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Married At First Sight: 2018 cast was so crazy, most of the footage won’t make it to air

PRODUCERS had their hands full with the latest batch of Married At First Sight contestants. Insiders have told Confidential the 2018 cast was so raucous that much of what was filmed won’t make it to air.

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PRODUCERS had their hands full with the latest batch of Married At First Sight contestants.

Insiders have told Confidential the cast was so raucous that much of what was filmed won’t make it to air.

The popular reality format matches unlucky in love singles in marriage (not officially) then gives them time to get to know each other and decide whether they want to stay together in real life.

NSW Married At First Sight contestants, from left Dean, Nasser, Ryan, Troy and Justin. Picture: Jonathan Ng
NSW Married At First Sight contestants, from left Dean, Nasser, Ryan, Troy and Justin. Picture: Jonathan Ng

But with “partner swapping” one of the more scandalous incidents according to the source, the chances of any of this year’s participants finding lasting love look slim.

“It was keys in the bowl kind of stuff,” the source said. “They were right at it from the get-go. It was so trashy, everyone hated working on it.”

But those working behind the scenes in production who were said to be shocked by the outrageous behaviour could not deny it would provide compelling viewing for fans.

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Two of the NSW ladies Gab and Blair. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Two of the NSW ladies Gab and Blair. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Last season’s contestant Cheryl Maitland caused controversy when she swapped husbands. Picture: Nigel Wright
Last season’s contestant Cheryl Maitland caused controversy when she swapped husbands. Picture: Nigel Wright

The show has been a ratings hit for Channel Nine with last year’s contestant Cheryl swapping husbands during the season when her initial partnership with Jonathon fell flat. She then teamed up with Andrew ‘Jonesy’ Jones, although that didn’t work out in the end either.

Given the lowbrow nature of the show, Channel Nine is understood to be unconcerned about the antics of this year’s batch.

“This year completely ups the ante,” the source said.

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