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Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Married At First Sight star Jamie Marinos leaves Abbie Chatfield horrified as she reveals relationship with a 'meth head'
Married at First Sight star Jamie Marinos has revealed the shocking way she found out a man she once dated dating for a year was a meth addict. Jamie, 28, had It's A Lot podcast host Abbie Chatfield gasping for air as she shared her 'nightmare fuel' dating story on Friday. The bubbly blonde, who was matched with groom Dave Hand on the experiment, met her now-ex on Tinder in 2022. She described her on-and-off relationship with the 'gorgeous' and 'heavily tattooed' Melbourne DJ — who would routinely disappear before reeling her back in — as a 'toxic cycle that [she] couldn't break'. The season 12 fan favourite bride had been single for five years before she moved to Melbourne from her native South Australia. 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. 'I was in a new city and this was really exciting so I did what any woman would do and I go on Tinder,' she told Abbie. 'Obviously, I met some really horrific men in this process and then got what felt like a good match.' 'It was one of those things we were really hyper-affectionate off the bat. We were bantering non-stop and I didn't want to stop speaking to him. It was hard and fast,' Jamie continued. 'He had a robust vocabulary and that's very attractive to me. I thought, "He's not a complete dud this is amazing." 'He's a DJ and worked in sales. I love a bit of a party boy. This is my problem, the party boys are not it.' Jamie had started seeing the DJ and had met him a couple of times 'when the first ghost happened'. Ghosting is the common online dating practice of ending a personal relationship with by suddenly, and without explanation, withdrawing from all communication. They had made plans to meet up before he abruptly stopped responding to her messages. 'That was kind of the trend for the next year,' Jamie revealed to Abbie's dismay. 'This man had me in a chokehold.' Jamie explained the DJ would 'love bomb' her and 'blow up [her] phone' – only to 'ghost' her out of the blue. He would then resume contact after a few weeks, or months, of silence, as if nothing had happened. Jamie told Abbie she believes her ex's unattainability is what kept her coming back for more. 'It made it like a challenge for me. It was the most toxic situation. We'd get into arguments. He'd say I wasn't putting enough effort in. It was such a bamboozle,' she said. 'But he was someone that, even if went silent for a couple months, I knew he'd come back.' By the end of 2023, Jamie had been seeing the DJ on-and-off for an entire year when she got the 'rare' opportunity to catch him in person. She and her sister were both working at the same nightclub when he sent her a message, inviting them to his friend's house. 'He was calling my phone and shared the address, and was harassing me about when I was coming,' Jamie said. They arrived at the friend's house, had one drink, and after about 10 minutes, her ex said he had to go out 'for an errand'. Her ex's friend then invited them to watch the White Chicks movie with him while they waited. The movie finished and Jamie's ex still hadn't come back. When he did eventually return, he went straight up to his bedroom, without saying a word, and shut the door. 'The friend said: "He gets a bit like that. He smokes meth",' Jamie recalled. 'So I found out I was in a situationship with a meth head. 'And then I brought this information to other people that knew him and everyone knew. Everyone's like, "of course, he is! You didn't know that??" 'He didn't remember things. He'd get moody. The frantic texts. The going missing. No wonder I couldn't make sense of this man, he was on meth the whole time!' 'The extreme ups and downs then made perfect sense to me but I wish anyone would've told me!' Jamie added. She said that she and the DJ remained in touch, strictly as friends, after she learned the truth. Jamie left Abbie on the edgy of her seat with her story and the former Bachelor star admitted she was shocked when she told her about his drug habit rather than the stock standard 'he cheated' tale. 'I thought this is a classic Australian man,' Abbie said in horror. 'We know things are bad in the Australian dating scene when I didn't think that was happening at all. I thought this was a normal story. 'I didn't think it was going to meth, I thought he's got a girlfriend or something.' 'Men in Australia are mirroring the behaviour of meth addicts,' Abbie declared. 'That is not good.' Since leaving the experiment, Jamie has moved into a supervisor role at a nightclub in Melbourne, where she works two days per week to maintain a sense of 'normalcy' amid her newfound fame.
