With Married at First Sight returning this week, we’re revisiting the latest update in the NSW Police Investigation that was launched into the show last season following the on-screen incident involving Paul punching a wall — and what was really happening behind the scenes as production scrambled to respond!

PLUS, we reveal exclusive intel about how the show went into full overhaul mode ahead of the 2026 season, including:

• What triggered major internal reviews
• How duty-of-care protocols were reassessed
• What production vowed to change moving forward
• And why the next season was always going to look very different

With MAFS 2026 about to kick off, this episode provides crucial context into why the show pivoted, what pressure it was under, and how past incidents directly influenced the season we’re about to watch...

Hosted by Megan Pustetto

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