Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 has truly thrown our participants into orbit with Final Test Week, and last night, controversial groom Paul Antoine was grilled for participating in his date despite being “happy” with Carina Mirabile. His ‘Plan B’ bride, Hannah Renée, has since spoken about their awkward date and revealed that she’s “relieved” that she wasn’t paired with Paul on the show.
For the folks who might’ve checked out of the beast known as MAFS, our 2025 participants have been put to breaking point with the first-ever Final Test Week.
During this godforsaken week, our 2025 couples are separated for a day and are given the opportunity to meet another potential match before Final Vows.
At this point of the experiment, you’d think our couples would be as strong as nails. However, some of the grooms and brides had their heads turned by “curiosity” and went on the date. One of these participants was Paul, who previously emphasised that he gained “strong” feelings for his ‘wife’, Carina.
It was then revealed that Paul could’ve, should’ve, would’ve been matched with 32-year-old Hannah. However, their date was up shit’s creek when the potential bride called Paul out for going on the date despite claiming to be happy in his MAFS marriage.
When Carina learned of Paul’s shady behaviour, the bride kicked him out of the apartment, describing his participation in the challenge as an act of “cheating” and that he’d neglected to think about her feelings.
Following the explosive episode, Hannah has since revealed that she’s “relieved” that she wasn’t paired on the show with Paul, especially with the controversies surrounding the groom and his behaviour with Carina.
“After seeing how everything unfolded with Paul and Carina, I just feel relieved,” she dished to PEDESTRIAN.TV.
“At the time of our date, I didn’t know what was going on behind the scenes, but watching it back now, I can see that being matched with him would’ve been concerning.
“Some of the conversations he had, the way he spoke to her. That’s not something I’d want within a relationship. I want a connection where I feel safe and heard, I know now that would have been hard with Paul. So I’m happy it has turned out the way it has.”
Married At First Sight Plan B Bride Hannah Renée says her ‘guard immediately’ went up when she met Paul Antoine
Reflecting on her first impressions of the controversial groom, Hannah admitted that she appreciated his looks. However, her “guard immediately went up” when they sat down for the date.
“My initial impression was that he was a man who took great pride in his appearance,” she revealed.
“The moment I sat down, my guard immediately went up. Without hesitation, I asked what had brought him here today and what had led to complications in his current relationship – unaware at the time that he was, in fact, ‘happily married.’”
While her date with Paul didn’t go to plan, Hannah revealed that if she got to choose which MAFS 2025 groom she partnered with, it would’ve been Dave Hand.
“He has the confidence to complement a strong personality while maintaining a calm, grounded presence,” she said.
“He truly comes across as a gentle giant. That said, I genuinely hope he and Jamie [Marinos] find their path together.”
Is Hannah Renée returning to Married At First Sight in 2026?
While she didn’t spill on whether she’s been poached for the next season, Hannah did admit that she would be willing to return to the show.
“I would, I feel they need me to call out these men,” she revealed.
“If the intention is real, I’d love the opportunity to come back to find a genuine connection in the future seasons.”
With the way Hannah handled Paul last night, I could definitely see this blonde bombshell taking on weekly Dinner Parties.
Looks like I will be the first baddie to petition for #Hannah2026 for MAFS season 13!!! Let’s make it happen.
Married At First Sight returns tonight on Channel Nine and 9Now.
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