Jamie Marinos receives solo publicity tour in New Zealand

Jamie Marinos, a contestant from "Married At First Sight," is currently on a solo publicity tour in New Zealand to promote the show. While she enjoys the experience, tensions are rising among her castmates who feel jealous that she was chosen for this opportunity. Several of her co-stars, including Jacqui Burfoot and Awhina Rutene, believed they should have been selected instead. A source revealed that Jacqui, being a Kiwi, felt entitled to the trip. Awhina also held on to hope that she would be chosen due to her New Zealand heritage. The grooms are upset too. Adrian Araouzou claimed he deserved the trip, and Jamie's partner, Dave Hand, shared similar feelings. The frustration seems to stem from a previous press trip taken by another contestant, Lucinda Light, that increased her popularity. Jamie expressed surprise at being selected, stating she did not know this opportunity existed. She emphasized that she did not actively seek the trip and was grateful for the chance. Jamie has enjoyed her time in New Zealand, even excitedly meeting local celebrities. Despite the drama, she hopes to move past the tensions and focus on the friendships she made during the show. Some co-stars have labeled her the "producers' pet" due to her strict adherence to the show's rules, further fueling jealousy from others. As Jamie’s success continues, it remains uncertain how it will affect her relationships with the rest of the cast.