After stirring the pot during Final Test Week, the MAFS 2026 backup brides are here to tell their side of the story. Laura, Shannon, Steph, Chenelle and Crystal reveal their honest thoughts on their grooms, whether they've stayed in contact since filming the show and what wasn't shown on TV.

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Hosted by P.TV Entertainment Editor Lachlan Guertin, and edited and produced by Alyssa Forato.

 

After stirring the pot during Final Test Week, the MAFS 2026 backup brides are here to tell their side of the story. Laura, Shannon, Steph, Chenelle and Crystal reveal their honest thoughts on their grooms, whether they've stayed in contact since filming the show and what wasn't shown on TV.
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<li><a href="https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/former-block-contestant-returning-2026/">A Former Block Contestant Has Announced They&rsquo;re Returning For 2026 Season So Tools Up</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/alex-cooper-unwell-winter-games-controversial-cast-legal-drama/">The Internet Is Not Happy Over Alex Cooper&rsquo;s Casting Choices For Her New Reality TV Show</a></li>
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Hosted by P.TV Entertainment Editor Lachlan Guertin, and edited and produced by Alyssa Forato.
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Welcome to Villain Edit, the PEDESTRIAN.TV podcast where we dive deep into the moments, scandals and behind the scenes goss of reality TV.

Welcome to Villain Edit, the PEDESTRIAN.TV podcast where we dive deep into the moments, scandals and behind the scenes goss of reality TV.

Villain Edit

Villain Edit is PEDESTRIAN.TV's deep dive into the moments, scandals and behind-the-scenes goss of reality TV. Our current hyper-fixation: Married At First Sight.

Villain Edit is PEDESTRIAN.TV's deep dive into the moments, scandals and behind-the-scenes goss of reality TV. Our current hyper-fixation: Married At First Sight.

The MAFS 2026 Backup Brides Tell Their Side Of The Story

It’s been 14 years since Samantha Jade won The X Factor Australia and became a household name overnight, and she’s since proven that she can truly do it all. The pop star has competed on Celebrity Apprentice and Dancing With The Stars, released countless bops (including her new single Very That!) and is currently starring in Pretty Woman: The Musical.

In this fun chat, Samantha reflects on her X Factor audition, what viewers didn’t see on TV and why she had to sell the car she won immediately after the show. She also spills on why she hated her stint on Celebrity Apprentice so much, and whether she’d ever say yes to doing I’m A Celebrity.

Plus, she ranks some of her most iconic songs.

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Hosted by P.TV Entertainment Editor Lachlan Guertin, and edited and produced by Alyssa Forato.

It&rsquo;s been 14 years since Samantha Jade won The X Factor Australia and became a household name overnight, and she&rsquo;s since proven that she can truly do it all. The pop star has competed on Celebrity Apprentice and Dancing With The Stars, released countless bops (including her new single Very That!) and is currently starring in Pretty Woman: The Musical.
In this fun chat, Samantha reflects on her X Factor audition, what viewers didn&rsquo;t see on TV and why she had to sell the car she won immediately after the show. She also spills on why she hated her stint on Celebrity Apprentice so much, and whether she&rsquo;d ever say yes to doing I&rsquo;m A Celebrity.
Plus, she ranks some of her most iconic songs.
Read more reality TV gossip on PEDESTRIAN.TV:
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<li><a href="https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/mafs-gia-fleur-reality-tv-reboot/">MAFS 2026 Villain Gia Fleur Is Being Eyed For A Major Reality TV Reboot: &lsquo;Flip The Narrative&rsquo;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/real-housewives-australia-reboot-finally-happening/">WTF Is Going On With Real Housewives In Australia? Insiders Say A Reboot Is Finally In The Works</a></li>
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Hosted by P.TV Entertainment Editor Lachlan Guertin, and edited and produced by Alyssa Forato.

The X Factor Secrets & Celebrity Apprentice Regrets (w/ Samantha Jade)

With season 18 of MasterChef Australia underway, the show’s judge Andy Allen opens up about how much the series has changed since he won in 2012 (RIP the sharehouse), what he spent his prize money on, and the major problem with the MasterChef trophy that no one’s talking about.

Plus, he spills on this year’s celeb guests and reveals the worst dish he’s ever tasted in the MasterChef kitchen.

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MAFS 2025 Groom Dave Hand Has Signed Up For A Major Netflix Reality Show: ‘Unpredictable’
SAS: Australia v England 2026 Salaries Have Leaked & The Real Drama Isn’t Even The Show Anymore
MAFS' Julia Vogl Slams The Biphobia She's Copped Since Hard-Launching Her New Relationship

Hosted by P.TV Entertainment Editor Lachlan Guertin, and edited and produced by Alyssa Forato.

With season 18 of MasterChef Australia underway, the show&rsquo;s judge Andy Allen opens up about how much the series has changed since he won in 2012 (RIP the sharehouse), what he spent his prize money on, and the major problem with the MasterChef trophy that no one&rsquo;s talking about.
Plus, he spills on this year&rsquo;s celeb guests and reveals the worst dish he&rsquo;s ever tasted in the MasterChef kitchen.
Read more reality TV gossip on PEDESTRIAN.TV:
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<li><a href="https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/mafs-dave-hand-perfect-match/">MAFS 2025 Groom Dave Hand Has Signed Up For A Major Netflix Reality Show: &lsquo;Unpredictable&rsquo;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/sas-australia-v-england-2026-salaries-leaked/">SAS: Australia v England 2026 Salaries Have Leaked &amp; The Real Drama Isn&rsquo;t Even The Show Anymore</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/mafs-julia-vogl-slams-biphobia/">MAFS' Julia Vogl Slams The Biphobia She's Copped Since Hard-Launching Her New Relationship</a></li>
</ul>
Hosted by P.TV Entertainment Editor Lachlan Guertin, and edited and produced by Alyssa Forato.

MasterChef Filming Tea, Prize Money Drama & The Worst Dish Ever (w/ Andy Allen)

In part two of our tell-all interview, MAFS 2026 bride Bec Zacharia addresses the wild rumours head-on — from speculation that she had a secret publicist during filming to the truth behind those Ozempic and drug allegations. Bec exposes how producers manipulated her behind the scenes and finally explains why she "puppeteered" the drama at that infamous final Dinner Party.

Plus, she spills on the secret cast group chat, her dramatic fallout with Gia Fleur, and her dream career plans now that she’s lost her job. Will she return to the experiment for a second chance? The tea is officially overflowing.

Hosted by P.TV Entertainment Editor Lachlan Guertin, and edited and produced by Alyssa Forato.

In part two of our tell-all interview, MAFS 2026 bride Bec Zacharia addresses the wild rumours head-on &mdash; from speculation that she had a secret publicist during filming to the truth behind those Ozempic and drug allegations. Bec exposes how producers manipulated her behind the scenes and finally explains why she "puppeteered" the drama at that infamous final Dinner Party.
Plus, she spills on the secret cast group chat, her dramatic fallout with Gia Fleur, and her dream career plans now that she&rsquo;s lost her job. Will she return to the experiment for a second chance? The tea is officially overflowing.
Hosted by P.TV Entertainment Editor Lachlan Guertin, and edited and produced by Alyssa Forato.

The MAFS 2026 Backup Brides Tell Their Side Of The Story

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