From babies to controversies: This is where the biggest MAFS stars are now.

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We've watched many a glass of wine thrown in a bride's face. One contestant waxed her fake husband’s butt. And there have been far too many cheating scandals to count.

And now Married At First Sight Australia is finally back, so we thought it was time to take a lil' stroll down memory lane to see what some of the most unforgettable brides and grooms have been up to since saying those fateful TV vows.

Here’s where some of the most memorable former Married At First Sight stars are in 2026.

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Dave Hand.

Dave Hand won over audiences during the 2025 season with his heartwarming (but ultimately ill-fated) romance with Jamie Marinos.

Since his split from Jamie prior to the reunion, Dave has been living his best life: he's been jet-setting to the Maldives and Bali, recording fan shoutouts on Cameo, and even popping up on The Block.

And now, Dave is heading back to the small screen — he's taking his search for love to an international stage.

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Reports from the Daily Mail confirm that Dave has joined the cast of Netflix's Perfect Match, the ultimate crossover series for reality TV veterans.

Insiders claim production was eager to sign him, noting that his time on MAFS made him an obvious choice for the high-drama environment.

Producers reportedly hoped to cast his ex, Jamie Marinos, alongside him to capitalise on the potential for fireworks. However, Jamie allegedly withdrew from the project shortly before filming began.

Olivia Frazer.

It's been a minute since Olivia Frazer first graced our screens on season nine of MAFS, and let's be real, she didn't exactly leave quietly.

If you watched her season, you'll remember that, on-screen, Olivia quickly morphed into one of the show's most polarising figures thanks to that glass-shattering photo scandal and her ongoing feud with Domenica Calarco.

Through all the dinner party drama and the backlash that followed, she had Jackson Lonie firmly by her side, with the pair looking like the rare success story of the experiment.

However, the pair eventually called it quits in August 2022.

Fast-forward through a few fleeting romances and a brief move to Scotland for a mystery man, and it seems Olivia has finally found her "happily ever after" in the UK.

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After a whirlwind romance that started on Hinge back in September, the 32-year-old has officially announced her engagement to Greg Rutherford, a personal trainer and former footballer.

Greg popped the question in a private garden at the stunning Newton Hall in Northumberland, and Olivia didn't waste any time hard launching her diamond ring to her Instagram followers.

Lucinda Light.

Lucinda Light emerged as a breakout contestant on Season 11, where she was paired with Timothy Smith.

Beloved for her quirky vocabulary, kindness, and cheeky sense of humour, she quickly became a fan favourite on the show.

Since MAFS, Lucinda has leveraged her newfound fame into several successful ventures. She embarked on a UK and Ireland tour titled 'An Evening with Lucinda Light'. The tour saw sold-out shows in theatres throughout the UK, Ireland and Australia.

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In another exciting career development, in April 2025, Lucinda joined forces with Vicky Pattison to co-host a new Channel 4 dating show in the UK called The Honesty Box. As the show's Sincerity Coach, she drew on her background as a holistic counsellor and marriage celebrant to help contestants find authentic connections.

Sadly, the show was axed after its first season.

In the same year, Lucinda also released her debut book Shine Your Light. In 2025, it was announced that Lucinda and her former MAFS co-star and BFF, Andrea Thompson, were joining Travel Guides as hosts, so it's all happening!

Timothy Smith.

Timothy Smith gained huge popularity on MAFS Australia 2024, where he was matched with Lucinda Light. While the pair developed a strong friendship during the show, they ultimately didn't find a romantic connection.

Since MAFS ended, their relationship has taken a dramatic turn, with the pair reportedly blocking each other on social media in June 2024.

Timothy sparked dating rumours with fellow MAFS contestant Andrea Thompson when he was spotted asleep on her couch in a video she posted. However, Andrea clarified that they are just "beautiful friends" and there's nothing romantic between them.

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Timothy has been focusing on his social media presence since the show, with his Instagram following growing to 204,000 followers as he continues to work as a content creator.

He's appeared on multiple podcasts to share his story and speaks candidly about some of the trauma and mental health struggles he's still processing.

Then in January 2025, Timothy took a political pivot. He announced plans to run as an independent in Melbourne, a seat that was held by Greens leader Adam Bandt.

