Now that Married at First Sight 2025 (MAFS) is here, we’re gearing up for one of the most drama-packed yet!
While we all love and crave the theatrics (duh!), one bride is already standing out against the inevitable chaos for all the right reasons: the delightfully wholesome Katie Johnson.
Self-described on her Insta bio as “living the bougie hippie life,” Katie is a mentor, writer, traveller, and nature lover.
Here’s everything we know about Katie so far.
Katie Johnson is a CEO bringing heart and hustle to MAFS 2025
Katie is the founder of EATS HQ, a Queensland-based social enterprise restaurant with a mission to “empower all through support.”
EATS HQ focuses on helping individuals and communities build self-sustainable livelihoods, whether that’s through job opportunities or donations.
“Our mission is to serve up meals that make a difference while providing beautiful spaces for like-minded individuals to come together,” reads the website.
EATS HQ was even a finalist for the Sunshine Coast Business Awards for Social Impact in 2021. What a queen!
Katie Johnson has made her TV debut before MAFS
Katie’s feel-good efforts haven’t gone unnoticed, with a heartwarming TV cameo long before she even dreamed of becoming a reality star on MAFS.
In 2023, she and her EATS HQ team appeared on Sunrise alongside weather presenter Sam Mac at the iconic Eumundi Markets.
And Katie has gone viral before!
Katie’s infectious penchant for positivity first caught attention in 2020 when a post she shared on The Kindness Pandemic Facebook page went semi-viral.
She described witnessing a heartwarming moment at a café in Noosa — a dad clearing his table to let a frail, elderly couple sit — and how it inspired her to pay it forward, setting off a ripple effect of goodwill that left her in happy tears.
“See, one little act of kindness, despite what’s going on in your day, can really make a difference for a lot of people. Be kind even when you’re hurting,” she wrote.
The post racked up tens of thousands of likes and earned Katie an interview with 7News. Now, her next moment in the spotlight has arrived!
Who is Katie paired with?
Katie is matched with Tim Gromie, but their MAFS wedding quickly became one of the most disastrous to date.
Moments after saying “I do,” Tim told to his producer he felt no spark with Katie, claiming his type was “short, petite, and blonde or brunette.”
He didn’t wait long to break the news to his new bride, either, dropping the bombshell on the first night of their honeymoon, which led to them sleeping in separate beds. Not great, Tim.
Will Katie and Tim work things out? Time will tell but sadly for Katie, it’s not looking promising.
