MAFS 2026 Episode 33 Recap: John Aiken slams 'fake' power couple Gia and Scott – and Bec issues a chilling ultimatum - 9Now

MAFS 2026 Episode 33 Recap: John Aiken slams 'fake' power couple Gia and Scott – and Bec issues a chilling ultimatum By Chelsea McLaughlin|3 hours ago Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded: 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind liveLIVE Remaining Time -0:00   1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off, selected Subtitles subtitles settings, opens subtitles settings dialog subtitles off, selected Audio Track Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Play Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded: 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently playing liveLIVE Remaining Time -0:00   1x Playback Rate Picture-in-PictureFullscreen NOW Episode 33 Recap: Expert slams 'fake' power couple and one bride issues an ultimatum Fillip reveals he will move in with Stella after the experiment Chris and Sam explain why their relationship fell apart Bec questions Danny's lack of 'passion' in their relationship The heartbreaking reason Rachel is terrified by Steven's romantic confession David opens up about feeling unheard by Alissa David attempts tell Alissa why he hasn't been able to open up John Aiken calls out Gia and Scott for being 'fake' Unseen footage exposes Bec's manipulation Former MAFS bride Domenica Calarco blasts Gia for offensive phone call MAFS expert John Aiken remembers his dear friend Mel Schilling Tribute celebrates Mel Schilling's powerful message to Australia Episode 32 Recap: Danny's Homestays revelation stuns the group Bec questions Danny over his divisive comment It's the final MAFS 2026 Commitment Ceremony, can you believe it? We've made it! Well, not all of us. One couple did officially break up this week, but we'll get to that later. Want the official inside scoop on MAFS, unfiltered and unseen? Watch After The Dinner Party here. Firstly, you guessed it! Stella and Filip make coffee and debrief on the Dinner Party that was. At this point, it's not a Sunday episode without seeing them gaze at each other starry-eyed while chugging caffeine. No one will be surprised by their decisions, but many of the other couples are having a tough time. For example, there's Alissa, David, and their much less peaceful morning coffee. David wants to share his feelings with her, and she says she wants him to do that too, but he cannot get a word in. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE At all. Video Player is loading. 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READ MORE: MAFS expert John Aiken leads touching tributes to Mel Schilling Perhaps the experts will finally give him the space to speak? Alissa and David David isn't wasting any time – he says he's been putting his emotions aside to keep the peace in his relationship. He's cautious of talking to her, worried it will spiral into an unnecessarily tense argument. I'm confused, is this Alissa and David or Gia and Scott? "I want a partner who can have a constructive conversation with me about an issue, but a partner who shuts you down and tells you what they're saying is bible, there is an issue," David explains. This is not the smiley face we saw on Alissa's Adelaide billboard. (Nine) Alissa argues she doesn't shut him down, but he has examples. Like when she called him a "weak man" and questioned his financial situation. "What happened in this relationship is I've done a lot of listening, Alissa's done a lot of talking," he says. Video Player is loading. 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Play Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded: 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently playing liveLIVE Remaining Time -0:00   1x Playback Rate Picture-in-PictureFullscreen David opens up about feeling unheard by Alissa Mel Schilling pulls them up for going around in circles. She tells them it's time to get real honest, with no put-downs or avoidance. That is their goal for the week ahead, as each have chosen to stay and work through this. Rachel and Steven Our wholesome reprieve! "I can feel myself falling in love with Rachel," Steven explains. Rachel feels exactly the same, but her emotions come to the surface as she remembers the last time someone said they loved her – the very next day they said they couldn't remember saying it. GRAB THE TISSUES. (Nine) Knowing how genuine Steven is, it's got her right in her feels. Her fear is the experiment will end, they'll go back to their lives, and Steven will decide she's not a priority in his busy life and let her go. 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Play Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded: 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently playing liveLIVE Remaining Time -0:00   1x Playback Rate Picture-in-PictureFullscreen The heartbreaking reason Rachel is terrified by Steven's romantic confession He wants to get out there and prove her wrong. But first, there's an experiment to finish – they're staying. READ MORE: MAFS' Domenica Calarco puts Gia Fleur on blast after 'offensive' private phone call Bec and Danny Danny catches everyone up on his bad joke about Bec's cousin fancying him, and while he knows it was a dumb thing to say, he's worried his and Bec's fight styles are too different. He says he wouldn't want to move his life and feel isolated and alone every time they argue. He tries to steal David and Scott's homework, saying he's scared of how she'll react if he's honest about his perspective. Caught between blinks. (Nine) Then he laughs as Bec says she thinks he has more reservations than he lets on. Oof. Cue a classic John Aiken telling-off. