MAFS 2025 cast members face job losses and backlash

Some cast members from the 2025 season of Married At First Sight are struggling to find work after appearing on the show. While some participants are expected to become social media influencers, others face backlash. Tim Gromie, a primary school teacher, is uncertain about his career after receiving negative comments online. His rejection of his bride at the wedding upset many viewers and led to complaints from parents at schools he previously worked at. Adrian Araouzou's sports bag brand, PAKD Sport, is also facing issues due to his time on the show. The brand's social media has been inactive this year. His dessert business, Sweet Sundayz, which he ran with a friend, has been deleted as well. Ryan Donnelly quit his project management job to join the show but has struggled to find new work since filming. He is now taking on casual jobs while hoping to pursue a career in acting. Jacqui Burfoot, a 29-year-old lawyer, shared that she can no longer work due to the public reaction to her portrayal on the show. She feels that her mental distress prevents her from performing her duties. She believes she may need to change her name and hair to be taken seriously again. As the season wraps up, Jacqui has plans to improve her public image. She shares her aspirations for business and hopes to be like Sophie Monk on social media. She is also ready to settle down and start a family.