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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
MAFS groom slammed over ‘misogynistic' post as he shares ‘high standards' for future girlfriend after bitter show split
MAFS Australia's Adrian Araouzou has riled up fans after posting a video listing his "high standards" for his future wife. In a video titled "Unpopular opinion 💁🏻♂️", which he uploaded to Instagram, Adrian was seen eating food on a camp chair by a fire as he wrote across the screen. 6 6 6 He wrote: "High standards because I don't want my kids to have a mum who's drunk every weekend, thinks it's ok to disrespect their body, looks at doing anything for their man as a chore, has no faith in God, or prioritises material things over nature's beauty. " Fans weren't best pleased with the message, and made sure he knew it in the comments. "what do you bring to the table though…" said one, while another wrote: "Misogynistic manosphere springs to mind… Andrew Tate!" "Good luck with that.. maybe u should join the priesthood.. no woman would touch u now with your attitude," noted a third. "You must also meet these requirements. Not only your future wife!" wrote a fourth. The 31-year-old reality star appeared on the 12th season of the dating show favourite, marrying Awhina Rutene in the experiment. However, while they initially seemed to like each other when they met at the altar, things went south quickly when Awhina revealed she had a six-year-old son. He later became central to cheating speculation with another bride, Sierah, after they were seen playing footsie under the table at a dinner. While they didn't actually cheat, Adrian later left the experiment for a small period of time, leaving Awhina before eventually returning to complete the show. He also was criticised for making his new wife cry in other scenes after refusing to take part in writing a confession letter. MAFS Australia star Dave Hand reveals heartbreaking truth behind his marriage breakdown At the Final Vows the pair decided to break things off, thinking they wouldn't work. However, in a strange twist, before the show was over they had their mind and opted to give their relationship a proper shot away from the series. Unfortunately they didn't work out, and since the show aired they have both remained single. 6 6 6
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Married At First Sight's Awhina Rutene and Billy Belcher continue to fuel romance rumours as they appear to go Instagram official on date night
Married At First Sight stars Awhina Rutene and Billy Belcher have sent the rumour mill into overdrive after enjoying a cosy date night in Perth. The former TV bride, 30, shared a series of loved-up snaps on Instagram with her co-star Billy, 31, during an outing to The Garden in Perth on Wednesday - further igniting speculation that their friendship has turned romantic. In one mirror selfie taken in an elevator, Awhina looked sensational in a figure-hugging black mini dress with long sleeves, her sleek brunette hair cascading past her shoulders. Beside her, Billy cut a rugged figure in a sleeveless black top that showed off his tattooed arms, as he embraced Awhina from behind and beamed at the camera. Another photo showed the MAFS beauty sipping a glass of red wine at the trendy bar, while a cheeky Billy hid behind a drinks menu. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Awhina captioned the post with a telling phrase: 'I'll keep this one', suggesting she's holding on tight to her new beau. Fans of the reality show erupted with excitement in the comments, thrilled that the pair many felt should have been matched on the show might have finally found love with each other. 'OMFG this is everything I love u two!' one follower gushed. 'The wife swap worked,' another declared, cheekily referencing the controversial partner-swapping scandal that unfolded during the experiment. 'We are absolutely HERE for this!!!!' added a third, as dozens more expressed their approval. Many viewers have long suspected Awhina and Billy's chemistry, noting that the MAFS experts got it wrong by not pairing them in the first place. This flurry of fan enthusiasm comes after months of speculation about the duo's relationship. Both Awhina and Billy are based in Western Australia, and they struck up a close bond during the marriage experiment. Their respective on-screen marriages famously imploded when it was revealed that Awhina's TV husband, Adrian Araouzou, and Billy's wife, Sierah Swepstone, had been secretly meeting up behind their backs during filming. The betrayal left Awhina and Billy heartbroken, and the pair chose to leave the experiment separately amidst the drama. It comes after Awhina opened up about what it was really like being married to her TV husband Adrian following the shock finale. In an exclusive interview with Daily Mail Australia, the single mum did not hold back as she revealed just how uncomfortable she felt around her match. 'His behaviour before the show was questionable. His behaviour during the show... very questionable! Poor, poor, poor!' Awhina explained. She said she was finding it difficult to permanently cut ties with Adrian because after the dating experiment finished he kept trying to contact her on social media. 'I blocked him, not the other way around... Then he added me on Snapchat and I blocked him! Then he added me on TikTok. I'm grateful I've closed all that,' she said. Awhina added she believed it was a failing of the production staff for pairing her with such an ill-suited match - and she felt pressure to remain on the show despite wanting to leave. 'I feel like they failed me. When I chose to stay, I genuinely felt peer-pressured into making that decision,' she said. She said she was working hard to completely cut Adrian from her life and hoped to never speak his name again. 'After this week, I will never mention Adrian's name again. We did this experience together and it was hard... I will happily never speak of him again,' she said. Awhina said her 'final straw' was when Adrian went online and made comments about both her and her twin sister Cleo. 'He's not a child. Stop looking at this man like a child. He would go online and attack my character and my sister. It's relentless,' she said. 'He's choosing every day to make these poor decisions, he has zero self-awareness. You are rewarding bad behaviour by helping him, if he wants to drown, let him.' Awhina described Adrian's behaviour as selfish and emotionally manipulative. 'He told me what I could and couldn't say. I felt alone,' she explained. 'There were moments of kindness – but they only came after he'd done something wrong. It felt performative... I kept giving him lifelines.' Awhina admits that viewers missed some of the high points in their relationship, but insists the low moments were deeply hurtful. 'It wasn't all bad. We had some real highs. But the lows were so low. Unfortunately, what aired didn't show any of the good. So people didn't understand why I stayed,' she said. After filming ended, Awhina says she tried to remain kind and supportive, keeping communication open because she felt sorry for Adrian. Now removed from the chaos of filming and away from Adrian, Awhina says she's begun to heal. 'I think I've got my glow back. It's amazing what cutting off someone toxic can do for your soul,' she said. She also revealed she had originally applied for the show alongside her twin sister Cleo, who pulled out due to work commitments. 'We went through the whole casting process together. That made it exciting. I truly believed my forever person was waiting at the end of the aisle,' she explained. Instead, she says she was paired with someone who didn't align with her values or desires for a future.
