MAFS Australia Season 12: Couples Still Together & Cast Now

If you’ve been following MAFS Australia Season 12, you probably remember the drama, the commitment ceremonies, and the couples who said “I do” on camera. A year after filming wrapped, only one pair from that season is still together—and fans have plenty of questions about where everyone ended up. This piece maps out what we know, what we don’t, and what’s been happening in the months since the reunion special aired.

Premiere Date: 27 January 2025 · Network: Nine Network · Relationship Experts: John Aiken, Mel Schilling, Alessandra Rampolla · Key Couples: Carina-Paul, Jamie-Dave, Rhi-Jeff

Season 12 produced ten original couples, three intruder couples introduced mid-season, and one of the lowest success rates in the franchise’s history. The table below summarises key details confirmed across multiple sources.

Which MAFS Australia season 12 couples are still together?

Of all the couples who participated in MAFS Australia Season 12, only one pair made it through to the reunion special still intact—and fans have been watching their journey closely ever since. Elle Australia confirmed that Rhiannon “Rhi” and Jeffrey “Jeff” Gobbels are the sole Season 12 couple still together, having moved in together after the experiment ended.

Rhi and Jeff

What’s notable about Rhi and Jeff is that they actually dated before the show—a detail revealed during their wedding episode. According to Elle Australia, that earlier attempt at a relationship failed, making their success on MAFS a second chance they clearly made work the second time around. Jeff is 39 and from Melbourne, while Rhi’s details appear less prominently in official cast listings.

Jamie and Dave

Jamie Marinos (28, Melbourne) and David “Dave” Hand (36, Melbourne) said Yes at their final decision, giving fans hope they might be the season’s success story. But according to Elle Australia, the couple split after final vows despite recommitment, with the split confirmed at the reunion special. Jamie revealed the pair had recently split as it became clear their feelings had unravelled.

Other pairings

The remaining couples all said No at their final decisions or separated before reaching that point. Carina Mirabile and Paul Antoine said No and are separated. Jacqueline Louza (29, Sydney) and Ryan Donnelly (36, Sydney) also said No, per Wikipedia. Awhina Rutene and Adrian Araouzou said Yes but are now separated.

The pattern that emerges is stark: Season 12 had a notably low success rate, with 1 of 12+ couples remaining together versus 2 each from both Season 6 and Season 8, as reported by Cosmopolitan UK.

Are Clint and Jacqui from MAFS together?

Clint and Jacqui’s storyline on Season 12 generated significant attention, but their post-show status involves complications beyond a simple yes or no answer.

Jacqui Louza and Ryan Donnelly said No at their final decision, meaning they voted against staying married. According to Elle Australia, Jacqui confirmed off-screen via social media that she and Ryan are not together. This aligns with the No vote, but it also raises questions about what happened in the months following the reunion. The legal dispute that emerged later added another layer of complexity to their already contentious split.

Legal issues with Ryan

One aspect that generated online discussion involved reports of Ryan filing a restraining order against Jacqui. However, this claim appears to stem primarily from community discussions rather than verified reporting from established news outlets. The research notes show no confirmed source from tier 1 or tier 2 outlets documenting court proceedings or restraining orders between these participants. This is an area where caution is warranted—claims about legal disputes spread quickly in fan communities but often lack verification through official channels.

The content plan indicates reader interest in “Ryan restraining order” details, but without corroborating reports from credible entertainment news sources, this remains unverified rather than confirmed fact.

Are Paul and Carina still together in MAFS?

Carina Mirabile (31, Perth) and Paul Antoine (30, Perth) had one of the more complicated storylines in Season 12, and fans continue to ask about their current status.

During filming, it was revealed that Carina and Paul had a prior dating history—a detail that came out on their wedding day, according to Elle Australia. This prior connection made their journey on the show particularly charged. The couple said No at their final decision, meaning both voted against continuing the marriage. What raised additional concern during filming was an incident where Paul reportedly punched a wall, a moment that generated fan concern despite Carina standing by him during the show, per Elle Australia. This incident received medium-confidence reporting and fans continue to reference it in discussions about the couple.

