The set of Married At First Sight 2025 was plunged into unexpected madness on Tuesday when Queen Camilla made a surprise appearance just meters from where the hit Channel Nine reality series was filming in Sydney.
The moment left the show’s shirtless, tattooed grooms and brides both confused and excited as they watched the royal spectacle unfold next to reality TV.
As Camilla, 77, dressed in a royal blue midi dress, waved to the small crowd gathered for her public appearance, the cast of MAFS watched the Queen’s grand entrance from the balconies of their hotel.
Among those caught off guard was tattooed groom Dave Hand, alongside his bride Jamie Marinos, who insiders say will be the ‘king and queen’ of the coming season.
The couple were seen leaning over the glass balcony of the One Global Resorts, the luxurious complex that hosts the MAFS cast, as they watched Camilla’s arrival keenly.
Jamie, with her blonde locks tucked under a chic headband, beamed as she pointed towards the Queen, while Dave, who wore an upside-down cap and showed off his inked arms, filmed the moment on his phone.
Not far behind them were bride Jacqueline Burfoot and her groom Ryan Donnelly, who took the opportunity to film their own reactions to the unexpected royal visit.
Dressed in a striking magenta strapless dress, Jacqui looked delighted as she peered at Camilla’s entrance.
The set of Married At First Sight 2025 was plunged into unexpected madness on Tuesday when Queen Camilla (pictured) made a surprise appearance just meters away from where the hit Channel Nine reality series was filming in Sydney
The moment left the show’s shirtless, tattooed grooms and brides both confused and excited as they watched the royal spectacle unfold. (Photo: Dave Hand)
Earlier in the day, groomsmen Paul Antoine and Ryan were spotted among the crowd at Green Square as they eagerly awaited Camilla’s arrival.
Both were dressed casually, with Ryan wearing a relaxed red button-up shirt, black shorts and Birkenstock sandals, while Paul kept it simple in gray sweatpants and a black tank top.
Unfortunately, their hopes for a royal wave were dashed when MAFS producers called them back inside to prepare for filming for an upcoming dinner party.
It is unclear whether Queen Camilla will appear in a future episode of the series, with a producer telling Daily Mail Australia the moment was caught on camera, but may not make the final edit of the TV megahit.
As Camilla, 77, dressed in a royal blue midi dress that flattered her timeless style, waved to the small crowd gathered for her public appearance, it’s safe to say the MAFS cast couldn’t resist heading to the big watching the queen’s entrance.
Among those caught off guard was tattooed groom Dave, alongside his bride Jamie Marinos, who insiders say will be the ‘king and queen’ of the coming season.
MAFS 2025 is already proving to be the most explosive season yet, with shocking revelations, unexpected connections and breathtaking moments that shake up the experiment.
In a stunning twist, it was revealed that newlyweds Jeff Gobbels and Rhi Disljenkovic were far from strangers when they said ‘I do’ at their wedding in August.
It turns out the couple had been in a relationship before, making their accidental coupling by the show’s so-called ‘experts’ a scandalous mistake that had everyone talking.
Jamie, with her blonde locks tucked under a chic headband, beamed as she pointed towards the Queen, while Dave, who wore a backwards cap and showed off his inked arms, filmed the moment on his phone.
Not far behind them were bride Jacqueline Burfoot and her groom Ryan Donnelly, who took the opportunity to film their own reactions to the unexpected royal visit.
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Daily Mail Australia can reveal another bombshell that rocked the experiment: bride Jamie Marinos’ breathtaking confession during intruder groom Teejay Halkias’ wedding to Beth Kelly.
Jamie revealed she had slept with Teejay, who is also originally from Adelaide, at his wedding reception in the past.
Earlier in the day, groomsmen Paul Antoine and Ryan were spotted among the crowd in Green Square as they eagerly awaited the Queen’s arrival.
Unfortunately, their hopes for a royal wave were dashed when MAFS producers called them back in to prepare for filming the next episode’s dramatic dinner party.
The police presence was visible as several cast members were seen running errands
Several police officers were seen standing outside the hotel property where MAFS is filmed
An insider said: ‘We were all sitting at the head table enjoying the wedding, and then Jamie just walked over and said, “I slept with TJ.”
‘The whole room froze. It was as if a grenade had gone off. No one could believe what they were hearing,” the source revealed.
With tensions rising and secrets flying left, right and centre, season twelve of the Channel Nine drama is shaping up to be one for the ages.
MAFS 2025 is already proving to be the most explosive season yet, with shocking revelations, unexpected connections and breathtaking moments that shake up the experiment