"I've officially thrown my hat into the ring to run for parliament for the city of Melbourne for the upcoming federal election," Tim told his Instagram followers.

Bandt did lose his seat, but he didn't lose it to Timothy from MAFS.

Heidi Latcham.

Heidi Latcham became a fan favourite on season six for her cool demeanour while matched with controversial groom, Mike Gunner. Despite initially hitting it off, their relationship ended just days after their final vows when they moved to the Gold Coast together.

Heidi continues her successful career as a radio presenter and works as an ambassador for children's charity, Inclusive Kids, supporting disadvantaged children in the Sunshine Coast area.

Heidi doesn't post much on social media, but she did make a rare announcement in December 2024: she's had a baby girl!

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"Look what we made!" Heidi captioned a photo of a gallery of images of her baby.

As far as the age or name of her daughter, she's keeping all those details a mystery... for now!

Davina Rankin.

Ah, Davina. How her name brings up fond memories of fake husband and wife cheating scandals.

On season five of Married at First Sight, Rankin was coupled up with Ryan Gallagher, but also had a (very short-lived) romantic encounter with Dean Wells.

In 2019, she welcomed a daughter, Mila-Mae with her then-husband Jaxon Manuel, who she married in April 2022.

According to her Instagram, Brisbane-based Rankin is currently a mindset and embodiment coach and has also written her own children's book, 'The Love Within Moo.'

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In 2023, Davina announced she was splitting up with Jaxon, explaining she and her family are adapting to a "new normal".

"Relationships are hard," she wrote on Instagram. "Given the recent speculation, I feel like I need to confirm that Jay and I have separated.

"I will at some point discuss this further, but my current focus is learning to navigate my new normal while providing a seamless and loving transition into co-parenting for our daughter."

In the first episode of her podcast Who? Me, she confessed the pair went their separate ways after realising they had grown apart.

Davina in her new podcast Who? Me. Image: Instagram @davvyxx.

"Those people that got together all those years ago, we’re just different [now]," the reality star shared. "The only thing that matters now is that we can be the best versions of ourselves for our daughter."

And that's exactly what she's prioritising.

"This is one of the hardest things that’s ever happened, but I have a whole family to think about, and I want to please everybody," she said.

Jack Millar.

After appearing on MAFS, Jack Millar has since been growing an adorable family with Love Island Australia's Courtney Stubbs.

Courtney, who appeared on Love Island in 2021, announced their first pregnancy on Instagram.

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Jack's fellow MAFS contestants were quick to congratulate the couple.

"BEST NEWS EVER!!! Congratulations you two beautiful people," Jack's former MAFS partner, Domenica Calarco, commented on the post.

In November 2023, their daughter Penelope was born. "There were so many tears," Jack told 9Entertainment.

"Tears of joy, but it was just overwhelmingly amazing; words cannot simply describe the amount of emotion felt in that five-minute period."

In October 2025, the couple welcomed their second child and first boy, Paxton, taking their family from three to four.

In January 2026, the couple announced their engagement. "I've loved every moment with you," Jack told Courtney in a video of the proposal. "We've had two beautiful children, and you've become the best mum in the whole wide world. I would love to ask you – will you marry me?"

Jack and Courtney confirmed their relationship in July 2022 after meeting at the launch of Domenica's clothing collection.

"I saw Courtney as I walked in, and I was like 'hot damn'," Jack explained in a TikTok video last year. "He basically tried to talk to me the whole night and found any excuse to talk to me," Courtney added.

Evelyn Ellis and Duncan James.

Evelyn and Duncan were undeniably the most popular bride and groom on Married At First Sight 2023, and they weren't even a couple.

Intruder Evelyn couldn't make it work with Rupert Budgen, Duncan and his bride Alyssa Barmonde couldn't make it past final vows.

In the weeks following filming, it turned out Evelyn and Duncan became... an item. It was during Mardi Gras in Sydney that the pair realised they had a spark.

"Mardi Gras is a pretty big event in Sydney, and we were having a dance together, nothing even happened that night, but that was the first night that we'd spent a bit of time together as friends," Duncan told Nova's Fitzy, Wippa & Kate Ritchie.

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"[That night] we realised that maybe there was something more there and then over the next couple of weeks we hung out and then there was a kiss after that at some point."

