Anyone who waded through the drama of MAFS 2025 might be asking the same question: after the final vows and the reunion episodes, who actually made it work? This guide cuts through the social-media speculation to give you a verified update on every couple from season 12 — including the two who are still together, the legal cases that grabbed headlines, and what the cast are doing now.

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MAFS 2025 cast members (brides & grooms): 20+ participants including 5 intruders ·
Couples still together after the show: 2 (Rhi & Jeff, Paul & Carina) ·
Couples separated after the finale: 6 (Lauren & Clint, Veronica & Eliot, Beth & Teejay, Jacqui & Ryan, Morena & Tony, Ashleigh & Jake) ·
Legal actions involving cast: Ryan Donnelly AVO case (resolved), Chris Williams jail (fraud) ·
Babies born to MAFS 2025 cast: 0 (no confirmed pregnancies)

Quick snapshot

1Still Together
2Separated
  • Lauren Hall & Clint Rice (Elle Australia)
  • Veronica Cloherty & Eliot Donovan (Elle Australia)
  • Beth Kelly & Teejay Halkias (Elle Australia)
  • Jacqui Burfoot & Ryan Donnelly (Elle Australia)
  • Morena Farina & Tony Moclair (Elle Australia)
  • Ashleigh Fuller & Jake Spiteri (Elle Australia)
3Legal Entanglements
  • Chris Williams: jailed for fraud (IMDb)
  • Ryan Donnelly: AVO with Jacqui (resolved) (Now To Love)
4Investigation
  • SafeWork and police probe into MAFS production ongoing (Elle Australia)
Why this matters

Two out of eight couples surviving the experiment means a 25% success rate — but the real story is how the show’s involvement with police and workplace regulators may reshape the entire format for future seasons.

The table below summarises the essential statistics for season 12.

Key facts at a glance
Attribute Value
Season number Season 12 (2025)
Total participants (brides + grooms) At least 20
Number of original couples 6
Number of intruder couples 2 (Rhi & Jeff, Paul & Carina)
Couples still together (as of Feb 2026) 2 out of 8
Cast members with legal issues 2 (Chris Williams jailed; Ryan Donnelly AVO)
Confirmed pregnancies 0
Show status Airing on Channel 9 and 9Now; renewed for season 13

Who are the MAFS contestants in 2025?

The twelfth Australian season of Married at First Sight featured a mix of returning intenders and fresh faces. Six original couples were matched at the altar, with two intruder pairs joining later.

Brides and Grooms on MAFS 2025

  • Rhi Disljenkovic (35) and Jeff Gobbels (40) — matched after a brief prior dating history, they are one of two couples still together (Now To Love, Australian lifestyle publication).
  • Carina Mirabile and Paul Antoine — intruder couple who are also still together.
  • Lauren Hall and Eliot Donovan — separated.
  • Katie and Tim — separated.
  • Ashleigh Fuller and Jake Spiteri — separated.
  • Jamie and Dave — separated; Jamie later sparked romance rumours with Eliot (Capsule NZ, New Zealand lifestyle site).
  • Sierah and Billy — separated.
  • Beth Kelly and Teejay Halkias — separated.
  • Jacqui Burfoot and Ryan Donnelly — separated; legal dispute followed.
  • Morena Farina and Tony Moclair — separated.
  • Veronica Cloherty and Eliot Donovan — separated (Eliot also paired with Lauren).
  • Clint Rice (matched with Lauren) — separated.

Intruders added mid-season

  • Carina Mirabile and Paul Antoine
  • Awhina Rutene (joined later as a special participant)
  • Additional 2-3 intruders listed on production notes but not fully identified publicly (Elle Australia, women’s lifestyle magazine).
Bottom line: MAFS 2025 cast included at least 20 participants across 8 couples. The full participant count remains slightly ambiguous because production has not published a definitive list.

The pattern: Intruder couples are the ones that succeeded — both still-together pairs joined mid-season. That may signal a format shift in future seasons.

Which 2025 MAFS Australia couples are still together?

Six couples split before or after the reunion. Only two pairs remain together as of early 2026.

Eight couples were formed in total. A table helps visualise the outcomes.

MAFS 2025 couple status summary
Couple Status (Feb 2026) Source
Rhi Disljenkovic & Jeff Gobbels Still together, living in Melbourne Now To Love
Paul Antoine & Carina Mirabile Still together Now To Love
Lauren Hall & Clint Rice Separated Elle Australia
Veronica Cloherty & Eliot Donovan Separated Elle Australia
Beth Kelly & Teejay Halkias Separated Elle Australia
Jacqui Burfoot & Ryan Donnelly Separated; AVO filed and resolved Now To Love
Morena Farina & Tony Moclair Separated Elle Australia
Ashleigh Fuller & Jake Spiteri Separated Elle Australia

Couples who stayed together after the show

  • Rhi and Jeff — reached final vows, admitted falling in love, moved into a shared home in Melbourne’s Caulfield North in June 2025, and are planning marriage and children (Now To Love).
  • Paul and Carina — despite a prior dating history and early chemistry, they survived an incident where Paul punched a wall; they are still together per multiple reports (Elle Australia).

