Married at First Sight Australia Season 12 Episode 29 recap:Jamie makes her feelings known while Eliot and Veronica leave the experiment

On the latest episode of Married At First Sight Australia Season 12, emotions ran rather high as couples had to face some tough truths during the Commitment Ceremony. Relationships took unexpected turns, but none more dramatic than Jamie and Dave’s.

What started as a solid connection crumbled fast, leading Jamie to pack up Dave’s things and make it clear—she had no plans to write “stay.”

Amid charges of deceit and baiting, Veronica and Eliot decided to withdraw from the experiment, bringing an end to their turbulent relationship. As participants negotiate the difficulties of instant marriage, the social experiment—which pairs strangers who first meet at the altar—continues to push the boundaries of communication and compatibility.

This show lets couples face difficult realities about their relationships by demonstrating how easily a relationship can go from promising to unstable.

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What happened in this episode of Married at First Sight Australia Season 12?

This episode of Married At First Sight began with Jamie and Dave, once considered the experiment's golden couple, facing serious trouble. When Dave attempted to address their issues, his approach backfired spectacularly. Prompting her to immediately pack his belongings and throw them out the door, Dave told Jamie:

"Last night you did speak to me probably the worst you've spoken to me throughout this experiment"

Jamie's frustration was palpable as she declared to the cameras:

"I am not f--king writing 'stay' tonight. There's no chance. He's an absolute f--king liar."

During the Commitment Ceremony, Jamie explained her disappointment:

"That's when I needed you to show up for me, and you didn't."

When experts asked Dave about his romantic feelings, his hesitant response—"I think I do"—only deepened concerns about his commitment.

Despite her earlier declaration, Jamie ultimately chose to stay, though with her guard firmly up. Dave promised to "woo her," but the damage to their once-strong bond was evident.

The friction between Veronica and Eliot reached its breaking point during the Commitment Ceremony. Veronica claimed Eliot deliberately baited her into confrontations, while Eliot countered with his accusations.

"She is blatantly lying and is the one doing the baiting," Eliot stated firmly.

The situation escalated when other participants weighed in. Adrian pointed out that Veronica presented "as a completely different person on the couch than at the Couples Retreat," questioning her credibility.

Expert John Aiken observed that Veronica spoke to Eliot "with disdain in her voice," reinforcing Eliot's belief that she disliked him intensely.

"I don't hate you, despite what you might think," Veronica responded, though her tone did little to convince anyone otherwise.

Both ultimately wrote "leave," ending their troubled partnership. The experts commended Eliot on his personal growth throughout the experiment, noting he was "leaving a different man" than the one who entered.

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Other highlights of this episode of Married at First Sight Australia

Married At First Sight's Jacqui and Ryan revisited ongoing issues about flexibility and compromise. Ryan revealed feeling inadequate under Jacqui's scrutiny.

"Sometimes I do feel on trial for being myself... I feel inadequate sometimes. I feel like I don't measure up," Ryan admitted emotionally.

Despite these challenges, both chose to stay on Married At First Sight and work on their relationship.

Beth and Teejay addressed Beth's concerns about physical attraction. While Teejay explained he prioritized emotional connection before physical intimacy, expert Alessandra encouraged them to express physical affection more openly.

Carina and Paul continued to navigate trust issues after Paul's indiscretion. Alessandra didn't mince words about Paul's behavior, stating:

"There seems to be a sensitivity chip missing."

John agreed, adding:

"You're lacking emotional intelligence. You're not reading the room."

Despite these harsh assessments, both decided to remain in the experiment.

As the episode concluded, couples prepared for Homestays Week, with Jamie and Dave's fragile reconciliation particularly at risk. Dave now faces the challenge of convincing not only Jamie but also her protective sister of his sincerity.

This episode of Married At First Sight demonstrated how quickly perceptions can change in the pressure cooker environment of MAFS. For some couples like Veronica and Eliot, the experiment revealed fundamental incompatibilities. For others like Jamie and Dave, it exposed communication gaps that threatened what once seemed like solid foundations.

As the remaining couples move forward, the true test will be whether they can translate their in-experiment relationships to the real world, beginning with meeting each other's families in the upcoming Homestays Week.

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Married At First Sight airs on Sundays at 7:00 PM and Mondays to Wednesdays at 7:30 PM on Channel 9 and 9Now.