Aussies slam ‘disgusting’ new MAFS season as many call for show to be cancelled after it once again becomes a ratings mega hit for Channel Nine

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The 2024 season premiere of Married At First Sight may have ignited the ratings war on Monday night.

But not all viewers were happy with the return of Australia’s most controversial television event.

During the premiere, fans watched in shock as Tim’s best man gave an X-rated speech at his wedding, before Sara walked away from her TV husband during their honeymoon.

Following the blockbuster episode, critics on social media railed against Married At First Sight for airing controversial storylines again this year, with some even calling for the show to be canceled.

‘I don’t want to see any of it, so I don’t watch it. I can’t wait for the day this show ends!’ wrote one user on Facebook.

The 2024 season premiere of Married At First Sight may have ignited the ratings war on Monday night. But not all viewers were happy with the return of Australia’s most controversial television event. (Photo: Bride Sara Mesa and Groom Tim Calwell)

“Disgusting show,” another added, as someone else wrote: “Took it off after 30 minutes.”

Despite the backlash, Married At First Sight emerged as the clear winner of Monday’s ratings battle.

The Nine program dominated the war between Seven’s Australian Idol debut and Ten’s two-hour premiere of Australian Survivor, attracting a whopping 1.252 million viewers nationally.

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Following the blockbuster episode, critics took to social media to blast Married At First Sight for airing controversial storylines again this year, with some even calling for the show to be canceled.

Following the blockbuster episode, critics took to social media to blast Married At First Sight for airing controversial storylines again this year, with some even calling for the show to be canceled.

Australian Idol ranked second and attracted a modest national audience of 787,000 people.

Survivor, meanwhile, was left with a total audience of 572,000.

The ratings report also indicates the ‘Total TV National Reach’, which is determined by dividing the number of viewers by the duration of the show.

According to this ranking, Married At First Sight scored a whopping 2.451 million total reach.

Australian Idol scored 1.784 million, while Australian Survivor pulled in 1.126 million.

Despite the backlash, Married At First Sight emerged as the clear winner of Monday's ratings battle.  (Photo: Bride Cassandra Allen)

Despite the backlash, Married At First Sight emerged as the clear winner of Monday’s ratings battle. (Photo: bride Cassandra Allen)

Australian Idol ranked second and attracted a modest national audience of 787,000 people.  (Photo: Australian Idol judge Kyle Sandilands)

Australian Idol ranked second and attracted a modest national audience of 787,000 people. (Photo: Australian Idol judge Kyle Sandilands)

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Tori Adams

27, development manager, Melbourne

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Sarah Mesa

29, nutrition coach, Sydney

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Eden Harper

28, Recruitment Consultant, Gold Coast

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Cassandra Allen

30, administrative assistant, Gold Coast

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Lucinda Licht

43, Wedding Celebrant & MC, NSW

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Ellie Dix

32, nurse, Gold Coast

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32, physiotherapist, Melbourne

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Andrea Thompson

51, Wedding photographer

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Jayden Eynaud

26, professional kickboxer, Gold Coast

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Tim Calwell

31, Online Business Owner, Gold Coast

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Ben Walters

Tour Director, Newcastle

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Collins Christian

State Government, Perth

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Jack Dunkley

34, personal trainer, Gold Coast

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Jono McCullough

39, Managing Director, Brisbane

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Richard Sauerman

62, Motivational speaker

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Timothy Smit

51, gin distillery owner, Melbourne

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Tristan Black

29, entertainment manager, Sydney

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Jade Pywell

Model, Gold Coast

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Pest Control, Melbourne

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Michael Felix

Melbourne, Sales Representative

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Actress, Melbourne

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Stephen Stewart

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Ridge Barredo

Professional weightlifter, Sydney

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