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Married At First Sight's Eliot Donovan and Jamie Marinos spark engagement rumours at Australian Fashion Week
Another Married At First Sight couple swap is sparking engagement rumours after Jamie Marinos and Eliot Donovan dropped a major hint at Australian Fashion Week. 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. Jamie, 28, who showed off her toned abs and killer bod in an all-leather ensemble, revealed that she had actually gotten married at the location, wedding her TV husband Dave Hand at the beginning of the season. Upon returning to the venue with Eliot, who was initially paired with Lauren Hall and then Veronica Cloherty on the show, the resident season 12 funny-girl said that it brought back memories of her nuptials - leaving a certain thought lingering in her head. 'I was hoping Eliot might propose,' she joked, which prompted fits of giggles from the pair. But the TV groom, 35, was more than happy to play along with the jest. They spoke exclusively spoke to Daily Mail Australia about their relationship while attending the annual fashion event at Sydney's Carriageworks on Wednesday '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. The pair then put out rumours that they had moved in together, saying that they were 'taking things slow' despite the media frenzy around their relationship. However, it has been reported that Eliot and Jamie are sharing an Airbnb together while they visit Sydney for Australian Fashion Week. Queenslander Eliot created a video in which he showed off the luxury digs and then appeared to be 'surprised' to find that he was not alone in the apartment, discovering Jamie using the bathroom mirror. Jamie also shared a video to her own stories where Eliot pretended to 'discover' her in the kitchen. The blonde bombshell has previously said that she and Eliot had simply clicked after their time on the Channel Nine series. She said that Eliot had provided support in the weeks following her split with Dave. The blonde bombshell has previously said that she and Eliot had simply clicked after their time on the Channel Nine series 'We only started hanging around each other since we both left our marriages, just over a month ago,' she said. 'He's always been a very good friend to me, but he's been a really amazing support system.' While admitting that the pair had become close, Jamie stopped short of hard launching any romantic entanglement with Eliot. 'I understand everyone wants an answer but we're in the real world now, so it's not like we're going to be official or announce something tomorrow,' she added. Jamie and Eliot certainly looked every inch the loved-up couple as they packed on the PDA for all to see at Warner Bros. Movie World last month. Eliot spent most of the day with an arm around Jamie's shoulders, holding her hand or gently touching her back. Jamie and Eliot also seemed unable to keep their hands off each other at Daily Mail Australia's recent reunion dinner.
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Married At First Sight star Jamie Marinos breaks her silence on rumoured romance with Eliot Donovan
Married At First Sight stars Jamie Marinos and Eliot Donovan have certainly had tongues wagging since leaving the reality experiment. In the weeks since they shared a bed together in Sydney before Daily Mail Australia's MAFS Reunion Party, the pair have continued to fan the flames of romance rumours, thanks to a raft of eyebrow raising social media posts. Now, Jamie, 28, has broken her silence on the pairing, telling Nine that their relationship is not just for the cameras. 'We have so much fun together, getting to know each other, and making Tik Toks are always so much fun,' Jamie said. 'But for me, the important thing is that it's not a publicity stunt, we just genuinely enjoy being around each other.' Jamie, who failed to find forever love with groom Dave Hand, said that she and Eliot, 35, had simply clicked after their time on the Channel Nine series. MAFS star Jamie Marinos (pictured) has broken her silence on her rumoured romance with Eliot Donovan, telling Nine that their relationship is not just for the cameras She said that Eliot had provided support in the weeks following her split with Dave. 'We only started hanging around each other since we both left our marriages, just over a month ago,' she said. 'He's always been a very good friend to me, but he's been a really amazing support system.' While admitting that the pair had become close, Jamie stopped short of hard launching any romantic entanglement with Eliot. 'I understand everyone wants an answer but we're in the real world now, so it's not like we're going to be official or announce something tomorrow,' she added. Jamie's comments come after the pair were recently spotted getting very up close and personal on the dancefloor. In a clip shared to Instagram by gossip account MAFSUncensored, the pair beamed broadly as they grinded up against each other as a throbbing beat played in the background. Putting Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey to shame, Eliot and Jamie were not afraid to show the packed crowd their own version of Dirty Dancing. 'We have so much fun together, getting to know each other, and making Tik Toks are always so much fun,' Jamie said. 'But for me, the important thing is that it's not a publicity stunt, we just genuinely enjoy being around each other.' 'We only started hanging around each other since we both left our marriages, just over a month ago,' she added. 'He's always been a very good friend to me, but he's been a really amazing support system.' During their dance routine, Jamie's hands explored Eliot's body as she gyrated on his leg. Eliot too was not shy about showing off his risqué dance moves, sorting a cheeky grin as he copied Jamie's seductive steps. Neither has publicly confirmed a relationship, leaving some question as to whether their outings together are to gain social media attention, at least in the mind of Jamie's ex TV husband Dave Hand. 'What are your thoughts on Jamie and Eliot getting together?' one fan asked Dave in an Instagram Q&A session. 'Honestly, I don't have any thoughts on it. I couldn't give a... I don't care,' he said, 'But I highly doubt she's going to sleep with three cast members from this year's season,' he scoffed. 'I think it's just a TikTok, Instagram thing - whatever they're doing,' Dave continued. 'But good luck to them, honestly. Best wishes.' Jamie and Eliot responded by posting a short clip from their very public date at Warner Bros. Movie World last month, replying to a fan who commented: 'Dave did in fact care.' While admitting that the pair had become close, Jamie stopped short of hard launching any romantic entanglement with Eliot In the video, Eliot laughed and said, 'We're in this together,' while he wrapped an arm around Jamie's shoulders as they prepared to go on a roller coaster ride. The date had Jamie literally jumping for joy as she spent the day with her new partner in life and/or social media. Jamie and Eliot certainly looked every inch the loved-up couple as they packed on the PDA for all to see at the theme park. Eliot spent most of the day with an arm around Jamie's shoulders, holding her hand or gently touching her back. Jamie and Eliot also seemed unable to keep their hands off each other during the recent reunion dinner.
