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As production for Married At First Sight 2027 continues in Sydney, John Aiken has branded this the most "extreme" season so far. The relationship expert's interview comes as one groom is abruptly kicked off the show over an "off camera incident".... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm recording this podcast live outside of the second Married At First Sight 2027 dinner party as all of the cast arrive around me. Here's what's happening on the show so far, the new rules introduced by producers and why it isn't off to a great start... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apologies for the delay, here's an update on Katie Walker with the latest that I am able to publicly share. If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS. ______ Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026.  In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage. The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media. I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated friends and family, and promised them I'd use my platforms to get her face and story out there that'll hopefully lead to new information. Plus, I've been speaking the private investigator they've hired to also try and find answers I'll be documenting our progress on this new podcast, The disappearance of Katie Walker, as well as on my Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.  NOTE: NSW Police have now issued two public appeals for information and their investigation is active.  More details at helpfindkatie.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s been a lot happening in the Married At First Sight world over the last week or so and the biggest shock is: I’ve officially taken Gia’s side in the latest cast drama. Plus, Chris and Bec have been back on TikTok Live, experts John and Alessandra talk filming the new season without Mel Schilling and Alyssa’s odd update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Daily Mail and New Idea identified the full Married At First Sight 2027, here's my initial thoughts, feelings and judgements with some interesting background on each of them.... I've already picked my faves.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Married At First Sight 2027 weddings wrap in Sydney, here's all the drama and updates from production so far. There's already a bit of chaos and confusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I discovered something that proves NSW Police negligence which I want to share and I speak to Lucas from Proof Investigations, the PI hired by Katie Walker's family, to share what we know so far and why the police need to start again. If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS. ______ Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026.  In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage. The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media. I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated friends and family, and promised them I'd use my platforms to get her face and story out there that'll hopefully lead to new information. Plus, I've been speaking the private investigator they've hired to also try and find answers I'll be documenting our progress on this new podcast, The disappearance of Katie Walker, as well as on my Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.  NOTE: NSW Police have now issued two public appeals for information and their investigation is active.  More details at helpfindkatie.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Married At First Sight 2027 has officially started filming this week, and as last season's cast fight about who they should turn to for advice, here's an open letter to them from me. In this, I discuss the psychological journey they're about to go on, the various emotional stages of the process they won't realise until months later and the producer tactics to look out for.  Everything I read in this letter is from spending years speaking to far too many former cast members than I could ever count.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s now been 59 days since Katie Walker was last seen and in this episode I’ll be discussing the man she met prior to her disappearance, what happened between them and sharing the story of the friend she made at the start of May.   If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS. ______ Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026.  In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage. The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media. I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated friends and family, and promised them I'd use my platforms to get her face and story out there that'll hopefully lead to new information. Plus, I've been speaking the private investigator they've hired to also try and find answers I'll be documenting our progress on this new podcast, The disappearance of Katie Walker, as well as on my Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.  NOTE: NSW Police have now issued two public appeals for information and their investigation is active.  More details at helpfindkatie.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Married At First Sight's Stella and Filip have broken up and it's already becoming quite messy. Here's what the media are saying vs what Stella is saying in her own lengthy statement.  More to come once we know more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After waking up to the unexpected news Married At First Sight's Gia and partner Alan are expecting their first child together, here's their full announcement as I read Woman's Day with my own thoughts on this and, um, life in general? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the search for Katie Walker continues, in this episode I detail the incident with "the man from Dubai" who her loved ones see as the main suspect, I discuss what the police found in Katie's apartment once she was reported missing and why they're not following up new leads. Everything you hear in this episode is shared publicly with permission and encouragement from Katie's brother. The response to this content so far has led to valuable new information, which I also discuss in the episode.  If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS. ______ Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026.  