Married at First Sight Australia enthusiasts let out a collective “oh no” after witnessing bride Katie’s “devastating” epiphany, following a surprising turn of events on Wednesday (March 12).
Viewers have been glued to their screens watching the twelfth series of the hit matchmaking reality show, which kicked off on E4 just last week.
Following the dramatic first dinner party the previous evening, last night’s instalment documented the couples’ transition into their new shared abodes for the beginning of confessions week.
While most of the participants were pleased to be setting up in their fresh digs, bride Katie experienced the misfortune of having to move in solo after an intense confrontation with her spouse, Tim.
Tim and Katie, though seemingly compatible in theory, found themselves at odds when Tim pulled production staff aside to confess his lack of attraction towards Katie, admitting to a missing “spark”, reports OK!
Katie, persistent in forging a bond during their honeymoon, met resistance from Tim. Yet, in a twist, Tim claimed he had been “making the most effort” within their marriage at the dinner party, leaving Katie dumbstruck.
Called out for his behaviour by fellow contestants, a frustrated Tim then stormed out of the dinner party prematurely.
Despite the rough start, this evening’s episode hinted at Katie’s hopefulness that proximity could nurture their fledgling connection. That was until the producers dropped a bombshell: Tim had decided to withdraw from moving in together, opting to return to Melbourne instead.
In a show first, a visibly upset Katie watched her husband’s audition tape in silence, as Tim’s verbal commitments starkly contrasted with his treatment of her.
In the video, Tim expressed his desire for a “typical happy ending” with a “natural person”. He also emphasised that he would be “willing to give it a go” with a partner, even without an immediate spark.
“That was full of lies. That was just complete and utter bulls***. He’s got some answering to do,” Katie remarked tearfully, as she flung her wedding ring across the table in frustration.
The footage sparked outrage among MAFS viewers too, prompting a flurry of reactions on X (formerly Twitter ). One commented: “Oh no, that just made things so much worse for Katie.”
Another chimed in with: “Tim tells people what they want to hear to save face. His words and actions have not lined up,” while another spectator mentioned: “That interview video backfired on Tim.”
Agreeing with the general dismay, a fourth fan stated: “TIM HAS BEEN EXPOSED AS THE LIAR HE IS. Thank you producers for showing the audition clip of him for the naysayers.”
Married at First Sight Australia airs Monday to Thursday on E4 at 7.30pm