MAFS star breaks down in shocking exit

From Sierah and Billy’s explosive exit to a string of jaw-dropping betrayals, cheating scandals have continuously rocked MAFS.

Maddison Brennan-Mills

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February 23, 2025 - 10:25PM

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Billy Belcher and Sierah Swepstone officially ended their turbulent relationship during Sunday’s Commitment Ceremony. The couple proved that their was no way their relationship would last the distance following a scandalous cheating allegation involving fellow groom Adrian Araouzou. Picture: Nine

1/50Billy Belcher and Sierah Swepstone officially ended their turbulent relationship during Sunday’s Commitment Ceremony. The couple proved that their was no way their relationship would last the distance following a scandalous cheating allegation involving fellow groom Adrian Araouzou. Picture: Nine

The emotional sit-down saw Sierah tearfully admitting she had ‘wronged people’ after failing to be forthcoming about her secret dinner with Adrian and Tony Mojanovski. ‘I mean, obviously, I made a mistake and wronged people,’ Sierah confessed, struggling to find the right words. Picture: Nine

2/50The emotional sit-down saw Sierah tearfully admitting she had ‘wronged people’ after failing to be forthcoming about her secret dinner with Adrian and Tony Mojanovski. ‘I mean, obviously, I made a mistake and wronged people,’ Sierah confessed, struggling to find the right words. Picture: Nine

Meanwhile, Billy Belcher was left frustrated and blindsided by the revelation, culminating in both participants writing ‘leave’ and exiting the experiment. Picture: Nine

3/50Meanwhile, Billy Belcher was left frustrated and blindsided by the revelation, culminating in both participants writing ‘leave’ and exiting the experiment. Picture: Nine

Sierah and Adrian Araouzou’s secret flirtations and relationship were the demise of their relationship. Adrian was paired with Awhina. Picture: Nine

4/50Sierah and Adrian Araouzou’s secret flirtations and relationship were the demise of their relationship. Adrian was paired with Awhina. Picture: Nine

The allegations kicked off with the infamous “footsie scandal.” The under-the-table flirtation, caught on camera, hinted at a growing connection between Sierah and Adrian despite their marriages. When the footage surfaced, it led to serious tension. Billy felt betrayed, and Awhina was blindsided. Picture: Nine

5/50The allegations kicked off with the infamous “footsie scandal.” The under-the-table flirtation, caught on camera, hinted at a growing connection between Sierah and Adrian despite their marriages. When the footage surfaced, it led to serious tension. Billy felt betrayed, and Awhina was blindsided. Picture: Nine

The scandal became a hot topic both on and off the show, sparking debates about trust and fidelity. Sierah and Adrian faced backlash from their co-stars and the public. Picture: Nine

6/50The scandal became a hot topic both on and off the show, sparking debates about trust and fidelity. Sierah and Adrian faced backlash from their co-stars and the public. Picture: Nine

Jacqui Burfoot, paired with Ryan Donnelly, has found herself at the centre of a scandal too. Reports suggest the controversial bride became romantically involved with another groom. Picture: Nine

7/50Jacqui Burfoot, paired with Ryan Donnelly, has found herself at the centre of a scandal too. Reports suggest the controversial bride became romantically involved with another groom. Picture: Nine

This unexpected twist reportedly left producers furious, as it threw off the show’s planned narrative. The alleged affair not only put strain on Jacqui’s relationship with Ryan but also sent shockwaves through the rest of the group. Picture: Nine

8/50This unexpected twist reportedly left producers furious, as it threw off the show’s planned narrative. The alleged affair not only put strain on Jacqui’s relationship with Ryan but also sent shockwaves through the rest of the group. Picture: Nine

The drama escalated when Jacqui reportedly broke her contract by publicly announcing her new relationship before the season had finished airing, angering producers of the show. Picture: Nine

9/50The drama escalated when Jacqui reportedly broke her contract by publicly announcing her new relationship before the season had finished airing, angering producers of the show. Picture: Nine