The attraction was instant, but the pair remained friends for months after.

"It was strictly 'friend zone', but obviously when Duncan walked in, I could tell he was attractive, but obviously as a woman, it takes a little bit more than a six-pack and a beautiful face to get to know someone," she explained.

Duncan and Evelyn confirmed they were dating earlier in May, after months of rumours they were in fact more than just friends.

"We are in a relationship. This is [our] hard launch," Evelyn told Nine.

"It feels good to finally just say it, and it feels kind of exhilarating in a weird, freeing way."

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In August 2023, they moved in together, making an adorable family unit with Evelyn's two dachshunds, Pickles and Mustard.

The couple is still going strong — and they could be ready to take the next step.

In an interview with the Daily Mail at the 2025 ARIA Awards, Duncan admitted that he had discussed getting engaged to Evelyn.

"There are always plans. You just have to be sure the girl will actually say yes before you go ahead and do it because it can be career-ending," he said.

"She has told me the type of diamond shape she likes. A few hints and nudges there. I feel like boys need that sometimes from their partner."

Ella Ding.

Ella has had one of the most successful careers following her stint on MAFS season 10, in 2023. The former bride was paired with Mitch Eynaud, and while they made it to final vows, Ella said her husband essentially "ghosted" her after the reunion party.

"I haven't seen Mitchell since the reunion," she admitted last year on the Fitzy& Wippa Show. "He definitely started to drop off though and fizzle out."

More than a year after that breakup, Ella hard-launched her new relationship.

On Instagram, she posted a series of photos with the caption, "beautiful dinner… You'll want to see the last photo," in reference to her new beau.

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So Dramatic revealed the man to be Guy Palermo. According to Daily Mail, the pair have known each other for a long time.

"Her boyfriend is very low-key, no one knows who he is," an insider told the publication. "They've known each other for six years, and he's been pursuing her in that time. Love was right in front of them the whole time."

Then in April 2024, Ding surprised her followers by announcing she had married Palermo in a low-key ceremony.

In May 2022, Ella also launched a podcast with her MAFS co-star Domenica Calarco called Sit With Us, which has since been cancelled. Dom and Ella are no longer speaking after having a falling out.

Since the podcast launch, Ella has gone on to develop a health and wellness app called 4U Plus.

In November 2025, Ella welcomed her first baby, Pia May Palermo.

Domenica Calarco.

Aside from Ella, Domenica Calarco is one of the few reality stars to build a lucrative influencer career off the back of MAFS.

Straight after her reality TV stint, Domenica had a brief (but turbulent) romance while she was travelling through Europe in 2022.

"My summer romance hasn't played out how, I guess, I wanted it to play out," she said on Sit With Us.

"As much as I want to say everything and talk about everything, I think there are certain details of this thing that I want to keep private."

In 2023, Domenica joined the cast of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here, before exiting the jungle in April.

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"The whole experience was way more difficult than I expected," Dom told 10 Play.

"I really thought going in I'd be able to cope mentally with being away from my family for so long but, I think after about a week, it really set in that I was away from them and this was my reality.

"Once I got over that hurdle it was just like this beautiful unknown that you just lept into and it was great from then on."

Dom started dating Jarod Bogunovich in 2024, but the two sadly split that same year.

Following the split, Dom shared the joyful news that she was expecting her first child. In August 2025, she welcomed her daughter, Dove Ana Calarco, into the world.

She and Jarod now "co-parent" their daughter together.

Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli.

Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli are one of the (very) few couples still standing following their whirlwind marriage on MAFS.

The make-up artist and influencer, who met her now-fiancé Michael on season six of Married At First Sight, has kept supporters up to date on her Instagram — which now has over 700,000 people tuning in daily.

In 2022, the reality stars announced they were expecting their first child.

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However, Martha's pregnancy journey was anything but easy, and she revealed late last year she'd been diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), a condition that causes severe nausea and vomiting.

In one of her Instagram posts, Martha wrote about the difficulty of simply getting through the days when feeling so unwell.

"Yesterday my due date was pushed back to March 6⁣, an extra week!⁣⁣ Every hour feels like a day,⁣ I have work commitments looming over my head and⁣ can't help but feel like I've completely neglected⁣ everything I worked so hard to build," she wrote.

