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MAFS wedding guest now dating groom Dan Hunjas

A wedding guest on last night’s MAFS stunned viewers in a racy gown - now in a surprising twist, she’s been spotted making out with the groom.

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A Married At First Sight groom is now dating one of his wedding guests, who stole viewers’ attention in an eyepopping gown despite only having a brief cameo.

Those tuning into Tuesday night’s episode couldn’t help but notice a brunette woman, who has since been named as Gold Coast nurse Samantha Symes, attending the marriage of Dan Hunjas, 42, and Sandy Jawanda, 36.

Samantha, thought to be a friend of the groom, flashed onscreen for just seconds during the ceremony, but was unmissable in an incredibly daring neon-orange gown.

The camera briefly flashed to Samantha (right), who is a friend of Dan, the groom.
The camera briefly flashed to Samantha (right), who is a friend of Dan, the groom.

And now in a shocking twist, it appears Samantha is currently dating Dan months after filming ended - all but confirming the MAFS groom has split from his TV wife Sandy.

Daily Mailpublished photos of the pair kissing at The Star Casino on the Gold Coast - where they both live.

Dan, a wealthy marketing tycoon who drives a Porsche 911, could be seen dancing with Samantha at Garden Bar on Friday night, with another photo showing the pair engaged in a passionate kiss.

Samantha also uploaded a loved-up pic of the pair to her Instagram stories.

Samantha uploaded an Instagram story showing a photo of herself and Dan, who is currently 'married' to MAFS bride Sandy.
Samantha uploaded an Instagram story showing a photo of herself and Dan, who is currently 'married' to MAFS bride Sandy.

The nurse took to Instagram back in August – when the show began filming – to credit her “glam squad” for helping her get ready for the TV wedding.

The Queenslander, who has almost 40,000 followers on the platform, thanked her fashion stylist, hair, and makeup artists for styling her for screen.

But it was guest Samantha who stole the spotlight.
But it was guest Samantha who stole the spotlight.

Last week, Samantha shared another photo with her followers from the big day, writing, “Bitter [sic] late than never.”

Dan wrote on the post with a cryptic comment.

“The caption …” he wrote, with a ‘100’ emoji and waving hands. Samantha responded, “oh can u resonate babe ahhaa.”

The nurse got a full glam squad for her cameo.
The nurse got a full glam squad for her cameo.
She also posted this photo on her Instagram story last night with other wedding guests.
She also posted this photo on her Instagram story last night with other wedding guests.

Last night’s nuptials saw the successful father-of-one marry Sandy, a Victorian dental therapist from a traditional Indian family.

The pair shared an undeniable chemistry, with Dan making a nervous Sandy feel at ease at the altar.

In the lead up to the ceremony, Sandy was seen in tears after visiting her strict parents to tell them of her plans to appear on MAFS.

They refused to be filmed, and also rejected the invitation to attend their daughter’s TV wedding.

Tuesday night's episode saw Dan and Sandy marry at first sight.
Tuesday night's episode saw Dan and Sandy marry at first sight.

“I may come across as a strong, fearless woman, but growing up as a first generation Indian in the ’90s has been challenging,” Sandy said in her vows.

“Being different, accepting myself for who I am, conforming to and meeting the expectations of my parents and the community while finding my identity as an Australian woman.

“So dear husband, why am I doing this?

“Because I’ve learned that a life lived in fear is a life half-lived. I’m done with just dipping my toes in. I’m putting my complete trust in the process and jumping in with both feet.”

A beaming Dan referred to his new ‘wife’ as a “trailblazer”.

Married At First Sight continues Wednesday at 7.30pm on Channel 9

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