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Cosmopolitan
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Only 3 MAFSAU couples from all 12 seasons are legally married - here's who has tied the knot for real
Over 100 couples have been matched on Married At First Sight Australia since it premiered on the Nine Network back in May 2025, and some of these couples are still together today. However, fans of the show might be surprised to hear that despite this, only three couples are legally married today. While the couples meet at the altar and get "married at first sight" on the dating show, this isn't actually a legally binding marriage, as The Australian Marriage Act requires couples to notify the court one month and one day before tying the knot - which would defeat the whole purpose of marrying a stranger. Instead the couples have a ceremony where they share their vows in front of their family and friends and make a commitment to one another. So, when the show ends, they're technically still boyfriends and girlfriends. Some couples have taken the extra step and made their marriage official, but as it stands, only three couples are legally married. This number could change to five, with Jacqui Burfoot and Clint Rice expected to wed next year, and Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli currently engaged. Read on for all the details on the MAFSAU couples who have tied the knot in real life. Season six power couple Cameron Merchant and Jules Robinson wasted no time signing on the dotted line after appearing on the show. Cameron actually popped the question during the finale and the pair got married in Sydney in November 2019. "The moment you fall more in love than you thought you could fall and every little part of you says YES! I have nothing but love for this man," Jules wrote on her Instagram following their engagement. The couple now have two sons, Oliver and Carter. One of the most talked about couples on season eight, Melissa Rawson and Bryce Ruthven didn't seem like the they'd go the distance. There were even rumours that radio host Bryce had a secret girlfriend before the show, however, Melissa spoke to the woman in question and said she had no concerns. The pair stuck it out and proved everyone wrong, going on to make their marriage official in the eyes of the law. Melissa gave birth to their twin sons, Levi and Tate, in 2021 and they announced their engagement soon after. They got married in February 2023 with a beachside ceremony in Sorrento, Victoria. Back in 2021, intruder couple Johnny Balbuziente and Kerry Knight entered the experiment and went on to be the only couple of season eight to officially tie the knot. The couple had their fair share of ups and downs while on the show, but proved that they were meant to be, with Johnny proposing to Kerry on their second anniversary. Johnny and Kerry got married in a intimate ceremony in January 2023, sharing a photo from their big day with the caption: "💍 MR & MRS BALBUZIENTE 💍 05.01.23." They welcomed their daughter, Chloe Rossi Balbuziente, in July 2024. Married At First Sight Australia is available to stream on
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Home Bargains' 'gorgeous' new £5 vase looks 'very stylish' in homes
Home Bargains fans are loving a 'stunning' new vase that's ideal for fans of neutral home decor Home Bargains has become a hit with shoppers for its budget-friendly homeware, and now the retailer's latest product is causing a stir on social media. A "stunning" new £5 vase has gone viral on TikTok, sparking excitement among customers eager to snap up the "stylish" home decor. Shoppers have fallen in love with the "huge" new £4.99 vase, which looks "beautiful." Highlighting the product on Instagram, @homebargainsofficialuk said: "Neutral lovers! This vase deserves a spot in your home." Fans loved the frilled vase. A viewer said: "These are soooo cute." A second replied: "Love Home Bargains." Another fan wrote: "Very stylish." Someone commented: "Simple and beautiful," and a shopper shared: "Bought it today, looks gorgeous." Elsewhere on TikTok, a shopper (@melissamaureenwilson97) who purchased one of the vases shared how she planned to style it in her home. Melissa said the "huge" vase will look nice in her window, commenting: "These were only £4.99 each and it is like the size of my head. I absolutely love it, though." She said her vase had a few small marks, but she was still happy to take it home since there weren't many left in her local store, and she said she could easily disguise the marked side. Recommending the product, the savvy shopper suggested it could also double as a kitchen accessory to hold utensils. However, she planned to display flowers in her vase, reports the Mirror. In more Home Bargains news, shoppers looking for home decor inspiration might like a viral £15 design hack that uses a wicker basket from Home Bargains. A savvy shopper went viral after showcasing how she used the store's basket planters to display a faux tree inside her home. As seen in a popular TikTok post by @weir_home, Home Bargains's "gorgeous" baskets are available in three sizes. There's a large basket for £19.99, a medium basket for £14.99, and a small basket for £9.99. The shopper chose a medium basket, which she filled with a faux tree from Amazon and decorative stones, creating a stunning look loved by viewers. The design guru wrote: "Literally gasped when I walked into home bargains today - just look how amazing these wicker basket planters are. I thought I'd style this one indoors but I definetely want to go back & get some for the garden." A fan commented: "Love." A different viewer echoed: "Love these baskets," and another viewer praised: "That pot is so gorg!" Meanwhile, viewers shared different uses for the baskets. Someone else commented: "Such a fab idea I got mine for some lavender plants outdoors." Another revealed: "Have that basket in my hall I use it to put shoes in to save dirt & grit going in my living room."
