I have a two hour episode of Australian Married At First Sight on my DVR! I am not sure if I am going to recap it or not. But I thought I would at least take a few notes while I watch it. It’s Friday. Oh wait. Here comes Lawn Kid and his stupid girlfriend. They just parted ways so he could continue to pretend they are not together. I have eyes! LOL. So he is weeding the garden and cutting the front lawn. I hope he doesn’t tear up my plants!
Okay, I like this already. They received over 15,000 applications. If this is true then we won’t have to deal with people who were recruited for Instagram and agreed to do it for the money and exposure and had no interest in getting married. Oh, and they have older people! We start straight away with hen’s night for the ladies and a bachelor party for the guys. Right away we learn we are going to have a lesbian wedding! This is great! The women are worried that someone might bang each others husbands?!
Good GOD! There are TWELVE COUPLES? I Can’t!
Poppy & Luke
Poppy, is a 38 year old mother of two-year-old twin boys from Wollongong, NSW, has endured her fair share of heart-crushing disappointment when it comes to love. Her husband left her when the twins were six weeks old! Self-deprecating, outspoken and funny, she often uses comedy to hide her pain. Since her number one priority is her sons, Poppy decided to do the experiment to find a soulmate and a good and dependable man to be a role model for her sons.
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Luke seems like he is too much further along in life than Poppy even though he is also 38 years old. I really like him, but I am not sure this is a good match. Luke, is a hard-working single dad of two teenage daughters from Melbourne, has his work cut out for him when it comes to finding time for dating. Previously married for 10 years, he is focused on providing a solid life for his daughters as he continues to put his family first and prioritizes homelife above everything else. Luke is finally ready to put his heart on the line for someone else.
The Wedding
These two were the first to get married. Poppy was so nervous I thought we were going to have a runner. Meanwhile, Luke is also a hot mess. It’s go time! The setting is really for the wedding. It’s in the forest. When Luke came out, all of her skeptical friends said, “Oh I really like him!” I feel the same. Oh! They really like each other already! Big smiles on both sides. This is so cute! I love Luke! This is going so well. Until it isn’t. Poppy suddenly is overcome with guilt about leaving the twins to come do this. Is she going to be away from them for the whole six or eight weeks? She starting to freak out! But they are married.
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Poppy hasn’t shown up for the photo shoot. She is feeling guilty about leaving the twins at home is and already thinking about quitting the show. NOOOOOOOOEEEEEEEEEEEEE! She’s having some sort of breakdown in the forest. This is much better in the long run for your kids. Have you met this guy? Everyone loves him! Even me! She does show up for photos. Luke knows something is wrong but doesn’t know what to do. I wish he would stop the photo shoot and pull her aside and talk to her. Poppy has another breakdown at the reception. GO AFTER HER LUKE! Eventually, they get back on track. Bummer. I want to marry Luke. They go to bed fully dressed.
Cathy & Josh
Cathy, is a 26 year old logistics investigator from New Zealand who is living in Sydney away from her family. WTF is a logistics investigator. Anyone? Anyone? Despite her glamorous appearance, she is down-to-earth and friendly and is looking for an honest and loyal partner she can finally let her guard down with. Wow her Tinder date story was horrific! Who would meet her and say she wasn’t what he expected and start looking for the next Tinder date right there at the dinner table??? She is STUNNING! How is she so insecure???
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So Josh has a “one that got away” that is problematic. But he is hot. Josh, is a 28 year old industrial operator from Sydney, always loved being the life of the party. Now, he regrets losing the one who got away while he wasted time partying instead of dating. Ready to settle down, Josh is vowing to never let love escape him so he can find his forever relationship. I like this couple! The next morning these two are totally getting along.
The Wedding
Cathy’s bridal bouquet is stunning. Aw, she had a dream that her groom would be named Josh. He is literally the man of her dreams. And he is funny. So far so good. These two make it to the reception and they are really hitting it off. How the hell is Cathy so self conscious? She is not just pretty she is drop dead gorgeous? Who did this to her? Some jackhole on Twitter? Girl, go get your man! YAY! They kiss!
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So we got through two weddings. But there are TEN MORE to go! Does this season last for two years or something? Is anyone watching with me?
As I was searching for photos for this show, I ran across a few spoilers since this entire season has already run in Australia. I tried to search with my eyes closed but that didn’t work.
