As filming is set to start on the upcoming 2026 Married At First Sight season in a couple of weeks, I reveal what we can expect, why it's been delayed and the big battle producers now face.

It sounds like season 13 could become the most controversial yet as they look to explore topics such as open relationships, the normalization of sex work and gender identity with a transgender or non-binary cast member.

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Billy and Awhina seemingly took their relationship to the next level by going on a cute holiday to Bali together earlier this month... but things appeared to fall apart as footage emerged of him kissing another woman in a club on Monday while on the island.

Did he cheat?
Were they ever together?
What's actually going on between them?

As rumours continue to spread, here's the truth about everything.

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As the Josh and Stefano series comes to an end, we both read our final letters before I sat down for a debrief with my mum on some of the main things I've learned throughout this whole thing.

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After listening to Rhi's full chat on Carina's new podcast This Is Chaos, one particular moment stood out to me on the topic of pregnancy speculation, babies and secret struggles. It's a reminder we all should have, especially the media, as we can often set the precedent on what is deemed acceptable to ask about.

A random but important episode.

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Why is everybody asking if Jamie is pregnant? Are Rhi and Jeff already starting a family? These are the two big questions doing the rounds this week, which are answered here in this very mini podcast.

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As the romance rumours continue following an apparent hard launch on Instagram, I asked Awhina directly what's happening between her and Billy and if love really has blossomed?

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Colin Fassnidge may be best known for My Kitchen Rules, but he's also one of Married At First Sight's most vocal critics and has some strong (plus hilarious) views on the show. In this week's Confessions Of A Reality Star, he spills all his reality television secrets to Lachlan Guertin and Tahlia Pritchard.

Listen to part two of this chat on the Confessions Of A Reality Star podcast feed.

Check out Lachlan and Tahlia's first season of Confessions Of A Reality Star and drop them a follow on Instagram too. Audio production by Sophie Coghill.

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Tracey Jewel was part of one of Married At First Sight's biggest ever storyline scandals, and become a tabloid favourite in the aftermath of her season.... but in recent years, she's all but vanished from the public eye.

So for this week's Confessions Of A Reality Star, Lachlan and Tahlia caught up with Tracey to see how life is treating her, what's new and which co-stars she's invited to her upcoming wedding.

Listen to part two of this chat on the Confessions Of A Reality Star podcast feed.

Check out Lachlan and Tahlia's first season of Confessions Of A Reality Star and drop them a follow on Instagram too. Audio production by Sophie Coghill.

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