Aussie ‘MAFS’ Just Aired In The US & Americans Don’t Know How To Take It
Our mates across the Pacific Ocean better be ready for the trashiest of TV experiences, because Married at First Sight Australia just aired on US television — and already viewers don’t know how to take it.
It’s important to note that MAFS in Australia is very different to the US format. The American series is comparatively rather wholesome, featuring only four or five couples each season and the contestants don’t mingle outside of their marriages, so partner-swapping ain’t a thing. Also, they actually get married FOR REAL, like it’s not just a commitment ceremony. Truly wild.
In contrast, the Aussie MAFS includes heaps of couples — often 10 or 12 every season — and all the experiment’s participants attend weekly dinner parties which, as we know, always delivers high drama.
I could barely keep up with five couples on #MarriedAtFirstSight last season. Why are there so many people on #MAFSAustralia?
— ∂αиιєςє ♔ (@daniecetracey) May 28, 2020
The series just made its debut on cable channel Lifetime in the US, airing the first episode when the contestants attend the bucks/hens nights before Poppy and Luke, along with Cathy and Josh, get hitched. The reaction on Twitter is very divided. American viewers seem to love it, or firmly hate it.
Some viewers are digging our version of MAFS.
As of right now, I’m rooting for everyone…this is show seems fire. Don’t get me wrong, I’m here for the messs tooo #MAFSAustralia
— Kyra Holiday ?️??️? (@keekdasneakk13) May 28, 2020
These people look like they are gonna be extremely entertaining! #MAFS #MAFSAustralia pic.twitter.com/wSEdUGWUW5
— Rachi (@MitchTHAgOd86) May 28, 2020
I love how trashy this show is #MAFSAustralia
— yukhei's ho is LOVING AGUST D 2 ? (@the4tharchitect) May 28, 2020
If I'm being totally honest, the accents are keeping me watching…#MAFSAustralia pic.twitter.com/MBdrwk1Ii5
— Jade (@so_thats_jade) May 28, 2020
This may be the dumpster fire I need in my life. Thank you, Australia! #MAFSAustralia pic.twitter.com/n2Ti22ys6O
— Sarah Ortiz (@SarahOrtizMKE) May 28, 2020
But others were not impressed with our show AT ALL.
#MAFSAustralia is so superficial.
— amy orozco (@amy_orozco03) May 28, 2020
This Married At First Sight already appears to be trash. I know it’s been like 40 seconds but I’m not impressed. #MAFS #MAFSAustralia pic.twitter.com/6nF6DlyCw9
— Petty Ruxpin (@hEyJoNiE) May 28, 2020
#MAFSAustralia feels like a parody.
— T. (@tdjay_) May 28, 2020
I am 4 minutes into this #MAFSAustralia it will ruin the brand that we know in America. Im already not interested and turning it off. ✌?
— Billy Dee (@William_Dolla) May 28, 2020
Australia come pick up your show #MAFSAustralia #mafs
— Rose Cranberry (@saRahstafariann) May 28, 2020
Wtf is this? It looks soooo fake, like some Real Housewives bullshit. Idk if I can stomach the manufactured drama. It's turning me off, big time #mafs Australia
— Deia Lawrence (@DeiaAlexis) May 28, 2020
A common criticism of the Aussie series was that the series shouldn’t allow people with kids on the show, which is something the US series does not permit. Errr, I don’t really see why this an issue. Are people with kids not equally worthy of love and marriage?
Already don't like Australia is letting people with kids on. #mafs #MAFSAustralia
— Gina A (@GinaBeana365) May 28, 2020
Though, to be fair, some of the other critiques the Australian series has received is absolutely warranted.
Australian doesn’t have diversity though? #MAFSAustralia #MAFSAU #MarriedAtFirstSight pic.twitter.com/Grjv3gZpqF
— J✌️ (@jasmine23_____) May 28, 2020
Wait. So there are no Black people in Australia?!#MAFSAustralia pic.twitter.com/xWLp6TtRAx
— Sonya? ~ Vote to Save America? ?? ?♊? (@meSonyaB) May 28, 2020
But there’s one thing we can all agree on, no matter where you might live in the world, Poppy probably should have known that she was going to miss her kids a lot.
I still don't understand why Poppy went on this show knowing how hard it would be to leave her boys behind. #MAFSAustralia
— ?? ? Quaran-Queen ? ?? (@Kam_i_Lah) May 28, 2020
I just can’t wait for American viewers to get up to their first dinner party episode. Ooft. They’re in for A TREAT.