In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage. The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media. I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated friends and family, and promised them I'd use my platforms to get her face and story out there that'll hopefully lead to new information. Plus, I've been speaking the private investigator they've hired to also try and find answers I'll be documenting our progress on this new podcast, The disappearance of Katie Walker, as well as on my Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.  NOTE: NSW Police have now issued two public appeals for information and their investigation is active.  More details at helpfindkatie.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Chattr broke a story yesterday claiming police have "confirmed an assault probe into Married At First Sight's Jeff following an incident with Rhi" - here's what we know so far. Please note also that Jeff, via his lawyer, has denied any wrongdoing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are struggling with any of the topics of this episode contact LIFELINE on 13 11 14. In this episode I retrace Katie Walker's last known steps, discuss NSW Police's current theory about what happened and why her loved ones are refusing to believe it. Plus, Katie's best friends Justine and Elizabeth help me tell the story of Katie's fascinating life up until her disappearance.  If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS. ______ Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026.  In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage. The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media. I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated friends and family, and promised them I'd use my platforms to get her face and story out there that'll hopefully lead to new information. Plus, I've been speaking the private investigator they've hired to also try and find answers I'll be documenting our progress on this new podcast, The disappearance of Katie Walker, as well as on my Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.  NOTE: NSW Police have now issued two public appeals for information and their investigation is active.  More details at helpfindkatie.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British-born Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026.  In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage. The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media. I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated friends and family, and promised them I'd use my platforms to get her face and story out there that'll hopefully lead to new information. Plus, I've been speaking the private investigator they've hired to also try and find answers I'll be documenting our progress on this new podcast, The disappearance of Katie Walker, as well as on my Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.  NOTE: NSW Police have now issued two public appeals for information and their investigation is active.  More details at helpfindkatie.com  If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Bec went silent on all socials after finally undergoing her surgery in Bali, here’s what is really happening over in Indonesia. Plus, Sammy’s new boyfriend, Rhi and Jeff’s post-split latest and some Gia drama. Follow my new podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is going to make several people uncomfortable. That includes myself, the influencers from the Bali trip, content creators in general, journalists at mainstream publications and, in some ways, you, listening to this, wherever you are. I’m now home from Bali, I’ve spent 48 hours reflecting on what I learned over there, what I’ve learned from the online commentary and I have a few things to say. In this episode, you’ll also hear from Below Deck’s Alli Dore, who is now recovering from the “rib contouring” procedure and Stella from this year’s Married At First Sight, who shares her own cosmetic surgery story – and the regrets she now has.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This isn't the ending I thought this Bali series would have, but after I waved Married At First Sight bride Bec off at the hospital ahead of her "rib recontouring" surgery, a lot quickly changed. In this episode, she explains why she has backed out of it, for now, at least. PS: Not discussed in the episode but It is worth noting though that here, in Bali, several of the girls' scheduled surgery times and days did get switched once they arrived, allowing for people like Bec, who weren't first up, to have that little bit of extra time to stop and think, like you'll hear in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of Married At First Sight bride Bec undergoing the “rib recontouring” procedure with all of the other influencers here in Bali, we sit down to really discuss why she is doing this and the conversation left me a little sad. I also share my thoughts on this whole thing so far and what I've realised. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As I remain in Bali, in this second episode of my little investigation series into the rise of "rib recontouring" I address the backlash, welcome former Married At First Sight bride Awhina into my hotel studio ahead of her procedure and ask both Awhina and Bec: Why are you doing this? And do you think it's setting a dangerous example to young people? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm currently in Bali alongside Bec and a group of other Australian influencers who are here to undergo a very controversial new cosmetic procedure called rib recontouring - or the "snatched waist". I have come here to investigate why this is the fastest growing procedure in the world, why it is about to be forced into millions of Aussies newsfeeds and what the actual reality of it is.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Married At First Sight faves Rhi and Jeff's split now appears to be confirmed, here's what's being said and what we actually know... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sydney Morning Herald have obtained SafeWork NSW's findings into production of Married At First Sight Australia under the freedom of information law and... it's a lot.