This year's season of Married At First Sight has been one of the most explosive we've seen in recent years.
But what played out on TV during the two-part season finale was nothing compared to the messy scenes left on the cutting room floor.
From secret romances and shady receipts to walkouts and wild accusations, here are 15 behind-the-scenes bombshells that didn't make it to air…
1. Clint's foul-mouthed rant turns the group against him
At the reunion footage surfaced of Clint Rice slamming his castmates - calling Jamie Marinos a 'moll' at the retreat and referring to others using the C-word. Once the clip was shown to the group, Clint found himself on the outside, with castmates distancing themselves fast.
2. Ryan arrives with a bombshell 'dossier of receipts'
This year's season of Married At First Sight has been one of the most explosive we've seen in recent years. But what has played out on TV during the two-part season finale was nothing compared to the messy scenes left on the cutting room floor
Channelling Harrison Boon vibes, Ryan Donnelly showed up ready to detonate Clint and Jacqui Burfoot's romance - armed with proof they'd been secretly speaking well before the reunion.
Screenshots, call logs, messages — he had it all and was itching to unleash it.
Apparently the cast were in shock at what he revealed - but that moment never made it on to the show.
3. Clint and Jacqui's secret romance revealed
The couple kept their blossoming love under wraps until the reunion - but insiders say the cast felt 'betrayed' by the timing. 'They weren't just reconnecting… they were full-on dating,' spills a source. 'It felt strategic.'
4. Ryan and Clint's heated face-off caught on camera
Things boiled over when Clint confronted Ryan about his phony friendliness. 'Ryan called him out for being fake on the spot. The tension was unreal,' my spy revealed.
Clint was completely downplaying his friendship with Ryan. Jacqui didn't know he and Clint had been chatting for weeks before it.
At the reunion, footage surfaced of Clint Rice (left) slamming his castmates - calling Jamie Marinos (right) a 'moll' at the retreat and referring to others using the C-word. Once the clip was shown to the group, Clint found himself on the outside, with castmates distancing themselves fast
5. Carina's off-camera apology to Awhina
In an emotional cocktail party moment that never aired, Carina Mirabile pulled Awhina Rutene aside to apologise for nasty remarks made about her twin sister, Cleo. 'Carina was genuinely devastated,' a source reveals. 'She cried. It was raw and honest.'
6. Billy's proposal for a fake romance plot
In a bizarre twist, Billy Belcherallegedly suggested that he and Carina pretend to be a couple at the reunion to stir up drama. But Carina wasn't having it.
'She flat-out refused,' says a friend. 'She told him she wasn't about to play those games.'
The UK-born larrikin also showed up to the finale with a box full of popcorn he picked up from the cinema, but producers shut down the idea because the box was branded.
Channelling Harrison Boon vibes, Ryan Donnelly showed up ready to detonate Clint and Jacqui Burfoot 's romance - armed with proof they'd been secretly speaking well before the reunion
Things boiled over when Clint confronted Ryan about his phony friendliness. 'Ryan called him out for being fake on the spot. The tension was unreal,' my spy revealed
The couple kept their blossoming love under wraps until the reunion - but insiders say the cast felt 'betrayed' by the timing
7. Adrian's secret flirtation with former bride Bronte
Despite still being 'married' to Awhina, Adrian slid into Bronte Schofield's DMs and liked some of her risqué bikini snaps. Awhina called him out in front of the group, and he owned up to it, but this was left on the cutting room floor. Bronte has since come forward with receipts. 'It was more than harmless scrolling,' claims a source.
8. Sierah allegedly 'self-produced' her reunion appearance
According to insiders, Sierah Swepstone arrived at the reunion with a carefully plotted strategy to 'flip the narrative' and paint herself as the victim. 'She knew how to play it - she even demanded private time with Ashleigh Ackerman and Katie Johnston before filming,' my source said.
9. Sierah's shock walk-out
After confronting Awhina, Sierah vanished halfway through the dinner party. 'She left before Awhina could respond - totally one-sided,' says our mole. 'It was like she wanted the last word and didn't want to be challenged.'
10. Producers cut Clint's brutal takedown of Ryan
Sources claim Clint delivered a savage monologue calling Ryan a manipulative 'actor' who tried to buddy up just to flip the narrative. 'It was next-level stuff. Clint read him like a script,' the insider says. 'It was cut down for airtime.'
After confronting Awhina, Sierah vanished halfway through the dinner party. 'She left before Awhina could respond - totally one-sided,' says our mole
11. The real reason Awhina left Adrian
While the show hinted at emotional distance, insiders confirm Awhina walked away from Adrian after discovering 'multiple red flags,' including cold behaviour, a lack of intimacy, and alleged attempts to control the narrative.
12. Jacqui was in contact with Clint before her split
Despite appearing blindsided by Ryan during the experiment, sources say Jacqui was already speaking to Clint before her on-screen marriage collapsed. 'There were flirty messages and late-night calls,' confirms a castmate.
13. Tensions exploded between Billy and Dave
While the boys' bromance seemed solid, it all came crashing down at the reunion. 'They had a falling out over social media clout and friendship loyalty,' a source says. 'They were meant to announce a collab but ended up blocking each other instead.'
In an emotional cocktail party moment that never aired, Carina Mirabile pulled Awhina Rutene aside to apologise for nasty remarks made about her twin sister Cleo . 'Carina was genuinely devastated,' a source reveals. 'She cried. It was raw and honest'
14. Katie and Ash formed a power alliance
Before filming, Sierah allegedly requested a pre-show sit-down with Katie and Ash to 'get them on-side' before she confronted Awhina. 'It was strategic — she needed their support to back up her version of events,' claims an insider.
15. Major meltdowns were cut for time
Several castmates reportedly broke down in tears or stormed off-set — but none of it made the final cut. 'Some of the biggest emotional moments were left on the editing room floor,' reveals one shocked insider. 'It was way messier in real life.'
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