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Cosmopolitan
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
All the times the MAFSAU s12 cast have thrown shade at each other - from sly comments to cheeky interviews
Season 12 of Married At First Sight Australia might be over, but the shade has not stopped. Since the series wrapped on E4 earlier this month, the cast have been shading each other left, right, and centre, whether on their social media accounts or in official interviews. Honestly, there's been enough shade to start a whole rainforest! Jacqui Burfoot and Ryan Donnelly's marriage didn't last on the show, and Jacqui is now engaged to Clint Rice, who was with Lauren Hall (please keep up). Viewers are well aware that the pair are no longer on speaking terms, alhough Jacqui and Clint have been making some indirects (which seem to be aimed at Ryan) on social media... Then, there's Veronica Cloherty and Lauren, who've been shading their exes, Eliot and Clint. Read on to see some of the digs the MAFSAU cast have made at each other since the show ended. Who is she throwing shade at? Eliot Veronica has been making veiled references to "lustful losers who lie and cheat" on her Instagram and recently captioned a post: "When they no longer have control over you they will try and control how others see you." She didn't name any names, but it's pretty clear someone has got under her skin. She was a lot more vocal about Eliot in an interview with Glamour, saying: "[Eliot] would do things like praise me for keeping the apartment clean and for being super low-maintenance, but never asked me a personal question about my career, about my aspirations, about what's important to me." Who is she throwing shade at? Clint During season 12, Lauren said that she didn't think Clint was "alpha enough", and since filming ended, she's been making a few digs at her ex. In an interview with Glamour, she revealed that instead of working on "businesses that he wanted to start", Clint would be "would be fluffing around, folding my G-strings into little triangles." She added that she didn't think he was "innately masculine" and referred to a time when filming ran late and Clint didn't speak up to the producers. "I said to Clint, 'That's not okay - are you going to say anything about that?' He was like, 'Oh no, it's fine. We'll be alright.' And I was like, 'No, it's your job to protect us…' But he just wouldn't. He was just, like, go with the flow, everything's fine. So I felt that I was always the one being the man in the relationship," she explained. Who is she shading? Ryan Jacqui's been throwing shade at Ryan to be honest. On the show, she questioned him about his beard not being manly enough and asked him why he didn't want to be "great". And the digs haven't stopped since the show ended. She captioned a photo "real men buy flowers", she's been calling Clint her "great man" on social media, and she recently made a video while walking round Clint's Tasmanian mansion with Gladdest's song "Done With Your Ex" playing in the background. If you're not familiar with the lyrics, Gladdest sings: "If you're done with your ex, move onto the next. If you're done with your ex... The only ex I want is ex-tra money, no extra stress, no extra worries." Who is he shading? Ryan Clint isn't a big fan of his fiance's ex, and he's made that pretty clear on his socials. In a video posted to his social media account, the 44-year-old was seen strolling around his Tasmanian estate. He then looked proudly at his Porsche Macan. He captioned the clip: "POV: He wanted to be great" in reference to what Jacqui had said to Ryan on the show. Who is she shading? Jacqui Awhina Rutene and Jacqui are no longer cool. It all started when Awhina said that she thought Jacqui should have been matched with her ex Adrian Araouzou. When asked by a fan who she'd put together, Awhina replied alongside a picture of her and he son: "Adrian & Jacqui period." A MAFS fan then forwarded the whole thing to Jacqui and she's since clapped back, saying: "I feel sorry for her. And with her son in the picture?" She added: "And if speaking my truth, standing up for what I believe in and pursuing justice rubs people the wrong way - whatever - it is what it is - I don't care - that's none of my business. I genuinely couldn't care less." Who is he throwing shade at? Jamie It looked like Dave Hand could be making a sly dig at his ex Jamie Marinos. When asked by fans what he thought of her close relationship with Eliot Donovan and if they were really together, Dave replied: "I wholly doubt she's going to sleep with three cast members from this year's season," as Jamie dated Teejay Halkias before the show and was "married" to him. Who are they throwing shade at? Could be anyone at this rate Jamie and Eliot were majorly indirecting one of their cast members in a recent TikTok video. In the clip posted to Jamie's account, the pair can been seen laughing with the text: "Bestied so hard they blocked us both" written on the clip. One fan was quick to comment on the video referencing their exes: "Bye Dave! Bye Veronica!" with laughing emojis. Jamie has revealed that she no longer speaks to Dave, so could her ex be the one she's indirecting here? Married At First Sight is available to stream on