Back in 2018, viewers were introduced to one of the most infamous duos in Married At First Sight Australia history: Davina Rankin and Dean Wells. Davina was matched with Ryan Gallagher, while Dean was paired with Tracey Jewel. Picture: Nine

10/50Back in 2018, viewers were introduced to one of the most infamous duos in Married At First Sight Australia history: Davina Rankin and Dean Wells. Davina was matched with Ryan Gallagher, while Dean was paired with Tracey Jewel. Picture: Nine

Despite their original pairings, Davina and Dean struck up a secret relationship. They met privately and exchanged flirtatious messages, plotting to leave their respective partners and start fresh together. Picture: Nine

11/50Despite their original pairings, Davina and Dean struck up a secret relationship. They met privately and exchanged flirtatious messages, plotting to leave their respective partners and start fresh together. Picture: Nine

However, things didn’t go as planned. During a commitment ceremony, Dean shocked everyone by choosing to stay with Tracey, leaving Davina blindsided and Ryan feeling betrayed. The fallout turned their affair into one of the most talked-about moments of the season. Picture: Nine

12/50However, things didn’t go as planned. During a commitment ceremony, Dean shocked everyone by choosing to stay with Tracey, leaving Davina blindsided and Ryan feeling betrayed. The fallout turned their affair into one of the most talked-about moments of the season. Picture: Nine

The backlash was intense, with both Davina and Dean facing public criticism. Dean later claimed their affair was manipulated by producers, calling it a “fake little affair” designed to boost ratings. Davina echoed those feelings, admitting she felt pressured to stay on the show when she wanted to leave. Picture: Nine

13/50The backlash was intense, with both Davina and Dean facing public criticism. Dean later claimed their affair was manipulated by producers, calling it a “fake little affair” designed to boost ratings. Davina echoed those feelings, admitting she felt pressured to stay on the show when she wanted to leave. Picture: Nine

Coco Stedman and Cameron Dunne connected during a time of frustration in their respective marriages to Sam Carraro and Samantha Harvey. What started as shared conversations about their struggles soon turned into something more. Picture: Nine

14/50Coco Stedman and Cameron Dunne connected during a time of frustration in their respective marriages to Sam Carraro and Samantha Harvey. What started as shared conversations about their struggles soon turned into something more. Picture: Nine

15/50Their chemistry led to secret meetups and eventually a passionate kiss, marking the start of their affair. Picture: Nine

16/50When their relationship came to light, it caused a stir. Coco and Cameron’s marriages quickly fell apart as trust crumbled. Picture: Nine

After the experiment, they tried to make their relationship work in the real world. But the pressures of life outside the show, along with lingering trust issues, proved too much. They eventually went their separate ways. Picture: Nine

17/50After the experiment, they tried to make their relationship work in the real world. But the pressures of life outside the show, along with lingering trust issues, proved too much. They eventually went their separate ways. Picture: Nine

Season 6 introduced us to one of the most controversial affairs in the show’s history. Ines Basic was paired with Bronson Norrish, while Sam Ball married Elizabeth “Lizzie” Sobinoff. From the beginning, it was clear these matches weren’t smooth sailing. Picture: Nine

18/50Season 6 introduced us to one of the most controversial affairs in the show’s history. Ines Basic was paired with Bronson Norrish, while Sam Ball married Elizabeth “Lizzie” Sobinoff. From the beginning, it was clear these matches weren’t smooth sailing. Picture: Nine

19/50Ines was openly critical of Bronson, often mocking him — even his eyebrow piercing. Picture: Nine

Sam, on the other hand, made headlines for body-shaming Lizzie on their wedding day, commenting that he wasn’t used to dating “girls as big as Elizabeth.” Picture: Nine

20/50Sam, on the other hand, made headlines for body-shaming Lizzie on their wedding day, commenting that he wasn’t used to dating “girls as big as Elizabeth.” Picture: Nine

Amid their rocky marriages, Ines and Sam began a secret relationship. They snuck around and formed a connection, but their affair’s authenticity was later questioned. Picture: Nine

