This season of Married At First Sight has taken an unexpected turn, with multiple contestants quitting the show before their storylines have even begun.

Does this mass exodus represent contestants finally taking back control from reality TV producers, or if it's all just part of the drama?

And what about the criticism reality tv producers cop? Is any of it warranted, or is it the contestants themselves responsible for their own downfall? Let's find out. 

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This season of Married At First Sight has taken an unexpected turn, with multiple contestants quitting the show before their storylines have even begun.
Does this mass exodus&nbsp;represent contestants finally taking back control from reality TV producers, or if it's all just part of the drama?
And what about the criticism reality tv producers cop? Is any of it warranted, or is it the contestants themselves responsible for their own downfall? Let's find out.&nbsp;
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Hosts: Taylah Strano &amp; Kimberly Braddish&nbsp;
Guests: Alexandria Funnel, Cohost of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/thats-showbiz-baby/id1739718212">That's Showbiz Baby podcast</a>
Melissa Rawson, former MAFS contestant&nbsp;
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Audio Producers:&nbsp;Lu Hill&nbsp;

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Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?

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When MAFS Contestants Go Rogue, Who's Responsible?

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Police say a man accused of killing his wife and two children was planning it for months
Images of Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis can now be published as a 25 year old suppression order is lifted
A slump in vaccination rates to blame for Australian diphtheria outbreak 
Experts warn curbing migration won't solve Australia's housing crisis 
A former doctor has been charged with nearly 150 counts of sexual assault against female patients 
Urgent calls for blood donation as stocks run low ahead of winter months
Turns out office air could be to blame for ruining your skin
A new three part series exploring pop star Kylie Minogue's rise to global fame drops today
Danish group AQUA have called time of their 30 year run as a band
Anne Hathaway will serve as Executive Producer on forthcoming Ella Enchanted series 

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<li aria-level="1">Police say a man accused of killing his wife and two children was planning it for months</li>
<li aria-level="1">Images of Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis can now be published as a 25 year old suppression order is lifted</li>
<li aria-level="1">A slump in vaccination rates to blame for Australian diphtheria outbreak&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Experts warn curbing migration won't solve Australia's housing crisis&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">A former doctor has been charged with nearly 150 counts of sexual assault against female patients&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Urgent calls for blood donation as stocks run low ahead of winter months</li>
<li aria-level="1">Turns out office air could be to blame for ruining your skin</li>
<li aria-level="1">A new three part series exploring pop star Kylie Minogue's rise to global fame drops today</li>
<li aria-level="1">Danish group AQUA have called time of their 30 year run as a band</li>
<li aria-level="1">Anne Hathaway will serve as Executive Producer on forthcoming Ella Enchanted series&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Accused Triple Murderer Planned For Months & Why Your Job Could Be Ruining Your Skin

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A 47-year-old man has been charged with three counts of murder after police found the bodies of his wife and two children inside a Campbelltown home in Sydney’s south west.  


US President Donald Trump says he’s holding off on a planned military attack on Iran while efforts continue to reach a peace deal. 


Unsuspecting Australians could be drinking contaminated, illegal alcohol bought straight from regular bottle shops, putting their health at serious risk.


Radio host Carrie Bickmore made an emotional, "one night only" return to her show before announcing she is taking more time off due to severe vocal cord issues.

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A 47-year-old man has been charged with three counts of murder after police found the bodies of his wife and two children inside a Campbelltown home in Sydney&rsquo;s south west.&nbsp;&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
US President Donald Trump says he&rsquo;s holding off on a planned military attack on Iran while efforts continue to reach a peace deal.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Unsuspecting Australians could be drinking contaminated, illegal alcohol bought straight from regular bottle shops, putting their health at serious risk.
</li>
<li>
Radio host Carrie Bickmore made an emotional, "one night only" return to her show before announcing she is taking more time off due to severe vocal cord issues.
</li>
</ul>
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HEADLINES: Sydney Man Charged with Triple Murder as PM Dismisses Royal Commission Calls

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Australia has been ranked first on national action to address sexual violence against children
Treasurer continues to defend budget as two new polls show voters largely unhappy
Elon Musk has lost a court battle against ChatGPT parent company OpenAI
A proposed new airline could make domestic flights cheaper across Australia


New research shows games like Roblox could be warping kids concept of money and spending
Harry Styles has added a fourth Melbourne date when he brings his tour down under later this year
Two Americans have been arrested after allegedly breaking into Punch the monkey's zoo enclosure 
Friends fans are celebrating what would be Monica & Chandler's 25th wedding anniversary

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<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Australia has been ranked first on national action to address sexual violence against children</li>
<li aria-level="1">Treasurer continues to defend budget as two new polls show voters largely unhappy</li>
<li aria-level="1">Elon Musk has lost a court battle against ChatGPT parent company OpenAI</li>
<li aria-level="1">A proposed new airline could make domestic flights cheaper across Australia</li>
<li aria-level="1">
New research shows games like Roblox could be warping kids concept of money and spending
</li>
<li aria-level="1">Harry Styles has added a fourth Melbourne date when he brings his tour down under later this year</li>
<li aria-level="1">Two Americans have been arrested after allegedly breaking into Punch the monkey's zoo enclosure&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Friends fans are celebrating what would be Monica &amp; Chandler's 25th wedding anniversary</li>
</ul>
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Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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Cheaper Flights Could Be On The Way & Iconic TV Couple Hit Their Silver Anniversary 

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When MAFS Contestants Go Rogue, Who's Responsible?

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