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
MAFS Australia star reveals HUGE behind-the-scenes secret about the boozy dinner parties that fans won't see coming
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAFS Australia star has revealed a huge behind-the-scenes secret about the boozy dinner parties on the show that fans won't see coming. Dave Hand is starring on the current series of the explosive dating show, and is married to bride Jamie Marinos. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 A MAFS Australia star has revealed a huge behind-the-scenes secret about the boozy dinner parties on the show that fans won't see coming Credit: Instagram 6 Dave said his co-stars 'understood the assignment' Credit: Nine 6 Dave Hand is starring on the current series with Jamie Marinos Credit: Nine Now And lifting the lid on what goes on behind-the-scenes, the tradie gave The Sun an insight into those boozy and often drama-filled dinner parties that keep viewers hooked. They've often been rumoured by former contestants to roll on into the night, with hours of filming meaning contestants hit the sack around 2-3am. But Dave said this was far from the case for his series, and even explained that they're held in tents or gazebos for hours in between filming. Dave shared: 'Before going onto the show I got told that the dinner parties can go on until 3 in the morning, or maybe even four. 'But our group understood the assignment. We'd go in and before the food was even on the table we'd be arguing with each other. 'We'd get the job done and even the people arguing at dinner would look at each other and smile and laugh and think, 'we did it, we'll be home for 11.' Dave also dished the dirt on how much they all drink at the boozy and heated bashes, with stars of the show often seen pouring large glasses of vino. And at the same time, he gave away a huge behind-the-scenes secret about the show. He continued: 'I think the majority of us used to sneak in some drinks before, because you're actually sitting in a tent for two to three hours before you go in. Watch the moment Married at First Sight Australia grooms CLASH in after Ryan made nasty comment about wife Jacqui having 'crazy eyes' 'So we'd sneak some drinks in and I remember Jeff sneaking me some in the tents. 'But then you have the cocktail party before going back into the tent for a couple of hours until it gets completely dark. 'Then you go to the dinner party and everyone wants to get the wine going. 'There was one night where production said 'Dave you're slurring your words,' so I went and sat in a room for an hour.' Mafs couples that have stood the test of time Loved-up Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling of series six fame had the first Mafs baby. The pair couldn't keep their hands off each other on the programme and quickly found their feet in the outside world, moving into Adam's Doncaster home. Just 18 months after meeting, the couple welcomed their daughter Beau. Season five couple Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins also managed to make their marriage work away from the cameras and had their first child in December. Teacher Michelle, 29, has no regrets about taking part in the experiment. She told us: 'I just feel very lucky and thankful that it has worked out - and excited for everything to come.' Michelle and Owen were both sick of dating apps when they applied in 2019. Owen recalled: 'I had been out for some drinks with a friend after work. "While he was out for a cigarette I was scrolling on Instagram waiting for him to come back in. 'The MAFS advert was the last thing I saw, and I joked, 'Wouldn't it be funny if I signed up?' 'A few beers later when I was back at home I sent in the application, and the rest is history.' Another couple to make Mafs UK history is Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson. Despite a slight rocky start, where they clashed over Jenna's vegan lifestyle, the show's first same sex pairing are still going strong. They even have a successful podcast together called Life With a Pod. Jenna shed light on being involved in the show earlier this year when she told us: "We're not legally married, and I never felt like we were. I definitely feel the process makes you take the relationship a lot more seriously and having the help of the experts… if you can survive that process it sets a firm foundation for a long-lasting relationship." Clarifying that the MAFS couples would go back and forth into tents for hours at a time while filming for the dinner party, Dave went on: 'There's like eight gazebos with tent walls on them. 'They're actually next to each other so you can still pass things through and talk and everything like that.' The MAFS dinner parties make for some of the most explosive scenes of the series, and this season is no exception. MAFS fans in the UK can continue to watch Dave and Jamie's journey on the show over on Channel 4, from Monday-Thursday each week. 6 The MAFS stars are kept in gazebos for hours before cocktails and dinner Credit: Channel 4 6 The dinner parties are known for their shocking moments and big revelations Credit: Channel 4