Global News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Global News
B.C. couple says red tape preventing them from returning to Canada with adopted children
A couple from Cawston, B.C., says government red tape is preventing their family from coming home to Canada. 'When you are stuck in a place that you don't want to be and you are not allowed to go home, you do feel like a prisoner,' said Jim Bodden. Bodden and his wife Melissa are in Cancun. Mexico, desperately waiting to be given the green light to fly home with their newly-adopted children. 'There's like anger, frustration. There is just stress, like so much stress,' Melissa said. Six months ago the couple adopted four children in Mexico but they can't bring them home until Immigration Canada issues the children their visas. 'They say they have everything they need and we are still stuck here in limbo waiting to hear anything,' Melissa said. Story continues below advertisement The Boddens said what's adding to their frustration is that they went through the rigorous Hague Convention process, which protects children involved in intercountry adoptions. 'Everything was done legally and safely,' Jim Said. 'It should be streamlined once we get to the Immigration Canada side of things.' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The uncertainty has had the family of six jumping from one short term rental to another in Mexico over the last few months not knowing how long they need to secure accommodation for, all while their income back home takes a big hit having to curtail operations on their farm. 'Our income from farming is greatly affected this year, as well as not being home and not able to produce products to sell,' Jim said. 2:04 Quebec immigration minister hopes Ottawa will deliver on promise to cut immigration influx Immigration Canada said it cannot comment on individual cases due to privacy legislation. Story continues below advertisement In an email to Global News, however, it stated, 'The processing of citizenship grant applications for adopted persons under 5.1 of the Citizenship Act is completed in two parts.' Part 1 confirms that at least one adoptive parent is a Canadian citizen and is eligible to pass down their Canadian citizenship to an adopted person(s). The current processing time for Part 1 is approximately seven months, provided all required documents are received. Part 2 is an assessment of whether the adoption meets the requirements of section 5.1 of the Citizenship Act such as, but not limited to verifying that the adoption complies with the laws of both Canada and the country where it took place, that the adoption is in the best interests of the child and that a genuine parent-child relationship exists. The processing time for Part 2 is typically two years or longer. 'To have Canadian citizens stuck out of country because they won't sign off on their children, who were legally adopted, and the Province of BC has already approved the adoption, this is pretty unacceptable,' Melissa said. The couple told Global News they now have three lawyers working to push the case through.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Home Bargains shoppers love 'huge' new £5 vase that's 'so cute'
Shoppers love Home Bargains' new item that's ideal for fans of fans of neutral decor Home Bargains is popular with shoppers for its affordable homeware. The retailer's products often go viral on social media, prompting excited shoppers to rush to stores to find their favourite items. Now, the discount chain could have another hit with a new vase that's caught attention on TikTok. Home Bargains has delighted fans with a "huge" new £4.99 vase that looks "beautiful." The frilled vase is ideal for fans of neutral decor. Showcasing the new product on Instagram, @homebargainsofficialuk wrote: "Neutral lovers! This vase deserves a spot in your home." Shoppers loved what they saw. Someone replied: "These are soooo cute." Another praised: "Love Home Bargains." Elsewhere on TikTok, a shopper (@melissamaureenwilson97) who purchased one of the vases shared how she planned to style it in her home. Melissa said she thinks the "huge" vase will look nice in her window, commenting: "These were only £4.99 each and it is like the size of my head. I absolutely love it, though." She said the vase she purchased had a few small marks, but she was still happy to take it home since there weren't many left in her local store, and she said she could easily disguise the marked side. Discussing the "simplistic" design, Melissa suggested the vases could be used for another purpose, such as holding kitchen utensils. However, she planned to display flowers in hers. Unfortunately, the vase doesn't look to be available on Home Bargains' website. Shoppers can locate their nearest store here. In more Home Bargains news, shoppers keen to add floral decor to their home might also like a viral £15 design hack that uses a wicker basket from Home Bargains. Another savvy shopper went viral after showcasing how she used the store's basket planters to display a faux tree inside her home. As seen in a popular TikTok post by @weir_home, Home Bargains's "gorgeous" baskets come in three different sizes. There's a large basket for £19.99, a medium basket for £14.99, and a small basket for £9.99. The blogger opted for a medium basket, which she filled with a faux tree from Amazon and decorative stones to create a stunning look loved by viewers. The shopper told followers: "Literally gasped when I walked into home bargains today - just look how amazing these wicker basket planters are. I thought I'd style this one indoors but I definetely want to go back & get some for the garden." Someone replied: "Love." A different fan echoed: "Love these baskets," and another viewer praised: "That pot is so gorg!" Sharing different uses for the baskets, a commenter said: "Such a fab idea I got mine for some lavender plants outdoors." Another revealed: "Have that basket in my hall I use it to put shoes in to save dirt & grit going in my living room."
