Married at first sight Australia S. 11 Ep.14
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00:00:00Four weeks ago...
00:00:02Ladies!
00:00:07Your match.
00:00:09He no longer wanted to be a part of the experiment.
00:00:13It was a devastating start to the experiment for Michael.
00:00:17I feel like somebody just ripped my heart out of my chest.
00:00:19And then last night...
00:00:21Why didn't you apologise to Tim when you sat down here tonight?
00:00:26He yelled at me.
00:00:27An intense second commitment ceremony...
00:00:30Do you really want to be here?
00:00:34...saw some couples celebrate their love.
00:00:36I'm head over heels, mate.
00:00:40I love you guys to the best.
00:00:42We gazed, we hugged, we sucked, we f***ed, we did everything.
00:00:45Oh my God!
00:00:49Before Timothy...
00:00:51I don't regret anything I said.
00:00:53...received a smackdown from Lucinda.
00:00:56What do you actually want to be predicting in your frequency?
00:01:00But despite their tension, the pair lived to fight another day.
00:01:05Staying.
00:01:08Tonight...
00:01:10I've never felt so vulnerable in my whole life.
00:01:14From heartbreak...
00:01:16It really left me hurt and shattered.
00:01:18...to hope.
00:01:19I'm extremely blessed that the experts found me a new match.
00:01:23Michael gets his second chance at true love.
00:01:26I truly want to find somebody and have that fairytale ending with the kids.
00:01:34And two new couples enter the experiment.
00:01:37I am a medium.
00:01:39I'll get psychic downloads.
00:01:41But can this psychic bride...
00:01:43Georgia!
00:01:47...win over her husband...
00:01:49Okay, I'm going to shut up now.
00:01:52...and the sceptics?
00:01:54What's a medium? Like a close size?
00:01:56I just don't want no vibes on me.
00:01:59Before...
00:02:00Why am I bored?
00:02:02What do you mean?
00:02:03I'm trying to organise these things to make you happy,
00:02:05and you don't look like you're having fun.
00:02:07The most unexpected confrontation.
00:02:09Is this a sudden ending...
00:02:11Honey, are you okay?
00:02:13...for one of our most beloved couples?
00:02:16We done?
00:02:22It's the morning after what was an intense
00:02:25and brutally honest commitment ceremony.
00:02:28And while some participants quietly reflect on their behaviour...
00:02:35...others are trying to salvage the wreckage.
00:02:38I wrote you a letter.
00:02:40First and foremost, I want to apologise
00:02:42for not making you feel heard.
00:02:44I never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever
00:02:48I apologise for not making you feel heard.
00:02:50I never, ever want to make anyone feel like that.
00:02:53I find it hard to let people in,
00:02:56especially good men.
00:02:58It feels foreign to me to be in a relationship
00:03:00where a man is putting in all this effort
00:03:02and wants this much affection from me.
00:03:04I told you about my ex
00:03:06and how I was quite dependent on that relationship
00:03:10and I was the one that wanted affection from him
00:03:12and I didn't get it.
00:03:14I'm going to try my best to be more open to this
00:03:17and to give it a real shot.
00:03:19I would hope you know I never mean to hurt you.
00:03:21So I'm sorry.
00:03:23I'll make it up to you.
00:03:25Sarah, you're a spicy wifey.
00:03:30That was really sweet.
00:03:36It was heartfelt. It was a heartfelt letter.
00:03:38So she's reading it out to me
00:03:40and she's getting emotional and teary
00:03:42and I have not seen her be open and vulnerable
00:03:44like that with me at all.
00:03:46So it was nice for me to see that
00:03:48because it actually showed me that she is actually trying
00:03:52and I appreciate that.
00:03:55As Sarah and Tim call a truce,
00:03:58Cassandra and Tristan's relationship
00:04:00has taken an unexpected turn for the worse.
00:04:04What's up, Cass? Are you all good?
00:04:07What's up?
00:04:09No, I just...
00:04:11Yeah, I was just thinking about the ceremony.
00:04:15At last night's commitment ceremony,
00:04:17Cassandra had the opportunity to share her feelings
00:04:20about her relationship with Tristan.
00:04:22What is it that you need at this point from Tristan?
00:04:26He is really trying,
00:04:28but I would like just a bit more touches and kisses and stuff.
00:04:32A fantastic technique here is to listen to the feedback
00:04:35that she gives you.
00:04:36Take it at face value and do more of that...
00:04:38Yeah, OK. ..is what she's saying.
00:04:40OK.
00:04:42But after agreeing to step up the intimacy,
00:04:45Tristan has taken a step in the wrong direction.
00:04:48Yeah, Tristan...
00:04:50Tristan slept on the couch last night.
00:04:54Did you sleep well?
00:04:56Yeah, I slept good.
00:04:57Obviously slept on the couch last night.
00:05:00I just needed some space.
00:05:01Felt like, I'm definitely not going to do that again
00:05:03because your reaction to that was not good.
00:05:05So...
00:05:07I can tell you're very angry and pissed off.
00:05:10I'm definitely not angry and pissed off.
00:05:14I'm not angry.
00:05:15I just want affection, touch, closeness,
00:05:19but it's still just time for Tristan.
00:05:24He just makes me so happy and I love being around him.
00:05:28But kissing, hugging, cuddling, we don't do any of that stuff.
00:05:33Obviously I've got some issues,
00:05:35but I'm just not going to bring them to the table.
00:05:37I'm just... It's fine.
00:05:40I have really been so patient
00:05:42because I want the intimacy to grow between us,
00:05:45but I feel like we're going backwards.
00:05:52While Cassandra and Tristan's marriage is continuing to face problems,
00:05:57a familiar face is about to re-enter the experiment
00:06:01after his first experience was over before it began.
00:06:09Is your last night as a single man?
00:06:13Yes.
00:06:15It is my last night as a single man
00:06:17and I don't think I could be more prepared to jump into the marriage life.
00:06:26Four weeks ago, a hopeful and excited groom-to-be, Michael,
00:06:30entered the initial stages of the experiment.
00:06:35I don't know if this is the small-town boy in me,
00:06:38but I feel like I've known that I wanted a family since I was, like, 16.
00:06:43I can always just remember saying,
00:06:45one day I want a family and kids, one day I want a family and kids,
00:06:48and one day I'm going to have a family and kids.
00:06:53And after being matched by the experts,
00:06:56a confident Michael entered the hen's night,
00:06:59ready to begin his journey to find love.
00:07:04Ladies, I am the new bride.
00:07:07LAUGHTER
00:07:11And Michael, lovely to meet you.
00:07:15But shockingly for Michael,
00:07:17his experience unfolded in a way nobody saw coming.
00:07:24Well, Michael, I've got some real disappointing and shocking news.
00:07:3248 hours after the bucks and hen's night,
00:07:38your match...
00:07:41How are you, man? Good. Simon.
00:07:43You look as nervous as me. Oh, yeah.
00:07:45..decided to send us an email
00:07:48saying he no longer wanted to be a part of the experiment.
00:08:02I feel like somebody just ripped my heart out of my chest.
00:08:07But four weeks later, there's hope for Michael,
00:08:11as he's about to re-enter the experiment
00:08:14and get his second chance at true love,
00:08:17thanks to the experts finding him a brand-new match.
00:08:21Michael is here to find love.
00:08:23He is honest, open-minded, has a big heart and has strong core values.
00:08:29There was no way we were going to let Michael miss out
00:08:32on his chance of finding his happily ever after.
00:08:35So following an extensive and thorough fresh search,
00:08:39we found Michael a new match.
