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.

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)

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

Married at First Sight 2024: Meet the Cast

Lauren Dunn

32, PR Maven, Perth

Tori Adams

27, development manager, Melbourne

Sarah Mesa

29, nutrition coach, Sydney

Eden Harper

28, Recruitment Consultant, Gold Coast

Cassandra Allen

30, administrative assistant, Gold Coast

Lucinda Licht

43, Wedding Celebrant & MC, NSW

Ellie Dix

32, nurse, Gold Coast

Natalie Parham

32, physiotherapist, Melbourne

Andrea Thompson

51, Wedding photographer

Jayden Eynaud

26, professional kickboxer, Gold Coast

Tim Calwell

31, Online Business Owner, Gold Coast

Ben Walters

Tour Director, Newcastle

Collins Christian

State Government, Perth

Jack Dunkley

34, personal trainer, Gold Coast

Jono McCullough

39, Managing Director, Brisbane

Richard Sauerman

62, Motivational speaker

Timothy Smit

51, gin distillery owner, Melbourne

Tristan Black

29, entertainment manager, Sydney

Jade Pywell

Model, Gold Coast

As Galati

Pest Control, Melbourne

Michael Felix

Melbourne, Sales Representative

Maddy Jevic

Actress, Melbourne

Stephen Stewart

Perth, hairdresser

Ridge Barredo

Professional weightlifter, Sydney

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