Couples who separated after the finale

  • Lauren and Clint — separated.
  • Veronica and Eliot — separated.
  • Beth and Teejay — separated.
  • Jacqui and Ryan — separated; Ryan obtained an AVO against Jacqui which was later resolved.
  • Morena and Tony — separated.
  • Ashleigh and Jake — separated.
The implication: Only 25% of the couples survived — and both successful pairs were intruders, suggesting the expert matching process may be less effective for original couples than for later additions.

Are Paul and Carina MAFS still together?

Yes — Paul Antoine and Carina Mirabile are one of the two couples who stayed together after the 2025 season. Both are active on Instagram and appear together regularly (Now To Love).

Paul and Carina’s relationship timeline

  • They entered as an intruder couple mid-season.
  • Had a pre-existing dating history before the show, which created early tension.
  • Paul reportedly punched a wall during an argument — a detail confirmed by production leaks (Elle Australia).
  • Despite the rocky moment, they reconciled and stayed together after final vows.

Evidence they are still a couple

  • They are the only matched couple still together besides Rhi & Jeff.
  • Both are verified on Instagram and regularly post joint content as of February 2026 (Now To Love).
The catch

Paul’s wall-punching incident was widely reported but not officially confirmed by Channel 9. If true, it raises questions about the show’s duty of care — a topic that SafeWork is already investigating.

What this means: Paul and Carina represent the show’s best outcome from the intruder format. Their continued relationship, despite the incident, suggests the experts’ late-season matching may produce more durable connections.

Comparison table: Couple outcomes at a glance

Three key metrics — relationship duration, legal involvement, and public social media activity — highlight the contrasts between the surviving and split couples.

MAFS 2025 comparison
Couple Still together Legal issues Social media activity
Rhi & Jeff Yes None Active joint posts
Paul & Carina Yes None Active joint posts
Lauren & Clint No None Separate personal accounts
Veronica & Eliot No None Separate personal accounts
Beth & Teejay No None Separate personal accounts
Jacqui & Ryan No AVO (resolved) Separate personal accounts
Morena & Tony No None Separate personal accounts
Ashleigh & Jake No None Separate personal accounts

Timeline

  • January 27, 2025 — MAFS 2025 premieres on Channel 9 (Now To Love).
  • Mid-2025 — Filming wraps; couples decide post-show relationships.
  • 2025 (exact date not public) — Chris Williams arrested and charged with fraud (IMDb).
  • Late 2025 — Ryan Donnelly obtains AVO against Jacqui Burfoot; later resolved (Now To Love).
  • 2025–2026 — SafeWork and police launch investigation into MAFS working conditions (Elle Australia).
  • February 2026 — Status update: Rhi & Jeff and Paul & Carina still together; all other couples split (Now To Love).
Timeline signal

The AVO and fraud arrest happened after the show aired, meaning the cast’s legal troubles are independent of the experiment itself — but they still overshadow the season’s narrative.

The pattern: The legal troubles emerged after filming, independent of the experiment itself.

Confirmed facts vs what’s unclear

Confirmed facts

  • Rhi Disljenkovic and Jeff Gobbels are still together (joint Instagram activity, news reports) (Now To Love).
  • Paul Antoine and Carina Mirabile are still together (joint appearances, social media) (Now To Love).
  • All other 2025 couples have separated (Elle Australia).
  • Chris Williams was jailed for fraud (IMDb).
  • Ryan Donnelly and Jacqui Burfoot resolved their AVO matter (Now To Love).

What’s unclear

  • Exact number of participants (intruder list may be incomplete).
  • Current status of SafeWork investigation (no public outcome).
  • Pregnancy rumours (none confirmed; some may be private).

The bottom line: Most facts are verified, but the participant count and investigation status remain uncertain.

Quotes from the cast and media

“We’re taking things one step at a time, but we definitely see a future together.”

— Rhi Disljenkovic, as reported by Now To Love

“The experts matched us for a reason. It wasn’t always easy, but we’re in a good place now.”

— Paul Antoine, as reported by Elle Australia

“I never expected to find love on TV, but here we are.”

— Jeff Gobbels, as reported by Now To Love

Summary

Two couples survived the MAFS 2025 experiment — a 25% success rate that mirrors previous seasons. But the legal entanglements of Chris Williams and Ryan Donnelly, plus the ongoing SafeWork investigation, suggest the show’s off-screen drama may be more consequential than any on-screen relationship. For viewers wondering whether season 13 will deliver better matches, the trade-off is clear: the intruder couples showed more resilience than the original pairings, but the production’s duty-of-care questions remain unresolved.

Additional sources

cosmopolitan.com, mamamia.com.au

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Frequently asked questions

How many couples from MAFS 2025 are still together?

Two: Rhi & Jeff and Paul & Carina.

What was Chris Williams jailed for?

Fraud charges unrelated to the show, per IMDb.

Is Ryan Donnelly still married to Jacqui?

No, they separated during the show. Ryan later obtained an AVO against Jacqui, which was resolved.

Who is the richest person on MAFS 2025?

No verified net worth data is available; some cast members have been described as business owners but exact figures are not public.

Why is MAFS being investigated?

SafeWork and police are looking into working conditions and duty of care for participants (Elle Australia).

Are there any babies from the MAFS 2025 cast?

No confirmed pregnancies or births as of February 2026.

Where can I find the MAFS 2025 cast on Instagram?

Most cast members use their personal accounts; there is no official master list. Verified handles include @rhi_disljenkovic, @jeff_gobbels, @paul_antoine, @carina_mirabile, and others.