"I feel like I'm at breaking point.⁣⁣ All I've felt for eight months is suffering.⁣ I want to scream!⁣⁣ I've completely lost myself. I feel like I'll never⁣⁣ feel normal or like myself again!⁣⁣"

In February 2023, Martha and Michael announced the birth of their son, Lucius Brunelli.

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In October 2025, Martha announced her second pregnancy on Instagram.

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Lizzie Sobinoff.

One of MAFS' most well-known brides took not one, but two chances at love on the show. Her first stint on the reality program failed miserably as her marriage with Sam Bell fell apart after three weeks together.

When she made a second appearance, she hit it off right away with Seb Guilhaus. Unfortunately, the pair decided to split after a year together.

Thankfully, things started looking up for Lizzie when she tied the knot with her partner, engineer Alexander Vega in January 2023.

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Four months after getting married, the former MAFS bride announced her pregnancy.

Following a few comments on Instagram about her body, Elizabeth told followers: "Looking at some of these comments in the last few posts I've done... Always so much focus on a woman's body (I've had more than my fair share)."

She continued by confirming her pregnancy.

"I'm navigating my body right now, so many changes, especially internally (I've been pretty sick). I also understand so many people are excited. So am I!

"It's an exciting time in our (my partner) lives right now. I'll talk about my experience with it in the future. Mama bear is just nesting right now."

On November 8, 2023, Lizzie's daughter was born. She shared the news on Instagram, writing "I have never been happier."

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"My everything. A love so strong. Pure bliss."

In April 2025, Lizzie announced the couple had welcomed their second child.

Nadia Stamp.

Nadia didn't find love with her TV husband, Anthony Manton, during the fourth season of Married At First Sight. But not to worry, because it wouldn't be too long 'til she was swept off her feet by cricketer Glen Talaric.

Nadia and Glen first hit it off after being sat next to each other at a football game.

"Glen had no idea I was on the show, and he didn't really understand what it meant... so he's more interested in getting to know me," she explained at the time.

After four years together, the pair welcomed their daughter, Giselle Grace, who was born in 2022.

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"Glen and I are so thrilled to have a happy and healthy baby who has a wonderful appetite," she wrote. "Our hearts are so full of love. We're enjoying these special first-time moments in our little bubble, and we thank you for all your supportive and beautiful messages.

"Winnie [Nadia's dog] is a little bit jealous but also very excited by our new edition. Feeling every bit blessed in this moment, with our little Gigi."

In November 2023, the couple announced they had gotten engaged.

Clare Verrall.

Clare has been open about her struggles after going on MAFS, telling Mamamia in 2019: "I was begging them for help. I was writing, 'please make it stop. I can't deal with this'... 'I can't do this. I can't do this' and they wrote back, 'maybe you should get some professional help'.

"Because once they've used you up, they don't need you anymore. You're gone."

Today, she says her life looks better after letting go of any resentment she may have had for her experiment husband Jono Pittman.

"For a long time I was scared of being vulnerable again," she told New Idea in 2021. "I still have a curvy body with rolls, wrinkles and cellulite, but I have totally accepted this and no longer need validation from others. I'm larger now than when I was on the show, but I am more confident than ever."

These days, Clare is a qualified dog behaviourist and trainer.

Jono Pitman.

Jono Pitman was the love rat of Married At First Sight season two, and is probably best remembered for his toxic short-lived relationship with his MAFS wife, Claire Verrall.

The professional pool builder is... still building pools. In July 2019, he welcomed his first child with girlfriend Rebecca Pattison, Max Thomas Pitman. In September 2020, the pair announced the birth of their second child, River Mae Pitman.

The couple have since added a third, welcoming their daughter Sadie Carlin Pittman.

Tracey Jewel.

Tracey Jewel didn't have the best time after her season of Married At First Sight.

Tracey, who was partnered with Dean Wells on the reality show, found herself at the centre of a number of scandals in the real world. In March, 2018, she was diagnosed with PTSD, which she later claimed to the media that Channel Nine offered her no support.

In June 2019, Tracey announced she was back with a former ex, Patrick — but later announced he had left her high and dry in Europe with no money.

In 2021, it seemed like Tracey had gotten a happy ending as she welcomed baby Frankie with her husband Nathan Constable.

