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The Sun
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
MAFS superfan Cara Delevingne messaged show star she's ‘obsessed' with after explosive row with ex husband aired
BRIT model Cara Delevingne is 'obsessed' with Married At First Sight Australia's standout star Jamie Marinos - and slid into her DMs to tell her. The reality star, 29, was a huge hit with British fans, with around a million tuning in most nights on E4 to watch her dish out no-nonsense, hard-hitting advice to fellow contestants. Many more viewers caught up on streaming. 5 5 5 Jamie was heralded as a 'voice of reason' during explosive dinner party bust ups that left multiple contestants - including Jamie - in floods of tears. But the reality star is buoyed by the support of the public, and her new A List fans. Jamie says: 'Cara Delevingne actually slid into my DMs and she still follows me. 'I should have this message printed and hung up somewhere, she messaged me: 'Obsessed with you!' 'I hope she was screaming at the TV - and I hope she was just as pissed off at my ex-husband as I was.' Jamie was left shocked and heartbroken when she told her husband Dave Hand that she had fallen in love with him, only to be told her feelings were no longer reciprocated. The couple still confirmed their vows at the end of the series, but their marriage had ended by the time the cast got together for a reunion. She says she endured a traumatic 'public humiliation', and she and Dave no longer speak. Cara, 32, has endured her own relationship dramas, having previously been linked to Harry Styles, singer St. Vincent, actress Ashley Benson. She told last year how one 'really horrible breakup' left her so distraught, she had to move in with pal Taylor Swift, telling Interview magazine: 'She looked after me so well." But Cara has happily been in a relationship with singer Leah Mason, known as Minke, since 2022. Jamie said she got through her hurt by 'trauma dumping into ChatGPT', as she says she appreciates the AI system's lack of judgement. Married At First Sight's Awhina breaks silence on Billy romance after pair went 'Instagram official' In a shock to viewers, since the show, she has also briefly dated another of the show's grooms, Eliot Donovan, who was married to two brides during the series. Jamie now says she could potentially see a future together - though their romance proved tricky as they live in different states in Australia. Jamie says: 'Of course I potentially could see a future with Eliot. We do have a really beautiful friendship - there are a lot of qualities that I would want in a future partner, and I think vice versa. 'We do have a lot of respect for each other but I also think there's probably characteristics that we'd want that we might not have in each other… 'I'm an intense person in a romantic relationship. I love hard and I'm not too sure if that's the kind of intensity that is in Eliot. 'I think this whole experience made me realise that just because they're better than the previous person, doesn't mean they're the person I am supposed to be with. 'I think that's my problem - I try to fit them in the mould. But this time, I'm so close to settling and being unhappy and not having my needs met, that I want to make sure I'm making the right decision the next time round.' But she is open to dating again, adding: "The only romantic interest I've had since Dave has been Eliot so it's been a very, very quiet time - I'm trying to break that habit." Jamie has been approached to appear on other TV shows, and would like to "dip into the cookie jar" of acting, next, too. While in the UK, she has hung out with Baywatch star Pamela Anderson and Taken's Liam Neeson at the Naked Gun premiere in London and appeared on ITV Daytime's Lorraine. 5
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Married At First Sight star Dave Hand shares heartbreaking news: 'It's taken a toll'
Married At First Sight star Dave Hand has given a heartbreaking update about his father Howard's health. The reality groom, 36, shared his father's cancer journey with viewers during his homestay visit with TV bride Jamie Marinos. Despite revealing at the time that his father had 'turned a corner', Dave admitted to The Mirror this week that Howard's cancer had returned. 'The tumours my dad had on the show that had previously shrunk – they've come back pretty quickly,' Dave told the publication. Dave added that Howard was currently taking part in a clinical trial in an effort to beat the disease. 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. 'He's on a trial now. Only 200 people in the world are doing it,' Dave explained. 'My dad's response for doing it is, "If I can help somebody out, I'm going to give this trial a crack and help the future." 'He's been fighting it for five years and now it's taken a toll on him. 'He's a bit frail and now he's got to go into battle again.' MAFS fans were introduced to Howard and Dave's stepmother Karen during a homestay visit with Jamie. It was an emotional reunion for Dave, who hadn't seen his father since before his reality TV wedding. Dave revealed that the reason Howard missed out on the nuptials was that he was undergoing chemotherapy. The groom was then shown on his wedding day sitting alone and FaceTiming with Karen and Howard. 'I wish my dad was well enough to come to the wedding,' he said. 'He'd just started chemo for the fourth time.' Dave also admitted that his father's cancer battle had taken a personal toll over the last four years. 'Seeing dad over the last four years, it sort of does take a lot out of me,' he said. 'You take it all on board. 