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Double Date? MAFS stars Jamie and Eliot pair up with Awhina and Teejay for a night out in Brisbane
It was a bit of a Married at First Sight reunion on Friday, when four stars stepped out together for dinner in Brisbane. In what looked to be a double date, Jamie Marinos and Eliot Donovan were seen arriving at lively eatery Tama with fellow 2025 castmates Awhina Rutene and Teejay Halkias. While Jamie, 28, and Eliot, 35, have been setting tongues wagging recently over a potential romance, Awhina, 30, and Teejay, 28, also looked very comfortable in each other's company. The pair looked chuffed to be in each other's company, beaming as they arrived together at the restaurant, arm in arm. Awhina put on quite the revealing display, stepping out in a low-cut, chocolate-brown maxi dress that she wore braless. The plunging neckline showed off the reality star's ample cleavage, while a waist-high split in the dress showed off her toned pins. Awhina was lucky not to suffer a wardrobe malfunction at one point, with her red underwear visible as she turned to chat to Teejay. Leaving her locks down for the occasion, Awhina finished her look with a pair of beige peep toe heels. Awhina also flaunted her penchant for luxe accessories, carrying a $3200 Louis Vuitton handbag. The MAFS bride's apparent date for the evening, Teejay, was also not shy about putting on a chesty display. The 28 year old wore a flowing off-white collared shirt, unbuttoned to just above the navel. and exposing his chiselled pecs. He also wore a pair of loose-fitting white drawstring pants with rolled cuffs. Teejay finished his dinner date look with a pair of black leather Dr Martens shoes. While Jamie and Eliot also arrived together they were not arm in arm like their companions. Jamie showed off her lithe legs in a purple-mauve mini dress with a tasselled hem. The form-fitting garment also showed off Jamie's ample cleavage. The 'firecracker' bride rugged up with a shaggy, faux fur jacket that finished at the hem of her dress. Finishing her look with a pair of strappy heels, Jamie accessoried with a black handbag with silver chain. Eliot, meanwhile, kept it simple in a plain white T-shirt that he tucked into a pair of beige chinos. Bringing the outfit together with a black leather belt, Eliot also wore a pair of black leather Dr Martens tassel loafers. While Eliot and Teejay may've arrived with Jamie and Awhina, they appeared more interested in each other's company as they entered the restaurant. The grooms were not afraid to ham it up for the camera, attempting to set the rumour mill spinning with a tender, pre-dinner interlude. While Eliot and Teejay may've arrived with Jamie and Awhina, they appeared more interested in each other's company as they entered the restaurant The grooms were not afraid to ham it up for the camera, attempting to set the rumour mill spinning with a tender, pre-dinner interlude. Teejay was seen, lips puckered, going in for a cheeky smooch as he held Eliot around the shoulders, while Eliot happily played along. The outing comes after Eliot and Jamie were spotted on a flirty food truck date this week. Jamie couldn't wipe the smile off her face as she cuddled up to Eliot, 35, with the duo sharing laughs and treats under the neon lights of the food park. Sources tell Daily Mail Australia the duo are 'closer than ever' after filming wrapped, with friends claiming they've been 'inseparable' in recent weeks. 'They've been spending a lot of time together off-camera. There's definitely something brewing there,' one insider dished. The couple, who have been at the centre of romance speculation following their stint on the series, exclusively spoke to Daily Mail Australia about their relationship while attending the annual fashion event at Sydney's Carriageworks on Wednesday. 'I was hoping Eliot might propose,' she joked, which prompted fits of giggles from the pair. But the TV groom was more than happy to play along with the jest. 'This will get some clicks,' he joked as he took a knee, reenacting an engagement on the Carriageways' railway tracks. Eliot quipped that he was pulling a 'Jacqui and Clint', alluding to Jacqui Burfoot and Clint Rice's engagement at a reunion viewing party last month.