Geek Girl Authority
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
LEVERAGE: REDEMPTION Recap: (S03E07) The Shakedown in Clone-Town Job
It's been a while since the Leverage: Redemption team fried up a big fish in a little pond. In Leverage: Redemption Season 3 Episode 7, 'The Shakedown in Clone-Town Job,' they stumble across the hamlet of Gillon, Louisiana, where the mayor has been filling his pockets with money collected from people passing through in the form of traffic tickets and fines for breaking frivolous bylaws. As a lovely sidenote, Sophie (Gina Bellman) has a Hallmark moment with the town's handyman/vet/tow truck driver. RELATED: Catch up with our recap of the previous Leverage: Redemption episode, 'The Swipe Right Job' It's another Hardison/Aldis Hodge-light adventure. In addition, Noah Wyle's Harry Wilson only contributes via text message. Ostensibly, he's in court all week, but Wyle might've been filming The Pitt just as Hodge had other work obligations like Cross and City on a Hill . Still, with a hint of The Magnificent Seven and a whiff of Spartacus , the active Leverage: Redemption team members work their magic on a town that could be better than their municipal leaders. Image Credit: Sam Lothridge/Prime Video Leverage: Redemption, 'The Shakedown in Clone-Town Job' An exhausted Eliot (Christian Kane) drives home in his 2008 Dodge Challenger. Sophie rides in the passenger seat, bemoaning her dating life, and Parker (Beth Riesgraf) is in the back seat searching for food. At headquarters, Breanna (Aleyse Shannon) wanders around in a panda onesie, questioning how Sophie could be doing dating 'wrong.' Sophie says that a lifetime of lying and grifting has made her overly distrustful. Breanna admits that she's created dozens of online bots to build fake interactive histories to use in future cons. However, she also uses them to mess with real people occasionally. RELATED: The Librarians Sequel Coming to the CW When Sophie starts questioning Eliot about what he lies about to romantic partners, he steps on the gas to get home faster. Suddenly, a hidden police car pursues them with its siren screaming. The team reports that they've been pulled over. Breanna reminds them that law enforcement might take exception to some of the items from the previous night's con that are in the car's hidden compartment. The sheriff, Pinkus (Carl Palmer), demands Eliot's license. Eliot hands over one for Luke Newman. Pinkus tells him to pop the trunk. When Eliot questions this, Pinkus warns him he's already getting a $300 ticket for speeding in a construction zone. He threatens to tack another hundred on for the look Eliot's giving him. The situation escalates quickly due to Pinkus's aggressive manner. He impounds the car and arrests Eliot. Breanna looks up the township, Gillon, and discovers it collects $2.5 million each year by ticketing passing motorists. Gillon, LA Parker and Sophie ride into town with the tow truck driver. He and Sophie strike up a conversation about Yeats's poetry. He gets a call about a kitten with a possible broken leg. Turns out he's the town vet who also drives the tow truck. He drops them outside Ethel's Diner to wait for Eliot. Sophie's a bit smitten. RELATED: A Leverage: Redemption Primer: Get Ready to Steal Season 3 Parker's still hungry, so she and Sophie wade through the biker gang outside to get into Ethel's. Inside, a man scolds a younger man about how he handles the loans at the town's bank before shooing him away without any breakfast. As Ethel (Julie Ivey) passes by his table, the older man grabs her and complains about the peppers on his omelette. She takes the omelette away without a word. Sophie and Parker watch from the counter. In the courthouse, Eliot and other defendants are directed to plead guilty or no contest when they face the judge, and they'll get to leave with a slap on the wrist. Eliot wants Harry to help him. Sophie says Harry's in court all week but tells Breanna to try to get a message to him. Pissing Someone