Also there were a lot of headlines about how much the American viewers hated the Aussie version. Even the former American couples are going out of their way to call the show “completely scripted.” It seems that may be the case as even I wondered why the women would tell each other not to sleep with their husbands at their group hen party. And did I mention there are TWELVE COUPLES? TWELVE!!!! At the current rate it is going to take five more episodes to get everyone married!
I’m watching and I love it so far. I wonder if Cathy has low self esteem that she’s tried to fix by plastic surgery? She’s beautiful but almost all of these women look plastic. And good grief, Poppy, don’t screw this up. Your hubby is adorable. Lastly, no clue on logistics investigator. Maybe shipment tracker for Amazon?
There were lots of comments about the women looking plastic. I didn’t notice that at all, but then again, I’m not good with faces. I thought everyone looked lovely.
I have watched every series of the Australian version and they are hilarious.
Scripted definitely/maybe however if you just want to escape into a fun show then go for it.
If nothing else you will laugh your arse off which is not a bad thing.
My ass needs to be laughed off. Lord knows I’m not doing anything but sitting on it these days. Though I did do some dishes now. Probably about 75% finished but my back and the hot water gave out. So I’m on a break.
Oh and I am sweating. FROM WASHING A SINK OR TWO OF DISHES!
Cathy Evans works for a freight company – It’s just essentially making sure that freight transports from one part of the country to another. ‘If anything goes wrong, or anything is lost, damaged or stolen.
9pm in Spain Merlot Queen are you joining me for a glass of wine?
Virtual “Slainte Mhath” – “To your health”
I’m going to watch and will even comment here (I usually just read the recaps).
I’ve been waiting on this show since the previews at the end of the last MAFS season.
As for the first episode, Poppy troubles me. I understand being worried about your sons but she knew they existed when she applied and agreed to do
It. I just don’t get her.
There was wife swapping last season which is probably why this was discussed at this seasons hen party.
I am so looking forward to this season,
Maybe Poppy is just not into Luke physically or her gut is telling her something is off…this season is going to be sooo much fun,
They normally all share flats in the same apartment block and stuff does happen off/on camera, the weekly dinner parties are a joy to behold.
Oh this is much different than the US version. But you may be right about Poppy. But the jury is still out for me lol.
Lord help me, I will check this show out on your recommendation, Tamara, just like I did with 90 Day Fiance.
I’m watching. Poppy sucks. I feel badly for Cathy- she’s pretty, but she’s going to ruin her looks with surgery, a la Darcey (and Stacey) from 90 Day Fiancée.
Anyone watching Marrying Millions? I just started and am now bummed that I sucked the hubby in because I just want to watch it all now instead of waiting for him.
“Wonderland” is a wonderful Australian series on Amazon that follows six couples who live in the same apt. building on the beach. They, too, have dinner together every week. The group even includes the parents of one of the young men.
I checked out the synopsis and cast of Wonderland.
I thought it was a reality show and I GOT REALLY EXCITED because one of the people is Brooke Satchel and I thought WOO HOO! if she is a big old bitch I can call her Cunt Satchel.
Then, I realized it is a scripted show and her name is SatchWelL, not Satchel.
But I am in. Perfect Saturday watching because I have only two true crime shows recording Saturdays. Seldom, this is one of those times, I don’t have the stomach for true crime.
Oooh which crime shows?
Yes, which true crime shows? This is my current genre of choice.
Oh wait. Not live true crimes. I watched a series about crazy stalkers last weekend. Even my husband paused when passing by to ask. He watched a couple of episodes with me. I found the episodes about neighbors or employees to be the most interesting to me. Really mind boggling stories that are true (yet, I get it, modified for TV) and got my mind off of other things for a couple of hours.
I watched Wonderland a while back…coming of age story line…loved it, got hooked on shows out of new Zealand…Quiz Night is good and one about a small crime family, can’t remember the name but it was good too…
I’d so watch this if I ever can watch my TV again 😷
Was it called Outrageous Fortune? That one was pretty great
Yes! Raunchy fun🙄
I watched this whole season when it aired here in australia but i will enjoy reliving it through your recaps!
I am excited for these recaps. I wish my husband didn’t work from home so I could watch while I chart. Maybe I can push him to go outside more.
I am from Australia and didn’t even realise that this show premiered in America. Let me tell you guys it’s super crazy , full on and dramatic! That’s why I love it 😂
I hope you Guys watch this season as the postings that I am imagining from you lot are already giving me belly ache from laughing….Strap In and enjoy,,, the feedback from you guys is going to be “AMAZE BALLS”