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Ali Daher, Senior Showbusiness Reporter, Australia

Ali is a Senior Showbusiness Reporter based in Sydney, Australia with over a decade of experience in the media. With a keen interest in celebrity news, reality TV, and movie and music exclusives. Ali boasts an impressive interview roster, including stars like Dolly Parton, Kim Kardashian, Zac Efron, and Sandra Bullock, among others.

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Tony Armstrong's shock career move leaves fans stunned and co-host lost for words

16/04/26 01:12

SBS has lost one of its star hosts ahead of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest. Tony Armstrong will not be heading to Vienna in May with drag superstar Courtney Act, due to a 'scheduling clash'. SBS shared the shock news on Thursday, before thanking Armstrong for his 'energy, humour and heart'. ...read

MAFS star goes global! Popular groom lands Netflix dating show gig - as explosive casting twist with ex is revealed
16/04/26 01:48
A Married At First Sight groom is officially heading to Netflix.
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MAFS reunion rocked by explosive Bec and Danny showdown - as fan favourites snub Stan special
16/04/26 01:36
Married At First Sight viewers are set to witness another explosive chapter in one of the season's most talked-about relationships.
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MAFS' Steven reveals how he REALLY feels following brutal split from Rachel as he discusses backlash - and one thing that happened off-camera that would change everything
15/04/26 04:53
Married At First Sight groom Steven Danyluk has broken his silence in a no-holds-barred interview, lifting the lid on his failed relationship with bride Rachel and the controversy that followed.
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MAFS INSIDER: David's 'revenge hook-up' with back-up bride after Alissa moved on from their unaired 'sexual mishap' - as cast spies reveal his REAL agenda... Plus, Danny goes missing after backlash
15/04/26 03:57
MAFS may be over, but there's still time for one last bombshell... In his final column of the year, Ali Daher delivers the scoops - and hands down a brutal verdict of the season.
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Australian Idol enrages viewers as it announces 2026 winner: 'Voting needs to be changed... bad result!'
14/04/26 01:36
Kesha Oayda has been crowned the winner of Australian Idol 2026, beating runner-up Harlan Goode.
MAFS bride Stella Mickunaite reveals bold new arm tattoo and which savage slur from the show was the inspiration behind it
14/04/26 04:07
Married At First Sight's Stella Mickunaite has unveiled her deeply personal tribute to her rollercoaster time on the show.
Punching walls. A bride accused of sleeping with a footy team... FORTY MAFS bombshells Nine cut from the show: ALI DAHER exposes all the unseen shockers from an 'out of control' season
14/04/26 02:52
From photo shoot stand-offs and 'edit wars' to never-before-seen receipts - here are 40 bombshells that didn't make it to air, revealed by Australia's #1 MAFS reporter Ali Daher.
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MAFS groom Scott McCristal confirms new romance after his split with 'toxic' bride Gia Fleur - and unleashes on his co-stars for 'selling their relationships'
14/04/26 02:37
Married At First Sight groom Scott McCristal has confirmed he is already moving on from his explosive on-screen marriage.
Bec breaks down after Danny reveals what he REALLY thinks of her in the most vile unseen footage in MAFS history
13/04/26 02:17
Married At First Sight's Bec Zacharia broke down on Monday night when she was forced to endure a cruel remark from ex-husband Danny.
Married At First Sight fans are left heartbroken and sobbing during Mel Schilling tribute on season finale: 'I'm in tears... so terribly sad'
13/04/26 01:11
Married At First Sight fans expected drama during Monday night's reunion, but they didn't expect their hearts were going to break when all was said and done.
Sophie Monk risks a major wardrobe malfunction in a low-cut swimsuit as she clutches a bottle of prosecco
13/04/26 10:00
Sophie Monk was making the most of the sunshine on Monday.
