Title: Video Exposes Married At First Sight’s Prison-Like Conditions Behind the Scenes

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Married At First Sight Star Reveals Spartan Filming Conditions

Married At First Sight star Jacqui Burfoot has exposed the stark behind-the-scenes reality of the hit reality show, sharing a video of the cast enduring sparse conditions during filming breaks. The clip, posted to Instagram, showcased participants waiting in a dimly lit Sydney warehouse with concrete floors, fluorescent lighting, and covered windows—a setup Jacqui compared to the gritty Aussie prison drama Wentworth.

[Image: Jacqui Burfoot’s video still showing cast members in a bare warehouse. Caption: "MAFS cast members wait in a warehouse between takes, with concrete floors and covered windows."]

In the footage, Carina Mirabile sat wrapped in a purple blanket on a plastic chair, while Paul Antoine and Adrian Araouzou chatted with a producer. Groom Dave Hand appeared with his head in his hands, and crew members observed from a corner. Jacqui captioned the video: “We’d be separated and sat like this. Not allowed to talk.” The cast reportedly endured these conditions during Australia’s winter filming schedule (July–September), explaining Carina’s need for warmth.

[Image: Carina Mirabile bundled in a blanket. Caption: "Carina Mirabile braves the cold on set with a blanket during filming."]

Dinner Party Drama: Tiny Portions and Limited Drinks
Former 2024 contestant Eden Harper added to the revelations, criticizing the show’s meal arrangements. She described dinner party food as “terrible” and scarce, with cold dishes and minimal portions. “By the time I reached for chicken, only lettuce was left,” she told Yahoo Lifestyle. Though portions increased later, quality didn’t improve, prompting Eden to advise future castmates: “Always eat before dinner parties.”

Alcohol was tightly controlled—dinner parties offered just “three or four jugs of wine” for the group, while cocktail parties were a “free-for-all.” Eden also revealed filming paused for two hours between events, during which contestants recorded promotional content in tents. To cope with hunger, she and co-star Jordan smuggled in sushi.

[Image: Cast members at a MAFS dinner party. Caption: "Contestants face limited food and wine during tense dinner parties."]

Channel Nine has not commented on the claims. Jacqui and Eden’s insights peel back the curtain on the show’s demanding environment, contrasting sharply with its glamorous on-screen drama.