Is the grass greener? Meet the brides and grooms' alternative matches on MAFS 2026
The unforgettable Final Test is back on Married At First Sight – with a HUGE twist.
In the ultimate test of trust and security, this year's brides and grooms would meet their alternate matches in the experiment.
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This year however, the experts have removed the element of choice from the Final Test.
Which relationships will be strengthened and who will cross a line?
Meet their second matches here and be the judge of who is really better suited.
Scott
Scott found the task "absolutely ridiculous".
"I instantly felt sick," he told cameras. "The fact I am trying to fix the little bump and my and Gia's relationship, it's the last thing I want to do.
"I felt so sick, I'm so into Gia I don't need to see if there's another match."
Laura
Waiting to meet Scott was 27-year-old Laura, a sales coordinator from Queensland, the same state as the groom!
"I'm looking for love and hope he's my future husband," she smiled.
Scott and Laura
Scott straight up told Laura he's in "a really good relationship right now" and explained the whole situation made him uncomfortable.
So he did a runner. He got up to use the bathroom and never came back. To the table, that is.
Gia
Gia felt this was "the worst day" this task could happen especially with her and Scott's relationship in a bad place.
"What if Scott gets another Barbie doll with fake tits who doesn't drink and doesn't swear?" she admitted.
But her face lit up as soon as she saw her second match...
James
James, 36, works in sales and marketing. He's been engaged twice and his dream girl is someone with similar energy to him, someone who likes to go to the gym.
"If they're a little hard work, that's fine," he cheekily admitted.
Gia and James
The forward match came in "very hot" towards Gia, making it very known she was his "perfect woman".
"If I was single, yeah I'd eat that up," Gia confessed before letting James know she was "done in a week" with the experiment.
Bec saw a spark between them and while Gia wouldn't accept his phone number, Bec took it just in case.
Gia obviously still cared for Scott.
David
"I feel sick. I feel like I'm going to pass out, that's how sick I felt," David reacted to the Final Test.
David did not want to be there. Things were already "rocky" with Alissa and he'd rather focus on fixing his current relationship
Crystal
Crystal, 32, is a gym manager from Queensland who has been single for two and a half years.
She auditioned for the experiment with an "open heart" hoping to meet a medium to tall husband, with a "fit body but soft and super kind at the same time."
She's Filipino with "a dash of Spanish", and admitted she does have a passionate fiery side.
David and Crystal
David made it very clear he had a wedding ring on his left hand.
"It was lovely to meet you but…" and the groom left.
Crystal was not happy: "I could be your potential match, you're going to walk out on me like that?" She vented to the group before labelling his marriage "insecure".