Off In the diner, Sophie chats up Ethel and finds out the loud older man is Armin Brewster (Cedric Yarbrough), the town's mayor. He's been mayor for 15 years. Ethel used to run the town paper before it shut down. Brewster walks over to greet Sophie and Parker. Sophie comments that whoever's in charge should deal with the riff-raff outside. He tells Ethel he forgot his wallet and leaves without paying. Ethel tells the women the last thing you want to do is piss off the mayor. RELATED: Read our Cross recaps Breanna lets Eliot know that Harry says to plead no contest, pay the fine, and get home. Eliot asks the courthouse sheriff, Pinkus, what happens if he pleads not guilty. Pinkus says he'll get stuck in a very small cell for a very long time while they send a call out for the magistrate. He warns Eliot that the last thing he wants to do is piss off the judge. A Mayor's Court Sophie and Parker arrive in the courtroom just as Pinkus announces the judge, who turns out to be Armin Brewster, the mayor. Parker theorizes that the mayor and the judge are twins, or possibly clones. Harry informs Breanna by text that it's legal in several states for the mayor to sit as judge. Once Brewster gets started, he racks up the fines until Eliot's on the hook for a thousand dollars. In addition, he recognizes Parker and Sophie from the diner and charges them another thousand to get the car out of impound. Sophie decides it's time to add Mayor Brewster to their collection of toppled mayors. RELATED: Falling Skies Season 4 Premiere Thoughts and Recap Heading back to the diner, Sophie asks Ethel about the history of Gillon and Brewster. After the mill shut down, Brewster made himself mayor and turned the town into a speed trap. He squeezes the townsfolk when he can't make enough off fining people driving through. If anyone tries to challenge him for the mayorship, he sics the biker gangs on them. The only oversight committee, the town council, has only three people on it. Two of them are Sheriff Pinkus and Clyde Brewster (Craig Frank), Armin's younger brother. The third is Ethel's brother — the town vet and tow truck driver — Jack (John Charles Meyer). Let's Go Steal a Town Eliot's keen to come back in a week to run a con after he's gotten some sleep. Sophie insists they can quickly and easily Field of Dreams Brewster, separating him from his campaign war chest, and setting the town up for a fair election. The plan is to portray Eliot as a racecar driver-turner-track designer representing Apex 300, a race track development company looking to turn Gillon into a racing mecca. Parker's a daredevil driver, Helena von Strom, the future face of Apex 300. Sophie's the rainmaker, Tia Salabianchi, the influencer with the ear of the Apex 300 board. Sophie approaches Clyde Brewster at the First Bank of Gillon as Tia. She proposes the purchase of the old mill grounds and the property between it and the highway for a mysterious consortium, offering $50 million. As she takes a fake call from the Apex 300 board, Clyde looks her up and gives Armin a call. Armin has Pinkus with him and sends the sheriff to the mill. Good With My Hands Sophie spots Jack fixing a truck and comes over to talk. They quote some Yeats at each other, and he offers her a bed. At his bed and breakfast. Obviously. Sophie regretfully declines, saying that she's leaving town that night. RELATED: TV Review: Leverage: Redemption Season 3 When Sophie returns to the bank to meet with Clyde, he brings her to a room to meet with Armin. She furthers the grift, but he leaves without biting. Over the coms, Eliot comments that something's not right. He's headed to the mill on a bicycle. When he arrives, he finds the biker gang set up. He beats them up, sending them off on their bikes to lick their wounds. He discovers a kilo of cut cocaine on the ground. Parker drives up and takes the cocaine with her since the police are on their way to arrest Eliot. Again. Sophie knocks on Jack's door. He wonders if she's actually willing to trust him. She states she's interested in peeking behind the facade of the house. She spends the night and enjoys a proper cup of tea the next morning. Jack tells her that he and Ethel believe in the town and want to give it a chance to thrive. He says the only time they made any progress was when Armin went on holiday and the council elected a temporary mayor. The Missing Pieces Regrouping with Parker and Eliot, Sophie shares her Jack-made pastries while Eliot informs them that the bikers push drugs at the local truck stop. They realize Armin's been turning a blind eye in exchange for their muscle. If a racetrack were to draw attention to