The Married At First Sight cast were spotted arriving back in Sydney after a tumultuous Couples Retreat in Byron Bay.
With emotions still running high following a week of fiery clashes, betrayals, and ultimatums, cast members looked worse for wear after the three day escape.
Fresh from his retreat ordeal, Clint Rice, 43, was seen arriving solo at the airport, dressed in a casual striped button-up shirt, beige shorts, and white sneakers.
He carried a navy blue jacket over his arm while looking deep in conversation with a producer.
His solo return comes amid speculation that his relationship with Lauren Hall is all but over after she walked out on Girls’ Night and dramatically distanced herself from the group.
But in a telling sign of trouble, Lauren was nowhere to be seen.
Daily Mail Australia can reveal that instead of heading back home with Clint, Lauren packed her bags and chose to visit a friend in Byron Bay.
The move has only added fuel to speculation that she has checked out of the experiment entirely, after days of tension with the group and growing doubts about her connection with Clint.
Meanwhile, Jamie Marinos appeared determined to fly under the radar, keeping her head down in an all-black hoodie and oversized sunglasses.
The marketing manager, who felt betrayed by castmates Carina Mirabile and Rhi Disljenkovic when they comforted Lauren instead of siding with her, was seen hurrying past cameras, attempting to avoid attention.
Amid the chaos, Dave Thomas, 36, was spotted planting a tender kiss on Jamie’s head, showing his loyalty to his co-star after the retreat left her feeling isolated.
Dave, dressed casually in a white t-shirt with a lilac sweater draped over his shoulders, wheeled his luggage through the airport while keeping close to Jamie.
The ‘TikTok tradie’ has been vocal about calling out Lauren’s behaviour and was reportedly frustrated with Clint for failing to see the warning signs.
Ryan Donnelly, 36, and Jacqui Burfoot, 29, arrived together but looked far from loved-up after their retreat showdown.
During a group chat, Jacqui let slip that Ryan prioritised the gym over intimacy, leading to a heated discussion around the firepit.
Ryan, feeling blindsided, issued Jacqui with an ultimatum, demanding she prove she was serious about their relationship.
Their tense body language at the airport suggested that their troubles are far from resolved.
Jacqui stepped off her flight in a chic yet relaxed ensemble, embracing laid-back luxury with her effortlessly stylish airport look.
She wore a light blue denim playsuit with a button-up front, cinched at the waist with a matching fabric belt, highlighting her toned figure.
The billowing sleeves added a touch of femininity to the structured denim, while the short hemline showed off her legs.
Adding a designer touch, she accessorised with a Fendi bucket hat, featuring the brand’s signature brown monogram print.
The stylish headwear framed her loose, tousled blonde waves, giving her a beachy, effortlessly cool vibe.
She kept it practical yet stylish with strappy white gladiator-style sandals.