and in January 2024, they announced they were expecting.

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Kerry Knight and Johnny Balbuziente.Johnny and Kerry in 2024. Image: Instagram @kerrybalbuziente.


They welcomed their first child in June 2024, with Kerry giving birth to a baby girl.

"Introducing… Chloe Rossi Balbuziente," Johnny shared on Instagram. "Born 14th June 2024. Mum and Chloe are doing great and Dad is proud beyond measure."

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Evelyn Ellis and Duncan James, Season 10.


Evelyn Ellis and Duncan JamesEvelyn Ellis and Duncan James. Image: Instagram @mafs.


Evelyn and Duncan were not an original MAFS couple. The bride had previously been matched with Rupert, while Duncan was married to Alyssa. When the experts got it wrong, they took matters into their own hands after they'd left the show.

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When the cameras stopped rolling, they found there was a connection. Considering they were individually popular participants on the series, their romance was warmly received.


Evelyn Ellis and Duncan JamesEvelyn and Duncan in 2024. Image: Instagram @evelyn.ellis.


When asked if they were in a relationship, Duncan replied, "Yes I am!" before adding, "Well yes, we are!"

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"This is Evelyn and Duncan's hard launch," added Evelyn. "It feels good to finally just say it, and it feels kind of exhilarating in a weird, freeing way."

In the years since they went official, Evelyn and Duncan have been jetsetting around the world on glamourous holidays and moved in together with Evelyn's sausage dogs, Pickles and Mustard.

For Halloween in 2024, the couple dressed up as each other. "This year we decided to take things a little further and fully commit, this took so bloody long haha and was one of the scariest things we've ever done," Evelyn wrote on Instagram.

Evelyn Ellis and Duncan JamesThe ultimate Halloween costume. Image: Instagram/@evelyn.ellis. 

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Jack Dunkley and Tori Adams, Season 11.

Tori and Jack were one of Married At First Sight's most controversial couples in 2024 and they proved to be one of the strongest too, after they showed up to the MAFS reunion hand in hand.

"We are girlfriend and boyfriend," Jack told Nine following their time on the show.

Tori added, "We're happy. We're very secure."


Jack Dunkley and Tori Adams.Jack Dunkley and Tori Adams. Image: Nine.

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The bride shared that being away from the experiment took a lot of the pressure off her relationship.

"Having time away from the experiment has been great for us," she said. "Jack has made a lot of mistakes but he's had a lot of self-development from these hiccups."


Jack Dunkley and Tori Adams.Jack and Tori in 2024. Image: Instagram @jack_dunkley.

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Following the experiment, Tori moved to the Gold Coast to be with Jack.

"It's just us. We're just living our life the way we want to live it, on our terms," she said on Today Extra in June. "So the no cameras part is bliss."

They have since moved in together and seem to be enjoying life, recently celebrating Christmas with family.

Jade Pywell and Ridge Barredo, Season 11.

Intruder couple, Jade Pywell and Ridge Barredo, are still together and going strong. The couple have moved in together on the Gold Coast, with Ridge relocating from Sydney to live with Jade and her daughter, Victoria.

The pair recently sparked engagement rumours when Ridge posted a photo showing Jade wearing a ring on her engagement finger with the caption "soft launch".

They've been open about their future plans, with Jade expressing her desire for twins, though she wants a proper engagement first. "I'll definitely be waiting for another ring before we have any kiddies," she told New Idea magazine.

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Jade Pywell and Ridge Barredo.Jade Pywell and Ridge Barredo. Image: Instagram/@jadepywell. 

Their relationship faced some challenges after the show aired, with cheating allegations surfacing, which Ridge strongly denied. "I've never cheated on Jade," he wrote on Facebook. "We've had our ups and downs like in any relationship, but I'd never disrespect the future mother of my kids like that."

Jade addressed the rumours, clarifying there was no physical cheating but acknowledging a boundary was crossed.

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Since this controversy, the couple has been thriving and documenting their life together on social media, sharing milestones including their first international trip, family holidays with Jade's daughter Victoria, and their one-year wedding anniversary celebration in August 2024.

Jonathan McCullough and Ellie Dix, Season 11.


Jonathan McCullough and Ellie Dix.Jonathan McCullough and Ellie Dix. Image: Nine.

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During the final week of the experiment, it was revealed Jonathan had been texting his co-star Ellie. The groom was initially paired with Lauren, while Ellie was married to Ben.

It was revealed that the pair entered a relationship as soon as filming wrapped up. In an interview with New Idea, the couple said they are both "so happy".

"We're so comfortable with one another and we haven't spent a night apart since we got together," Jonathan said, later explaining that they had met up outside the experiment when Timothy decided to organise a MAFS reunion on the Gold Coast.


Jono and Ellie have found romance, despite their MAFS matches falling through. Image: Instagram/@elliedixoxo

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But when Timothy and Cassandra pulled out, Jonathan asked Ellie if she still wanted to catch up. According to him, they hit it off.

"The next day, because I'd had such a tough three months in the experiment, I woke up with a smile on my face and felt so happy," he said.

"I went back to the Sunshine Coast, where I was living at the time, and messaged her. We met again in Brisbane and that's when we started becoming something."

The couple spent time travelling around Australia, becoming more smitten than ever.

Most recently, Jono and Ellie announced they had purchased their first home together in Queensland's Palm Beach.

Looking forward to the new season of Married At First Sight? Meet the 2025 cast here

This article was originally published on April 9, 2024 and has since been updated with new information.

Feature Image: Instagram/@evelyn.ellis/martha__k/@jadepywell.

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