'So, this visit hopefully is a bit different. I got some news about him yesterday but I haven't spoken to him yet, so it'll be good to see him.' After a happy introduction, the family sat down at the table to hear Howard deliver his news. 'There were three tumours, two tumours have shrunk and the third tumour has gone,' Howard revealed.' 'Another four doses should hopefully clean it up. Something's finally working.' Dave said at the time he was over the moon with the good news. 'I'm so glad that my dad's turned the corner – he's been on my mind since day one,' he said. 'Seeing him with a bit more pep in his step, I'm super, super happy. I'm a bit emotional but happy.' Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail Australia in April, Dave revealed his emotional outbursts on the series were due to his heartbreak over his father's cancer battle, but claimed much of the explanation was 'cut out' and as a result he was left looking like a terrible husband and 'horrible person'. '[My Dad] took a turn and I was really struggling with that, but they completely cut that out of the edit so it looks like I did a total backflip on Jamie, but I was communicating my feelings about my dad,' he explained. He went on to say he cried while explaining the situation on the couch with the experts, and told them he was 'struggling' with the experiment due to him being so preoccupied with his father's illness. 'Watching that back on screen and seeing how they edited it was really difficult for me, because everyone in the experiment knew how much I was struggling, my friends and family knew, but it didn't come across that way at all, it was just like "he's a terrible person."' Dave admitted he had 'no idea' why the footage was cut, but blamed it on the tough realities of showbiz and said all he could do now was 'move on'. 'I know how I handled myself in there was the best I could have in that capacity,' he said. 'If I had to go back there it was a really scary place to be, because I knew I was struggling and I turned up to be the partner Jamie needed but, in the edit, it looks like I did a huge backflip.'
Daily Mirror
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
MAFS Australia star announces huge career move as they eye up UK
Though his MAFS marriage with Jamie Marinos hasn't panned out, Dave Hand is looking ahead and planning for his future - his plans even include a huge move abroad. Dave Hand is ready for his next chapter and reality TV fans will be relieved - the Aussie hunk is ready to take on more projects on the small screen, both on his turf and abroad. Since leaving Married At First Sight Australia, Dave Hand has had to get to grips with life after reality TV. 'It's definitely a lot harder than I expected,' he says, 'You're not only thrown into TV and popularity, it's like a whole new world. Like learning to walk again.' New to the spotlight, Dave didn't anticipate how fame would affect his everyday life. 'It plays out in everything you do,' he says. 'You go out for coffee, you're taking photos with somebody. Or you're walking down the street and people are asking you for advice.' Audiences saw a man entering the MAFS experiment with real intention. But behind his calm exterior, his father Howard was battling cancer. 'A lot of people connected with me through my dad's sickness,' Dave says. 'Cancer is a hell of a disease and it's an eye-opener because you don't realise how many people are going through it. It's really nice to hear people's stories.' His ability to connect has even made him crave more TV projects - he's even considering a big move to the UK. 'I want to get to the UK, probably later in the year," Dave says. "I'd love to do some reality TV over there.' But reality TV comes with backlash, and Dave, 36, has experienced both the highs and lows of fan attention. 'On one side, you've got really nice, heartwarming messages and on the other, you've got someone who's so immature,' Dave says. 'They choose to be mean rather than spread kindness and love. I don't understand it.' The trolls aren't the only thing frustrating him. The off-screen drama between his castmates has left Dave disappointed. MAFS' latest series was one of the most explosive yet – with Ryan Donnelly and Jacqui Burfoot's feud spiralling into applications for restraining orders and off-camera rows erupting between other participants. 'The cast members should be looking after one another after the show. And you have people acting ridiculously towards each other. It's a damn shame,' Dave sighs. 'Adrian [Araouzou] said some things about me and he copped it from the public. I feel sorry for him,' Dave says. 'But in the meantime, he's attacking me. This isn't the way the group should be handling it. It's quite scary. 'We should be backing each other at this time and we've dropped the ball completely. We could have been standing up to the bad comments together.' Now, Dave's focus is on who matters most – his father. 'The tumours my dad had on the show had shrunk – but they've come back pretty quickly,' he says, sadly. 'He's on a new drug trial now. Only 200 people in the world are on it. Dad says, 'If I can help somebody, I'm going to give this a crack.'' But Dave doesn't sugarcoat it. 'Dad's been fighting it for five years and now it's taken a toll on him. He's a bit frail and now he's got to go into battle again.' As for dating? He's in no rush. In fact, he's more focused on mental health advocacy. 'Mental health issues and depression have been in my family, I've witnessed it, I've lived it,' he says. 'But I've processed it, I deal with it and I know what works for me. I can help others with that. I want to get the message across that the sad days don't stick. I'd like to be a role model for kids. I want to start a charity one day.'
Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
MAFS Australia star devastated in update over dad's cancer battle
During his stint on MAFS, Dave Hand was open about his father Howard's struggle with cancer. Months later, the Aussie hunk shares a devastating update on his dad's health. After making waves in Married At First Sight Australia, Dave Hand has revealed his father Howard is facing his own storm as his cancer has returned. From heartbreak to healing, Dave Hand is figuring out what comes after reality TV - one step, one trial and one walk with his dog at a time. Since leaving Married At First Sight Australia and after calling the show out, Dave has been focused on three things: his business, his family and his pooch. But the aftermath of instant fame hit him harder than he thought. 'It's definitely a lot harder than I expected,' he says, 'You're not only thrown into TV and popularity, it's like a whole new world. You're just learning to walk again.' New to the spotlight of the hit E4 show, Dave didn't anticipate how fame would ripple into everyday life. 'It plays out in everything you do,' he says. 'You go out for coffee, you're taking photos with somebody. Or you're walking down the street and people are asking you for advice.' What audiences saw on screen was a man entering the MAFS experiment with real intention. But behind his calm exterior, another story was unfolding. His father, Howard, was battling stage-four cancer. 'A lot of people connected with me through my dad's sickness,' Dave says, 'Cancer is a hell of a disease and it's an eye-opener because you don't realise how many people are going through it. It's really nice to hear people's stories.' But reality TV comes with backlash. Dave says he's experienced both the highs and lows of fan attention. 'On one side, you've got really nice, heartwarming messages and on the other, you've got someone who's so immature,' Dave says. 'You choose to be mean rather than spread kindness and love. I don't understand it.' The online noise isn't the only thing frustrating him. Off-screen drama between his castmates has left Dave disappointed in what could have been a supportive community. The latest season has been one of MAFS AU's most explosive yet - with Ryan Donnelly and Jacqui Burfoot's feud spiralling into restraining orders and off-camera rows erupting between Jacqui, Rhi, Tim, amongst other participants. 'The cast members should be looking after one another after the show. And you've got people acting absolutely ridiculous towards one another. It's a damn shame,' Dave says. Before settling scores with on-screen rival Adrian Araouzou. 'Adrian said some things about me and he absolutely copped it from the public. I feel sorry for him,' he says, 'And in the meantime, he's attacking me. This isn't the way the group should be handling it. It's quite scary.' He adds: 'We should be backing each other at this time and we've dropped the ball completely. We could have been standing up to the bad comments together.' Tensions also brewed with Tim during filming but Dave insists that chapter is far behind him. 'I've moved on from Tim, any anybody who's thrown shade my way. I'm not hostile,' Dave says. 'If I saw him, I'd probably say 'G'day!' But if someone paints you a picture, don't let them paint you another.' He's also made peace with the end of his relationship with Jamie Marinos, the 28-year-old digital marketing agent he was matched with. While Jamie fell fast - telling Dave she loved him just weeks in - he struggled to match the pace. 'After the show, I've learned that I really want to take my time with somebody,' he says, 'It takes time for me. I'm not as quick as Jamie was, falling in love after six weeks.' He continues: 'You can love somebody when things are all good and happy but when things get hard, you don't really know who this person is. Jamie said two weeks later that she didn't love me. I feel like she loved the idea of me or the idea of someone she wanted me to be.' Now, Dave's focus is back where it matters the most - his father. The cancer Howard had kept at bay during filming has returned. 'The tumours my dad had on the show that had previously shrunk - they've come back pretty quickly,' Dave says, emotion straining his voice. 'He's on a new trial now. Only 200 people in the world are doing it. My dad's response for doing it is, 'if I can help somebody out, I'm going to give this trial a crack and help the future.'' But Dave doesn't sugar-coat the toll it's taken. 'He's been fighting it for five years and now it's taken a toll on him,' Dave adds, 'He's a bit frail and now he's got to go into battle again.' Looking ahead, Dave is considering a bold next chapter. 