Tim King feels Awhina Rutene deserves better treatment

In a recent episode of "Married At First Sight," Tim King shared his feelings for Awhina Rutene, a fellow contestant. This season featured a unique twist with backup grooms and brides for the existing couples. The backup matches were introduced for the participants to explore alternate options before making final decisions. Tim revealed he was initially cast as one of the main grooms. He went through rigorous preparations, including interviews and writing vows, only to learn that his original match had dropped out. After that, he traveled to Europe and later found out about the other contestants, including Awhina. During his “date” with Awhina, Tim learned she was struggling in her relationship with Adrian Araouzou. He encouraged her to reflect on her needs and values in that relationship, acting more like a therapist than a potential partner. Tim expressed concern about how Awhina was treated by Adrian on the show, stating he feels protective of her. Although Tim felt a connection with Awhina during their meeting, he has not spoken to her since. He acknowledged that they share similar values, which could have led to a potential relationship. Tim called the situation interesting but emphasized that it is hard to be genuine under the pressures of the show.