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Mamamia recaps MAFS: The episode where everyone was wrong.

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It's feedback week on Married at First Sight and I have some feedback for producers: less filler and more Hot Dave.

Speaking of, Jamie is sobbing with Dave over her poor behaviour towards Carina. Okay, I feel better about this.

I was hesitant to believe Jamie's apology as it came off the back of her being defensive, but I now think it was genuine as she's clearly showing remorse. Love you, Jamie! Let's never fight again!

Watch Awhina's sister Cleo defend her against Adrian. Story continues below.


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Also, a MAFS contestant learning and growing? The men *cough* Adrian *cough* could learn a lot from Jamie.

And guess what? That's exactly what Adrian is about to do, because it's COUPLE SWAP TIME. You know, the super normal relationship stage when you pretend to date your friend's partner.

We've all been there! Hard relate!

Ryan and Beth are stoked to be matched together.

Married at First Sight recap, MAFS Australia 2025 episode 26.'I have already signed you up to my newsletter, Warriors Weekly.' Image: Nine.

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Jacqui is more concerned about living in a studio apartment than shacking up with Jeff. I would also forget Jeff exists in the scenario.

Eliot and Veronica are already fighting even before they move in with Rhi and Hot Dave.

Eliot reads too much! Veronica bathrooms too much! Let's move on!

Awhina and Paul are matched and she is all like "That's weird!" and we know why, but we don't know if we should know what we know. You know?

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Okay to be brief, it came out last week that Paul dated Awhina's twin, Cleo, two years ago. To be clear, Carina does know.

"I don't like that!" Carina moans. "Why Awhina out of all the girls?"

Married at First Sight recap, MAFS Australia 2025 episode 26.Challenge completed, Carina! Image: Nine.

Well, Carina… Awhina was picked because every single one of these matches is chosen purely to enhance drama. That's it. That's the point.

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Awhina is probably just happy to escape Adrian, but Carina ain't happy! I don't really get it?? Like, if any couple is going to remain completely platonic, it's a woman whose sister dated the man.

Sorry, but that's the biggest friendzone imaginable. "If anything, Carina should be assured," Awhina rightly says later in the episode.

Carina thinks it's a form of cheating and opens up on how her Catholicism has impacted her traditional views on monogamy and relationships.

As Carina sobs, Awhina rocks up like she's just arrived at a very dramatic Airbnb. Carina tells Paul he 'better not share a bed' as she finally leaves but goes to a room on her own to, well… keep crying.

Married at First Sight recap, MAFS Australia 2025 episode 26.'I'm clearly more Skims than rock chick, how very dare!' Image: Nine.

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IT'S JUST THREE DAYS, BABE. LET IT GO.

She finally 'digests' it all, and moves in with Teejay who is a perfect angel in return. I've decided that I like this man. Huge for me!

Back to another couple, Jacqui greets Beth at the door.

"Oh, you're still here…" Beth says. Just a side note: Beth can be a bit mean, right? She's taken aback by the couple's 'shrine' in their apartment which is, umm… just photos of each other.

Jacqui hands Jeff a dress for him to steam and places a salmon order for the evening. She thinks Jeff is her butler, and who are we to argue with Miss New Zealand herself?

Married at First Sight recap, MAFS Australia 2025 episode 26.'And what's with all the random groceries in MY minibar??' Image: Nine.

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I will say that with Jeff, Jacqui is a much lighter, balanced person while Beth with Ryan is a far more sad and serious person.

Hmm. Who could be the common denominator here? It rhymes with lion and is the human embodiment of Reddit.

Eliot bought Rhi two bananas, four apples, an orange and a kiwi fruit to impress her. He is desperate to find a third wife and clearly thinks that Rhi is some sort of fruit bat.

I love this logic: Man give woman fruit! Woman never leave man! I know I'd stick around!

But lately, Eliot is on his best behaviour and I'm buying it! Who am I to resist this perfectly tousled hair? I simply can't!

Married at First Sight recap, MAFS Australia 2025 episode 26.Eliot's perfect hair is shampoo spon-con waiting to happen. Image: Nine.

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The new couples have to offer relationship advice to each other.

Rhi tells Eliot to look at Veronica when she's in the room. Hot Dave looks at Veronica when she's in the room. Veronica tells Hot Dave that he's her type. Get in line, girlie!

In a confessional, she straight-up says she would be 'better matched with Dave.' Again, get in line!

Every woman on earth would be better matched with Dave.

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Veronica is clearly going through… something!

Married at First Sight recap, MAFS Australia 2025 episode 26.'Sorry Ronny, I'll turn off 'Fruit Salad Yummy Yummy' on the TV.' Image: Nine.

Meanwhile, Jamie and Adrian are getting along like BFFs which is, umm… horrifying! Hate this for us!

Beth blames Ryan for ruining her wedding, as if her wedding was an actual wedding. Get a grip, Beth! Ryan then asks quite confrontational questions and it's very awkward.

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Awhina is confused by Carina's dramatic response, questioning Paul on whether he's concerned about her 'jealous tendencies'. He does admit that if it continues, it could 'push him away'.

She sleeps on the couch to respect Carina's wishes, but the next day, Paul drops a spicy confession via an honesty letter: he's getting the 'ick' from Carina being so judgemental and 'snobby'.

He then drops a bombshell: Carina made a comment about Cleo, telling Paul she "didn't think you would go for that caliber."

OH. WELL. THAT WAS A BAD IDEA TO SHARE, WASN'T IT.

Married at First Sight recap, MAFS Australia 2025 episode 26.Once you turn that switch, you ain't turning it off. Image: Nine.

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Haven't you seen Twinception?? Well, no. I did just make it up, but the point stands! You don't mess with twins. No sir!

Awhina is obviously furious. "Is that because my twin sister is covered in tattoos," she asks, which he confirms.

Woah. Okay, two thoughts. This comment from Carina is obviously mean and elitist. Not cool at all.

But neither is relaying a private conversation to the one person it will cause the most damage to.

It's a mean and unnecessary comment, but many of us have said throwaway comments about our partner's exes out of emotion or jealousy. I feel Paul could have shared his reservations about Carina without mentioning that specific example that breached her trust.

Awhina is going to be very upset over this, and rightly so. I believe Paul knows this and the letter is just an excuse to get out of this relationship.

We'll see if I'm right, but next episode, it sounds like Adrian reckons he's now one of the experts as he hands harsh advice to Jamie.

If that sounds like your idea of hell? You'd be right.

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