00:08:54I'm currently living in Melbourne,
00:08:56but I'm originally from Newark, Ohio.
00:08:58So Newark is a very small, close-knit town.
00:09:01It's probably 50 years still behind the rest of the United States, sadly.
00:09:05So a lot of close-minded thinkers.
00:09:07Starting out as a young kid, I do remember being called racial slurs,
00:09:11not being accepted for just the colour of my skin.
00:09:14Then to add an extra layer, I'm homosexual.
00:09:18So now I have this double whammy.
00:09:21So there was a lot of challenging times
00:09:24that I sometimes had to fight my way through.
00:09:27But growing up, I feel like it made me really resilient who I am today.
00:09:32Building a family is extremely important to me.
00:09:35I would say it's one of my top priorities.
00:09:38I grew up with a large family.
00:09:40I have two sisters, three brothers.
00:09:43I'm the oldest of 20-plus grandchildren,
00:09:45so I've always seen myself as a father figure.
00:09:49Give me a hug.
00:09:52I am also a sperm donor.
00:09:56Nicole and Natalie, they are the birth mothers of my donor babies.
00:10:01I consider them family.
00:10:03I'm happy that I was able to give you the gift of life.
00:10:05Not only once, but twice.
00:10:07We have two little ones running around out there.
00:10:09He's given us the greatest gift. I couldn't ask for anything more.
00:10:12He's just so special. He's just incredible.
00:10:15We're so happy for him to have this experience, to be able to have that as well.
00:10:18Continuing with the girls has inspired me to want my own family.
00:10:21I'm happy that I was able to help provide that for them.
00:10:25But I want that family experience for myself as well.
00:10:31It's so frustrating knowing exactly what you want
00:10:33and going on date after date after date after date after date.
00:10:37And it's just, nothing's ticking or nothing's rolling over
00:10:40or nothing carries on as well.
00:10:43You think you find somebody, and then you're ghosted.
00:10:45You think you like somebody because of an online chat,
00:10:48and in person they're shit.
00:10:50Those moments that you feel, man, what am I doing wrong?
00:10:55Or how come nobody's found me yet?
00:10:57First and foremost, they have to be family oriented.
00:11:00Like, I need a man that wants a family, loves his family.
00:11:03He's here for love, happiness, and fairytale ending.
00:11:07I'm full of love and ready for it, and I just can't find the right one.
00:11:16We were determined to find Michael another match.
00:11:20And I think we did.
00:11:23Michael is absolutely worth it.
00:11:25We love him. He's authentic. He's genuine.
00:11:28He's a family man and someone who has so much love to give a relationship.
00:11:33To be clear, although this new match wasn't the initial choice for Michael,
00:11:38he is no less a match for him moving forward.
00:11:43In fact, in terms of compatibility, he's as good, if not better,
00:11:48and we're really excited about it.
00:11:50Absolutely.
00:11:52And Michael's mystery new match will be unveiled
00:11:56the very moment they meet and marry at first sight.
00:12:13Hi.
00:12:18Family?
00:12:19Friends.
00:12:20Family?
00:12:21Mother, yes.
00:12:22The bridal party of brother and sister.
00:12:26It feels very real right now.
00:12:29The moment has come that I am now about to get married to a stranger,
00:12:34and I can't help but try to visualise this boy.
00:12:37I'm trying to figure out how tall this guy is,
00:12:39and this is his eye colour, or what colour is his hair,
00:12:43and what's his little quirks he might have.
00:12:46It's just crazy to think that it's now here and happening.
00:12:58I can just feel my heart pounding out of my chest right now.
00:13:03I've had to deal with a rollercoaster of emotions through this.
00:13:08I've had a guy that I was ready to give my all to pull out.
00:13:14It made me really question if I was worthy of love and marriage.
00:13:19I'm feeling extremely blessed that the experts found me a new match
00:13:24and ready to meet the man of my dreams.
00:13:27Oh, my God.
00:13:30Oh, my.
00:13:32I know you guys. Hey!
00:13:35Lovely to see you guys.
00:13:39You look gorgeous.
00:13:42Oh, the nerves have kicked in.
00:13:47You guys are mom and dad?
00:13:49Yeah.
00:13:50Yes?
00:13:51Lovely to meet you.
00:13:52Lovely to meet you, too.
00:13:53It's a surprise.
00:13:56Hiya.
00:13:57Hi.
00:13:58Hello.
00:13:59How are you?
00:14:00Hi.
00:14:01Good.
00:14:02Thank you, sir.
00:14:03Wonderful.
00:14:04You guys look lovely.
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00:18:16age of I'm potentially going to get rejected. But I think I've got an awesome family that
00:18:22were super supportive and no one allowed me to dwell in my own sorrow. It was like, well,
00:18:28this has happened, we move on. And I'm really thankful for that.
00:18:34I've been single for a really long time. I've been single for five years. It is a very shallow
00:18:39pool of dating in Perth. The biggest deterrent I have found is that no one seems to be on
00:18:46board with the idea of one person forever. Everyone's wanting an open relationship and
00:18:52not wanting monogamy and that's hugely important to me.
00:18:58Ideally I'd have a kid tomorrow. Like I love kids and I would love to have some of my own.
00:19:07Yeah, the white picket fence, the house and the dog would be amazing. I'm going into this
00:19:11experiment to come out the other side with a life partner, someone who wants a family.
00:19:16His family is so important to him. So yeah, if that's the case, I will be raved.
00:19:24The first interaction will be huge. I hope that I am lucky that I meet someone that I
00:19:30do click with and there is that spark.
00:19:35You look good. You look very nice.
00:19:37Yes, you as well. I love your suit. Sorry, I'm touchy-feely. I'm just like all over you.
00:19:42That's a good sign.
00:19:44He is stunning. Great hair, like locks in, beautiful eyes, warm smile. It just all clicked.
00:19:53Like this is now finally happening.
00:19:55It was a good grip there.
00:19:57It actually hurt my hand a little bit.
00:20:01First impression, really good looking guy. I love an accent, so yeah, it just, it did
00:20:08shock me in a really good way. He's definitely my type. Yeah, I wasn't nervous before, but
00:20:15now I'm shitting myself.
00:20:17Yeah, exactly the same.
00:20:19He's lovely. I like him.
00:20:23Absolutely proud of Stephen. This is really out of his comfort zone and he certainly does
00:20:30deserve love. He does. He's a good boy. He loves his family and he has been hurt in the
00:20:36past, so doing something like this is huge. It's huge.
00:20:42We'll be good. Good morning. Got your back? You got my back?
00:20:45Yeah, we're in this together.
00:20:52Welcome everyone to this beautiful occasion as we gather here today to witness and celebrate
00:21:00the joining of two souls, Michael and Stephen, in the bond of marriage.
00:21:06I now invite you to share your personal commitments to each other.
00:21:10Thank you. Wish me luck.
00:21:13I got this.
00:21:15Michael, we're both taking a huge leap into the unknown and that's terrifying, but also
00:21:21exciting. I come from a big, loud Italian family and I'm one of eight children, so buckle up.
00:21:29My family mean the world to me, so the dream is to find someone who's happy to be a part of that
00:21:34and embrace the chaos.
00:21:38It's wild. This is not at all how I thought I was going to meet my husband, but I do believe
00:21:43everything happens for a reason and I'm excited to share this with you.
00:21:48I promise to be honest and respectful, to always have your back.
00:21:52I promise to give this my all and do my best to let down my guard to truly let you in.
00:21:59I can't wait to share this amazing, crazy journey together.
00:22:03Those are beautiful.
