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 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

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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Melissa Rawson, former MAFS contestant&nbsp;
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Audio Producers:&nbsp;Lu Hill&nbsp;

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When MAFS Contestants Go Rogue, Who's Responsible?

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NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott, the heroic police officer who confronted and killed the Westfield Bondi Junction attacker has been diagnosed with cancer; A Victorian bushfire appeal has been launched, with premier Jacinta Allan calling for public donations to support affected communities; Australians could soon get cheaper access to the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, with the federal government set to add the medication to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme; and Hollywood's finest celebrate the 83rd Golden Globes.

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NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott, the heroic police officer who confronted and killed the Westfield Bondi Junction attacker has been diagnosed with cancer; A Victorian bushfire appeal has been launched, with premier Jacinta Allan calling for public donations to support affected communities;&nbsp;Australians could soon get cheaper access to the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, with the federal government set to add the medication to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme; and Hollywood's finest celebrate the 83rd Golden Globes.
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Bondi Hero Diagnosed With Cancer & Golden Globes Highlights 

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From politics to pop culture, what's in store for 2026?

We'll check in with our experts across finance, technology and political affairs to find out what's on the agenda this year. 

And in headlines today, The deadly Victorian bushfires are expected to burn for weeks, Repairs are under way after a tropical cyclone battered the far north coast of Queensland; The chair of the Adelaide Festival and several board members have resigned in the midst of the controversial decision to axe Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah; US President Donald Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to ​Cuba; Aryna Sabalenka kissed both biceps as she took out the title at the Brisbane International

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Anders Sorman-Nilsson, Futurist

Chris Richardson, Economist  

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

From politics to pop culture, what's in store for 2026?
We'll check in with our experts across finance, technology and political affairs to find out what's on the agenda this year.&nbsp;
And in headlines today, The deadly Victorian bushfires are expected to burn for weeks, Repairs are under way after a tropical cyclone battered the far north coast of Queensland; The chair of the Adelaide Festival and several board members have resigned in the midst of the controversial decision to axe Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah; US President Donald Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to ​Cuba; Aryna Sabalenka kissed both biceps as she took out the title at the Brisbane International
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Guests: Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at The Australia Institute &amp; Contributing Editor at The New Daily Anders Sorman-Nilsson, Futurist Chris Richardson, Economist&nbsp;&nbsp;
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Lu Hill&nbsp;
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

“Rate Hikes, International Law Under Fire & AI Colleagues” Experts Reveal 2026 Forecast

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Police search for three people as bushfires continue to burn and heatwave conditions sweep the country; Writers & academics pull out of Adelaide Writer's Festival after board dump only Palestinian speaker booked; Immigration officer shoot two people just one day after fatally shooting a woman in the United States; Meghan Trainor & Mandy Moore break their silence following Ashley Tisdale fuelled 'mum group drama'. 

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Police search for three people as bushfires continue to burn and heatwave conditions sweep the country; Writers &amp; academics pull out of Adelaide Writer's Festival after board dump only Palestinian speaker booked; Immigration officer shoot two people just one day after fatally shooting a woman in the United States; Meghan Trainor &amp; Mandy Moore break their silence following Ashley Tisdale fuelled 'mum group drama'.&nbsp;
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Police Search For Three People In Wake Of Bushfires & Writers Pull Out Of Major Festival

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When MAFS Contestants Go Rogue, Who's Responsible?

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