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Tammy Hembrow shocks onlookers as she struggles to contain her HUGE cleavage at Coachella
13/04/26 08:18
Tammy Hembrow ensured all eyes were on her when she stepped out at Coachella on Sunday.
David who? MAFS' Alissa Fay steps out for date night at Bill & Toni's with her hot new boyfriend Nathan Ryles
12/04/26 03:32
Married At First Sight's Alissa Fay has wasted no time moving on from her shock split with David Momoh - stepping out for a cosy date night with new boyfriend Nathan Ryles.
Leaning on her girls! Newly single MAFS bride Bec Zacharia steps out with co-star Rebecca Zukowski after brutal split from Danny Hewitt
11/04/26 11:56
She was left heartbroken after one of the most savage Final Vows rejections in Married At First Sight history.
PDA alert! Lincoln Lewis packs on the affection with his fitness coach girlfriend Emmi Schmidt as the couple go public at Supanova on the Gold Coast
11/04/26 10:20
He has long kept his private life out of the spotlight. But Lincoln Lewis has finally gone public with his new romance, stepping out with his girlfriend Emmi.
'I lost my job, I'm unemployable, I wanted to end my life': MAFS' Bec Zacharia tells ALI DAHER the shocking truth about her rock bottom that Nine bosses won't want getting out
11/04/26 01:18
As MAFS draws to a close for the year, I'm reminded of a familiar truth that emerges every season: there is a point where the drama stops being entertaining and starts getting uncomfortable.
Married At First Sight bride Gia Fleur claims she was 'ghosted' by Scott McCristal after sending him a racy lingerie photo ahead of reunion
11/04/26 01:47
Married At First Sight bride Gia Fleur has lifted the lid on the final, off-camera chapter of her relationship with Scott McCristal.
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Heartbreaking truth behind MAFS split: Rachel reveals the devastating reason why her romance with Steven fell apart after Final Vows
09/04/26 01:23
It was meant to be a fairytale ending.
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Cheer up, love! Married At First Sight's Gia Fleur looks FURIOUS as she touches down in Sydney ahead of season finale - before reunion with surprising co-star turns her frown upside down
09/04/26 12:24
Married At First Sight star Gia Fleur looked less than impressed when she touched down in Sydney Airport ahead of the show's finale.
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MAFS' Bec Zacharia reveals very intimate cosmetic procedure she had done downstairs after the show - as she opens up about the brutal backlash to her facial difference
08/04/26 04:20
As viewers continue to pick apart every detail of her appearance, MAFS bride Bec Zacharia has revealed details of a very intimate surgery she's had since appearing on the show.
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Married At First Sight's Stella and Filip reveal wedding guest list - and the co-stars who didn't make the cut ahead of overseas ceremony
08/04/26 02:58
They're the breakout success story of this year's Married At First Sight - and now Stella Mickunaite and Filip Gregov are giving fans a rare glimpse into their future.
Married At First Sight golden couple Stella and Filip in talks for TV wedding special - and the eye-watering payday that could make them the next Jules and Cam
07/04/26 11:50
They are the only couple set to go the distance from this year's chaotic season of Married At First Sight.
MAFS INSIDER: Vicious war of words erupts hours before brutal Final Vows break-up. Shattered Bec goes rogue to expose Danny's unforgivable betrayal... but his camp tells a VERY different story
07/04/26 05:14
Bec walked in believing they were about to start a life together, and walked out so shattered that crew members were genuinely worried for her. Now two very different inside stories are emerging
MAFS bride Gia Fleur goes rogue in explosive pre-dinner party interview - as she reveals why she REALLY quit the experiment
06/04/26 05:31
Married At First Sight's Gia Fleur has broken her silence in a raw and emotional interview with Daily Mail - moments before her dramatic return to the final dinner party.
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Karl Stefanovic in shock talks to quit Today show and launch radio career alongside TV veteran
06/04/26 02:37
Karl Stefanovic's future at Channel Nine is under fresh scrutiny, with reports claiming the veteran presenter is weighing up a shock move into commercial radio.