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
MAFS Australia star reveals HUGE behind-the-scenes secret about the boozy dinner parties that fans won't see coming
A MAFS Australia star has revealed a huge behind-the-scenes secret about the boozy dinner parties on the show that fans won't see coming. Dave Hand is starring on the current series of the explosive dating show, and is married to bride Jamie Marinos. 6 A MAFS Australia star has revealed a huge behind-the-scenes secret about the boozy dinner parties on the show that fans won't see coming Credit: Instagram 6 Dave said his co-stars 'understood the assignment' Credit: Nine 6 Dave Hand is starring on the current series with Jamie Marinos Credit: Nine Now And lifting the lid on what goes on behind-the-scenes, the tradie gave The Sun an insight into those boozy and often drama-filled dinner parties that keep viewers hooked . They've often been rumoured by former contestants to roll on into the night, with hours of filming meaning contestants hit the sack around 2-3am. But Dave said this was far from the case for his series, and even explained that they're held in tents or gazebos for hours in between filming. Dave shared: 'Before going onto the show I got told that the dinner parties can go on until 3 in the morning, or maybe even four. Read More on MAFS 'But our group understood the assignment. We'd go in and before the food was even on the table we'd be arguing with each other. 'We'd get the job done and even the people arguing at dinner would look at each other and smile and laugh and think, 'we did it, we'll be home for 11.' Dave also dished the dirt on how much they all drink at the boozy and heated bashes, with stars of the show often seen pouring large glasses of vino. And at the same time, he gave away a huge behind-the-scenes secret about the show. Most read in News TV He continued: 'I think the majority of us used to sneak in some drinks before, because you're actually sitting in a tent for two to three hours before you go in. Watch the moment Married at First Sight Australia grooms CLASH in after Ryan made nasty comment about wife Jacqui having 'crazy eyes' 'So we'd sneak some drinks in and I remember Jeff sneaking me some in the tents. 'But then you have the cocktail party before going back into the tent for a couple of hours until it gets completely dark. 'Then you go to the dinner party and everyone wants to get the wine going. 'There was one night where production said 'Dave you're slurring your words,' so I went and sat in a room for an hour.' Mafs couples that have stood the test of time Loved-up Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling of series six fame had the first Mafs baby. The pair couldn't keep their hands off each other on the programme and quickly found their feet in the outside world, moving into Adam's Doncaster home. Just 18 months after meeting, the couple welcomed their daughter Beau. Season five couple Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins also managed to make their marriage work away from the cameras and had their first child in December. Teacher Michelle, 29, has no regrets about taking part in the experiment. She told us: 'I just feel very lucky and thankful that it has worked out - and excited for everything to come.' Michelle and Owen were both sick of dating apps when they applied in 2019. Owen recalled: 'I had been out for some drinks with a friend after work. "While he was out for a cigarette I was scrolling on Instagram waiting for him to come back in. 'The MAFS advert was the last thing I saw, and I joked, 'Wouldn't it be funny if I signed up?' 'A few beers later when I was back at home I sent in the application, and the rest is history.' Another couple to make Mafs UK history is Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson. Despite a slight rocky start, where they clashed over Jenna's vegan lifestyle, the show's first same sex pairing are still going strong. They even have a successful podcast together called Life With a Pod. Jenna shed light on being involved in the show earlier this year when she told us: "We're not legally married, and I never felt like we were. I definitely feel the process makes you take the relationship a lot more seriously and having the help of the experts… if you can survive that process it sets a firm foundation for a long-lasting relationship." Clarifying that the MAFS couples would go back and forth into tents for hours at a time while filming for the dinner party, Dave went on: 'There's like eight gazebos with tent walls on them. 'They're actually next to each other so you can still pass things through and talk and everything like that.' The MAFS dinner parties make for some of the most explosive scenes of the series, and this season is no exception. MAFS fans in the UK can continue to watch Dave and Jamie's journey on the show over on Channel 4, from Monday-Thursday each week. 6 The MAFS stars are kept in gazebos for hours before cocktails and dinner Credit: Channel 4 6 The dinner parties are known for their shocking moments and big revelations Credit: Channel 4 6 Dave had to sit in a room because he was too bleary-eyed Credit: Instagram
