Turns out Married at First Sight Australia 2024‘s Michael Felix was dumped twice by his expert matches before being wed on the show.

ICYMI: Michael was originally paired with Simon Flocco in the 11th season of the marriage experiment before the groom had a change of heart.

American-born Michael then returned as an intruder, having been matched with hunky hairdresser Stephen Stewart.

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Married at First Sight Australia 2024‘s Michael Felix was dumped twice by his expert matches before being wed on the show. Source: Nine

However, it’s been revealed that Simon ditching MAFS wasn’t the first time a groom has done a runner on Michael.

As reported in episode 357 of the So Dramatic! podcast, Michael was recruited for the show in 2023.

“Funny story, but Michael was cast on MAFS last year as well,” one source told So Dramatic!. “Two days before he was leaving to film, his match pulled out as well.

“Then it happened again this year. What are the odds?”

Now, while they say the third time’s the charm, it’s been revealed that fans shouldn’t hold out hope for Michael and Stephen’s relationship going the difference.

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