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MAFS' lovebirds Stella and Filip pack on PDA as they step out for co-star Chris's 32nd birthday in Sydney
06/04/26 02:09
They've quietly become the success story no one saw coming.
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Leaked paparazzi photos reveal fate of popular Married At First Sight couple as they film Final Vows in Sydney
06/04/26 12:32
They looked every inch the fairytale couple as they declared their love at Final Vows.
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MAFS INSIDER: Scott McCristal and Gia Fleur's final showdown - read the explosive breakup letters producers didn't want you to see
04/04/26 11:47
By the time Scott McCristal and Gia Fleur walked into the Final Dinner Party, which will air on Monday night, their relationship was already over.
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MAFS bride Gia Fleur 'breaks into' apartments to confront groom Scott McCristal after he refused to answer her calls - forcing groom to be moved to another hotel for his safety
02/04/26 08:40
Gia Fleur made a dramatic and desperate return to her Sydney apartment in a bid to confront her on-screen husband Scott McCristal after he refused to answer her calls following her shock exit.
Married At First Sight's Gia Fleur reveals she connected with new boyfriend while still with groom Scott McCristal: 'I kissed him in the toilets'
02/04/26 07:16
Married At First Sight bride Gia Fleur has revealed her romance with new boyfriend Alan Wallace actually began while she was still filming the hit Channel Nine series.
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Inside Married At First Sight's most explosive dinner party - as Scott and Gia's feud reaches boiling point in brutal final showdown
01/04/26 02:31
If viewers thought they'd seen the last of Married At First Sight's Scott McCristal and Gia Fleur, they're in for a surprise.
'Intense'. 'Unstable'. Minutes after leaving Scott, runaway MAFS bride Gia goes rogue in interview with ALI DAHER. We reveal the REAL story of their break-up - as she delivers a savage parting shot
31/03/26 12:35
On the day of Gia's exit, I was outside the One Global Resorts complex where the show is filmed. I saw her emerge with her luggage and head to an Uber, and she made it clear she was in distress.
Married At First Sight bride Bec Zacharia cuts a downbeat figure as she goes barefoot on the street after 'having a breakdown' following fight with Danny Hewitt
31/03/26 07:11
She has been at the centre of some of the season's most explosive moments.
Married At First Sight fan favourite reveals why they were UNINVITED from the reunion: 'I had so many things planned'
31/03/26 02:59
Fans holding out hope for a Married At First Sight reunion between Chris Nield and his on-screen bride Brook Crompton are set for a major letdown.
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Married At First Sight's Gia Fleur looks happier than ever as she steps out with new boyfriend Alan Wallace after brutal split with TV husband Scott McCristal
30/03/26 10:32
Married At First Sight bride Gia Fleur has well and truly moved on from TV husband Scott McCristal - and she is no longer hiding it.
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Shock footage of 'humiliated' MAFS bride Gia breaking down in alleyway emerges after she stormed out on husband Scott
30/03/26 05:11
New footage of Married At First Sight's bride Gia Fleur breaking down in an alleyway in Sydney has emerged as her marriage to Scott McCristal crumbles on the show.
MAFS' most unlikely alliance exposed! Bec Zacharia befriends 'heartbroken' Gia Fleur after finding her 'crying in the gutter'
30/03/26 12:31
It was the shock sighting that no one saw coming.
What REALLY went wrong for MAFS' gay grooms Sam Stanton and Chris Robinson as the pair QUIT the show following messy split
29/03/26 06:15
They weren't the loudest couple on Married At First Sight - but behind the scenes, Sam Stanton and Chris Robinson's relationship was quietly falling apart long before viewers saw it unravel.
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MAFS bride Gia Fleur is 'set to be dumped' in brutal takedown: Insider claims Scott McCristal flipped on bride after 'producers got in his ear'
29/03/26 01:06
Just when you think Married At First Sight can't get any messier, this season delivers another behind-the-scenes twist that won't make it to air.
