MAFS villain Adrian's former BFF apologises ahead of controversial family episode

"Over the next couple of nights you are going to watch me (regretfully) defend Adrian in MAFS."
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We’re set for another explosive week of Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025, as our couples meet each other’s families and friends in what could make-or-break their relationship.

Awhina Rutene and Adrian Araouzou’s relationship is currently in a fragile place after Awhina opted to leave at the latest commitment ceremony while Adrian opted to stay. The two are set for an explosive family reunion as Awhina comes face-to-face with Adrian’s twin sisters and his (former) best friend Jasmin Weston.

In a preview for the episode, Jasmin is shown lecturing Awhina on focusing too much on the “negatives” of her relationship with Adrian, before Awhina’s twin sister Cleo interrupts saying “He [Adrian] hasn’t even shown up!”, resulting in Adrian’s sisters and Jasmin walking out of the heated lunch.

Adrian’s former best friend Jasmin Weston (aka Jasmin’s Eats) apologises ahead of controversial MAFS episode

Taking to Instagram straight after the episode promo was shown, Jasmin warned her 400,000 followers that her MAFS episode won’t depict the “best” version of herself.

“Over the next couple of nights you are going to watch me (regretfully) defend Adrian in MAFS. I take full responsibility for my actions and the things I say during that interaction. It is not the best version of myself and I have since reached out to Awhina and Cleo to apologise,” Jasmin wrote.

“As you all know, Adrian and I are no longer friends. But during the time this as filmed (six months ago) I was still very much Adrian’s best friend. I only knew his (warped) version of reality. Not Awhina’s. I can be a reactive person and will always come to my friend’s defence in any situation which is what you will see unfold.”

Jasmin then went on to say that she wasn’t trying to make up excuses, and that she ended her friendship with Adrian at the end of 2024.

Jasmin Weston's Instagram apology ahead of her MAFS episode
Adrian’s former BFF Jasmin Weston has pre-emptively apologised ahead of her MAFS cameo. Image: Instagram

“Now being on the outside looking in, I can understand exactly how and why Awhina had those feelings towards Adrian, because it was no different to our friendship. The manipulation tactics are copy and paste.

“This is not at all an excuse. I would like to speak my truth before the episode goes live. I wish I sympathised with Awhina more.”

Jasmin went on to apologise to Awhina and her sister Cleo saying Awhina has her “support” in all of this.

Who is Jasmin Weston, Adrian Araouzou‘s former best friend?

Jasmin Weston (also known on Instagram and TikTok as @jasminseats) is a social media influencer and cookbook author with 297k TikTok followers and 411k Instagram followers and became popular for her easy-to-make and affordable cooking dishes.

She’s the author of Everyday Eats, a book designed for those out there who are either starting their cooking journey or looking to hone in on their cooking skills. The book is filled with shopping tips, cooking methods and basic techniques and easy-to-follow recipes to cook on a budget.

Jasmin and Adrian previously shared an Instagram page called Sweeetsundayz, an account which has since wiped all of its content.

Adrian Araouzou and Jasmin Weston cooking together
Adrian and Jasmin used to run a cooking account together. Image: TikTok

Fans have already started to hit up Jasmin’s TikTok account to question her friendship with Adrian after seeing her in the MAFS promo.

“GIRL IS THAT YOU ON MAFS THIS WEEK????” one person commented on her latest TikTok, with another saying, “Pretty sure I just watched you in the end of MAFS episode trying to defend Adrian’s behaviour…”

Jasmin has since replied to some people’s comments, redirecting them to her Instagram story. She also left a comment on TikTok saying, “I totally understand how I come across and the frustration it will cause and I take full accountability. I thoroughly disliked the person I was in Adrian’s presence hence why we are no longer friends. Frustrated I ever got involved with the show and I apologise for my foul behaviour. Hindsight is a bitch.”

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

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