MAFS - Strictly Come DARVO - who will be gaslighting who tonight?

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Sorry - miserable title, but I just noticed we were nearly out of thread.

It’s a lovely title. I’m behind! Catching up now!

Marking my place for future ref

Sean is a truly heartless shit. I get that he had to tell her that it wasn’t going to happen but that was brutal..to let her sit there and say all that and then just dump her 🥺. I could push him off that balcony.

Nasser is becoming a parody of himself.....I reckon Gabrielle sawed through those bed slats 😂

Sean and Nasser -why even say that you want to continue with the "experiment" and then 10 hours later say it won't work?

He's pathetic (Nasser).

He can't deal with the truth about himself, and Gab is a reminder of what he's trying to hide so he gets snappy with her. Is my unqualified expert assessment of the situation.

Marking place. Down with Nasser. Up with Gab.

Thumbface is such a tw*t!

And her friends hate him . . . they aren't convinced by Tracey's explanations.

She is so deluded. He has lied through his teeth, is still lying through his teeth and she's prepared to take it. He'll think he's bulletproof now.

He pretty much is with Tracey. She’s a total idiot. And consistent!

Telv knows his limitations - no oysters for him, thank you!

Oh -he weakened - at least he kept it down.

Justin isn't interested, Carly.

Give up.

You'll get more affection from your plushy pig.

I just love Sarah and Telv right now. No idea if it’ll last cos I’ve not sneak peeked yet (I’m getting tempted 😂) but at least they’re having fun without drama every five minutes.

I don’t think NPJohn is quite as invested as he could be....I’m sensing a bit of disconnect.

NPJohn and Mel seem quite emotionally superficial.

I'm finding NPJ and Mel increasingly irritating.

They aren't unpleasant people, but she's wittery, he has a rictus grin like someone suffering from strychnine poisoning, and they are starting to creep me out.

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Thumbface is such a tw*t!

And her friends hate him . . . they aren't convinced by Tracey's explanations.

She is so deluded. He has lied through his teeth, is still lying through his teeth and she's prepared to take it. He'll think he's bulletproof now.

She could justify any shitty thing thumbface could do. God almighty it is gone beyond embarrassing now. Hard to look at. I hope her friends knock some sense into her.

Half way through... at least Ashley can cook!

Just marking my spot so I can find you all later

I’ve been away for a week so am frantically watching the episodes I’ve missed and catching up on the thread action. Then I can join back in properly!

I enjoyed watching Deanoo squirm when he was trying to explain his bad behiour to the friends.

Also, the place he comes from is called Manly which is pretty apt for him ! Not in a good way obvs.

Here you all are, hello! Nasser is moaning his way though the home stay. Those speedo pants he constantly wears are such a pash killer. I did enjoy them riding though, fair play to him for trying. Did anyone notice how careful and gentle his horse was with him? What a treasure, beautiful horse.
Justin's face at the end when Carly said they needed to have sex was a picture! Not a happy expression!
Sean was just a brick wall wasn't he. I did feel sorry for Blair, but I suppose the attraction must be there and if not, no point in continuing.
I agree about NPJohn and Melissa. They seem well matched as friends but haven't seen a romantic side to them.
Tracey is revelling in telling all about what happened and rightly so. However, if she's serious about him, she'll need to move on, as he doesn't strike me as the kind of guy to accept 'cheater' as his moniker on a permanent basis. He needs a woman to 'worship' him and tell him he's wonderful.

Tracey seems to think she has “won” Dean from the clutches of Davina. I wonder whether she is familiar with the concept of a Pyrrhic victory.

I really dislike Nasser

it's quite clear that some of these characters were chosen because they'd liven up the TV not because anyone seriously thought they would be a good match. Also lots of them live opposite sides of Australia FFS.

If any couple did survive, I'd hope it was Charlene and Patrick and/or Sarah and Telv. Think they both make sweet couples and seem to be on the same wavelength as each other. Melissa and John are having a good stab at it but I think she'll call it off in the end.

Yes Tracey thinks he’s totally smitten with her. She’s stupid.

I felt so sorry for Nadder’s horse while he practically yanked its back teeth out using the reins to try and pull himself up. Why didn’t they get him a mounting block or something!

Tracey is revelling in telling all about what happened and rightly so. However, if she's serious about him, she'll need to move on, as he doesn't strike me as the kind of guy to accept 'cheater' as his moniker on a permanent basis. He needs a woman to 'worship' him and tell him he's wonderful

Nope - he's just taking the flak because he wants to stay on the show.

IRL he would make her life hell, and then chuck her at the point he thought he could cause maximum emotional damage: he would humiliate her as much as possible as revenge for her embarrassing him- and he would deny he was doing anything wrong.

Yes, I was saying mounting block or a leg up, quick! That snaffle was nearly going through that poor horse's cheek!
Hmm, yes Schaden, think you're probs right. This is after all a springboard for DJ Visionz rap career

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I'm finding NPJ and Mel increasingly irritating.

They aren't unpleasant people, but she's wittery, he has a rictus grin like someone suffering from strychnine poisoning, and they are starting to creep me out.

At least NPJohn isn’t sticking his tongue out every five minutes as he was in series 5 . I wonder if the production team called him out on it and said we’ll give you another chance if you keep your tongue in ?

Tracey is looking increasingly smug as she forces Thumb to go through his indiscretions twice - once to her friends , then her family . She’s still doing her weird upper lip sucking though , so maybe she’s feeling the strain despite reaching her goal of making him grovel .

Nasser is beyond all redemption - how can Gab not see it ? She seems intelligent enough . She must really want the relationship to work but she looks close to tears most of the time .