Gillon, the bikers' gig would be over. RELATED: Read our Fallout recaps Parker decides they need to turn the bikers against Armin. Sophie says that's a part of it. She goes and waits for Armin in Ethel's. He sits down and gloats that they read him wrong. Money's not as important to him as power. He believes she'll be running out of town by nightfall. She disagrees. She won't be the one running. Eliot finds the biker gang and plants the idea that Armin is running a cartel deal under their noses. They break open a trailer at the truck stop and find barrels full of bags of flour that Sophie and Parker seeded with the kilo they left with Eliot. The bikers head out to find Armin. Phase Two Eliot enters the bank wearing a clown mask, triggering panic in the tellers and clients. While everyone is distracted, Parker steals the keys to the vault. She empties several safety deposit boxes, taking all the bikers' money. Clyde realizes what's happened after Pinkus takes Eliot away. He runs outside and tries to get away in his car. It doesn't start. Sophie sits down in the passenger seat. She promises to fix everything for him in exchange for his vote on the council. RELATED: Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: Leverage: Redemption 's Parker In the courtroom, Jack addresses Armin, having called an emergency council meeting to elect a temporary mayor to replace Armin. He nominates Eliot/Luke Newman. Clyde votes with Jack against Pinkus and runs from the room. Jack takes the gavel from Armin before he can run after Clyde. Armin runs out of the courtroom and straight into the bikers. Pinkus pulls the bikers off Armin, giving him a chance to escape. Sophie, Parker, and Ethel watch Armin peel out of town. Ethel points out that the biker gang is still set up in town. She asks how they can clean the town up with them around. 'Where's the cavalry?' she asks. Sophie states they'll turn up. With a deep sigh, she states, 'I trust.' Building Trust Breanna uses her bots to create buzz and excitement about Eliot as Mayor Newman. At the diner, Sophie waitresses while Ethel revives her paper online, writing about the town and what it has to offer. Breanna sets Ethel's article up to go viral and heads up to Gillon to join the team. RELATED: Prime Video Renews Fallout for Season 3 Montage of Eliot doing mayor stuff while the bikers terrorize the town. In the bank, the bikers discover their money is gone. Breanna's there to 'push them over the edge,' on Sophie's advice. She tells them there was a break-in and recommends that next time, they put their money in a chequing account. They storm out and head to the courtroom, where they try to shake down Eliot. Eliot refuses, and they walk out. He warns Sophie that the bikers are going to do something extreme. The bikers head to Ethel's and pour gasoline all over the walls and windows. They light a torch, and the head biker holds it up, threatening to burn the building and possibly the whole town down unless they get rid of their new mayor. Ethel can't see how the town will survive. Sophie explains that the plan was always to have the people of Gillon rise up and take their town back. Jack and the town firefighters arrive in the firetruck. The rest of the town arrives on bicycles, en masse. They face off with the bikers who drop the torch and leave. Outside Gillon, Parker pulls Armin and Pinkus over for speeding in the construction zone. She finds the stolen bank money in the trunk and arrests them. RELATED: Read our Leverage: Redemption recaps In Gillon, Ethel launches her campaign for mayor with a peach-themed festival and a proposal to turn the old mill into a multi-purpose recreation and live concert venue. Clyde thanks Sophie for bringing him and his horticulture degree onto the project. Guilty or No Contest In the courtroom, a magistrate informs Armin and Pinkus that Mayor Newman has split mayoral and judicial duties forever. She accuses Armin and Pinkus of working with the bikers to sell drugs over the last ten years. Their choice is to plead guilty or no contest. Outside, Ethel bids Breanna, Parker, and Eliot goodbye, thanking them for their help. She tells them they're welcome in Gillon anytime. Sophie decides to stay in Gillon with Jack for a few days. For his popovers. Leverage: Redemption Season 3 streams on Prime Video with new episodes every Thursday. The New BALLERINA Trailer Is Pure Fire Diana lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada, where she invests her time and energy in teaching, writing, parenting, and indulging her love of all Trek and a myriad of other fandoms. She is a lifelong fan of smart sci-fi and fantasy media, an upstanding citizen of the United Federation of Planets, and a supporter of AFC Richmond 'til she dies. 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Wales Online
