In a dramatic turn of events on Love Triangle Australia's third season, Married at First Sight alum Sam Carraro made a brief appearance before abruptly quitting the show. After initially withdrawing during the texting phase, only to be persuaded back by producers, Sam ultimately stormed out of the house when faced with his potential match, Ariana Djori.
As he marched down the street with his suitcase while production staff chased after him, Sam was heard emphatically declaring:
"I'm not doing this, I'm out," requesting that cameras stop rolling as his frustration boiled over.
The dating experiment, created by the same team behind Married at First Sight, introduces a unique concept where "pickers" choose between two potential partners based solely on text conversations before living with each in turn.
Sam's dramatic exit occurred just moments after meeting Ariana, who had previously selected another contestant as her first choice.
This awkward reunion quickly escalated into a heated exchange that proved too much for Sam, resulting in his hasty departure before the love triangle dynamic could fully form.
Another Married at First Sight alum abruptly exits Love Triangle
Love Triangle Australia has become something of a refuge for former Married at First Sight contestants seeking a second chance at reality TV romance. Prior to Sam Carraro's arrival, Mike Gunner from the 2019 season of Married at First Sight Australia had already joined the cast as a "picker," hoping to rebuild his public image after viewers criticized his treatment of bride Heidi Latcham.
Unlike Mike, however, Sam entered the show as a potential match rather than a picker. This meant his fate was in someone else's hands – specifically Ariana Djori, who had already selected another contestant named Nuri as her first choice.
The show follows a distinctive format where "pickers" must choose between two potential matches after text-only interactions. The physical appearance of both candidates remains unknown to both the picker and viewers until decisions are made.
After selecting their preferred match, the picker meets them for a date before moving in together. A week later, the rejected match appears, and the picker must live with this second person instead. For the third week, all three individuals share a living space before the picker makes their final decision about who, if anyone, they want to pursue a relationship with outside the show.
Married at First Sight alum Sam's arrival at the house shared by Ariana and Nuri was anything but warm. When he knocked on the door, Ariana greeted him with visible annoyance, saying:
"I thought you f***ed off. Come in I guess..."
Once inside, the tension only increased as she directly confronted him:
"What the f*** are you doing here?"
Sam attempted to explain that after some reflection and perhaps hasty judgment on his part, he wanted to meet her in person.
The explanation failed to impress Ariana, while Nuri could only watch as the uncomfortable exchange intensified. The confrontation proved too much for Sam, who abruptly decided to leave.
As the situation deteriorated, Sam grabbed his suitcase and headed for the door. Production crew members scrambled to follow him as he marched down the street, clearly upset by how events had unfolded.
"I'm not doing this, I'm out," he declared adamantly, asking camera operators to stop filming as he made his exit.
His frustration was palpable as he distanced himself from both the house and the show.
What happens next?
With the episode only recently airing in Australia and the next installment days away, viewers are left wondering if Sam's departure is truly final. The show's dramatic format thrives on unexpected twists, leaving the possibility open that producers might convince him to return once again.
Sam's limited time on Love Triangle Australia has already produced one of the most dramatic moments of the season, regardless of whether he returns or not. The fallout from Sam's departure will surely affect the dynamics of Ariana and Nuri's relationship as they proceed on their adventure.
The episode demonstrates how erratic reality dating programs can be, with personalities clashing and emotions running high, sometimes leading contestants to put their own well-being ahead of possible TV fame. Married at First Sight's Sam Carraro appears to have had no choice but to leave when confronted with an uncomfortable circumstance that got out of hand.
You can watch Love Triangle Australia exclusively on Stan, with new episodes streaming every Thursday.