Exclusive: Why MAFS' Mike Gunner is returning to reality TV to find love as he signs up for Love Triangle
EXCLUSIVE: He made waves during Season 6 of Married At First Sight, and now Mike Gunner is stepping back into the world of reality TV for another shot at finding love.
But this time, the controversial groom, 50, is swapping Commitment Ceremonies for something a little bit different in the Stan Original Series Love Triangle.
The Stan Original Series Love Triangle Season 3 premieres this Sunday only on Stan.
In the series – which premieres Sunday, April 6 – five singles must choose from two suitors, sight unseen after communicating via text and calls. They then move in together and form a connection... until their second choice comes knocking.
Mike spoke to 9Entertainment at the Love Triangle launch party on Thursday evening, where he explained how modern-day dating has had its challenges since leaving the show in 2019.
"When you go on a date, people either really like me or they really don't," he explained. "I feel like a lot of people say, 'I know your voice' or 'I know your face'.
Mike Gunner is back for a second shot at love. Stan
"If I say I'm from MAFS, they can either have watched the season and think – absolutely not – or they can be like, 'oh my God! That's amazing.'
"When I watched my season of MAFS, I didn't like me. So when someone messages me and say I think you're great, I'm like – why? I was awful!"
Mike was matched with Heidi Latcham during his time on MAFS, and the groom stirred up debate many times due to his blunt communication style and dismissive attitude towards his wife.
Mike Gunner was matched with Heidi in the experiment. Nine
Mike and Heidi didn't last, and although he was in a three-year relationship with someone else after the show he's now back on the dating scene and hoping to find a long-term partner on Love Triangle.
"I'm a long-term kinda guy, I have longevity in me. It's just hard to find the one, especially when you're 50," he added.
"In terms of my wish list for a partner... someone who understands you, thinks you're funny, gets the jokes, doesn't judge you too harshly and sees potential. I'm still young!"
He hopes to focus on making a connection with someone before they judge him on his MAFS past.
Mike wants people to change their minds about him. Nine
"I'd love to think people could change their mind about me," he added. "The show is also an opportunity to learn something about myself and potentially meet someone."
This season, in a Love Triangle first, the singles and suitors will return to take a look back on their dating experiences at the Reunion Special hosted by the one and only, Chrishell Stause – best known for her starring role in reality real estate series Selling Sunset.
There will be nowhere to hide as they are confronted with shocking truths, massive revelations and an opportunity to ask the hard questions.
Nine/Graphic: Polly Hanning
"I will tell you right now – this season of Love Triangle is huge. The way the storytelling unfolded, the people on there, everyone was quick on their feet. it's going to be one hell of a ride and I can't wait for everyone to see."
Every episode of seasons 1 and 2 are now streaming.
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