The Australian reality show began in 2015 and captivated audiences, including the UK.
Most of the experimental couples have gone their separate ways since their time at MAFS, but some remain together.
Season 12 of Australia's MAFS began in the UK on Monday (3rd March) and to commemorate the start of the new series, 9Now rounded up all the couples in the show's history that are still together.
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Are the Australian couples still together?
Tori Adams and Jack Dunkley (Season 11)
Despite having “one of the most controversial relationships in MAFS history,” Jack and Tori (from season 11) are still the same, boasting a “stable, healthy and normal” relationship.
The pair faced controversy for most weeks of the experiment, revolving primarily around Jack's actions.
9now explained: “They faced rumors surrounding Jack's ex-girlfriend, then there was a “muscle” comment, followed by a “whale” comment.
After leaving the show, the couple moved together to the Gold Coast.
Jade Perwell and Ridge Valledo (Season 11)
Another couple from Season 11 who are still together are Jade and Ridge.
Jade has booked about Ridge becoming a stepfather and aiming to move the interstate.
However, he has since reunion ridge in season 11 as a psychiatric nurse in New South Wales, and has moved to Jade's hometown on the Gold Coast.
The pair currently lives together on the Gold Coast with Jade's daughter.
Ridge had Jade's name tattooed on his body to further confirm his commitment.
Ellie Dicks and Jonathan McCullough (Season 11)
Ellie Dicks and Jonathan (Jono) McCullough have begun Season 11 of MAFS Australia with a variety of partners.
Jono was combined with Lauren Dunn, and Ellie teamed up with Ben Walters.
However, these relationships didn't work, and in a massive twist, the two walked hand in hand to the reunion of the season 11 dinner party.
Since the end of the series, Jono and Ellie have moved together to the Gold Coast and have started business.
Evelyn Ellis and Duncan James (Season 10)
According to 9Now, all couples in season 10 are split.
But like Ellie and Yono, Duncan James and Evelyn Ellis, who were initially not aligned together, are in a relationship and are “happier than ever.”
Kelly Knight and Johnny Valbusiente (Season 8)
Despite taking part in the experiment midway through season 8, Kelly and Johnny enjoyed a “magnificent romance” on the show.
The couple tied the knot in real life before welcoming their first child, Chloe, a year later (June 2024) before (2024).
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Bryce Ruthven and Melissa Lawson (Season 8)
Melissa Lawson and Bryce Ruthven were one of the more controversial couples of MAFS and were involved in many dramas during Season 8.
Nevertheless, the pair confirmed that they wanted to be together in their final vows.
Since then, Melissa and Blythe officially tied the knot (2023) and are now proud parents of twins Levy and Tate (born 2021).
Martha Kalifatisdis and Michael Brunelli (Season 6)
According to 9Now, Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli are one of the “most beloved couples” in MAFS Australia's history.
During season six, since their time at MAFS, the pair officially tied the knot, with son Lucius born in February 2023.
Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant (Season 6)
“When it comes to true love, it's hard not to think of Come Merchant and Jules Robinson,” 9Now said.
The couple in season 6 made history in several ways.
Starting with a cam proposal with a final vow, the pair became the first MAFS couple to actually marry (2019).
Since then, they have been welcoming two children, Ollie and Carter.
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Erin Bateman and Blythe Mall (Season 2)
Erin Bateman and Bryce Mohr have organized together since Season 2 of MAFS Australia, which aired back to 2016, becoming the longest-lasting couple from the experiment.
9now added: “The couple has since competed in the show and are now relatively quiet about the details of their relationship.”
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