00:22:05Thanks, you're going through it.
00:22:10His vows were actually really sweet.
00:22:12Family's a massive thing for me, like they either need to want a family, have a big family
00:22:16that I can fit into, which he has eight siblings, so that's insane.
00:22:20I mean, again, yeah, I come from a large family myself, so it's a lot of big personalities around
00:22:25and you have to know how to deal with a lot of people, so he knows how to deal with it,
00:22:29I know how to deal with it. I feel like it's a match made in heaven.
00:22:33Okay.
00:22:35Standing here with you today means that both the experts in the universe have matched me
00:22:39with someone who's adventurous, vulnerable, confident, and trusting.
00:22:44Also, you're someone that knows how to say yes to me.
00:22:47So I want to start by saying thank you. You're my type of guy and let's get married.
00:22:52I grew up on the other side of the world, surrounded by a strong woman
00:22:56and sometimes literally fighting my way through problems.
00:22:59However, that small town Ohio boy can never have dreamt of standing here in front of this gorgeous boy
00:23:04in Australia about to get married in these surreal circumstances.
00:23:09If I could tell that boy anything about life now, I'd say,
00:23:12take what makes you different from the other little boys and embrace it.
00:23:16Boys can love boys too, and you're going to marry the perfect match someday.
00:23:20Being so far from my family has become my normal,
00:23:23but now my heart is telling me it's time to build a family I can call my own.
00:23:27Wherever we go, we'll go together.
00:23:30Everything I've been through has brought me across the world standing in front of you today.
00:23:34I'm ready to say yes to my next adventure yet.
00:23:38Very nice.
00:23:43I'm intrigued by him. I really, really am excited to get to know him.
00:23:49Already I'm so fascinated by him as a person.
00:23:52Yeah, the spark is definitely igniting.
00:23:57Michael, will you take Stephen to be your husband?
00:24:00Will you promise to love and respect him, to be honest with him
00:24:04and to stand by him through whatever may come for as long as you both shall live?
00:24:09I do.
00:24:13And Stephen, will you take Michael to be your husband,
00:24:18to stand by him through whatever may come for as long as you both shall live?
00:24:22I do.
00:24:27It now gives me great pleasure to pronounce you married.
00:24:32You may now kiss.
00:24:48I've had one guy pull out, so I've had my expectations let down.
00:24:52And now, again, this guy's come through,
00:24:55and Stephen's ten times better than I expected him to be.
00:24:59Seems like he's literally made for me.
00:25:06Next, an unforgettable new bride enters the experiment.
00:25:12I'm Madeline. I'm annoying.
00:25:15She's... a lot.
00:25:18Georgia!
00:25:20She started crying.
00:25:21I never want you to try to be anything other than who you are.
00:25:24And then she started laughing.
00:25:25Yeah!
00:25:26Buckle up, Ash. Buckle up, buddy.
00:25:31And later...
00:25:32I'm just trying to figure out what you want, and it's, like, exhausting.
00:25:34An unexpected confrontation puts Cassandra and Tristan's marriage in jeopardy.
00:25:39I'm speeding myself up, and that's now starting to drain me.
00:25:43You're so drained. Am I drained for what?
00:25:45I need a break.
00:25:46Yeah.
00:25:48Tristan and Cass are having a full-blown domestic...
00:26:00It's a new day at Sky Suites,
00:26:02and some of the OG couples have received a special delivery.
00:26:07We have a letter!
00:26:09But this is no ordinary letter.
00:26:12Yes!
00:26:14Oh, the writing's getting smaller.
00:26:16The experts invite you to celebrate the wedding of...
00:26:19Question mark and question mark.
00:26:21Date.
00:26:22Today.
00:26:23Bless.
00:26:24Yes!
00:26:25OK.
00:26:26How exciting!
00:26:28This, like, throws me back to our wedding day.
00:26:30My knee was shaking.
00:26:32I know how they're feeling.
00:26:34It's, like, the complete unknown.
00:26:36It's...
00:26:37Will they be what I asked for?
00:26:39Will they not be what I asked for?
00:26:42I want some, like...
00:26:43I want some new blood, some fresh blood.
00:26:45You want fresh meat?
00:26:46Fresh meat. Bring it on.
00:26:48What's wrong with the meat you've got?
00:26:50Well, I'm happy with my meat,
00:26:51but I need, like, fresh meat in the experiment.
00:26:54With half of the couples invited to today's ceremony,
00:26:58they excitedly race to get wedding ready.
00:27:01We're off to a wedding.
00:27:03Oh!
00:27:06And the time has arrived to unveil the first new bride-to-be.
00:27:11My name's Madeline, I'm 30, and I'm from Melbourne, Victoria.
00:27:14Why marry at first sight, and why now?
00:27:17I want a connection.
00:27:20I want to be in love again.
00:27:24I lived with someone for nine years.
00:27:26I was in a long-term relationship.
00:27:27I loved being in love.
00:27:29I love the team aspect of a relationship,
00:27:31and I haven't had that in so long.
00:27:33Like, and I remember that feeling,
00:27:35and it's, like, I love that feeling of, like,
00:27:37having your, like, person.
00:27:40Like, buying flowers and, like, taking care of the house
00:27:42and having that beautiful person there.
00:27:44Like, I love that, and I really miss that.
00:27:48What are you hoping for then?
00:27:50What does the future look like?
00:27:52I would love, like, a family and babies.
00:27:55Now I look at people that have kids,
00:27:57and I look at people that are doing, like, wholesome things,
00:28:02and I'm like, I don't know.
00:28:05I just want that for me.
00:28:08Eager to find a partner and start a family,
00:28:11Madeline is ready to open herself up to love.
00:28:14But as one of the most unique participants,
00:28:17she brings with her a gift that is both a blessing and a curse.
00:28:23I am a psychic medium.
00:28:26I'm a weird one.
00:28:28I was an actress for a long time, an artist,
00:28:30but I also don't necessarily love to, like,
00:28:34own that, I guess, in a way.
00:28:37I'm a medium, first and foremost,
00:28:40so I feel like that's a lot of, like, part of my identity.
00:28:44Can you tell me about being a medium?
00:28:46Yeah, so I didn't always have it at all.
00:28:49When my grandfather passed away, that's when it came really strong.
00:28:53Straight away, I was getting, like, visions.
00:28:57And then, yeah, I started to audibly hear.
00:29:01So you audibly hear things?
00:29:03I do, yeah.
00:29:05Like, I'll get psychic downloads from my guides.
00:29:08They're telling me information that is helpful for me to know.
00:29:11It's like it comes through me.
00:29:14Psychic vision, what's happening?
00:29:16OK, shut up. Leave me alone. Seriously.
00:29:18See what I'm saying? They're guarding me now.
00:29:21I'm so not the normal human being in the sense that it's like
00:29:25I am so sensitive when it comes to, like, energy.
00:29:29I pick up vibes on people.
00:29:32People are really scared sometimes
00:29:34because you know a lot.
00:29:35You do know people's names.
00:29:37You do know what they're doing.
00:29:38You do know where they've been.
00:29:40You do know what they shouldn't be doing.
00:29:42You know what I mean?
00:29:43Knowing about things can be so fun.
00:29:46However, becoming a medium really isolated me.
00:29:51Yeah, my gift is something that I feel like
00:29:54has really changed me in relationships
00:29:56because a lot of people don't really understand it
00:29:59or they don't really either believe it
00:30:03or they really believe it
00:30:05and then they're really relying on me.
00:30:07So it's like it's a very hard thing for me
00:30:12with people in general.
00:30:14And so that's why it's hard for me
00:30:16because becoming a medium made me really lonely.
