"Very attractive to me" Married at First Sight's Clint foreshadows break-up with Lauren and hints at a new relationship 

Love is anything but straightforward, as demonstrated once again by Married at First Sight, a gripping social experiment on reality television. In a turn of events that would raise eyebrows even among the most seasoned matchmakers, Clint Rice's 2025 season has turned into a rollercoaster of relationship turbulence and shocking revelations.

During a seemingly innocuous photo ranking challenge, Clint dropped a bombshell that would later prove prophetic. While discussing fellow bride Jacqui Burfoot, he casually remarked,

"Physically on appearance I actually would've ranked her higher. I think she's very driven in her career, and something like that is very attractive to me."

Little did viewers know, this comment was about to foreshadow a major plot twist in the world of Married at First Sight.

Clint’s journey on Married at First Sight

Lauren and Clint's relationship started as a late entry into the experiment. After Lauren's previous match with Eliot Donovan dramatically ended on their honeymoon, she was paired with Clint – a professional golfer who would become the center of one of the season's most talked-about love stories.

The couple's journey was far from smooth. During the Couples Retreat, tensions reached a boiling point.

"We even looked into getting a helicopter to take us out of there," Clint told Daily Mail Australia.

Emphasizing:

"That's how badly we wanted to leave."

While they ultimately stayed, the cracks in their relationship became increasingly visible.

In a shocking turn of events, it was revealed that Clint had moved on with another bride, Jacqui Burfoot. A production insider shared that the pair grew close towards the end of filming but didn't officially get together until after the season wrapped.

The relationship between Clint and Jacqui appears to be more than just a passing fling. Jacqui has already made significant life changes, quitting her job in Sydney and moving to Tasmania to be with Clint.

"Neither of them are making any secret of their relationship and have been flaunting it on their socials," a production insider revealed to Yahoo Lifestyle.

Fans were quick to spot the early signs of Clint's interest in Jacqui. During the photo ranking challenge, viewers noticed his complimentary comments. The revelation has not been without consequences.

Yahoo Lifestyle’s sources suggest that Clint and Jacqui have been "iced out" of the cast group, reminiscent of previous controversial relationship developments in the show's history.

What does this development mean for Lauren?

Meanwhile, Lauren finds herself at the center of another controversy. It appears she's trying to distance herself from the show, even going so far as to hand over her social media to production in anticipation of the backlash.

As the dust settles on another dramatic season of Married at First Sight, Clint and Jacqui's relationship serves as a reminder that love can bloom in the most unexpected places – even in the pressure cooker of reality television.

The season continues to prove that in the world of Married at First Sight, the journey to love is anything but predictable. One thing is certain: viewers will be eagerly watching to see how this unexpected love story continues to unfold.

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Catch Married at First Sight on Channel 9 Sundays at 7 PM and Mondays to Wednesdays at 7:30 PM, with streaming available on 9Now.