Get the latest OK! breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoJoin us on WhatsApp Married at First Sight Australia fans said “what are the chances” after a “crazy” plot twist left them speechless. The hit reality series returned to E4 on Monday (March 3) for its 12th season, with a fresh batch of singletons entering the famous matchmaking experiment in the hope of finding love. The first couple to be matched by experts Mel Schilling, Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken were Western Australia natives Paul and Carina. 30-year-old Paul is a wellness advisor, while 31-year-old Carina is a digital marketing manager. The experts felt that the pair had “huge potential” as they shared traditional values, European heritage and a love for their family. Fans were also delighted with the pairing, with many sharing their excitement as Carina’s family expressed their joy when they met Paul at the altar.
MAFS Australia fans were left speechless after an unexpected plot twist
However, things took an unexpected turn after the ceremony when Carina secretly told producers to find her a “different guy”, as she already knew Paul. “Is there another option? I know him, can you believe that?” she said. Carina explained that the pair were matched on a dating app eight months before, where they began texting each other. They eventually met up a week later to go on a hike together, but things fizzled out when Paul failed to get in contact with Carina again. “He ghosted me. Knowing that we’ve crossed paths, I’m not going to lie, I’m so disappointed. I wanted to go into this not knowing the person. The world is so small, it’s only me that it would happen to,” Carina said. Meanwhile, Paul was pleased to be reunited with Carina, as he remembered thinking it was a “massive loss” when he stopped contacting her months before.
The 12th season of MAFS Australia premiered on Monday (March 4) night
As the drama played out on screen, MAFS viewers quickly took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their surprise at the developments. “This plot twist with Carina and Paul is absolutely a proper madness,” one person wrote, with another adding: “Well that’s a hell of a twist… Carina & Paul have dated.” “Ok, with that plot twist, Carina and Paul have already played with my heart,” a third fan said, with a fourth commenting: “Carina and Paul know each other! I’m shocked! I was cheering them on and saying how good they look together – but he ghosted her months ago! Wow. Did not expect this.” “What are the odds of Carina & Paul being put together without production knowing the whole story,” another viewer theorised. It seems Carina was able to put the past behind her, as she shared a passionate kiss with her groom at the end of the wedding reception, before admitting: “I’m smitten.” Will things work out for Paul and Carina? Married at First Sight Australia airs Monday to Thursday on E4 at 9pm