00:30:23What are you hoping for in a partner?
00:30:25What are you hoping for in a husband?
00:30:28I'm looking for a kind soul.
00:30:30Someone who accepts me for me
00:30:33because what I do might be overwhelming sometimes.
00:30:38So it's like I need someone who's able to cope with that
00:30:42and someone who is proud of who I am.
00:30:46So I think I want someone who is
00:30:49just a really kind person beyond all else.
00:30:54What are your best qualities, Ash?
00:30:57My best qualities would be my heart,
00:30:59like my kind heart and my empathy.
00:31:02That's definitely my best qualities.
00:31:04Where does that come from?
00:31:05It comes from my mum.
00:31:07My mum is the sweetest lady in the world.
00:31:09She has a big heart.
00:31:10She would give you the shirt off her back
00:31:12even though she doesn't have a lot.
00:31:13Everything good that's in me comes from her.
00:31:17So right now I live with my dad and my stepmum
00:31:20and my two little brothers.
00:31:22I'm helping raise my two little brothers,
00:31:25Junior and Jet, which are 12 and 7.
00:31:27My dad's very elderly and my stepmum is from overseas,
00:31:31so English is not her first language.
00:31:33So I've kind of taken it on myself to do school pick-ups,
00:31:38school lunch, taking them to sporting events,
00:31:41putting them to bed, that sort of thing.
00:31:43They're very special to me and I would do anything for them.
00:31:47Family is everything to me
00:31:48because we lost my older brother who passed away
00:31:52and it's just brought us all closer together.
00:31:56Pete was a funny character.
00:31:58He was the life of the party.
00:32:00He was very outgoing.
00:32:02Yeah, just a great guy.
00:32:04He passed away two years ago.
00:32:10It's been very hard and even just doing this process,
00:32:14I would have wished that he was my best man.
00:32:23Sorry.
00:32:24It's OK.
00:32:26Yeah, and I...
00:32:29It's just sad that he's not going to see me get married
00:32:32and, like, he's not going to meet my kids,
00:32:36so that's, yeah, that's the rough part.
00:32:48With all these things have happened,
00:32:50it's also made me realise that life's too short
00:32:53and, yes, I can also support my family,
00:32:56but I do need to have my own life.
00:33:00Hopefully I'll find someone that's supportive
00:33:03and that's family-orientated
00:33:05and is on the same page as me and has the same values.
00:33:08Someone that's unique.
00:33:10I do believe in true love.
00:33:11I do believe it's out there and I do believe it exists
00:33:14and I crave it, I want that.
00:33:16I would do anything for love.
00:33:18I'm, yeah, open to do whatever it takes.
00:33:21That's why I'm on the experiment.
00:33:23Ash will be a great match for Madeline.
00:33:26He's your boy next door, your classic Aussie guy.
00:33:29He's a real catch.
00:33:30You know, he's grounded, he's kind, he's a real nurturer.
00:33:34You know, he spends a lot of time
00:33:36helping his family bring up his younger half-siblings.
00:33:39This is a big part of his world
00:33:41and I think in many ways Madeline is at a stage in her life now
00:33:45where she needs some nurturing, she needs some support and some love.
00:33:48Yeah, exactly.
00:33:49And look, Maddie's a very artistic person.
00:33:52She can come off as eccentric at times
00:33:54but she's passionate about her gift as a psychic medium.
00:33:57So much so that she's given up her acting career to pursue it.
00:34:01Now, being a medium is not something everyone embraces
00:34:05so she needs someone with an open mind
00:34:07who can give her love, support and stability.
00:34:10And I think Ash is just the person to offer her that.
00:34:13Yeah.
00:34:14Our second new couple has been unveiled.
00:34:17Madeline and Ash.
00:34:28Today is Madeline and Ash's wedding.
00:34:33And while groom Ash prepares himself to tie the knot...
00:34:40..across town...
00:34:43It's coming. It's coming.
00:34:45I'm, like, tuning in.
00:34:47OK, OK, OK.
00:34:49..psychic medium Madeline is getting a download
00:34:52about her future husband.
00:34:55Yeah.
00:34:57I know. OK.
00:34:5937. 37, 37, 37. Is he 37?
00:35:0237's coming real in strong.
00:35:08Do you think it's 37?
00:35:10Yeah, yeah.
00:35:12I'm obviously nervous about people being sceptical of her
00:35:16or not believing her
00:35:18when I know she's so talented and gifted.
00:35:21She's been through a lot in the last couple of years
00:35:24since becoming a medium
00:35:26and she is ready for a whole new phase in her life.
00:35:30She deserves love. She deserves the world.
00:35:32She's an amazing person.
00:35:42So pretty.
00:35:47It's sunny.
00:35:49With Madeline and Ash's family and friends all seated,
00:35:52some special guests are also in attendance.
00:35:55The OG couples.
00:35:57Hello. Hello.
00:35:59How are you?
00:36:00I'm good.
00:36:01How are you?
00:36:02I'm good.
00:36:03How are you?
00:36:04I'm good.
00:36:05How are you?
00:36:06I'm good.
00:36:07How are you?
00:36:08I'm good.
00:36:09How are you?
00:36:10Hello.
00:36:11Hey, how are you doing?
00:36:12Welcome, welcome.
00:36:13I'm Jonathan.
00:36:14Ivana, nice to meet you.
00:36:15Hi.
00:36:16Hi, how are you?
00:36:17Exciting.
00:36:18This is stunning.
00:36:20How do you know who's bright or blue?
00:36:22Oh, we're on the bright side. Lovely.
00:36:25What does she do for work?
00:36:27A medium.
00:36:28A medium?
00:36:29Cool.
00:36:30No way.
00:36:32Interesting.
00:36:35I am a sceptic.
00:36:38Does anyone believe in that?
00:36:40I don't.
00:36:42Like, at all.
00:36:44I'm sure she's a lovely girl,
00:36:47but I just don't want her vibes on me.
00:36:52What does he do?
00:36:54He works in sales for pest control.
00:36:56Okay.
00:36:57Well, there's a few pests here, so he might go well.
00:37:01We're definitely ready for some new blood, I think.
00:37:04Yeah.
00:37:08Going through the things I've been through with my brother
00:37:12passing away and my parents getting older,
00:37:15I want my family to experience seeing me happy and in love
00:37:20and having children, and I want them to share
00:37:23that experience with me.
00:37:25And I know time's ticking, so that's driven me
00:37:28to come onto this experiment and to do that
00:37:31and to hopefully find the love of my life.
00:37:34Someone with real kindness about her.
00:37:37Someone that's empathetic.
00:37:39Someone who is themself when there's no one around.
00:37:44I want the butterflies in my stomach.
00:37:46Like, isn't that what everyone wants?
00:37:53I'm nervous to see him.
00:37:55I hope he looks cute.
00:37:56He will look cute.
00:37:58Oh!
00:38:01Oh, he's so handsome!
00:38:05What a cutie.
00:38:06Hey!
00:38:07Good looking rooster.
00:38:09How are you feeling now?
00:38:11How are you feeling?
00:38:14He's like, who the **** are you?
00:38:16LAUGHTER
00:38:24Yeah, well, there's one and a half of us who don't know.
00:38:26I love that.
00:38:29OK, first look, she's saying that they're well suited,
00:38:31so that's a good start.
00:38:32OK, that's a good start.
00:38:33That's a good start.
00:38:36Your hair looks good.
00:38:38Oh, he looks so handsome.
00:38:50I want love.
00:38:52And I don't want to be lonely anymore.