21/50Amid their rocky marriages, Ines and Sam began a secret relationship. They snuck around and formed a connection, but their affair’s authenticity was later questioned. Picture: Nine

22/50Sam claimed producers pushed him into the storyline, while Ines insisted their feelings were real. Picture: Nine

The fallout was rough. Lizzie felt betrayed and hurt, while Bronson expressed frustration but later wished Ines and Sam had simply been honest. Picture: Nine

23/50The fallout was rough. Lizzie felt betrayed and hurt, while Bronson expressed frustration but later wished Ines and Sam had simply been honest. Picture: Nine

Lizzie returned for Season 7 in 2020, seeking a fresh experience after feeling robbed in her first season. She was matched with AFL player Sebastian Guilhaus, and her return was marked by a personal transformation. Picture: Nine

24/50Lizzie returned for Season 7 in 2020, seeking a fresh experience after feeling robbed in her first season. She was matched with AFL player Sebastian Guilhaus, and her return was marked by a personal transformation. Picture: Nine

25/50Jessika Power and Dan Webb’s relationship stirred up plenty of controversy. Originally paired with Mick Gould and Tamara Joy. Picture: Nine

26/50Their chemistry was obvious from Dan’s first dinner party appearance, and secret meetings led to a full-blown romance. Picture: Nine

Jessika pretended to want to stay with Mick (Dan doing the same with Tamara) so they could continue to stay in the experiment and secretly date each other. Picture: Nine

27/50Jessika pretended to want to stay with Mick (Dan doing the same with Tamara) so they could continue to stay in the experiment and secretly date each other. Picture: Nine

Eventually, they confessed their feelings to the group and asked to re-enter the experiment as a couple. Their revelation triggered shockwaves and judgement from the other participants. Picture: Nine

28/50Eventually, they confessed their feelings to the group and asked to re-enter the experiment as a couple. Their revelation triggered shockwaves and judgement from the other participants. Picture: Nine

While they tried to make their relationship work, trust issues and outside pressures took their toll. The couple split publicly, adding another dramatic chapter to Season 6. Picture: Nine

29/50While they tried to make their relationship work, trust issues and outside pressures took their toll. The couple split publicly, adding another dramatic chapter to Season 6. Picture: Nine

30/50In Season 11, Sara Mesa, married to Tim Calwell, was accused of meeting her ex-boyfriend while still in the experiment. Picture: Nine

31/50She had told Tim she was going to a friend’s birthday, but it later emerged that she had actually seen her ex. Picture: Nine

32/50The truth came out during a dinner party when participants Eden and Jayden exposed Sara. Picture: Nine

She admitted to meeting her ex but denied anything inappropriate happened. She claimed she hid the meeting to avoid making Tim feel insecure. Picture: Nine

33/50She admitted to meeting her ex but denied anything inappropriate happened. She claimed she hid the meeting to avoid making Tim feel insecure. Picture: Nine

34/50Tim felt hurt and betrayed. Their relationship was put under intense scrutiny, sparking debates about honesty and trust. Picture: Nine

Season 9 brought us Carolina Santos and Daniel Holmes — two names that became synonymous with drama. Carolina was paired with Dion Giannarelli, while Daniel was with Jessica Seracino. But both relationships were rocky. Picture: Nine

35/50Season 9 brought us Carolina Santos and Daniel Holmes — two names that became synonymous with drama. Carolina was paired with Dion Giannarelli, while Daniel was with Jessica Seracino. But both relationships were rocky. Picture: Nine

36/50Following Jessica’s departure, Carolina and Daniel started connecting during group events. Picture: Nine

37/50Their bond grew stronger, leading to secret meetings and a romantic relationship. Picture: Nine

38/50The couple’s decision to continue their relationship in secrecy led to significant tension within the group. Picture: Nine

Upon revealing their affair, fellow participants expressed feelings of betrayal and disappointment, resulting in many heated confrontations during commitment ceremonies and dinner parties. Picture: Nine

