The 2024 season of Married At First Sight Australia is over — and damn, what a season. With a runaway groom, plenty of cheating scandals, and even a couple swap, this season of MAFS will go down as one of the most chaotic so far.
Despite this, final vows saw four couples say yes to each other and agree to try and make it work in the real world — Jade and Ridge, Jayden and Eden, Jack and Tori, and Sara and Tim. As for whether they've actually stayed together? Well, internet sleuthing indicates mixed results.
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Sara & Tim
With Tim's love for Colombia and Sara's Colombian background, it seemed like these two were a match made in heaven.
But things started to go downhill when it was revealed that Sara had emotional cheated on Tim during the season and met up with her ex without him knowing. However, the two of them worked through their issues, which ultimately led to them both saying yes to each other at the final vows.
Are Sara and Tim still together?
While Sara and Tim seemed cute as punch at the final vows and in the reunion, it seems like this hasn't lasted very long. In photos obtained by Yahoo! Lifestyle, Tim was shown smooching his ex-girlfriend on February 1.
This is particularly interesting given that his on-screen wife, Sara, has come under fire for seeing her ex during the experiment. I'd say it was nice while it lasted, but it wasn't, really.
Sara has also now confirmed that the two of them have broken up. "We broke up a month after the Reunion," Sara told 9Entertainment. "We didn't speak for a little while after, it was hard for us both but a few months down the track we started talking again."
"We're definitely friends now, we are very amicable. It's been good to be on good terms because we went through this crazy ride together."
"Me and Lauren are the real love story," Sara laughed.
Jack & Tori
Jack, a self-professed 'alpha', wanted a submissive woman. Instead, he got the fiercely independent Tori, who was raised by a strong single mother. Despite this, Jack was sure he could "dominate" Tori… Yikes! Tori's best friend was immediately critical of him (go off queen), criticising the fact that all of his friends were actually just clients at the gym, and that he just gave an "off" vibe. The very next day, Jack said that there was no sexual connection between the two of them, making this relationship likely dead in the water.
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Despite a rocky start (and a rocky season as a whole), Jack and Tori ultimately said yes to each other during the final vows in episode 36, shocking everyone.
Are Jack and Tori still together?
While we all didn't think these two would end up making it, it turns out we might have been proved wrong!
According to gossip podcast, So Dramatic!, Jack and Tori aren't only in a relationship still — they're apparently planning on moving in together! It comes as photos from Daily Mail showed Jack and Tori spending Christmas together in Melbourne with Tori's family. Honestly, colour me surprised.
In the official Married At First Sight podcast, Tori spilled that she had already moved to the Gold Coast. "Life up here now, it's everything I thought it would be… our lifestyles are very much the same," she said of the move.
She also spoke about Jack's behaviour during the experiment. "I think he's… not grown, he didn't need to grow… [but] he definitely learnt the art of refinement," she said. "And just thinking before you speak".
Jayden & Eden
The brother of former season nine contestant Mitch, Jayden assures us that he’s there for commitment (unlike his brother). As soon as he sets eyes on Eden, the physical attraction between the two was palpable, but it soon got awkward after Jayden revealed that he was a kickboxer. But he soon won Eden over thanks to his soft, gentle vows.
While Jayden aired some concerns about being judged too soon or that Eden didn’t like her, after chatting it through, Eden revealed that the feelings were mutual.
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Since their wedding, the two of them have been the token love birds of the group, being the first to say the big L word to each other.
Are Jayden and Eden still together?
While our feelings about Jayden have been ebbing and flowing (especially towards the end of the season), these two made it past the final vows... until they didn't.
Yep, while it seemed that the two of them were having smooth sailing, Eden shocked us all when she announced that her and Jayden had broken up on the 17th of April.
"When I made the decision at Final Vows to be with Jayden, I really did that with long-term intentions," Eden wrote in a statement on Instagram. "Jayden and I spent many months together after the experiment, during which Cub gained a dad and I gained a second family who I'm truly grateful for.
