EXCLUSIVE Married at First Sight's 'wildest bride ever' caught in explosive bust-up with bridesmaid during wedding shoot
New bride, blonde bombshell Rebecca Zukowski, was pictured shooting her wedding in Sydney's Centennial Park this week where a bust-up with one of her bridesmaids was caught on camera.
The 2026 MAFS bride raised eyebrows during filming after a fiery outburst on set saw her accuse a bridesmaid of trying to upstage her on her big day.
Pictures show Rebecca looking less than impressed with one of the members of her wedding party, who appeared visibly upset during the nuptials.
Insiders say she's already bringing serious drama before the season even begins, and will 'make incredible television' on what is reportedly MAFS' wildest year yet.
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The 2026 bride raised eyebrows during filming after a fiery outburst on set saw her accuse a bridesmaid of trying to upstage her on her big day
Rebecca is a seasoned businesswoman with over two decades' experience in the hospitality, tourism and real estate industries.
She has been described by friends as 'fun, loyal and loud' – a firecracker ready to ignite the experiment and shake things up.
'She's wild – think Jamie [Marinos] – just with years of experience,' one source close to production dished.
'She was overheard yelling on her balcony in between takes – it was a whole moment.'
According to her LinkedIn, the bride is a 'results-driven Operations Manager with 20+ years of extensive leasing management, business development and key account management experience.'
She's also a force when it comes to leadership, boasting skills in 'change management, business improvement and operating large-scale tourism and residential facilities.'
But it's not just her business background that's caught the attention of producers.
'She's the type of girl who will back you 100 percent – but don't cross her, because she'll call it out without blinking,' another friend said.
'She's got this larger-than-life energy and doesn't tone herself down for anyone. We're all so excited to see her on screen.'
'She's a no-nonsense kind of woman. She says what everyone else is too scared to say,' one production insider added.
'She's going to make incredible television.'
So far, little is known about her groom, named Steve.
Daily Mail Australia can reveal the cast for season 13 has finally been locked in, despite behind-the-scenes setbacks, with production now in full swing across Sydney.
According to insiders, the new season almost didn't make it to the altar on time after multiple cast dropouts and a last-minute casting scramble left producers racing to fill key roles.
'Producers were scrambling behind the scenes right up until filming started,' one well-placed source told Daily Mail Australia.
'There were multiple cast dropouts and several roles had to be urgently filled at the last minute.'
Despite the early chaos, production is now in full swing, with all eyes on whether this season will live up to its explosive predecessors.
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