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Welsh triplets who starred in film with Keira Knightley set for 'world first' transplant
Welsh triplets who starred in film with Keira Knightley set for 'world first' transplant Julien, Eliot and Ryan Gregory are heading back to Wales for a "world first triplet hair transplant" after first capturing public attention on the day they were born at Witybush Hospital Julien, Eliot and Ryan Gregory are heading back to Wales for a "world first triplet hair transplant" Welsh siblings Julien, Eliot and Ryan Gregory are heading back to Cardiff for a "world first triplet hair transplant". The trio will all have surgery at the city's HeadQuarters clinic later this month. They first captured the attention of the public when they were born in July 1984 as they became the first triplets to be delivered at Witybush General Hospital. After a year in Wales, the family moved to England's South Coast. The brothers began their journey to fame at an early age. In an era before CGI, the brothers' identical features made them highly sought-after in TV and advertising. The trio will all have surgery at Cardiff's HeadQuarters clinic later this month. (Image: BBC ) Article continues below Married At First Sight Australia 2025 couples still together after final vows READ MORE: They were frequently cast in roles requiring twins, or occasionally all three, as a cost-effective and eye-catching solution for producers. Their on-screen credits include ITV's Teachers, BBC's MI High and CBBC's Kerching and they also starred alongside an unknown Keira Knightly in movie Innocent Lies. Commercial work includes campaigns from Renault Clio, Sky Movies and France's National Lottery. On the day of their 18th birthday, the triples became the three contestants on ITV's Blind Date with Cilla Black. In 2024, the trio signed for international agency ICM, home to huge names such as Robert Pattinson and Naomi Campbell. As well as modelling, the brothers starred alongside Keira Knightley movie Innocent Lies back in 1995 (Image: PR ) At 23, they decided to step away from the camera and build careers behind the scenes. Today, they were across public relations, recruitment and probate genealogy, a field which has brought Ryan back to the screen as a recurring figure in BBC's Heir Hunters. Julian and Ryan continue to live in London while Eliot has made a home in Valencia. The Gregory triplets have each carved out a distinct personal style as they've entered their 40s but will their hair transplants make them look alike more than they have in years? Article continues below For more information please visit here
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
MAFS stars Jamie Marinos and Eliot Donovan grind up against each other on the dancefloor amid romance rumours
MAFS stars Jamie Marinos and Eliot Donovan have been spotted getting up close and personal at a nightclub as romance rumours continue to swirl. Gossip account MAFSUncensored re-shared a TikTok clip to Instagram on Monday that showed the reality stars on the dancefloor. In the clip, 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. 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. @caraslar Someone check on Dave #mafs #mafsau @Eliot Donovan @jamiemarinos_ ♬ original sound - Sarah Clark Eliot looked as though there were no place he would rather be, pointing a finger skyward as he danced. After their provocative moves the pair were seen giggling as the packed dancefloor cheered on. In the weeks since they shared a bed together in Sydney before Daily Mail Australia's Reunion party, the pair have continued to fan the flames of romance rumours. 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.' 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. Since MAFS ended, Jamie and Eliot have developed a blossoming friendship, which appeared to come to a head at at the Ovolo Hotel in Woolloomooloo last month. In exclusive footage of Daily Mail's Reunion Party, Jamie said viewers were worried about what happened between her groom Dave and Veronica, but joked they should have been worried about her and Eliot instead. Jamie and Eliot also seemed unable to keep their hands off each other during the reunion dinner. The groom was seen placing his arm around the bride and across the back of her chair while they sat with each other. During her time on MAFS, Jamie was paired with Dave while Eliot attempted to find love with Lauren hall and then Veronica Cloherty.
