MAFS groom’s secret reality TV history exposed by viewers

It turns out one of this year’s MAFS grooms was familiar not only to his new bride, but also to viewers of reality TV...

Eagle-eyed Married At First Sight viewers have realised they weren’t the only ones to have seen groom Paul Antoine before.

In the first episode of the new series, fans watched as bride Carina looked on in horror as she realised she had previously dated Paul.

It turns out after a perfect date, he ended up ghosting her a few months before they were paired to marry on TV.

Now, viewers have realised they previously saw Paul looking for love on 10 reality dating series The Real Love Boat that aired back in 2022.

On the show, Paul claimed to be looking to find his “perfect partner”, but sadly things didn’t work out for him in the end.

Paul made an impact on MAFS after it was revealed he had previously ghosted his new wife. Picture: 10

Fans who recognised Paul took to social media to suggest that his fondness for reality shows could be a red flag that signals that he’s looking for fame rather than love.

“I knew Paul’s face the minute the ads started. On The Real Love Boat he was all about real love and blah blah blah,” one viewer remarked. “Now matched with someone he already knew and ‘ghosted’ come on guys and don’t even get me started on Eliot! Hope that flop does leave, don’t let the door hit you on the way out ya clown.”

“Oh my goodness!!! Would be nice if the show could be genuine for just once and have real people looking for love. Not just people wanting to try and get their five minutes of fame. In my opinion!!!,” another said.

“I thought this season was going to be people that actually were looking for love not self promotion,” complained a third viewer.

During his wedding on MAFS, the picture perfect ceremony quickly descended into chaos.

As the ceremony wrapped up, viewers watched as Carina disappeared off camera to talk to a producer.

Paul previously appeared on The Real Love Boat back in 2022. Picture: 10.

“What the f**k? Am I gonna get a different guy or what?” she furiously whispers. “Is there a different option? I KNOW HIM. For f**k’s sake!”

She went on to explain that a few months ago she had drummed up a connection with Paul, but things had fizzled out after their first date, despite her desire to meet up again after the first went so well.

“We matched eight months ago. Facetimed and messaged and then we went on a hike. But then he just stopped texting.”

“Knowing we have literally crossed paths I’m just so disappointed,” she continued.

In the end, Paul did his best to explain his actions to a clearly upset Carina.

“I wasn’t in a good headspace,” he said. “It’s totally my fault it didn’t lead to a second date. I kept cancelling. It feels like the universe is giving me another chance again.”

“You know when a guy is saying all the right things? It feels a bit like that right now,” said Carina in her confessionals.

Originally published as MAFS groom’s secret reality TV history exposed by viewers