MAFS' Jacqui's backup husband Rory denies number exchange

'I don't feel comfortable giving my number to a married woman."
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MAFS' Jacqui and Rory grass is greener date

Jacqui Burfoot appeared to hit it off with her backup match Rory Lehmann during the Final Test Week on Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025, but as it turns out, things may not be what they seem. Those pesky MAFS editors are at it again!

It appeared on-screen that Jacqui and Rory had a delightful time, with the two even exchanging numbers, but now they’ve both come out and given different versions of what really transpired.

Did Jacqui and Rory exchange numbers on MAFS? Here’s what they both said…

In an Instagram video shared by @mafsuncensored, Rory said the pair didn’t swap numbers.

“I said no I don’t feel comfortable giving my number to a married woman,” Rory stated. He also allegedly said that Jacqui did give him her number but he “binned it” on his way out of the venue.

Jacqui also took to Instagram after the episode aired, saying, “No, Rory and I didn’t exchange numbers,” before adding, “I gave him my number in case he had questions about the filming stuff or had any issues in Sydney. We didn’t text, I haven’t spoken to this man again.

“All I told Rory was [that] I was going to be out of the experiment in 10 days and I couldn’t leave until Final Vows. That was the context. There was nothing flirty and nothing deceitful.”

Jacqui divides MAFS fans, as Ryan weighs in

Commenting with his alt account on @mafsuncensored’s video of Jacqui, Ryan Donnelly decided to throw his two cents in, writing, “Hahahahahaha. From Ryan”.

Across the board, MAFS were just, well, confused.

“OMG! how does she keep getting caught up in her own lies,” one person commented. “He said he didn’t feel comfortable giving his number to a married woman, but yet he went and met her,” someone else pointed out about Rory’s logic.

“Lol a day away from Ryan, after she said she would break her back to be with Ryan!😂😂😂 she lies so much!” someone else commented.

“She a forever changing her story! And the truth is – NO ONE CARES! Go live your life woman and get off the socials!” another advised.

Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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