39/50Upon revealing their affair, fellow participants expressed feelings of betrayal and disappointment, resulting in many heated confrontations during commitment ceremonies and dinner parties. Picture: Nine

Despite the backlash, Carolina and Daniel requested to re-enter the experiment as a new couple. However, the experts denied their request, emphasizing the importance of trust and respect within the process. Picture: Nine

40/50Despite the backlash, Carolina and Daniel requested to re-enter the experiment as a new couple. However, the experts denied their request, emphasizing the importance of trust and respect within the process. Picture: Nine

Jonathan McCullough and Ellie Dix, both participants in Season 11, were initially matched with different partners — Jonathan with Lauren Dunn and Ellie with Ben Walters. Picture: Nine

41/50Jonathan McCullough and Ellie Dix, both participants in Season 11, were initially matched with different partners — Jonathan with Lauren Dunn and Ellie with Ben Walters. Picture: Nine

However, behind the scenes, Jonathan and Ellie began exchanging secret text messages, fostering a connection unbeknownst to their spouses. Picture: Nine

42/50However, behind the scenes, Jonathan and Ellie began exchanging secret text messages, fostering a connection unbeknownst to their spouses. Picture: Nine

The private communication came to light when fellow participant Tori Adams confronted Jonathan about his interactions with Ellie. Picture: Nine

43/50The private communication came to light when fellow participant Tori Adams confronted Jonathan about his interactions with Ellie. Picture: Nine

44/50Lauren, feeling deceived, demanded to see Jonathan’s phone, uncovering numerous messages between the two. Picture: Nine

In the wake of the scandal, Jonathan and Ellie decided to pursue a relationship together, leaving their original partners. Despite the controversy, Jonathan and Ellie continued their relationship beyond the show’s conclusion. Picture: Nine

45/50In the wake of the scandal, Jonathan and Ellie decided to pursue a relationship together, leaving their original partners. Despite the controversy, Jonathan and Ellie continued their relationship beyond the show’s conclusion. Picture: Nine

In Season 10 of Married At First Sight Australia, Claire Nomarhas was matched with Jesse Burford, while Adam Seed was paired with Janelle Han. Picture: Nine

46/50In Season 10 of Married At First Sight Australia, Claire Nomarhas was matched with Jesse Burford, while Adam Seed was paired with Janelle Han. Picture: Nine

During a group night out, Claire and Adam were observed engaging in close interactions, including leaving the table together. This behaviour raised suspicions, particularly from Jesse, who felt uneasy about their growing closeness. Picture: Nine

47/50During a group night out, Claire and Adam were observed engaging in close interactions, including leaving the table together. This behaviour raised suspicions, particularly from Jesse, who felt uneasy about their growing closeness. Picture: Nine

The situation escalated when Claire and Adam shared a secret kiss outside the venue. Upon returning, Claire inadvertently had Adam on loudspeaker during a phone call, which Jesse overheard, intensifying his suspicions. Picture: Nine

48/50The situation escalated when Claire and Adam shared a secret kiss outside the venue. Upon returning, Claire inadvertently had Adam on loudspeaker during a phone call, which Jesse overheard, intensifying his suspicions. Picture: Nine

Initially, both Claire and Adam denied any wrongdoing, leading to tension and mistrust among the participants. However, the truth eventually emerged, prompting emotional confrontations and discussions about fidelity within the experiment. Picture: Nine

49/50Initially, both Claire and Adam denied any wrongdoing, leading to tension and mistrust among the participants. However, the truth eventually emerged, prompting emotional confrontations and discussions about fidelity within the experiment. Picture: Nine

In the aftermath, Adam expressed regret over his actions, stating, “I did instantly regret it. When it happened, I was like, ‘Holy s**t.’” The scandal had lasting repercussions, affecting both couples’ dynamics and the group’s cohesion. Picture: Nine

50/50In the aftermath, Adam expressed regret over his actions, stating, “I did instantly regret it. When it happened, I was like, ‘Holy s**t.’” The scandal had lasting repercussions, affecting both couples’ dynamics and the group’s cohesion. Picture: Nine

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