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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Melissa Rawson, former MAFS contestant 

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Audio Producers: Lu Hill 

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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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;
Executive Producer: Taylah Strano&nbsp;
Audio Producers:&nbsp;Lu Hill&nbsp;

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When MAFS Contestants Go Rogue, Who's Responsible?

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A major poll reveals One Nation has overtaken the coalition for the first time; Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson will face a much shorter leash should they return to air, after the media watchdog hit ARN Media with strict new licence conditions; The captain of the Iran-ian women's soccer team has withdrawn her claim of asylum and left Australia, leaving just two members of the group remaining in the country; US officials are predicting the Iran war will end within weeks, despite Iran saying it’s ready to defend itself “for as long as it takes”; and One Battle After Another and Sinners win big at the 2026 Oscars.

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A major poll reveals One Nation has overtaken the coalition for the first time; Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson will face a much shorter leash should they return to air, after the media watchdog hit ARN Media with strict new licence conditions; The captain of the Iran-ian women's soccer team has withdrawn her claim of asylum and left Australia, leaving just two members of the group remaining in the country; US officials are predicting the Iran war will end within weeks, despite Iran saying it&rsquo;s ready to defend itself &ldquo;for as long as it takes&rdquo;; and One Battle After Another and Sinners win big at the 2026 Oscars.
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One Nation Overtakes Coalition In Major Poll & All The Oscars Winners

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It’s Hollywood’s biggest night, and the 98th Academy Awards are officially underway.

We’re joined by Claire Murphy to preview the unusual traditions you might not know about, the record-breaking 16 nominations for Sinners, and why Timothée Chalamet might have just tanked his chances.

And in headlines today, Mike E steps in for Kyle & Jackie O with ARN bosses worried Sandilands will hit back at them during Australian Idol live shows; Four of the women from the Iranian soccer team offered humanitarian visas have chosen to return to Iran; The US Israeli war in Iran is now in its third week with US President Donald Trump saying he’s not ready to make a deal with Tehran; Australia has wrapped up its 2026 Winter Paralympics campaign with two medals, both scored by snowboarder Ben Tudhope; Rose Byrne is Australia's greatest hope at today's Academy Awards; Queen Mary and King Frederik are in Australia for their first trip since taking the throne, start their day in Canberra today

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It&rsquo;s Hollywood&rsquo;s biggest night, and the 98th Academy Awards are officially underway.
We&rsquo;re joined by Claire Murphy to preview the unusual traditions you might not know about, the record-breaking 16 nominations for&nbsp;Sinners, and why Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet might have just tanked his chances.
And in headlines today, Mike E steps in for Kyle &amp; Jackie O with ARN bosses worried Sandilands will hit back at them during Australian Idol live shows; Four of the women from the Iranian soccer team offered humanitarian visas have chosen to return to Iran; The US Israeli war in Iran is now in its third week with US President Donald Trump saying he&rsquo;s not ready to make a deal with Tehran; Australia has wrapped up its 2026 Winter Paralympics campaign with two medals, both scored by snowboarder Ben Tudhope; Rose Byrne is Australia's greatest hope at today's Academy Awards; Queen Mary and King Frederik are in Australia for their first trip since taking the throne, start their day in Canberra today
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Your Guide To The 2026 Oscars

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Hundreds of millions of litres of extra fuel will flood the Australian market in response to price increases and supply shortages caused by the Iran war; Byron Bay's famous Bluesfest has been cancelled; The US military says rescue efforts are underway after an American military refuelling plane crashed in Iraq; Qantas passengers who were given credits instead of a refund for COVID-19 cancelled flights are set to share $105 million in compensation; Netflix says a sequel to the smash hit Kpop Demon Hunters is officially in development; And it seems Zendaya might’ve just confirmed her marriage to Tom Holland, amid rumours they wedded in secret weeks ago.

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Hundreds of millions of litres of extra fuel will flood the Australian market in response to price increases and supply shortages caused by the Iran war; Byron Bay's famous Bluesfest has been cancelled; The US military says rescue efforts are underway after an American military refuelling plane crashed in Iraq; Qantas passengers who were given credits instead of a refund for COVID-19 cancelled flights are set to share $105 million in compensation; Netflix says a sequel to the smash hit Kpop Demon Hunters is officially in development; And&nbsp;it seems Zendaya might&rsquo;ve just confirmed her marriage to Tom Holland, amid rumours they wedded in secret weeks ago.
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Australia To Release Nearly 20% Of Fuel Stockpile & Bluesfest Cancelled 

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When MAFS Contestants Go Rogue, Who's Responsible?

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