The excitement around Married at First Sight 2025 (MAFS) is in full swing, with the upcoming season already promising plenty of drama!
The show hasn’t even premiered yet, but talks about who’s still together and who’s called it quits are already flooding the rumour mill.
Among the leaked couples generating the most chatter is Jacqui Burfoot and Ryan Donnelly, a duo insiders predict will be one of the season’s most chaotic couples.
So, are MAFS‘ Jacqui and Ryan still an item? Here’s what we know so far.
Jacqui and Ryan’s pairing
Ryan is one of a few actor/model/influencer types joining the MAFS 2025 cast.
As Daily Mail reports, Ryan’s now-deactivated Star Now profile reveals his acting background, complete with shots of him in a police uniform for a TV series.
According to the publication, his friends describe him as a “super nice guy” who’s grown tired of swiping on dating apps and is “ready for something real.”
Meanwhile, Jacqui is one smart cookie. She’s a dual degree-holder, with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland.
She’s also studied at the College of Law Australia and Harvard Business School Online.
Per her Linkedin, Jacqui has been building a career as a lawyer and investment analyst between 2019 and 2024, earning glowing endorsements from colleagues like “most hardworking, dedicated, and intelligent lawyer-turned-entrepreneur.”
Friends of Jacqui have described her to Daily Mail as “an absolute delight to be around” with “a heart of gold.” Another insider told the news outlet, “Women everywhere will feel empowered watching her stand up for what’s right.” But how well is she pairing with Ryan?
Are they still together?
According to Daily Mail’s sources, Jacqui and Ryan’s MAFS relationship is an absolute rollercoaster of “fireworks, backstabbing, and chaos that makes past seasons look like Disney fairytales.”
A production insider spilled that the pair’s antics both on and off-screen are “absolute bananas.”
According to the outlet’s source, Ryan is all about “pro-masculinity” and “embracing individuality,” while Jacqui is “unapologetically fierce,” often clashing with Ryan in ways that keep their fellow cast members perpetually on edge.
“Their toxic chemistry divides the group,” another insider shared. “It’s exhausting for everyone involved.”
Even the MAFS experts, who are used to handling some pretty volatile matches, were reportedly “blindsided” by the intensity of this duo.
So while it’s unclear if their story will lead to one of the MAFS 2025’s (apparently many) walkouts, one thing’s for sure: Jacqui and Ryan are going to be seriously messy together. We can’t wait!
