Mamamia recaps MAFS: Why is this man still here?

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Married at First Sight is back, ya-da-ya-da, let's jump into the episode 'cos there's A LOT going on.

The group is reeling from Paul's violent outburst during a fight with Carina. Hot Dave reflects on how this has impacted his friendship with Paul. "There is no reason for anyone to be hitting doors, especially in front of a woman," he tells Jamie.

Teejay and Jeff are both upset with Paul's actions… although, neither actually said anything to him at the dinner party. Fancy that!

Paul tells Carina his behaviour was 'unacceptable' and he will regret it for the rest of his life. Good!

In lighter news, Jacqui is falling for Ryan. Why? He knows what a data centre is. I don't know what a data centre is, so sadly Jacqui will never fall for me.

'Do you reckon I could get Ryan to wear a Steve Jobs skivvy in bed??' Image: Nine.

Ahead of the commitment ceremony, Morena has gone 'missing'. It turns out she didn't return from the dinner party.

Maybe it was that whole your-personality-sucks comment, ol' Tony?

On the couch, Tony starts to rationalise where she is when Morena bursts into the room. "Did you really think I was going to give him the last word?" she asks.

Everyone is very uncomfortable!

DJ Morena is ready to rock this party. Image: Nine.

She calls him out for this weird decision to have kids, which all the experts confirm is something he never discussed.

Anyways, we're set free from these two as they choose to leave the experiment! A real baffling couple. Bye bye!

I'll skip to Carina and Paul next because their couch time dominated the episode. He tells a very long version of what happened, emphasising 'Carina's role' in what led up to him punching the door.

Alessandra asks the question I've been wondering: did he hurt his hand? Of course, Paul thinks this is a question about his wellbeing — it is absolutely not.

She is trying to assess just how violent this outburst was, and at what force he hit the door.

He tried to rationalise his actions by detailing what Carina did.

"It does not matter what she said," Alessandra cuts him off.

"You do not punch walls, full stop. That intimidates."

Alessandra ain't buying what this man is selling. Image: Nine.

Carina defends Paul, saying she is learning 'his boundaries' and adds that as a European, 'we are passionate'. Oh Carina, that is the opposite of the point.

Mel can't take it.

"I cannot sit here and listen to this justification from you. This is not normal behaviour, sweetheart," she says. "This is deeply troubling."

Alessandra adds that, as a Latino, she knows this isn't 'passion'.

Carina is broken. This is so upsetting.

John weighs in to ask Paul "why shouldn't we kick you out of the experiment right now?"

He sobs and says it 'will never happen again'. Paul then drops he has 'love feelings' for Carina and ugh, this is concerning timing to share this. Some could call it love-bombing.

"Make no mistake Paul, you're on notice," John says. "Any type of violent behaviour, you're out."

They choose to stay. Mel says that Paul will be provided with 'services' so that he 'doesn't let himself' become violent again. Paul leaves the room in tears and Carina follows.

Truly, why is this man still here?

Next up, Rhi and Jeff probably said something. I got distracted fixing my nail polish and their whole couch moment passed me by. My bad!

Jacqui and Ryan reveal they've gone to sexy town… twice! They're weirdly thriving and I'm weirdly… into them.

Yes Ryan, that's what all the shiny camera are about. Image: Nine.

Perfect couple Hot Dave and Jamie continue to be perfect. THIS IS TRUE LOVE.

As I'm being hypnotised by Hot Dave's kind eyes, there's an annoying sound coming from the other side of the room. It's Adrian.

He's telling Awhina that he has banned her (a living, breathing woman with agency) from speaking about their families. She ain't having it.

"You don't tell me what to do," she says. She ends up just straight-up telling him to 'shhh!', something I reckon most of Australia has been wanting to do since day one.

I'll jump into their couch session. Adrian takes over the conversation, as Awhina disassociates.

BLINK TWICE, AWHINA, IF YOU'RE STILL WITH US. Image: Nine.

Hot Dave jumps in to defend Awhina. Ooft, love him.

"Let her speak and say how she really feels," he tells Adrian, adding that Awhina doesn't need 'permission' to speak around him.

John asks her why she likes Adrian. She tries to answer, when Adrian butts in to answer for her. Super-normal behaviour.

She finally answers, umm… she likes how he looks at her, sometimes. Scrapping the bottom of the barrel there, babe.

They both vote to stay and I've never been more baffled. They literally discussed zero of their issues! Adrian railroaded her the whole time! I'm so tired of this awful, awful man!

I'd like to see it! Image: Nine.

I will say: the experts' approach to Awhina in this chat was quite cooked. I don't think she was heard, and they should have seen the red flags in her body language and what Dave was saying. This was weird! I'm angry.

Next up, Eliot and Veronica discuss this weird fight over *checks notes* his letter recalling when he found out his sister had diabetes.

These are baffling times.

Mel calls out Veronica for making weird faces while he speaks. Everyone is confused by this diva. "Give me something, like your favourite colour??" she asks.

HIS SISTER WAS IN A COMA.

John lays down some facts for her. She begrudgingly concedes and it's about as believable as her non-existent Miss Universe crown.

'And does he even like the colour blue??' Image: Nine.

On to Lauren and Clint, she admit she doesn't feel a 'romantic connection' because of 'something that happened.'

Okay, so what is "CLINT'S SHOCK SECRET?"

Ummmm, she came home to discover CLINT DOING THE DISHES.

"I come home and my washing is folded too??" she seethes.

Petition for Clint to become my husband. Image: Nine.

This man is polite, kind, and understands that it's normal for men and women to share household chores. This is literally the base standard a man should meet.

I cannot take this woman seriously and never will.

Oh, and before I forget, Beth and Teejay are still thriving. Do I know anything about these two? Absolutely not! Do I really care? Absolutely not!

Next episode, pack up the inflatable swan and get ready to tempt fate by drinking wine by an open flame because it is COUPLES RETREAT time. Yahoo!

Feature image: Nine.