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded: 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind liveLIVE Remaining Time -0:00   1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off, selected Subtitles subtitles settings, opens subtitles settings dialog subtitles off, selected Audio Track en (Main), selected Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Play Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded: 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently playing liveLIVE Remaining Time -0:00   1x Playback Rate Picture-in-PictureFullscreen Bec questions Danny's lack of 'passion' in their relationship Everything he's done has made Bec think he's just not that into her. He says he is, but considering his lack of passion, compliments or physical touch, she can't believe it. "You have had enough time to know if I am the type of person you want to be with," she cries. "You do not have to tell me you love me, but I'm not going to walk down to Final Vows with someone who is a maybe about me." Going well! (Nine) He blinks his way through John coaching him on how his (lack of) actions have affected their relationship. "I am just a shit boyfriend, to be honest," he says, which John groans at. What an easy way to avoid accountability! He apologises for making Bec feel insecure and vows to show her he's into her – so luckily, they're staying. In Pictures Stay or leave? Every brutal decision from the MAFS 2026 Commitment Ceremonies As one groom breaks down in tears. View Gallery Chris and Sam They've already broken up, but why not hash it out for the 300th time in front of the experts? Sam feels like Chris never forgave him for calling him out during Feedback Week, and Chris says things have felt "off" since they slept together after the Retreat. HUH? (Nine) EXCLUSIVE: Real reason MAFS' Chris and Sam split – Chris accuses Sam of 'faking it' while Sam points finger at Gia That's news to Sam, and just another thing to add to his disappointment over how this has ended. For good, this time, because they share their official decisions to leave. Video Player is loading. 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Play Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded: 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently playing liveLIVE Remaining Time -0:00   1x Playback Rate Picture-in-PictureFullscreen Fillip reveals he will move in with Stella after the experiment Everybody's happy! I love love! Gia and Scott They've barely got their bums on the couch before Scott starts crying. "What I'm going to talk about tonight, I don't want you to be upset," he turns to Gia. Oh, Scotty. We all know she's going to be upset. We all have a breaking point and Scotty has reached his. (Nine) We also all know he's been too scared to speak up in the relationship, and he is very reluctant to reveal what happens if he does. John says they've got all night. We technically have until the beginning of 60 Minutes, but sure. "What I'm seeing here is fake," he tells Scott. "You sat down here, you're petrified of Gia and you're not answering the questions." Here we go! (Nine) Finally, Scott says he's felt pressured to say he loves her, and when he doesn't she'll call out his manhood. Gia told Scott she loved him off-camera, explaining she hurts him because she's also felt hurt by the "rejection". Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded: 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind liveLIVE Remaining Time -0:00   1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off, selected Subtitles subtitles settings, opens subtitles settings dialog subtitles off, selected Audio Track en (Main), selected Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Play Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded: 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently playing liveLIVE Remaining Time -0:00   1x Playback Rate Picture-in-PictureFullscreen John Aiken calls out Gia and Scott for being 'fake' Gia feels like she can't win, claiming she's also scared to bring things up because if they keep arguing he won't fall in love. So much communication about not communicating tonight! Scott is excited to put the advice into action this week, as they both write "stay", but Gia ... Gia doesn't seem so thrilled. (Nine) Tomorrow night, the Final Test is back and this year, it's a group activity. The brides and grooms will be meeting with other potential matches, and you know it's going to end in a very entertaining mess. Want the official inside scoop on MAFS, unfiltered and unseen? Watch After The Dinner Party here. Episodes stream weekly, immediately following the explosive Married at First Sight Dinner Party episode on Channel 9 and 9Now. 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