Current relationship

The verified facts confirm that Carina and Paul are separated following their No votes. According to Wikipedia, they said No at the final decision and are listed as separated. No verified sources have confirmed any reconciliation attempt or current status change as of the latest available reporting.

Who got pregnant in MAFS season 12?

This is one of the most-searched questions about MAFS Australia Season 12, but the answer requires looking at the broader franchise rather than just Season 12 itself.

Babies from couples

No confirmed pregnancies from Season 12 participants have been reported in verified sources as of this article. The research notes show no announcements from any of the Season 12 cast regarding pregnancies or births in the time since the show aired.

However, if we’re looking at MAFS Australia couples who have had babies across the franchise, the picture is more established. Cosmopolitan UK documented that Jules and Cam from Season 6 married in 2019, had their first son Ollie in 2020, and welcomed their second son Carter in July 2024—making them one of the franchise’s most successful family-building stories.

Confirmed pregnancies across the franchise

Looking at historical data from Cosmopolitan UK, successful MAFS couples who have built families include Jules and Cam (two children), and the pattern shows that the couples who stay together are the ones who eventually start families.

For Season 12 specifically, any pregnancy news would likely surface through social media given the show’s format. Without verified announcements from participants or their representatives, this remains an open question rather than a confirmed fact.

Who is the billionaire in Married at First Sight?

The “billionaire in MAFS” question appears in search data, but this requires careful handling because the claim lacks verified sourcing from established entertainment or news outlets.

Season 12 cast member

Research into verified facts about the Season 12 cast does not identify any participant described as a billionaire or with billionaire-level wealth. The cast list from Wikipedia includes professionals with various backgrounds, but none are identified as having exceptional wealth in the verified reporting.

The question may have originated from social media speculation, misinterpretation of participant backgrounds, or references to someone’s business that wasn’t covered in mainstream reporting. Without a credible source naming and verifying a billionaire participant, this claim cannot be treated as fact.

Background details

If the claim stems from one specific participant’s background story, that connection hasn’t been established in the sources available for this article. Fan community discussions sometimes inflate participant profiles or create narratives that don’t match verified reporting.

The content plan noted this as a “billionaire cast member identity” gap, suggesting the claim has circulated enough to warrant attention despite lacking verification.

“It put me on the spot a little bit,” Danny said regarding his MAFS experience. “She could tell me 10,000 times, if I don’t feel it, I’m not going to say it back.”

— Woman’s Weekly (MAFS 2026 participant)

Jamie revealed the pair had recently split as it became clear that their feelings had unravelled.

— Elle Australia (MAFS Season 12 participant)

What the research consistently shows is that MAFS Australia Season 12 was defined by upheaval—partner swaps, intruder couples, early departures, and a success rate lower than several prior seasons. The one bright spot, Rhi and Jeff, succeeded where everyone else fell short, and they’ve since moved in together as a couple. For viewers still following the cast, the lack of ongoing official updates means social media remains the primary window into participants’ lives, with all the verification limitations that entails.

The contrast with earlier seasons is instructive: Season 6 produced Jules and Cam, who now have two children; Season 8 produced Melissa and Bryce plus Kerry and Johnny (who legally married in 2023). Season 12’s single success makes it one of the lowest-performing seasons in the franchise’s history, a fact that probably won’t surprise longtime viewers but does underline how difficult it is to build a lasting relationship under the show’s unusual format.

For fans tracking Season 12 participants’ post-show lives, the reality is that most couples have dispersed, some with documented tension (Carina and Paul, Jamie and Dave) and others simply fading from public view. The restraining order claims around Jacqui and Ryan remain unverified, but the interest they generate shows how invested audiences remain in these participants’ stories long after the cameras stop rolling.