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
MAFS groom Eliot Donovan shows off his tattoo collection in new shirtless snap - and fans can't get enough: 'Husband material'
Eliot Donovan from Married At First Sight is turning heads again, but this time it's for all the right reasons. In a fresh shirtless snap posted to his Instagram on Wednesday, the 35-year-old reality TV star proudly flaunted his impressive tattoo collection, leaving fans in awe. Captioning the post, 'This n that,' Eliot can be seen looking effortlessly cool as he sits atop a motorbike, his muscular frame on full display. The image shows off his detailed tattoos – including skulls, roses, and intricate designs across his chest and arms – and his sun-kissed skin, making it clear he's been soaking up some sun since his appearance on the show. Above the dagger, a pair of wings can be seen, adding an ethereal touch to the overall design. Just below these wings, a skull sits, adding a touch of darkness and rebellion. The words 'Memento Mori' (which translates to 'Remember you must die') are subtly integrated into the design, making the tattoos not only visually impressive but also meaningful. In a fresh shirtless snap posted to Instagram, the 35-year-old reality TV star proudly flaunted his impressive tattoo collection, leaving fans in awe. Pictured with bride Veronica Cloherty As expected, the post has gone viral, with fans flocking to the comments to express their admiration. One fan labelled him 'husband material,' while another called him 'smoking hot,' referencing his transformation from the season's villain to a fan favourite. 'You're definitely smoking hot,' wrote one supporter, while others were quick to comment on his looks with messages like 'fire AF' and 'He's not hard on the eyes, is he?' Eliot has had a rocky journey since joining MAFS 2025, where his initial pairing with bride Lauren Hall sparked immediate drama. However, in a recent interview with Daily Mail Australia, Eliot revealed there was more to the story than what viewers saw on-screen. 'I didn't really get a chance to show who I was,' he admitted. 'I was funny in the beginning, but those jokes didn't make the final edit. They wanted a villain… and I guess I played the part.' After leaving the experiment the first time, Eliot says he realised he'd gone into it with the wrong attitude. 'I treated it like a matchmaking service. I gave them a checklist and said, 'This is what I want, and if she doesn't tick all the boxes, I'm out.' That was the wrong approach.' One fan labelled him 'husband material,' while another called him 'smoking hot,' referencing his transformation from the season's villain to a fan favourite When producers gave him a second chance and matched him with intruder Veronica Cloherty, he saw it as a fresh start. 'I definitely came back with a different perspective. I wasn't as rigid. I just wanted to give it a proper go - and let people actually get to know me.' Despite their turbulent end, Eliot says his first few days with Veronica were surprisingly romantic. 'We had a magical five days. Horse riding, watching sunsets, having picnics… it was honestly lovely. But none of it got shown. I think they used one kissing scene in the trailer and that was it.' Things changed drastically after the first dinner party. 'It felt like she made up her mind about me straight away. She decided I was the villain and that was that.' The relationship quickly spiralled. Veronica, who had secretly met up with Eliot's ex-bride Lauren, appeared to form an alliance with her. 'I had no idea that meeting even happened until everyone was talking about it at the dinner party,' Eliot said. When Eliot first entered the experiment, he was quickly painted as the season's bad guy following an awkward match with bride Lauren Hall (left). But according to Eliot, viewers only got part of the story 'She told me Lauren was just her friend- but imagine dating someone who's besties with your ex you had a massive falling out with. In what world is that okay?' Eventually, the dynamic got so tense that Eliot requested to sleep in a separate room. 