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'Beyond evil' twist in MAFS' sickest challenge: Cast tell ALI DAHER the horrifying fallout of 'Is the Grass Greener?' as marriages are shattered and a wife humiliates her husband
28/03/26 11:01
MAFS' most twisted challenge is back, and it broke relationships. ALI DAHER was there when it happened and has all the details, including a bride's confession that humiliated her husband.
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MAFS INSIDER: Bec's below-the-belt dig about her sex life with Danny you haven't seen on TV... after he shattered their marriage with three careless words
26/03/26 12:37
In the weeks leading up to Final Vows, things were already unravelling. It all started with a throwaway comment from Danny - and will soon escalate into a deeply personal insult that all men dread...
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Married At First Sight's Filip reveals the pivotal role Mel Schilling played in saving his relationship with Stella
26/03/26 01:25
Married At First Sight couple Filip Gregov and Stella Mickunaite have shared an emotional tribute to late expert Mel Schilling
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What could never be said about Robin Bailey as she admits to tragic affair 12 years on... Plus, ABC News' financial black hole amid staff strike - and the REAL reason Nine axed Amber Sherlock: INSIDE MAIL
25/03/26 01:04
A reporter chasing the story of Robin Bailey's husband's 2014 death reveals what the media knew then - and couldn't publish until now. Plus, more rumours and scoops from the news business.
She was the heart of MAFS but what Mel Schilling was really like will stay with me forever. ALI DAHER remembers the beloved reality TV star following her death at age 54
25/03/26 01:49
Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling has died aged 54, surrounded by her family, after a heartbreaking battle with cancer.
Married At First Sight groom Tristan Black and expert John Aiken lead heartbreaking Aussie tributes as Mel Schilling dies aged 54: 'Devastated and finding it hard to breathe'
24/03/26 01:15
Tristan Black has led an outpouring of grief after the death of Married At First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling at the age of 54.
Married At First Sight's Joel Moses enjoys a steamy tongue kiss with a mystery blonde dressed in a police costume - as he moves on from toxic marriage to Juliette
24/03/26 04:19
Married At First Sight groom Joel Moses appears to have well and truly moved on from his tumultuous TV marriage.
MAFS' Scott unleashes on TV bride Gia and claims she 'belittled him and called him names' during their explosive homestay showdown: 'I will never speak to her again'
24/03/26 04:15
Scott did not hold back as he described Gia as the most difficult partner he has ever been with.
Sacked, broke and brutally exposed: The bitter reality of starring on Married At First Sight's most-watched season ever… as one break out star emerges
23/03/26 11:46
It may be one of the highest-rating seasons in Married At First Sight history - dominating the ratings, flooding social media feeds and sparking endless water cooler conversations.
Aussie reality TV star and baked goods heir expecting first child: 'Turns out we don't just make pies'
23/03/26 02:17
Jackson Garlick and Lyndsay Gates are expecting their first child.
Miranda Kerr doesn't look like this anymore! Aussie supermodel debuts wild hair transformation on the cover of Marie Claire
23/03/26 12:12
Miranda Kerr has unleashed her inner sex kitten in the latest issue of Australian marie claire.
Married At First Sight's Sam Stanton unleashes on Chris Robinson and reveals what REALLY went wrong behind the scenes: 'I'm pretty hurt'
22/03/26 02:42
They weren't the loudest couple on Married At First Sight. But behind the scenes, the cracks between intruders Sam Stanton and Chris Robinson were building.
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MAFS star Luke Fourniotis steps out for brunch with his 'fiercely protective' sisters Olivia and Steph in Melbourne after split with bride Mel Akbay
22/03/26 12:21
Married At First Sight's Luke Fourniotis was spotted enjoying a laid-back brunch with his sisters in Melbourne, offering a rare off-camera glimpse into his tight-knit family dynamic.