"I'm saddened to share that toward the end of the show airing, our relationship came to an unexpected end. The 'reality' is, the person I chose didn't choose me."
"Whilst I'm disappointed, I will never regret the experiment, the people I met, the lessons I learnt and the growth this process has had on me."
Some fans have been shocked by the statements, considering they were portrayed as one of the strongest couples on the show. However, cracks began to show after a photo of Jayden emerged, which showed him topless and cosying up to bride Lauren during a night out.
Yikes. Well Eden, you're probably better off alone.
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Ridge & Jade
While I must admit I was sceptical about old mate Ridge at first, it turns out Ridge and Jade might be one of the more solid couples to come from the show.
In a surprising turn of events, the two have clicked almost immediately and have clear chemistry from the get-go. It seems like they're on the exact same wavelength (whatever wavelength that might be). Unsurprisingly, they both said yes to each other at the final vows.
Are Ridge and Jade still together?
Despite Ridge's extensive cheating rumours, it seems like Ridge and Jade might be another success story in the MAFS universe, with Yahoo! Lifestyle reporting that the two are still together, citing a photo that depicts Jade and Ridge smooching after the show. They also still follow each other on Instagram, which is always a good sign.
They've also apparently been spotted house-hunting, which is a big moment for the two, who have struggled to say where and when they'll commit to each other.
However, it seems like the two of them actually broke up after the final vows before getting back together right before the reunion. “Producers knew they were in the middle of a fight but it made no sense to bring that onto the show, so they were told to smile and fake it for the sake of giving viewers a happy ending,” an insider told Yahoo! Lifestyle.
Timothy & Lucinda
Lucinda might not have been Timothy's type on paper, but as the ceremony proceeded, these two were willing to give each other a chance. As the day progressed, however, Tim continued to feel awkward during photoshoots, kissing, and PDA. For him, it was also an emotional day as the last surviving member of his family. Lucinda's kindness shone through as showed herself to be a supportive bride.
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After an emotional speech at his wedding reception, Tim revealed more details about his family history, including that his father had only passed away six weeks prior. Through tears, we could finally see Tim let his walls down and be vulnerable, so we have high hopes that these two will continue to be emotionally intimate with each other as the experiment progresses.
Are Tim and Lucinda still together?
Unfortunately, Tim and Lucinda decided to call it quits during episode 33 of MAFS. It was a sad moment for all of us, who began to really root for their relo. But never fear, Lucinda might have written 'LEAVE' but she also dropped the most beautiful dumping poem in the process.
While they may not have ended with a love story, the friendship with these two is a beautiful one — and it looks like it's still going strong today with the two of them being regularly pictured together.
Lauren & Jonathan
Lauren has been cast as the chaotic bride of the bunch, and damn, she's living up to her name. After a sleep-in and a late arrival, she finally arrived to meet her groom, Jonathan — a 5am cold shower kinda dude.
Things were fine in the season, but ultimately came to a head after it was revealed that Jono had been texting ex-bride Ellie behind Lauren's back, leading to an explosive final vows.
Are Lauren and Jonathan still together?
Every year, it seems like there's a cheating scandal on MAFS. This year, it features none other than Jonathan and Ellie, who was previously shacked up with Ben.
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Papped images depict Jonathan and Ellie making out on a Sydney beach, clearly not hiding the fact that they're together after the show has ended.
So yeah, Lauren and Jono are done. But Jono and Ellie? It looks like it's smooth sailing.
Andrea & Richard
Protect these two at all costs, seriously. In one of the oldest couples Married At First Sight Australia has seen, these two seem like a perfect match thanks to their shared love of motorbikes and living life to the fullest. Honestly, can we make all the contestants over 50? Please?!
Their wedding was unsurprisingly super wholesome and culminated with some 'daggy dancing' during their first dance as a married couple. Thankfully, it seems these two are as into each other as we hoped they'd be.
Are Andrea and Richard still together?
In episode 29, Andrea and Richard decided to write 'LEAVE', ending their time in the MAFS experiment.
