MAFS groom Dan blindsides viewers with personality U-turn

He seemed like the breakout ‘hero’ of MAFS, but Dan Hunjas has shown a completely different side to him after sex with his ‘wife’.

A Married At First Sight groom has gone from “hero to zero” in the eyes of viewers after his abrupt personality change.

Dan Hunjas, 42, was considered one of the stand-up males in the Nine experiment this year, and up until last night, was only ever seen doting over his ‘wife’ Sandy Jawanda, 36.

After an awkward commitment ceremony Sunday, in which Sandy expressed concerns Dan was “disappearing” for 6-7 hours a day, the pair went on to have sex for the first time later that evening.

But the physical encounter seemingly didn’t help them fix their stalling relations, with Dan yet again disappearing for half the day.

Dan has emerged as an unlikely villain on MAFS.

“I feel like we slept together and then [he] kinda treated me like I don’t exist,” Sandy said in a piece to camera on Monday’s episode.

Upon his eventual return to their Sydney apartment, the marketing tycoon appeared to have a rapid change of heart, failing to see why Sandy was upset that he disappeared all day.

He also claimed the duo weren’t compatible due to his love of fitness, which he said Sandy did not share.

Dan and Sandy have hit rocky waters, seemingly out of nowhere.

“I’m a very active man. I’m climbing mountains, paddling in rivers, swimming in waterfalls,” he stressed. “But you’re not an active person and you don’t wanna be and I’m not feeling that energy connection — and energy is so important to me.

“I’m out being very active and you’re watching TV.”

The pair had a frosty argument, with Dan accusing a defeated Sandy of “talking in circles”.

Viewers were surprised by the different side to Dan, taking to social media to lament his behaviour:

OH Dan! How to go from hero to zero in under 2 minutes: #MAFSAU#mafs#mafsaus#MAFSAustraliapic.twitter.com/yqReGrzQBT

— homelessguy (@homelessguy_au) February 27, 2023

Dan the mountain man, as it turns out, is only looking for someone to carry his backpack on the next expedition. It is certainly becoming very apparent why Sandy never had a shot. I will give him this, he is a much better actor than Harrison. Love Sandy. 😍#MAFSAU#mafs#mafsauspic.twitter.com/kVwlzH7ays

— homelessguy (@homelessguy_au) February 27, 2023

Dan’s 6 or 7 hours of “me time” is basically I don’t want to be with you, I’m bored with you time. The manipulative producers made sure we didn’t see any of his ugliness until tonight. He’s not the same man they presented to viewers. Call the Uber now, Sandy! #MAFSAU#MAFS

— Jayele (@msjayele) February 27, 2023

Dan you are entirely too old to be acting like you don’t see the problem with disappearing for over six hours with no contact not just once but regularly. How would you feel if some douche was treating your daughter like this? #mafs#mafsau

— jedda 🐱 (@jeddamindtricks) February 27, 2023

Just when you thought Adam is the douchebag of the series, along comes Dan! #MAFS#MAFSAU

— Todd (@dontcallmetoddy) February 27, 2023

While his attitude change is surprising, Dan and Sandy’s doomed relationship was highlighted weeks ago.

Just one day after his wedding aired in late January, the father-of-one was spotted kissing a Gold Coast nurse who attended his TV nuptials.

Dan Hunjas is now dating Gold Coast nurse Samantha Symes.

Samantha Symes shared a loved-up photo of the pair on her Instagram stories after a date night at Sydney’s Star Casino.

It’s understood Dan – who drives a Porsche 911 – has since been served legal papers by Nine after spoiling the storyline by going public with his new flame.

The successful entrepreneur is semi-retired and has a 16-year-old daughter.