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Married At First Sight's Juliette Chae reveals why she was DISINVITED from Gia Fleur's birthday despite being her 'ride or die': 'She begged me to come'
21/03/26 10:40
The drama surrounding Gia Fleur's headline-making 36th birthday bash has taken another explosive turn.
A former soldier who charges $1,000 an hour for sex and a single gymnast ready to mingle: Inside the wild new series sparking backlash from furious Bondi locals
20/03/26 05:05
It's the chaotic, scroll-stopping series flooding your social media feeds - but not everyone is impressed.
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'I felt completely alone': MAFS bride Bec Zacharia breaks her silence after explosive dinner party meltdown - and reveals why she stormed off
19/03/26 05:55
Married At First Sight bride Bec Zacharia has spoken out after her dramatic walkout during Wednesday night's fiery dinner party.
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Married At First Sight's Scott McCristal breaks his silence on Gia Fleur's shock new romance
19/03/26 01:30
Married At First Sight's Scott McCristal has delivered a blistering takedown of bride Gia Fleur's shock new romance with Alan Wallace.
Married At First Sight's Alissa exposes Gia's toxic behaviour - as explosive unseen footage emerges
18/03/26 11:19
Married At First Sight bride Alissa Fay has lifted the lid on her toxic feud with Gia Fleur
MAFS INSIDER: Unaired 'sexual mishap' for Alissa and David that shattered their relationship. You won't see it on TV - now sources are speaking out
18/03/26 12:47
Daily Mail can reveal a turning point in the couple's relationship - one that would have provided insight into their current struggles - was left on the cutting room floor.
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Married At First Sight's Gia Fleur and Scott McCristal busted at secret meeting with Bec Zacharia's husband ahead of Dinner Party
18/03/26 06:32
Married At First Sight couple Scott McCristal and Gia Fleur have created plenty of sparks in the experiment in 2026.
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MAFS groom Danny Hewitt reveals what he REALLY thought when Bec dropped the L-word before weighing in on explosive partner swap with Gia Fleur
17/03/26 06:59
Married At First Sight groom Danny Hewitt has revealed the truth behind one of the season's biggest bombshell moments - when bride Bec Zacharia stunned him by declaring her love.
Surprise guests and savage snubs: Inside Married At First Sight star Gia Fleur's WILD 36th birthday bash in Melbourne
17/03/26 04:47
Married At First Sight firecracker Gia Fleur pulled out all the stops for her 35th birthday - but it was the guest list, not the cake, that had tongues wagging.
Married At First Sight's Gia Fleur goes rogue in explosive diary cam rant and reveals the REAL reason she refused date with Danny Hewitt
16/03/26 10:19
Married At First Sight bride Gia Fleur has unleashed a fiery behind-the-scenes rant in a rogue diary cam after Monday night's explosive Feedback Week episode.
MAFS INSIDER: The collapse of Gia and Scott's marriage... Final Vows heartbreak, 'friends with benefits' - and a crushing rejection before the Reunion
16/03/26 03:36
All hell breaks loose during Partner Swap Week. We reveal who is paired with who - and why one bride wanted to quit. ALSO: Gia and Scott call it quits at Final Vows, but the real heartbreak comes later.
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Married At First Sight's Scott McCristal admits he would 'turn a blind eye' to Gia Fleur's toxic behaviour - as he lifts the lid on their explosive rows
15/03/26 11:34
Married At First Sight groom Scott McCristal has broken his silence in an explosive interview, revealing the real story behind his turbulent relationship with bride Gia Fleur.
MAFS bride Stella lays down the law after her sex life with husband Filip hit a rough patch
15/03/26 11:16
Married At First Sight bride Stella Mickunaite has revealed the surprising solution she offered husband Filip Gregov after their sex life hit a rough patch - suggesting he get a vasectomy.