Things began to go downhill after Richard struggled to listen to Andrea's concerns and problems around intimacy emerged. Honestly, these two are better off broken up.
Ben & Ellie
Our next couple is Ben and Ellie. Ellie only broke up with her ex a few weeks before she was due to wed, but is now ready to live her white picket fence life. Meanwhile, the adventurous Ben is grappling with finding love after the death of his best friend to cancer. While they immediately hit it off at the alter and were clearly into each other, suspicions soon started to surface after Ellie’s cousin Jordan accused him of not being there for the right reasons. However, Ben addressed these concerns in his wedding speech, to which he said, “Why not?”.
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Are Ben and Ellie still together?
Ben and Ellie were one of the first couples to leave the experiment in episode 21. But Ellie's presence was still felt after she left, with a cheating scandal emerging between her and Jono.
While her and Ben are done, it looks like Ellie and Jono are still going strong today.
Michael & Stephen
After Michael's previous groom did a runner before he even made it to the altar, we didn't know if we'd see this sweet angel back on our screen. Thankfully, Michael has finally been matched with an equally angelic groom, Stephen.
Immediately, the two of them have hit it off and are truly the epitome of all things good on this show.
Are Michael and Stephen still together?
Unfortunately in episode 25, Micahel and Stephen decided to call it quits and leave the experiment after Stephen revealed he had the hots for his hairdresser. Way to break my heart!
Natalie & Collins
Bless these two angels, who have apparently been matched as the obligatory nerdy couple on this season of Married At First Sight. Bonding over their love for Essendon Football Club and Taylor Swift at the altar, these sweeties honestly pulled at our heartstrings with their authenticity. While Collins has never been in a relationship, he says that he’s still yearning to find love. Meanwhile, Natalie, who is struggling with the recent death of her father, is here to share her enthusiastic attitude with someone.
At their reception, while these two got a quirky soundtrack, they were honestly a breath of fresh air with their shared interests and their mutual interest in each other. However, Collins shared some brief concerns about the two of them being potentially too high-energy and saying that he was a bit put off by Natalie’s nerdy side.
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After the wedding, Collins decided that the two needed to sleep in separate rooms as he was uncomfortable with the relationship.
Are Natalie and Collins still together?
In episode 10, Natalie officially said SEEYA to Collins, opting to leave the experiment. The best part is that she didn't even wait for the Commitment Ceremony. Queen shit.
In an interesting turn of events, Natalie has been pictured with groom Ash, sparking rumours that the two of them might be dating.
Ash & Madeleine
Because the season was clearly getting stale, they decided to bring in Ash and Madeleine — a medium who's been chatting to ghosts at the dinner table. Since they first said "I do", these two have been on rocky ground. Ash can't understand Madeleine's "gift" or her crying over cows, while Madeleine is already saying there's "bad energy" in the relationship.
So it's all looking great, really!
Are Ash and Madeleine still together?
After an absolutely wild start, Ash and Madeleine unsurprisingly didn't last. Hell, they didn't even last one week, with them both deciding to leave the show in episode 18.
Since filming has wrapped, Ash has been spotted with another bride, Natalie (who was paired up with Collins), with some speculating that the two of them are dating.
Cassandra & Tristan
Cassandra immediately captured our hearts with her devastating story about the death of her first love. Despite her heartbreaking past, she's still a beautiful ball of sunshine who was looking for someone with a warm heart and a big smile. Cue, Tristan.
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A man with respect for his mother, Tristan feels like a perfect match for Cassandra. While he hasn't had a girlfriend before, Tristan is on the show to find love and have a happy ending.
If you weren't smiling ear-to-ear at these two's wedding and reception, you must not have been watching it. They're the epitome of cute and wholesome, and I actually have so much hope for them.
Are Cassandra and Tristan still together?
In episode 29, Cassandra and Tristan both wrote 'LEAVE' after realising they were better off as friends (and after Tristan declared his love for Cass). It's sad to see, but it looks like the two of them are still friends today.
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