It is no real surprise that Married at First Sight Australia is in crisis. After an incredibly controversial and newsworthy season, the reality show was prepared to deliver the drama once again. However, they can’t do this if they can’t gather a cast. Married at First Sight Australia is scrambling because production is about to start, and no potential bride or groom wants to risk ruining their reputation to be on the show.

Jamie and Dave in Married At First Sight Australia Season 12

Married at First Sight Australia is just one of many international versions of this reality show format. Season 12 was marked by feuds, scandals, and couple swaps, much like its American counterpart. Although last season was dramatic and entertaining, it also deterred potential cast members.

‘Married at First Sight Australia’ Cannot Finish Casting

Andrea Thompson and Richard Sauerman 'MAFS Australia' on their wedding dayImage via Endemol Shine Australia

Initially, the casting method seemed successful, with some interesting characters advancing far into the process. However, Daily Mail UK revealed that the show keeps losing participants. 9Now, the channel that airs Married at First Sight Australia, has put out a casting call for the show. While some contestants are getting “cold feet,” producers have also been losing potential brides and grooms due to the new vetting process. Since Season 12 was so toxic and problematic, Married at First Sight Australia wanted to avoid any more real controversy in the new season. However, many are failing the new background checks. Now, with the production date fast approaching, Married at First Sight is in crisis. Without enough couples, Season 13 may be delayed.

No One Wants To Be On ‘Married at First Sight Australia’ Amymore

There is a big reason why so many potential participants have dropped out of the running. Reputation is everything, and Married at First Sight Australia has sometimes portrayed individuals in a negative light. The series takes the most intimate details of a participant’s life and relationship and airs the dirty laundry for everyone to see. For those who value privacy, Married at First Sight Australia is not the show to be on, hence why people have been dropping out.

Not only are reputations on the line, but some Married at First Sight Australia contestants have become embroiled in very public legal battles. For example, the toxic relationship between Jacqui Burfoot and Ryan Donnelly landed them in court after their practice marriage ended. Burfoot accused Donnelly of multiple threatening acts, which resulted in both parties filing restraining orders.

This Is Not The Only Version of ‘Married at First Sight’ To Have Difficulty Casting

Although Married at First Sight Australia has its start date approaching soon, it is not the only version of the show experiencing issues. Married at First Sight US, which airs on Lifetime, just had one of its most scandalous seasons yet. After couple swaps and cheating allegations, many of the participants received hate online. During the Season 18 reunion, the cast voiced that Married at First Sight made their lives more difficult. The single cast members complained that dating is rough after the show. Ultimately, the Season 18 cast complained that viewers were mean to them despite not always being given the whole story.

The US version of Married at First Sight comes with its own set of legal troubles. Although Married at First Sight Australia does not legally marry the pairing, the US version does. Season 18 cast member Michelle Tomblin took to social media to vent about the legal process of divorce. She, as well as other alums, pointed out that although Married at First Sight promises ot pay the divorce fees, they ultimately only pay a portion. The divorces are very real, with lawyers getting involved and everything, despite the experiment only lasting a few months.

No one wants to be on Married at First Sight Australia, or any version at all, because it seems like the show constantly makes life more challenging for the participants. As the first set production date creeps up on Married at First Sight Australia, the show is panicking. New potential cast members are avoiding the series because of the harm it has done to people’s reputations and lives. Without a cast, there could be no Married at First Sight Australia Season 13.