In a Married At First Sight (MAFS) couple swap we never saw coming, rumours are running rampant that Jamie Marinos and Eliot Donovan have coupled up, after they were spotted looking cosy in Queensland.
The pair have been friends since the show ended, and speculation about a romance started earlier this month when they appeared close at Daily Mail’s reunion screening party. They’ve since made numerous TikToks together, becoming MAFS fans’ favourite new duo, and now that bond could be forming into a stronger connection.
MAFS source on Jamie and Eliot: “This isn’t just a fling”
According to Woman’s Day, Jamie has shacked up temporarily with Eliot in the Gold Coast after the two were spotted going on a date to Movie World.
“This isn’t just a fling. They’re very much in it for real,” a source told the publication. “Jamie was supposed to stay in separate accommodation on the Gold Coast this week, but she cancelled her plans to spend the week with Eliot instead.
“Jamie has been ‘incognito’ since arriving on the Gold Coast and was planning to try to keep this from everyone, as they really want to make a serious go of this.”
Neither Eliot nor Jamie has confirmed a romance, but Eliot has continued fuelling speculation on TikTok with several cheeky videos.
@not_eliotd We found the leak… ðŸ§ðŸ¶ðŸ’• @jamiemarinos_ #mafs #mafsau #marriedatfirstsight #fyp ♬ Somebody's Watching Me – Syzz Remix – Rockwell
MAFS’ Dave’s salty remark about Jamie and Eliot causes backlash
Meanwhile, Jamie’s ex Dave Hand was recently asked about the connection, saying he didn’t care. But fans soon called him out for slut-shaming Jamie, when he added another comment.
‘What are your thoughts on Jamie and Eliot getting together?’ one fan asked Dave in an Instagram AMA.
“Honestly, I don’t have any thoughts on it. I don’t care,’ he replied. “But I highly doubt she’s going to sleep with three cast members from this year’s season.”
@not_eliotd Replying to @★ AIMEE ★ ♬ Easy – Commodores
Fans were less than impressed with the groom’s comment. “Dave is throwing shade like a hurt princess,” one person commented on TikTok.
“Not Dave talking about who Jamie is sleeping with. He’s biggggg mad and I’m here for it,” another said, with someone else agreeing, “Dave responding shows that he is bothered, he should’ve just kept quiet. Love Jaime and Eliot.”
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