00:38:57She's coming.
00:39:02I know me and I'm so sensitive.
00:39:05I can be, like, dramatic.
00:39:08I can cry at the drop of a hat.
00:39:11And I will say weird things.
00:39:15I just hope that it doesn't scare my husband away.
00:39:19Oh, my God.
00:39:21You're so beautiful.
00:39:23Oh, my God, she says.
00:39:26Wow.
00:39:27Yeah, wow.
00:39:29Great smile.
00:39:30Great body.
00:39:32She's an absolute knockout.
00:39:37Hi.
00:39:39Hello.
00:39:40Look at that.
00:39:41Oh, my God, I love you.
00:39:43LAUGHTER
00:39:45Good start.
00:39:47I am Madeleine.
00:39:49I'm 30.
00:39:50I am really deep and weird, strange.
00:39:54Getting married.
00:39:55To you.
00:39:56To you.
00:39:59What's your name?
00:40:00Ash.
00:40:01I'm from Melbourne.
00:40:05What are your first impressions of Ash?
00:40:07OK, so initially...
00:40:10I'm not sure.
00:40:12OK, so initially...
00:40:16I just saw...
00:40:17I see energy.
00:40:19Right?
00:40:20I see energy.
00:40:21A whitewash of just, like...
00:40:23Like, you know?
00:40:28Do you know what I mean?
00:40:30They're recording everything?
00:40:31It's all recorded.
00:40:33The whole time?
00:40:35Yeah.
00:40:37Interesting.
00:40:38All right.
00:40:42Shall we get married?
00:40:43Yeah, let's...
00:40:44Is this what happens now?
00:40:46What do you think of the bride?
00:40:47First impressions.
00:40:49She's...
00:40:50She's...
00:40:52A lot.
00:40:53Hi, baby.
00:40:54Hi, guys.
00:40:55OK.
00:40:57She's very...
00:40:59Um...
00:41:01Intense.
00:41:03And he's much more reserved.
00:41:06Buckle up, Ash.
00:41:08Buckle up, buddy.
00:41:10Ooh.
00:41:13I am Madeline.
00:41:15I am weird.
00:41:17Strange.
00:41:19Getting married.
00:41:20To you!
00:41:21To you!
00:41:23I am a beautiful, kind person.
00:41:27I'm a medium.
00:41:29Um...
00:41:31What's a medium?
00:41:32Like, a clothesline?
00:41:34Girl, you are at least an extra small.
00:41:37And that was a good one.
00:41:39Girl, you are at least an extra small.
00:41:41And they were like, no, like...
00:41:44Lauren!
00:41:45I was like...
00:41:47I don't know whether you've heard about me.
00:41:49Do you know what a medium is?
00:41:50Uh, yeah, kind of.
00:41:53Reads people's thoughts?
00:41:55I don't know.
00:41:56Something along those lines.
00:41:59Madeline and Ash,
00:42:01I now invite you to share your vows with each other.
00:42:04Ash.
00:42:06To my new wife.
00:42:08Hi, I'm Ash.
00:42:11I'd love to know what you're thinking right now.
00:42:13I may look like a bad boy with tattoos on the outside,
00:42:16but I've got a puppy dog heart.
00:42:18I'm fiercely loyal, a good listener,
00:42:20and someone who loves his family.
00:42:23The sort of love that I'm looking for
00:42:25is something I'm yet to experience.
00:42:27I picture being 80 years old, holding hands,
00:42:29walking down the beach together,
00:42:31the old school, supportive, loving,
00:42:33all-encompassing kind of love.
00:42:36And so I stand before you today,
00:42:38gazing into your blue eyes,
00:42:41hopeful and optimistic.
00:42:43I promise that no matter how difficult this experiment gets,
00:42:46I'll be here to support you.
00:42:48I don't expect us to always have an easy road on this journey,
00:42:51but I can promise I'll do everything to get through this with you.
00:42:54We both deserve this opportunity for love,
00:42:57and I hope this could be it for us.
00:43:02Cut.
00:43:06Good job, buddy.
00:43:08Madeline? Yes.
00:43:10Would you like to share a few words?
00:43:12OK. All right.
00:43:15Well, I'm Madeline.
00:43:18I'm annoying.
00:43:20I am. I want you to know that.
00:43:22I can do annoying.
00:43:24I'm annoying because I love people deeply,
00:43:26and I'm annoying because I'm super kind.
00:43:30And when I love people deeply,
00:43:34I expect love in return.
00:43:37So I hope that you can love me for who I am
00:43:41and my strange little weird quirks.
00:43:44I have a lot.
00:43:48I love people who are genuine.
00:43:50I love people who are themselves.
00:43:52I only want you to be who you are.
00:43:55She raw-dogged her vows.
00:43:57Who can raw-dog their vows?
00:43:59This is about you and me,
00:44:01and it's about who we are as people.
00:44:04Like, it doesn't matter,
00:44:06because it's like I accept you, and I love you.
00:44:13Yeah!
00:44:15Oh, poor dude, he's so scared.
00:44:18I love you. You'll love me.
00:44:20I love you. You will love me.
00:44:22I'll find you.
00:44:26OK, I'm going to shut up now.
00:44:28Joshua!
00:44:30So nice.
00:44:34Yeah, that was so nice.
00:44:37That was so good.
00:44:39I mean, that was one of the best things I've seen.
00:44:42She's brilliant.
00:44:45Ash, with this ring, I seal my vows.
00:44:48She done very well on her vows.
00:44:50I was quite impressed that she just read them
00:44:52straight off the cusp and just came from her heart.
00:44:54That, to me, was amazing.
00:44:56She's got some quirks and some different traits,
00:44:59so it's going to be good finding out those different quirks.
00:45:02Madeline and Ash,
00:45:05it is with great pleasure that I now pronounce you
00:45:09as husband and wife.
00:45:12CHEERING
00:45:20I think I was floating off the ground when she kissed me.
00:45:23I almost went into the sky.
00:45:25Family and friends, it is with great honour
00:45:27that I present to you, for the very first time,
00:45:30as husband and wife, Madeline and Ash.
00:45:33CHEERING
00:45:40I'm blown away. I'm blown away.
00:45:42I'm pumped. I'm super excited to start this journey.
00:45:45Hi. Are we seeing you guys again?
00:45:47I think so.
00:45:49Madeline was everything I wished for and more.
00:45:52Everything in my life has led me to here,
00:45:55and I'm grateful for the steps I've taken
00:45:57that have put me here in front of her.
00:45:59So I hope she feels the same about me.
00:46:02You're a married woman. How does that feel for you?
00:46:08Yeah, I don't know. I just... Sorry, one second.
00:46:14Are you receiving things right now?
00:46:18Yeah. Um...
00:46:20About Ash. Yeah.
00:46:22What did you learn?
00:46:24I'm getting, like, really bad vibes.
00:46:34That's great. Nice.
00:46:37There you go.
00:46:41Get used to that.
00:46:43A lot more to come. Yeah.
00:46:45I haven't been touched like that in a while,
00:46:47although it's only a hand on the waist, but, hey, it felt nice.
00:46:50Jump on my back.
00:46:52Let me see if I can get a photo.
00:46:56While things couldn't be more playful at the boys' photo shoot...
00:47:01..back at Madeline and Ash's wedding,
00:47:03the atmosphere is anything but.
00:47:09A nice and happy and smiley for me.
00:47:12After receiving an ominous psychic download at the ceremony,
00:47:17Madeline is finding it hard to relax with her new husband.
00:47:21Just nice and romantic and fun.
00:47:23You're sort of, you know, celebrating our beautiful day.
