NSW Police has launched an investigation into Married at First Sight Australia after 2025 star Paul Antoine‘s violent act shocked viewers and cast mates.
Trigger warning: This article discusses violence and may be triggering to some readers.
ICYMI: During the February 26 episode, Carina Mirabile revealed that her TV husband Paul punched a wall in their apartment at One Global Resorts in Sydney’s Green Square. The incident occurred during an off-camera argument after she admitted she’d slept with famous rapper, Quavo, in the past.
As reported by Sky News on February 28, NSW Police confirmed an official investigation had been launched.
“The matter has been referred to officers from South Sydney Police Area Command, who have commenced an investigation,” a police spokesperson said in a statement.
“As the investigation is current, police will not be making any further comment in relation to the matter”.
A NSW Police Department insider also told Sky News that Channel Nine had been involved.
“The New South Wales Police Department escalated the request for a proper investigation and have approached Channel Nine to cooperate on Thursday,” they said.
Married at First Sight participants will be ‘approached to assist the investigation’ after Paul Antoine’s violent act
A Nine insider also claimed that the show’s footage is “likely to be seized” and participants will be “approached to assist the investigation”.
Even if the cast aren’t willing to speak up, the NSW Police Department still has the authority to charge people if it determines that “actions involved have broken NSW laws”.
This investigation comes after the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) received complaints about conduct on Channel Nine’s shows MAFS and The Block over the past three years.
Married at First Sight‘s production company takes Paul’s incident ‘extremely seriously’
On February 28, Channel Nine and MAFS‘ production company, Endemol Shine Australia, said they were taking Paul’s violent act “extremely seriously” in a statement.
“Our first priority at all times has been the wellbeing and safety of the participants and after extensive consultation with Carina, she wanted to remain in the experiment with Paul. We continue to provide support for Carina and Paul,” the statement read.
“Nine and Endemol Shine take their obligations in respect to the health and wellbeing of the participants of this program extremely seriously. All participants have access to the show psychologist and welfare resources during filming, during broadcast and once the program has ended.”
Nine also have an additional service for individuals who need or want further “individual and confidential psychological support”. This is available to all participants for as long as they need it.
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