In September 2021, she praised her partner in an Instagram post, writing: "When I look at our Frankie I see you… we always say we can't imagine life without Frankie, but I also say we can't imagine life without you.. you are the most present, hands-on, caring and loving dad and stepdad to Grace."

In an Instagram post in 2022, she opened up about her difficult year.

"Trauma has a way of creeping up on you," she wrote. "Over the course of this last year, 2022, I found myself spiralling into a deep hole of depression and anxiety. I withdrew from friends, reduced my circle to very few, drowned myself in work and half-ass showing up, totally faking it when I did."

The former reality star went on to say she is working to create "a simpler life" for her family.

"Be gentle with yourself, the only race is with you," she said.

In 2023, she shared with her fans that she was diagnosed with a tumour and had her salivary gland removed.

Charlene Perera.

Charlene Perera had an okay run on Married At First Sight season five with her fake husband Patrick Miller. They're not together anymore, adding to the long list of failed marriages from the show.

In September 2021, she announced her engagement to her boyfriend, Jonathan Byrne.

The pair met on Bumble with Charlene telling 9Entertainment that she and Johnathan felt very comfortable, very quickly.

"If I'm a mile-a-minute, he's two-and-a-half miles a minute," she said.

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In September 2022, Charlene and Jonathan welcomed their son, Austin. "Just when we thought we couldn't know more love, here you are," she wrote. "Our hearts are full."

Erin Bateman and Bryce Mohr.

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Erin Bateman and Bryce Mohr are one of the only Married At First Sight couples still left standing... seven years later.

Apart from a short break in 2017, the pair have been solid, and according to Erin, it has to do with the fact they've kept their relationship out of the limelight.

"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," she explained 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."

Erin also revealed: "The Bryce I got the day that I met him is the Bryce I have today. He hasn't changed at all. He is exactly who he is, and I'd like to think he feels the same about me."

In 2020, the couple shared that they had bought a house together. However, it's unclear if they're still together in 2025 as they're both known for keeping their relationship private.

Dean Wells.

Dean Wells is arguably the most divisive 'character' in Married At First Sight history.

In season five, Dean, who was matched with Tracey Jewel, was widely criticised for his attitudes towards women and his sexist behaviour. He also 'cheated' on Tracey with fellow contestant Davina Rankin.

Since his MAFS days, Wells has appeared on Dancing With The Stars. He also keeps up to date on all the latest MAFS news and is outspoken about how he was treated by Nine during his season of MAFS.

In October 2021, he also went Instagram official with his partner.

"We started hanging out pre-COVID in 2020 but were kept apart due to lockdowns and restrictions," he wrote.

"We stayed in contact through all the madness, reconnected, and despite all the strange disruptions in 2021, have managed to keep it going. Happy Birthday to my girlfriend and lockdown drinking buddy @kddollface, hopefully things get back to normal soon so I can take you on a proper date again!!"

While it looked like Dean had officially settled down, he did cause a bit of confusion when he was caught kissing Beauty And The Geek alum Aimee Woolley.

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In March, an anonymous co-star from Beauty And The Geek told So Dramatic that Dean and Aimee were engaged.

"They're keeping it quiet at the moment because of how the public sees him, but she told us weeks and weeks ago," the insider told the publication.

In August 2023, the two got engaged.

From the looks of Dean's Instagram, it appears he's still with Aimee. However, we're rather distracted by other disturbing content on his Instagram, which appears to be questioning trans rights and sharing misogynistic rhetoric.

Sarah Roza.

Of all the Married At First Sight season five couples, Sarah Roza and Telv Williams looked set to last the longest.

Then everything fell apart.

"She felt he was more interested in the single bachelor life with all the parties, drinking with the boys and living the typical single boy's lifestyle," a friend told Daily Mail Australia following their journey on the show.

"She just couldn't tolerate such unacceptable and inappropriate behaviour from him when they were supposed to be in a committed and loving relationship."

The former reality TV star, who was known for her makeup and glamour on the show, is now working as a model and a TV/Radio/Editorial Host/Presenter.

You can catch her beauty, fashion and lifestyle content over on her Instagram.

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This article was published on November 24, 2021 and has since been updated with new information.