00:47:29Look at each other for a couple of frames for me.
00:47:38What has shifted and why?
00:47:40I feel like it's shifted because I got a download
00:47:43about where it was going that was showing me something.
00:47:46Do you want to tell me what was happening? No. OK.
00:47:49But were you receiving things about Ash?
00:47:52Yes. Yes.
00:47:54Yeah, just information that is helpful for me to know.
00:47:58So what happens now?
00:48:00I just wait to get guidance. I'm waiting to see who he is.
00:48:03A nice and happy and smiley for me.
00:48:10The photo shoot with Madeline, it's somewhat awkward.
00:48:13Just look towards each other a little bit.
00:48:17I'm still trying to get a gist of her and her personality,
00:48:21but she seems very quiet during the photo shoot.
00:48:26Let me just reframe. Bear with me a second.
00:48:28Oh, my God.
00:48:30Yeah, it's a lot, huh? How did you sleep?
00:48:32I didn't sleep. Yeah, neither did I.
00:48:34Yeah. Yeah.
00:48:41I wait till I talk to her for the last time.
00:48:43Do you get creepy stuff? What?
00:48:45Yeah, like, just when I was sleeping,
00:48:47I thought there was, like, something over me.
00:48:50Really? What?
00:48:52What the... Yeah, it was crazy.
00:48:54It was super weird. The house was probably haunted, I don't know.
00:48:57I love that. Yeah, I had no idea what was going on.
00:49:00Oh, my God.
00:49:01That's pretty vulnerable for a man
00:49:03to be able to share an experience like that.
00:49:05Like, that's pretty cool, and I feel privileged
00:49:07that he did. That's cool.
00:49:09I just feel better now because I feel like he was aware.
00:49:13He's, like, aware that he had an experience,
00:49:16and I love that he was open, I guess, to psychic stuff.
00:49:20I'm used to things changing fast, but, like, wow,
00:49:22that changed really fast. The energy shifted really fast.
00:49:25And I know that he's someone that is open.
00:49:28I'm going to do everything I can in my power
00:49:31to give it a red-hot go.
00:49:33I just want something really fun to finish with.
00:49:35Just want something really fun to finish with.
00:49:37OK, fun. Maybe hands in the air or...
00:49:39Yeah, that's cute. Yeah. I love that.
00:49:41That's cool. Isn't that cool?
00:49:54Can we all put our hands together for the groom and bride?
00:49:57CHEERING
00:50:00The wedding's done. I have my man.
00:50:03I think that we're going well so far.
00:50:06I definitely believe I felt a spark between us.
00:50:08I feel like we're extremely compatible.
00:50:10I want to say I'm thrilled. It feels good.
00:50:12The experts have listened, they've delivered,
00:50:14and now it's time to party.
00:50:16Cheers.
00:50:18Cheers.
00:50:20Hello. Hi.
00:50:22So nice to meet you. You as well.
00:50:24Nice to meet you from this picture.
00:50:27Nice to meet you, Steven.
00:50:29How are you feeling, Mark?
00:50:31Look, I'm a little bit more at ease now.
00:50:33Yeah. Oh, my God, my nerves were through the roof.
00:50:36I'm feeling pretty confident.
00:50:38I'm feeling like we're in a good place.
00:50:40Yeah, I just hope that it's a genuine connection for him
00:50:43and his reasons for being here are the same as me.
00:50:47And so far, he's honest and open
00:50:50and I think that's an amazing quality to have.
00:50:53Thank you. Ta. Sorry.
00:50:55Thanks.
00:50:57You're a vegetarian? No.
00:50:59Did you put me down?
00:51:01This is pork fun and I don't eat pork.
00:51:03It's already coming in here.
00:51:05Right. Thank you.
00:51:07It's already working out.
00:51:09There we go. We'll share.
00:51:11I love that.
00:51:13My first impression of Michael was that he is Steven's type
00:51:20and I think they had chemistry.
00:51:23I could see the chemistry between them.
00:51:25He seems like a super genuine guy.
00:51:28Yeah, made effort with the family.
00:51:30They definitely seem on the same page, which is exciting to see.
00:51:34I don't even know what your last name is.
00:51:36Felix. Felix.
00:51:38What's yours? Stuart.
00:51:40Felix Stuart. Michael Felix Stuart.
00:51:42Michael Felix Stuart.
00:51:44When I look at Steven, I get that energy.
00:51:48I'm actually so attracted to him.
00:51:51He's calm, he's masculine, he's laid back.
00:51:56He's really deep and connected to his family,
00:51:58which is extremely important to me.
00:52:00Can we mingle?
00:52:02So he's ticking all the boxes.
00:52:04Hi, I'm Steven. Nice to meet you.
00:52:06How are you? Yeah, good.
00:52:08Overwhelmed, but good.
00:52:10I feel like there's some chemistry there.
00:52:13Yeah, well, stay tuned.
00:52:16OK, we might be having kids in...
00:52:21Well, you know, you've met baby mamas, so, yeah.
00:52:26What?
00:52:38What have you just...
00:52:40You just ruined something.
00:52:42No, not at all.
00:52:44No, you said you already had the conversation.
00:52:46I already had the conversation.
00:52:48I have not had this conversation.
00:52:53Really? No.
00:52:55Mike's got such an interesting life.
00:52:57It's just like... OK.
00:52:59Literally an onion. Yeah, right.
00:53:01Your eyes water after a while.
00:53:07Right, well, you've captured my attention
00:53:10with the baby mamas' comments,
00:53:12and it's so sour now.
00:53:14Yeah, it was nice meeting you guys.
00:53:16Take care.
00:53:18Interesting.
00:53:22Me? What?
00:53:24No, she's the one that told the loose lips over here.
00:53:32So, what's this about a baby mama?
00:53:43Well, you know, you've met baby mamas, so, yeah.
00:53:48What?
00:53:53I have not had this conversation.
00:53:55Really? No.
00:53:58Right, well, you've captured my attention
00:54:01with the baby mamas' comments,
00:54:03so it's so sour now.
00:54:05Yeah, it was nice meeting you guys.
00:54:07Take care.
00:54:13Oops.
00:54:18So, what's this about a baby mama?
00:54:23Oh, I was going to get to that.
00:54:25I missed it.
00:54:27I missed that.
00:54:32Um...
00:54:34Yeah, I have two biological daughters.
00:54:38Oh, wow.
00:54:40Natalie and Nicole?
00:54:42Yes, the couple here.
00:54:44Yeah.
00:54:46It honestly feels good to be able to give the gift of life,
00:54:48you know, to them and help them continue their family
00:54:51and grow their family.
00:54:52That's awesome.
00:54:53Yeah, like, honestly, it was more about them,
00:54:55the situation, than myself,
00:54:56but after seeing the girls grow up,
00:54:57I'm like, okay, now I definitely want these.
00:54:59Like, have some children.
00:55:01Yeah, okay.
00:55:02Yeah, good on ya. That's awesome.
00:55:04I think that the fact that he has given this gift
00:55:09so that they could start their family
00:55:11and he's willing to selflessly step back and let that unfold,
00:55:15I love that.
00:55:16I think that's, yeah, that is amazing.
00:55:18That's a really kind act
00:55:20and takes a pretty special person to be able to do that.
00:55:23That's a huge, huge tick in my box.
00:55:26I think that, yeah, that speaks volumes of him
00:55:30and, yeah, I view him very highly because of that.
00:55:35I feel like, honestly, it was fate, the little girls.
00:55:38Just straight up there, that big old tick on our side.
00:55:41Yeah, it was definitely fate.