'I didn't feel comfortable. After some of the conversations we had, I felt exposed. I didn't know what she might accuse me of next, and I didn't want to risk it.' One of the most unforgettable moments of the season was at their final Commitment Ceremony. 'It was like watching a monologue from a movie,' Eliot recalled. 'She was describing everything she was doing - but blaming it on me. I was just sitting there thinking, 'Are we seeing the same footage?' He added: 'I really hoped the producers would show the truth—and to their credit, they did.' When asked if Veronica got a bad edit, Eliot didn't hold back. When asked if Veronica (pictured) got a bad edit, Eliot didn't hold back. 'What you saw on camera—that was what it was like 24/7 after the first dinner party. Even when she appeared to drop her walls at the couples retreat, she later admitted she was faking it' 'What you saw on camera - that was what it was like 24/7 after the first dinner party. Even when she appeared to drop her walls at the couples retreat, she later admitted she was faking it.' 'She told me that being kind to me was her 'putting on a mask'. Like… what? How is basic kindness a performance?' He says Veronica never truly took responsibility for her behaviour. 'Even after the show, she was on The Today Show saying she was isolated. But she lived in Sydney, went home every weekend and was calling cast members constantly. It just doesn't add up.' Despite the drama, Eliot formed strong friendships with several other brides—including Rhi Disljenkovic and Jamie Marinos. 'Rhi was like a sister during Couple Swap Week. We cooked for each other, played cards… it was just chill. There was never anything romantic.' 'Jamie was the first to publicly back me when I was the most hated person in the room. That took guts, and I'll never forget it.' After the show, Eliot found his voice on TikTok - where he now posts sketch-style videos poking fun at himself and the show. After the show, Eliot found his voice on TikTok—where he now posts sketch-style videos poking fun at himself and the show Since starting his account in February, Eliot has amassed over 5.6million likes and over 251,300 followers. 'I've always made fun of myself. It's just that no one saw that side of me on TV.' 'Now I've got this whole little community online and it's amazing. I've never been someone chasing Instagram fame, but I love connecting with people through humour.' He even joked about jumping on Cameo- only to troll fans with a fake 'Lauren booking.' 'People keep messaging me asking where my Cameo page is. But that's not really my thing. I'd rather just do free shoutouts for fun on TikTok.' Now that the cameras have stopped rolling, Eliot says he's not rushing back into dating. 'I'm focusing on myself right now. I don't do dating apps. It all just feels a bit transactional.' And despite the occasional cheeky DM? 'OnlyFans? That would be a flop! I'd have like four followers. It's not for me.' Surprisingly, Eliot says he'd go back for another round of MAFS in a heartbeat. 'I would 100 per cent do it again. Third time's the charm, right? I'm basically halfway to The Bachelor already.' His advice for future contestants? 'You have to be okay with being hated. Don't go on the show thinking you'll be the hero. You might be the villain and have zero control over it.' Now that the cameras have stopped rolling, Eliot says he's not rushing back into dating. 'I'm focusing on myself right now. I don't do dating apps. It all just feels a bit transactional' Eliot has no interest in cashing in on his 15 minutes—but he is planning to auction off his now-famous red flag jacket. 'I plan to do a charity auction and donate the proceeds to the Australian Foundation For Diabetes Research. Everyone keeps talking about the jacket, so let's use it to help someone.' As for his friendship circle, he says he's still tight with Rhi, Jeff, Jamie and Adrian Araouzou—despite some viewers questioning his bond with the latter. 'Adrian and I don't always agree, but he's honest and wants to grow. That matters more to me than being perfect.' And where does he stand with Veronica now?