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been rumours for a while that all may not be well between Married At First Sight's Rhi and Jeff. So I reached out to them directly regarding the split rumours and address all the wild theories doing the rounds in this mini podcast... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the claims from several brides from Married At First Sight UK continues to dominate the news cycle, here’s some new updates about the future of the show over there and in Australia. Plus, I also have an update on the Second Marriage At First Sight “all stars” spin-off series which is now in pre-production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses rape, sexual assault and sexual violence. A lot of you have been asking for my thoughts on the Married At First Sight UK situation, which is still very much unfolding. In this podcast, I discuss how this could change reality television internationally, if I think this will be the end of Married At First Sight and why there should be no victim blaming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After it was reported last week that Channel 10 are cancelling I'm A Celebrity, the network have responded, I've done some digger and here is what is exactly going on - plus what this means for Australian reality television as a whole following a string of axed shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Bec vs Small Business drama continues across socials, I've decided to look at the bigger picture of all of this with how the influencer world is now being more regulated, how so many Married At First Sight participants are (presumably unaware that they're) breaking Australian Consumer Law with most of their posts and the huge fines they face if investigated by the ACCC.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for my mum's audition to become the Occasionally Funny co-host and after starting off with some embarrassing stories about me, we discuss the "deprived" area I was raised and how family was at the forefront of so much drama.  Let us know what you think of Sam's audition on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Stanton joins me today for his official co-host audition where he proved he isn’t such an innocent boy while diving into his pre-reality TV dating disasters. Throughout the chat, Sam shared stories he’s never dared tell anyone before, his face reached new shades of red and he turned the tables on me… Let us know what you think of Sam's audition on the @OccasionallyFunnyPod Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last time I interviewed Bec, she’d just lost her job, everything was uncertain and she was still heartbroken. Now, as the dust has settled on this year’s Married At First Sight, I wanted to see how things have changed for her in the seven weeks since we last spoke. During this interview, Bec breaks down what her new talent management do, the $6,000 brand deal she turned down, how things stand with certain cast members and what is happening between her and her rumoured new man, who is a well-known male escort.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Sam Stanton and my mum now work on their co-host audition episodes, this week I'm facing my fear of public speaking my performing by debut stand-up comedy set to a small group of people.  And after writing a self-deprecating set about growing up as a millennial online that I thought my audience would relate to, the whole thing quickly fell apart.  Please follow the new Instagram for @OccasionallyFunnyPod. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As this year's Married At First Sight cast now attempt to rewrite their narratives, in this podcast I look at how shameless their attempts are and explore how reality television may soon change forever all around the world due to the legal case that's being built in the UK right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first episode of Occasionally Funny where I let you know what to expect from this new show, introduce the potential co-hosts I'm auditioning, proposition TV groom Sam Stanton and test some material from the stand-up comedy set I'm working on.  Plus, my mum and... Sabrina Carpenter?  Please follow the new Instagram for @OccasionallyFunnyPod. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dearest listeners, now this year's Married At First Sight is wrapped up... let's go back to the casts' audition tapes to see who was true to their word and who blatantly just lied about themselves.  Please subscribe and follow my new podcast Occasionally Funny on Spotify and Apple.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of updates from the Married At First Sight world to get through, but before that, please subscribe and follow my new podcast Occasionally Funny on Spotify and Apple. In this episode, I discuss:-Steven's regret-Gia's messages to me-Danny's mess up-Stella's exciting news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As this year's cast now all battle it out for brand deals and followers, in this podcast I breakdown realistically what money is on the table right now - and why most of them won't make anything.  Plus, I speak to Lisa Galway, the Founder and Creative Director of The Femi Agency, a social media and brand management agency, who has some great insights into how the influencer world has changed in recent years and what this means for Married At First Sight participants.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After my podcast a couple of days ago discussing the downfall of Danny, here's a follow up talking about his PR masterplan to switch the narrative now his "unseen moments" have been watched by millions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I invited Sam over to my house on Saturday to finally meet and record a podcast chat about life post Married At First Sight, gay hook up culture and, um, saving penguins while trying to prove to Australia… he’s not as serious as he may seem with his little notebook. Follow @sammystants on Instagram and check out @studio360sports for his gym and online classes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the public response to Danny has dramatically changed over the last week or so, here's how his friends are trying to take Bec down to build him up again. Sadly for Danny though, it may be a lost cause if the final episode of After The Dinner Party is as bad as I'm told... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the unexpected success of Dear Scott the song, and then the Final Vow follow ups, I've done one step further and wrote and recorded (via the random AI app) this end of season song: We Kept Watching. I hope this puts a smile on your face as you go into the weekend.  Lyrics below.  Verse 1This season started like a promise in disguiseWhite dresses, big dreams, hope in their eyesBut something twisted underneath the vowsA finger banging scandal, brought it all down Verse 2Gia came in like fire and gasolineUnhinged, calculated, borderline meanEvery episode went further than beforeA leaked group chat about to burst through the door, Pre-ChorusYeah, we said “this can’t get worse”Then it did, yeah it got absurd ChorusOh oh, we kept watchingEvery dinner party, couldn’t look awayOh oh, we kept watchingBec's on the wine again, her and Danny up in flamesWe can judge them from our couches at nightBut we’re feeding every moment of the fightOh oh, we kept watchingYeah, we’re part of the problem, right? Verse 3Scandals hitting brand new lowsPoor Joel's teddy bear, he knowsLeaked messages calling Alissa a ratNo one forgets drama like that Verse 4Sam writing truths inside his bookScott breaking down, couldn’t even lookFilip and Stella tried to save the showGia quitting and returning every week, oh no Pre-Chorus RepeatWe said “surely this is it”But we stayed, yeah we committed Chorus RepeatOh oh, we kept watchingEvery meltdown, every bitter fightOh oh, we kept watchingFinger banging drama, neon lightsWe can judge them, say it’s all a messBut we’re tuning in, we must confessOh oh, we kept watchingYeah, we helped create this stress BridgeWhat does it say ‘bout you and me?We crave the chaos on our screensWe shake our heads, but still press playAddicted to the disarrayIt’s not just them, it’s what we chooseA finger bang we always lose Final ChorusOh oh, we kept watchingThrough every scandal, every tearOh oh, we kept watchingEven when it felt too weirdWe can judge them, say they’ve gone too farBut we made them who they areOh oh, we kept watchingYeah, we’re part of it… we are  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you can't wait to see what goes down at this year's Married At First Sight reunion, here's a little spoiler guide! Featuring a debrief with my mum at the very end. PS: I forgot to credit the Steph audio from Ella Ding's new podcast. PPS: Follow my Instagram and Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The drama didn't end when the cameras stopped rolling after Final Vows, and here's everything that happened in the days (and weeks) that followed the brides who made it to the very end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This evening we watched Danny and David brutally dump their wives during the Married At First Sight final vow ceremonies, so I've taken their brutal speeches and turned them into two surprising songs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After waking up to many messages requesting this, here you go - featuring the lyrics below for you to sing a long too. This will make no sense if you haven't listened to yesterday's podcast.   Verse 1 Dear Scott,This hurts in a way I didn’t think it could.Through all the chaos and odds stacked against us we had found a real connection, and for me love.It felt real the way you looked at me, the way we spoke about our future, looked at houses and even spoke about family pets we wanted. Verse 2 When I entered this experiment I was incredibly hard shelled,but overtime you softened me,and I thank you for bringing that side back out in me. Chorus 1 When we packed our bags together that day,I truly believed we were leaving together, choosing each other, not the experiment.I was ready to face whatever came next with you by my side,but then you stayed and didn’t follow through, with our plans...in saying that, if I had of known you'd be uncomfortable I would have never left.I wish you told me why you didn’t leave with me,and I'm hoping for some closure because the last 3 months have meant everything to me. Bridge I want to take accountability for the times I’d self sabotage and walk out, I’m sorry Scott.At the time in this experiment I’ve felt emotionally exhausted with pressure and missing my daughter. [AI started doing it's own mumble thing here] Chorus 2When we packed our bags together that day,I truly believed we were leaving together, choosing each other, not the experiment.I was ready to face whatever came next with you by my side,but then you stayed and didn’t follow through, with our plans...in saying that, if I had of known you'd be uncomfortable I would have never left.I wish you told me why you didn’t leave with me, [AI started doing it's own mumble thing here again] OutroIt’s hard being a single mum, I don’t let people in easy but I let you in.My daughter...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's two weeks left of this year's Married At First Sight, and here's what to expect during this week's final dinner party where Gia and Scott break up and final vows where two other couples call it quits... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I told Bec she could only come on the podcast if she's brutally honest and nothing is off limits... and what she said even surprised me. During the chat, we spoke about alcoholism, drug use, the truth about the house she owns, getting fired from her job and why she believed Danny was falling for her amongst many other things.  If you've ever thought about going on a reality show, let this be a reminder why you shouldn't.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the backlash continues to grow against Alissa following her abrupt change of edit, I’ve gone through her interviews this week, what’s been leaked to the media in the lead up to these scenes and what I think will happen next to shift public opinion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For those who have been asking “Are Married At First Sight’s Steven and Rachel are still together?” I’ve finally got the answer for you - and it isn’t good news…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Rebecca becomes the latest Married At First Sight cast member to now distance themselves from Gia, here’s how the “boss babes” group has officially ended. Plus, I analyse what I believe is Gia’s PR strategy to quickly do some damage control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.