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Controversial MAFS bride Juliette QUITS and flees Sydney after dumping husband. Now she goes rogue to ALI DAHER: 'Everything's evil, fake and being manipulated'
15/03/26 04:58
Married At First Sight's most controversial bride has sensationally quit the experiment.
Married At First Sight's Filip Gregov and Stella Mickunaite reveal what REALLY happened during the explosive couples retreat: 'War zone'
15/03/26 01:03
The Married At First Sight couples retreat may have been designed as a chance for the cast to reconnect and repair fractured relationships.
Here comes trouble! MAFS brides Gia Fleur and Juliette Chae defy producers and enjoy secret lunch with booted co-stars on weekend
14/03/26 11:33
Married At First Sight's most controversial friendship appears to be thriving off camera.
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Married At First Sight's Stephanie Marshall celebrates birthday with new beau in Brisbane... as Tyson Gordon reveals why their relationship failed
14/03/26 09:26
She failed to forge a connection with her Married At First Sight groom Tyson Gordon, but Stephanie Marshall is certainly not wallowing in heartbreak.
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'Alcoholic', 'on the packet every Dinner Party...': MAFS' Bec reveals the heartbreaking truth about rumours she's a secret addict - and why the smears are so deeply personal: ALI DAHER
13/03/26 12:06
I spoke to Bec this week. We agreed nothing would be off-limits - including the shocking claims circulating online that she is an alcoholic and drug user. This is what she had to say.
Boys gone wild! MAFS grooms cause havoc at Justin Hemmes's new hotspot Club Rose Bay as they sneak in sex toys and Joel's teddy bear during night out
13/03/26 09:32
A gaggle of Married At First Sight grooms were clearly ready to party as they stepped out for a wild night in Sydney this week.
Married At First Sight SPOILER: Clues that controversial bride is set to quit the show
12/03/26 10:12
Married At First Sight bride Juliette Chae was recently spotted looking glum and travelling solo at Sydney Airport, leaving little doubt her time on the show is over.
MAFS bride Bec Zacharia reveals how a secret weekend escape SAVED her marriage to Danny Hewitt after that X-rated 'finger' comment
12/03/26 03:03
Married At First Sight's Bec Zacharia has revealed how a weekend escape with Danny Hewitt saved their relationship after the infamous retreat scandal that rocked the experiment.
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Married At First Sight's Joel Moses labels Juliette Chae 'fake and insincere' in explosive interview
12/03/26 12:52
Married At First Sight groom Joel Moses has revealed he reached breaking point while filming the Channel Nine show.
MAFS INSIDER: The REAL story behind Gia's walkout... Plus, see the appalling screenshots about Alissa and David - and we reveal the cheating scandal set to rock reunion
11/03/26 01:08
Sunday's MAFS Commitment Ceremony was one bombshell after another. Read the latest edition of MAFS INSIDER to get the full story of what went down - including the truth about Gia's 'exit'.
Does this prove Married At First Sight is FAKE? Leaked photos reveal two feuding couples hanging out behind the scenes
11/03/26 10:42
Explosive drama this week between two Married At First Sight brides left viewers convinced the feud was real.
MAFS groom Danny Hewitt claims HE was the worst affected by wife Bec Zacharia's crude finger comments as he rips Gia Fleur to shreds for revealing her new boyfriend
11/03/26 04:59
Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail, Danny, 34, admitted watching the drama unfold on screen again was anything but easy.
MAFS couple Rachel and Steven hint their relationship is in trouble as they make shocking admission about the couples retreat from hell
11/03/26 04:02
Rachel Gilmore has broken her silence after a crude joke about her intimacy with husband Steven Danyluk turned a major relationship milestone into hell.
Julia Vogl's new girlfriend REVEALED: Married At First Sight's bisexual bride has found love with edgy Melbourne musician: 'Never been happier'
10/03/26 09:45
Julia Vogl has found love following her split from groom Grayson McIvor.
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