'I want to get over to the UK,' he says, 'I'd love to do some reality TV over there. I'll probably come out later in the year.' As for dating? He's in no rush. In fact, he's more focused on mental health advocacy. 'Mental health issues and depression have been in my family, I've witnessed it, I've lived it,' he says. 'But I've processed it, I deal with it and I know what works for me. I can help others with that. I want to get the message across that the sad days don't stick.' His long-term dream? A mental health charity. 'I'd like to touch base on some mental health stuff and be a role model for younger kids,' he says. 'I want to start a charity one day.' Until then, Dave's not walking alone. His five-year-old Marana dog is always by his side during his toughest days. 'He's definitely helped keep me grounded,' Dave says.
Daily Mirror
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I was on Married At First Sight and there is one key part I'd change'
EXCLUSIVE: Married At First Sight star Dave Hand has revealed how his edits didn't show the complete story and opened up on an issue he has with fellow cast members A Married At First Sight star has revealed the worst part about the show - and it wasn't the breakdown of his marriage. Despite exchanging vows and looking to be a strong couple, Dave Hand and Jamie Marinos' connection was short-lived. After cameras stopped rolling the duo called it quits and are no longer on speaking terms. But Dave exclusively told the Mirror he wishes nothing but the best for his ex - and wishes his co-stars would all be as amicable. He also revealed how the narrative for his story on the Australian version of the show wasn't exactly how things panned out. The tattooed star, 36, admits he wishes viewers had the chance to see how much he was struggling with his dad's health woes during filming. "I communicated that a few times on the couch," he confessed, revealing the scenes were cut from the show. "People just think I went from the partner swap to me not liking Jamie. There was a build up there. "I cried on the couch the week before because I was struggling so much, you know? Then, yeah, it was quite difficult for me as it just sort of made it out to look like I've changed overnight, which definitely wasn't the case." He added there were other instances of the final edit not showing exactly what happened, claiming the duo had also discussed calling time on their relationship and leaving earlier on. "It wasn't just a me thing. We both communicated that we were both struggling, but you have got to give it to us for giving it a crack and sticking it out." The 6'7" tradesman went on to call out the online taunts from other cast members towards each other. And it is this that he said was one of the worst parts from his experience. "We had cast members coming at other cast members online," he said, speaking of the show's aftermath. "Like, we didn't need to do that. I think that was quite childish, you know? I was affected by some of it and it's taken its toll. We should have been looking out for each other if anything. "I don't think we should have been taking the p*** out of each other. It was hard to watch, whether you got a good edit or a bad edit, it was still difficult." He went on to name Veronica as being someone who didn't have a good edit, saying she "copped it" in terms of online abuse. "I still feel sorry or the people who copped it from the whole public. Online social trolling and stuff like that needs to be stamped about and people need to be held accountable for it. "Just because I can put on a mask and not reply to these people or give them a reaction, doesn't mean I wasn't dealing with anything or that it wasn't affect me. That's what we have to be scared of as well, because people who suffer in silence, it does eat away at people. "People think they can say what they want and get away with it, and I don't think that should be the case at all." Despite the issues, Dave is still keen to show what he has to offer on-screen, with UK shows such as Celebrity Big Brother and I'm A Celebrity two options he'd be happy to explore. He is also interested in giving back to the community and helping others who may be struggling. "I'd love to get into the side of helping young males with their mental health. I think I'm very well experienced enough to talk and help younger kids, especially males. "Life is full of happiness and joy and these dark days are okay as well. They're going to be there. I think that the biggest message of all... You know, you can change what you're going through."
