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MAFSAus 2026 Thread 5. NO SPOILERS PLEASE. Romcoms, Double Denim and Flapjack Envy.

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dapsnotplimsolls · 23/03/2026 20:08

Enjoy.

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Piknik · 24/03/2026 00:44

I am a bit fascinated by the Charismas. Julia seems to be leaning into a more masculine vibe since the blue eyed retriever gave her the thumbs up about being Bi. She is so clearly a massive lez and as much as he is being 'cool' about everything she mentions it, I think he has slightly got the ick. I think they are both a bit lost. They are presenting as these really open people who have 'done the work' but actually, they haven't got a clue who they are and are both playing at being Emotionally Intelligent People. I suspect that makes them really dull which is why they have barely been featured.

Team Luke obvs.
But I also really like Chris. I know I shouldn't but I do.

BippidyBoppety · 24/03/2026 00:45

Boaty McBoatface seems to be acting for the camera - says something unfunny then looks to the camera / producers with a "wasn't that clever" expression on his face. HeeHaw seems very needy, this really wasn't a great match.

I despise Mel. And PastaTits. And Brook. There really are some shocking women in this year.

Piknik · 24/03/2026 00:52

A LOT of the women should have been screened out this year:

Romcom: Needs no explanation
GurningBrooke: Needs no explanation
Pastatits (or as she is referred to in our house 'Gnocchi-Knockers' : Needs no explanation
Did I mention I was Bi? Julia: Coming across as self absorbed (and clearly NOT Bi which is fine, but not in this context)
HeeHaw: Needy and a bit unstable
Bec: Tightly coiled. Also a bit unstable
Alyssa: Jury is out

Stella and Mrs Fox - So far, so good.

From tens of thousands of applicants....

Victoriawould24 · 24/03/2026 06:31

Why is everyone so convinced that Jules wants a woman? Surely if that was her preference she wouldn’t have said she’s happy with either.

Izzy24 · 24/03/2026 06:34

Even tho the lateness was set up, Luke still chewed gum through the vows and I think he’s as fake as they come. Which is a lot.

Victoriawould24 · 24/03/2026 06:46

I know people say this every year and it’s a bit fun sponge but I’m not sure I want to watch anymore.

The bitching stuff isn’t even funny as hate watch entertainment it’s just horrible and seems to go unchecked because it’s not part of the ‘experiment’.

It would be so good if someone did challenge the whole set up element, like if Luke had said why did you set us up with the rings and letting Mel (who would still have been vile) walk down the aisle.

Why should Luke feel coerced into still believing it might work, is he even attracted to Mel ? If she offers breadcrumbs is this supposed to be success? Why is staying always seen as a win.
Nobody seemed to care what his thoughts on Mel as a wife are.

Or if Stella and Filip did say (as mentioned by a pp) thanks but we want no part in this bitch fest so have agreed to leave together as a couple.

And why don’t the experts ask the people talking when a couple is on a couch, what they are saying, they must see and hear it.

I also think Rachel standing there in that blindfold asking for a kiss is set up for ridicule , see also Rebecca with that pound shop ‘sexy’ costume.

dapsnotplimsolls · 24/03/2026 06:49

Has there ever been a lesbian couple on the Oz version?

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dillite · 24/03/2026 06:53

SabrinaThwaite · 23/03/2026 22:32

Oh Lordy, why did you go there.

I’m going to have nightmares tonight now.

Well, it could have been a choice between Reece Mogg and Give. But I didn't want all of us to have nightmares.

EdithBond · 24/03/2026 08:07

Izzy24 · 24/03/2026 06:34

Even tho the lateness was set up, Luke still chewed gum through the vows and I think he’s as fake as they come. Which is a lot.

And took it OUT in front of RomCom during vows and handed it to his sister 😱

TBF to RomCom it’d take a fair bit to come back from that.

EdithBond · 24/03/2026 08:18

Victoriawould24 · 24/03/2026 06:31

Why is everyone so convinced that Jules wants a woman? Surely if that was her preference she wouldn’t have said she’s happy with either.

Closet lesbian pretending/trying to be bi?

@dapsnotplimsolls: Tash & Amanda (2020) - Rapidly lost the spark and left early doors.

FergoMcFergFace · 24/03/2026 08:24

Italiangreyhound · 23/03/2026 23:20

I do hate the way they are pressurised into being more 'intimate' then they are ready for.

Yes! Consent isn't a compromise, Alessandra.