00:55:44He just confirmed how aligned he is
00:55:47with his family values and his morals
00:55:50and that makes me excited to think
00:55:54that they have a promising future.
00:55:57I just, I can't wait to see you guys
00:56:00when you've got to know each other.
00:56:01Appropriate.
00:56:03LAUGHTER
00:56:16Wow, look at these fancy utensils.
00:56:19Oh, my God!
00:56:21Cheers.
00:56:22Cheers.
00:56:23Cheers to the bride and groom.
00:56:25Can I just get everyone's attention?
00:56:28Please put our hands together for the bride and groom.
00:56:31CHEERING
00:56:33After discovering a spiritual connection
00:56:35with her new husband at the photo shoot,
00:56:38Madeline has a spring in her step once again.
00:56:41Hi, guys.
00:56:42Hot diggity damn, you two.
00:56:44Hot diggity damn.
00:56:45Oh, oh, oh, you're right, you're right, you're right.
00:56:48Yeah, good, good.
00:56:50I think there may be a bit of a spark there for me,
00:56:53so that's quite exciting.
00:56:55Madeline, she's just absolutely stunning.
00:56:57I feel like we should, like, order champagne.
00:56:59Yeah, we've been waiting for you.
00:57:01We've got two empty glasses.
00:57:02We're like, yo, waiters, what's going down?
00:57:04Hello.
00:57:05We haven't really connected on a super deep level just yet,
00:57:08but I'm guessing that's going to come.
00:57:12Ash, what made you, like, want to be a part of this whole thing?
00:57:15Um, I'm definitely ready for, like, a long-term thing.
00:57:18Yeah.
00:57:19Like, absolutely ready for it.
00:57:20Yeah.
00:57:21And the timing, just everything aligned,
00:57:23so I was like, yeah, let's go full steam ahead,
00:57:27and then you walk down the aisle, and I was smitten,
00:57:30so I was like, wow, yeah.
00:57:34Well, that's good.
00:57:38She said she had some quirks and some different traits,
00:57:41which is good, cos I do too, and ready to just, yeah,
00:57:43ready to get stuck into it, like, ready to hang out with my wife.
00:57:49As the guests enjoy the party atmosphere,
00:57:52Cassandra and Tristan are struggling to connect.
00:57:55Anything you need?
00:57:56Huh?
00:57:57Anything you need?
00:57:58No, I'm good.
00:58:00Yeah.
00:58:03More.
00:58:04More.
00:58:05Help me get some wedding cake.
00:58:06I would love some wedding cake.
00:58:07We've barely got any of our wedding cake.
00:58:09I'm crazy, but it feels so long ago.
00:58:12And now we're at another wedding.
00:58:14Yes.
00:58:16It's been a beautiful wedding, two beautiful people,
00:58:19and I guess you just kind of think about your own relationship
00:58:22a little bit more, and they're so excited and they're so happy,
00:58:26and I love that for them.
00:58:28And I love love, and then I'm just like, where is mine?
00:58:35What is going on here, Tristan?
00:58:37Nothing's going on, and that's the problem.
00:58:41But for Cassandra and Tristan, it hasn't always been this way.
00:58:46From the moment they met, there was a fairy tale connection.
00:58:50Oh, you look stunning.
00:58:56He's got these lovely eyes and such a fun smile.
00:59:00I am drawn to him because he's so warm-hearted, so funny.
00:59:06But during the experiment, Tristan's self-doubt and lack of confidence
00:59:10opened up some old wounds with a heartbreaking revelation.
00:59:15Oh, I hate myself.
00:59:17Like, the way I look, I think I sound annoying as well.
00:59:22I guess I don't think I do good enough when I try to do good enough.
00:59:25But Cassandra was quick to remind Tristan of all the qualities she loves about him.
00:59:31He's thoughtful.
00:59:34He's patient.
00:59:36He's generous, kind, absolutely hilarious.
00:59:41Cute as dimples, he's tall, he's fun to be around, beautiful energy.
00:59:48But sadly, Tristan's lack of confidence has been the main barrier
00:59:52holding the pair back from exploring intimacy
00:59:55and has left a despondent Cassandra questioning where she stands in her marriage.
01:00:01I like Tristan a lot.
01:00:03I just want him to be confident in who he is, what he brings to this relationship
01:00:07and what he has to offer, because it's so much.
01:00:10But I don't even know if he likes me.
01:00:14Is he, like, repulsed by me? Is he just not into me?
01:00:19I don't know.
01:00:22It's weird between us.
01:00:27Are we okay?
01:00:33Next, Tristan and Cassandra's conflict finally boils over.
01:00:38You're trying so hard to make you have fun and it's now starting to drain me.
01:00:42I need a break.
01:00:43Yeah.
01:00:46I'm obviously the bad guy, so it's all my fault.
01:00:48Cass, honey, are you okay?
01:00:51Cass?
01:00:52Oh, my God, he's not crying.
01:00:57And later...
01:00:58Anything you want to pre-warn me about?
01:01:01Um...
01:01:03Michael's truth rattles Stephen.
01:01:06Instantly, I felt sick. I just felt like...
01:01:10This is not a genuine match.
01:01:25Cheers!
01:01:26Cheers!
01:01:31Here's to match!
01:01:33Yeah!
01:01:36We've already given them a nickname as well.
01:01:38MASH.
01:01:39Yeah.
01:01:40Yeah, Maddie and Ash equals MASH.
01:01:43I want to do the MASH theme song now.
01:01:46Can't think.
01:01:49Oh, my God, so mad!
01:01:50That's hilarious.
01:01:52Here's to MASH.
01:01:54As the couples continue to enjoy the wedding vibe...
01:01:58Cassandra and Tristan are still struggling to get past the small talk.
01:02:07Are we okay?
01:02:09Yeah, we're fine.
01:02:13I think we're just a bit of stale, mate.
01:02:15I just think lately we've just been in a bit of a rut.
01:02:19And how are you feeling about everything?
01:02:21About us?
01:02:22Yeah.
01:02:24I don't know if it's like the...
01:02:27Just being in, or being in this experiment.
01:02:29Like, why am I bored?
01:02:31What do you mean, you're bored?
01:02:34Like, how are you bored?
01:02:35Like, seriously.
01:02:37I've planned every date now.
01:02:38I'm trying so hard to make you have fun.
01:02:41What do you need me to do?
01:02:42No, that's why I don't know what I'm expecting.
01:02:44I'm just trying to figure out what you want.
01:02:46And then I get not sure if you're having a good time.
01:02:48And it just frustrates me.
01:02:49No, I tell you I have the best time at everything.
01:02:51I do.
01:02:52Like, I try everything.
01:02:53And then I get you telling me you're bored.
01:02:55Like, when I said I was bored, it was just like...
01:02:57It was nothing like you're boring me sort of thing.
01:03:01Oh, my God.
01:03:02Tristan is so sensitive.
01:03:04I did say to Tristan I was bored, but not of him.
01:03:08I'm just frustrated because I need more intimacy.
01:03:14I just want a normal amount.
01:03:15That's not nothing.
01:03:17Anything is better than nothing.
01:03:25Are you trying?
01:03:27Do you really think I'm not trying?
01:03:28Like, that's a really bullshit question to ask.
01:03:30Like, obviously I'm trying.
01:03:31I try every freaking single day.
01:03:33I'm, like, consistently organising things to make her have fun.
01:03:37Then just don't turn around and be like, you're bored and shit.
01:03:40That really shitted me.
01:03:42The date society.
01:03:43I think Cassandra just wants more intimacy.
01:03:46I don't know.