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix 'Fear Street: Prom Queen' star was excited to go from real high school 'nerd' to popular jock in movie
The Fear Street films, based on the popular R.L. Stine book series, continue with the release of Fear Street: Prom Queen on Netflix. Starring India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, Ariana Greenblatt, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, Chris Klein, Lili Taylor, Katherine Waterston, Rebecca Ablack and Ilan O'Driscoll, the Shadyside High prom season is in full force. But when the 1988 prom queen candidates starts disappearing, prom night ends up taking a terrifying turn. While the previous three movies are considered a complete trilogy, Fear Street: Prom Queen is a stand-alone story that intersects with the established lore. Among the stars in the film is Canadian Ryan Rosery, who grew up in Scarborough, Ont. He plays Chad, boyfriend to Rubin's character Melissa. "He's kind of a goofball, but he also is one of the jocks," Rosery told Yahoo Canada. "He enjoys being a jock. He loves his friends. He cares for his friends. He really cares about his girlfriend, Melissa, as well." "He's a little bit of an asshole too, but he's there to have a good time." Being able to go back to high school for a character was something the actor was really excited about. "I've always wanted to go back and do a high school role, because in high school I really wasn't the cool guy. I was actually such a giant nerd. I got made fun of. I like anime and they were like, 'What? This guy's weird,'" Rosery shared. "Going back now to being a popular character in this movie, ... this is such a different shift for me, and going back and .. replaying prom, it was a lot of fun." For Rosery, his passion for acting started in the fourth grade when he was watching an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Rosery thought, "I want to make people laugh like Will Smith." "I'd always been a funny, goofy, class clown kind of kid. I did all the drama in school, and then eventually in high school I started to get more serious about it, after a girl had broken my heart," Rosery said. "And I remember sitting there thinking, 'Oh man, I've got to get revenge. What can I do?' And I was like, 'Oh, I'm going to become an actor." "So from that point I was basically just going all in and trying to become an actor. Thinking to myself, I'm going to become famous and then make this girl regret breaking my heart. But then as time went on, [it was] less about the fame and more about the work, and I just fell in love deeper with the craft." But Rosery also admitted that getting a role, especially on a notable project with global reach, was difficult. "From 2014 until about 2018, I wasn't really getting auditions, it was very far and few between, and I wasn't getting the opportunities that I wanted," Rosery said. "And I actually remember running into a friend of mine in an audition and was like, 'Man, I haven't booked anything in like two years, three years.' And he's like, 'Bro, how have you not quit yet?'" "Then I ended up making a transition in 2018 to move to Vancouver and from that point, that moment on, I started getting on bigger projects. Riverdale, I got on Batwoman. ... It's been such a blessing, because it's a reminder that it takes time, and you have to be committed to what you want, ... and it's not for the faint of heart. You have to really love it. Among Rosery's work is playing Latrell in Mayor of Kingstown, working with Jeremy Renner in Ontario. Initially only set to be on the show for a short time, his role ended up being extended to the entire first season. "I'm actually very thankful for that as well ... because that was the same year my mom passed away, so I actually got to spend that last summer with my mom," Rosery shared. "But finding out ... that I got to be on this project, that I knew nothing about, and then to go on and meet Jeremy Renner, who's such a phenomenal talent, and even Tobi Bamtefa, who became a good friend of mine after that project, ... now I'm part of this amazing, beautiful universe by the great Taylor Sheridan." "It was such just a blessing to be part of something like that, because I had no idea what I was going into. And then ... to be put into eight episodes, that was a win for me." Something Rosery learned from that experience, from Bamtefa specifically, is to "take risks." "Also I learned, just kind of watching Jeremy, ... he knows that he's in such a blessed position in his life and he loves doing the craft, he loves making art and he's just about the work," Rosery said. "He's not about the fame, the acclaims, ... he doesn't care about that. ... Just focus on the work and let everything else fall into place." But being a huge anime fan, Rosery would love to get a role in a One Piece project. "Luffy talking about, 'I want to become king of the pirates,' ... I was like, 'Oh, I'm invested in this kid's journey. I want to see him become king of the pirates,'" he said. "I love One Piece and I would love the opportunity to audition to be on that show."
