Married At First Sight’s twelfth season is right around the corner, but one couple is already stirring up more drama than producers thought possible.
Daily Mail Australia can reveal Jacqui Burfoot and Ryan Donnelly are set to go down as the most polarising pair in the show’s history – eclipsing even the infamous Bronte and Harrison saga in 2023.
Sources close to the production have revealed that Jacqui, a 29-year-old self-proclaimed ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ entrepreneur, and Ryan, 37, an outspoken project manager, are ‘absolute bananas’ both on and off-screen.
Fans expecting another run-of-the-mill love story should brace themselves for fireworks, backstabbing, and the kind of chaos that will make past seasons look like a Disney fairytale.
‘Ryan is all about pro-masculinity – he champions men embracing their strength and individuality, but let’s be honest, viewers are going to be just as taken by his striking good looks,’ an insider spilled.
‘Meanwhile, Jacqui is set to steal the show in her own way. She’s unapologetically fierce, and women everywhere will feel empowered watching her stand up for what’s right. They’re a dynamic duo, and audiences won’t be able to look away.’
A well-placed source revealed, ‘Their journey on the show will make Bronte and Harrison seem like a happily-ever-after romance.
Every dinner party, every commitment ceremony, they’re either at each other’s throats or dragging the rest of the group into their mess.’
It’s not just their on-screen antics that have people talking.
Another insider revealed, ‘They both have this unpredictable energy. It’s hard to tell who’s worse.’
One minute Jacqui’s tearing Ryan apart for something petty, the next she’s on the couch crying and everyone is falling for her crocodile tears. It’s bananas – you won’t know whether to laugh, cry, or turn the TV off.’
The pair’s relentless drama hasn’t just affected their own relationship but has also driven a wedge through the group.
According to insiders, the other couples either avoid them entirely or get sucked into their disputes.
‘Their toxic chemistry divides the group. It’s exhausting for everyone involved,’ a source added.
‘They argue like it’s a sport, and the rest of the cast has to suffer through it. But you can’t look away – it’s trainwreck TV at its finest.’
Even the show’s experts – no strangers to volatile pairings – were reportedly blindsided by Jacqui and Ryan’s intensity.
One source hinted, ‘It’s clear they were matched to bring drama, but I don’t think anyone expected this level of chaos.
‘The experts are often left speechless, which is saying something.’