01:03:47I think it's just been a bit stale.
01:03:49That comment, like, I'm bored, really crushed me.
01:03:52Like, well, f*** me too, bro.
01:03:54At least I'm trying.
01:03:58I think hearing those words really upset him.
01:04:01And he took it, like, to another level.
01:04:05It's, like, exhausting.
01:04:06Because I'm trying to organise these things to make you happy.
01:04:08And you don't look like you're having fun.
01:04:10It's annoying.
01:04:11The way Tristan's mind works, it just goes fast.
01:04:14And it thinks of a thousand different things.
01:04:16I've, like, organised so much stuff that goes above and beyond.
01:04:19And you don't look like you're having fun.
01:04:20I'm beating myself up.
01:04:21And that's now starting to drain me.
01:04:25He's telling me he's so drained.
01:04:26I'm, like, drained for what?
01:04:28It's exhausting him.
01:04:29I'm, like, why are you being exhausted by these things?
01:04:32Like, just take it easy.
01:04:34We could just eat popcorn on the side of the street
01:04:37and I'd be the happiest
01:04:38because you've made the effort to plan popcorn on the side.
01:04:40I just, I don't need much.
01:04:41I'm happy just being with him.
01:04:43But he is showing me no affection at all, which is all I want.
01:04:49I'm also trying so hard to make, like, to make you have fun.
01:04:53And I've, like, organised so much stuff.
01:04:55I don't care about dates.
01:04:57I just want Tristan to just give me a bit more love and affection.
01:05:03I want a husband.
01:05:05That's why I'm here.
01:05:06I want Tristan to be the man that I came here for.
01:05:11Yeah.
01:05:12I'm consistently putting myself down.
01:05:14And I've never given myself credit on anything.
01:05:16So this is the time I'm giving myself credit because I am trying.
01:05:18I try every goddamn freaking day.
01:05:20If I keep on getting shut down like this
01:05:22and I keep on feeling this shit, I'm going to give up.
01:05:24At least I'm trying.
01:05:25I need a break.
01:05:26Yep.
01:05:30Tristan and Cass are having a full-blown domestic...
01:05:39Whatever. I'm obviously the dude, so I'm obviously the bad guy,
01:05:42so it's all my fault here again.
01:05:46I'm trying more harder than she is every day, you know?
01:05:49So, like, what am I supposed to do?
01:05:51Like, f*** me, man.
01:05:56We done? Awesome.
01:06:03Cass, honey, are you OK?
01:06:05Cass?
01:06:07Oh, he's not coming.
01:06:10Oh, my God.
01:06:23Following an offhand comment by Cassandra saying she was bored,
01:06:27an irate Tristan's defences have kicked in
01:06:31and a heated argument saw Cassandra crying in the bathroom.
01:06:40Sorry.
01:06:41You OK?
01:06:42Yes.
01:06:43What's going on?
01:06:44No, I just needed a...
01:06:45Just a...
01:06:46Minute.
01:06:49Um, I'm a little tired. Long day.
01:06:51Yeah.
01:06:54I feel like I'm trying really hard and, yeah, just tired, I think.
01:07:01Tired of not knowing.
01:07:04Tired of Tristan's self-confidence issues.
01:07:08Tired of no progress.
01:07:13Tired of lack of intimacy.
01:07:18Yeah, I feel like we're just not on the same track at the moment.
01:07:24I just feel deflated.
01:07:30Um, guys, I wish there was music.
01:07:34Like, God damn it!
01:07:37Like, what?!
01:07:39But seriously, guys, I'm so ready to have fun with you all.
01:07:44I'm so ready to party.
01:07:46Like, we should party. Can we party yet?
01:07:49Come on. OK, thank you, guys.
01:07:51I love you all.
01:07:53And know this, know this, love conquers all.
01:07:56Right? It does.
01:07:58And bring the f***ing positive vibes!
01:08:02Oh, my God!
01:08:04The day has been great.
01:08:06I'm feeling like it's definitely going to be a rollercoaster with Madeline.
01:08:10But I'm enjoying the ride so far.
01:08:12She's so unique.
01:08:14She just has a heart of gold, so, yeah, I couldn't be happier.
01:08:17I love you all! I love you all!
01:08:20Love conquers all!
01:08:22I think Maddie is just a total treasure.
01:08:25They're both gorgeous, funky creatures, actually.
01:08:28He's going to go on a ride with her.
01:08:31I tell you what, because when you're around energy like that,
01:08:35I mean, she's magnificent.
01:08:37She's a bit of a piece of art, like, inside and out.
01:08:40That was the most awkward first dance I've ever seen in my life.
01:08:43As Madeline brings the positive vibes and unique dance moves...
01:08:49..Michael and Stephen are revelling in their new relationship status.
01:08:55This is the most committed relationship I've been in five years.
01:08:58Oh, my God, me in, like, four, so here we are.
01:09:01We're off to a good start.
01:09:03Into this deep end, eh? She's just diving in.
01:09:05Diving in. Yeah.
01:09:09I just, I really am genuinely going into this hoping to find love.
01:09:14That's my end goal.
01:09:15Exactly the same.
01:09:17And anything you want to pre-warn me about?
01:09:22Speaking of something to discuss, actually, I do want to bring it up to you.
01:09:25Oh, shoot.
01:09:26So, just to, like, bring it to attention,
01:09:28like, I have been previously matched in this experiment before.
01:09:33Yeah. OK.
01:09:35John came to me with some shattering news that the match had pulled out.
01:09:40And I'd never met the person, obviously,
01:09:43and things happened for a reason, which led me to you.
01:09:49Learning that Michael had been previously matched in this experiment,
01:09:54instantly, I felt sick.
01:09:56I just felt like, this is not a genuine match, then, if that's the case.
01:10:02This is a really last-minute slapdash, you'll do.
01:10:07Yeah, OK.
01:10:08And that, to me, is a huge red flag.
01:10:11I'm really trying hard not to have my guard up,
01:10:14but to know that someone pulled out last minute,
01:10:18am I just his fill-in?
01:10:25Tomorrow night...
01:10:26I'm the bad guy. Yeah, cool.
01:10:31..John Aitken to the rescue.
01:10:34I mean, she's an amazing woman and she wants touch from you.
01:10:38But will it be enough to save this marriage in crisis?
01:10:42Plus...
01:10:43I've got a lot of things going for me.
01:10:45I've got a lot of things, I don't know,
01:10:47people do find attractive in a partner.
01:10:49..we meet the most overly confident groom ever seen.
01:10:52I feel like my wife's first impression is going to be,
01:10:54like, I got lucky here.
01:10:56In the final wedding of the experiment...
01:10:58What I aim to provide is safety and security in our relationship,
01:11:02because I know you girls love that stuff.
01:11:05..but will his vows...
01:11:07Boys, give us a deece.
01:11:08Dece.
01:11:10..prove too much for his new bride?
01:11:12Promise to always provide a sturdy shoulder for you to cry on.
01:11:15Hopefully not because of me.
01:11:17Oh, God.
01:11:18..before the three new couples...
01:11:20That is nice.
01:11:22..head off on their honeymoons.
01:11:24Come on.
01:11:26Come on!
01:11:28Where psychic Maddie...
01:11:29They still talking to you?
01:11:30Oh, yes. Hold on. Sorry.
01:11:32..gets a ghostly message from the other side.
01:11:35They all want to talk. Everyone wants to talk to you.
01:11:39Leaving her husband in total shock.
01:11:42I don't know what is going on.
01:11:44Weirdo. No. It's annoying.
01:11:46What the...
01:11:50.