A Deep Analysis Of ‘MAFS’ Groom Rupert’s OTT Hinge Profile

Intruder Rupert Bugden became a firm fan favourite on Married at First Sight this year. The awkward groom was matched with Evelyn Ellis, and while their relationship fizzled out at Final Vows, his bromance with Ollie Skelton is still going strong. 

Now that Evelyn has hard launched her relationship with Duncan James, it’s time for Rupert to move on too. The Queensland electrician has been spotted on Hinge, and we’ve decided to analyse his dating profile.

He starts off strong, with a photo of himself suited up with a pair of stylish sunnies. Very quickly, he brings in his trademark brand of humour, saying the one thing he wants to know about potential dates is … their favourite tree. 

Now, I was wondering what kind of answer would get a girl a date, so I legit Googled “the best tree”, and apparently, the golden wattle is a front-runner. Investigative journalism, everyone. 

It turns out Rupert isn’t a golden wattle kind of guy, but he told Punkee he’d be stoked with these creative answers: “The coastal nobby-looking tree that’s near the beach, because the one thing Dan [Hunjas] and I have in common is we both like the beach,” he joked. “Or maybe a fruit tree because we can live off the land together.”

So far, I’m quietly impressed. Some humour, and a question that helps set potential partners aside from the rest. What’s not to like?

His next photo is a bit of a thirst trap, posing shirtless in a pool with one of his mates. Totally understandable. Dating is hard, you gotta do what you gotta do. 

The best prompt by far IMO, is Rupert revealing the “worst idea” he’s ever had. “Using TV for the free therapy I’d receive,” he said, referring to therapy apparently provided by the production. So I guess we’re not going to see him become the next Bachelor anytime soon, though I would defs tune in to watch that. 

The next prompt is, um … interesting. When asked to answer what he’d “recently discovered” he simply wrote: “I have a foreskin”. 

Rupert is obviously looking for someone with a bit of banter, and while that last prompt is a bit confronting, I’m going to rate his profile a solid 10/10. He’s doing his best, just like the rest of us.

And for those looking to score a date with the reality star? Rupert isn’t too fussy, but there’s one thing to avoid. “Anyone that doesn’t just say they like spicy margs and walks with their pooch is usually a winner,” he said.

Image credits: Hinge, Channel 9, MAFS