ExtraPaddingForFallingOver · 24/03/2026 09:30

ThePlatypusAlwaysTriumphs · 23/03/2026 20:59

Brook in her prison overalls

Yeah straight out of Cell Block H, she would’ve fitted in well

ExtraPaddingForFallingOver · 24/03/2026 09:55

Brook is like a malfunctioning android -the white powder had got into her circuit boards.

awww no, the whole intimacy part of the ‘experiment’ it makes me want to turn inside out!
What the fuck are Rachel and thingy doing with the blindfold and Love Actually prompt cards, in the next one? She looks ridiculous, why would that initiate intimacy FFS….please realise lady, they’re setting you up as the clown of the series 😔

Piknik · 24/03/2026 10:01

The cards and blindfold thing is just cruel. Even if he kisses her, we will just assume 'pity kiss'.

I am glad Butlins (Red-Coat) spoke up and told Charisma that actually, they were just moving at HER pace. Not that she should be pressured into intimacy, but so often one of them decides how it's 'going to be' in order to make it work for them, and forgets the other person is looking for their ideal to play out as well.

S10 Alyssa and Duncan springs to mind.

MargoLivebetter · 24/03/2026 10:25

Well, we've got a lot of fat fibbers this year, that's for sure! Some really despicable behaviour on display that didn't seem to get called out properly.

The contempt that Pasta-tits and Mean Model showed with all the eye rolling and face pulling was other level, even for MAFS.

Wannabe Silver Fox probably gets the medal for fat fibs last night. Definitely fibbed about his age and I don't think a word of truth came out about his feelings for Hot Mumma.

Pink Princess is quite the little actress! Not sure the Farmer's tears were entirely genuine, but he does look fucked.

Heehaw and Awkward are giving me such weird vibes now. Not sure about them.

Bi-sexual and Mr Open are clearly a mess. She is totally all over her terminology and asserting herself (nothing wrong with that) but he seems like he has no clue at all what is going on. It was like watching a goldfish in a bowl being circled by a cat!

JellyBeanSpring25 · 24/03/2026 10:42

I would love it if Boaty just grabbed HeeHaw close and gave her a long passionate snog…

I think Bi-Jules is after kink, she keeps saying she wants him (with the surprised puppy face) to be “open” and to “try new things”. She’d be happy with a group marriage!

The Weird Sisters (3-witches) are just vile, all that rolling eyes and faux victim crap. Bitches.

Of the others, I’m liking Alyssa & David, Chris, Stella and Mrs Fox. Bec is in need of therapy, addiction support and shouldn’t be on TV. The rest are just 🤷‍♀️

MokaEfti · 24/03/2026 11:00

seazon · 23/03/2026 20:34

calling it now, Brooke won’t age well

Interested to know what the signs of this are?

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 24/03/2026 11:01

test

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 24/03/2026 11:02

Looks like it’s working unlike boat boy and heehaw.

And boy does Brook have a temper!

MargoLivebetter · 24/03/2026 11:07

I forgot about NutNut (Bec) and Geezer! I honestly think that NutNut shouldn't be on the show at all. I get such unhinged vibes off her. Vortex of chaos is what I'm absorbing through the telly all the way across the globe! Geezer is giving me bunny in the headlights now. I've noticed his blink rate gets really high when she starts going nutnutty! She needs therapy, not this shit.

ExtraPaddingForFallingOver · 24/03/2026 11:22

JellyBeanSpring25 · 24/03/2026 10:42

I would love it if Boaty just grabbed HeeHaw close and gave her a long passionate snog…

I think Bi-Jules is after kink, she keeps saying she wants him (with the surprised puppy face) to be “open” and to “try new things”. She’d be happy with a group marriage!

The Weird Sisters (3-witches) are just vile, all that rolling eyes and faux victim crap. Bitches.

Of the others, I’m liking Alyssa & David, Chris, Stella and Mrs Fox. Bec is in need of therapy, addiction support and shouldn’t be on TV. The rest are just 🤷‍♀️

I don’t think Boaty actually fancies her. I think he likes the idea of being attached and this was a wild stab in the dark, at being with a real life woman.
She’s probably lovely and kind, so she’s nice to be around. He’ll stay like an adult child that won’t move out, until she starts getting aggy about no proper affection.
I’m not convinced about them at all

Stickytoffeetartt · 24/03/2026 11:30

Gosh I've just seen the sad news that Mel Schilling has passed away 😢 🪽
What an absolutely lovely lady , may she RIP.

MrJollyLivesNextDoor · 24/03/2026 11:32

Just seen the news, how sad. RIP Mel

mateysmum · 24/03/2026 11:32

Stickytoffeetartt · 24/03/2026 11:30

Gosh I've just seen the sad news that Mel Schilling has passed away 😢 🪽
What an absolutely lovely lady , may she RIP.

I just came on to say the same thing. So sad.

FriendofDorothy · 24/03/2026 11:34

Stickytoffeetartt · 24/03/2026 11:30

Gosh I've just seen the sad news that Mel Schilling has passed away 😢 🪽
What an absolutely lovely lady , may she RIP.

So sad, she seemed lovely.

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