MAFS AU: Caitlin and Shannon try to hide from photographers in Sydney

EXCLUSIVE: Newlyweds Caitlin McConville and Married At First Sight’s Shannon Adams try to hide from photographers as it’s revealed the tattooed bride wanted to keep her stint on the show a secret.

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They may have signed up to get married on one of the most popular shows on Australian television.

But newlyweds Caitlin McConville and Shannon Adams did their best not to be recognized when spotted outside their Sydney CBD apartment during a filming break.

Caitlin, 27, went to great lengths to shield her face from a photographer when she first went out with her boyfriend.

They may have signed up to get married on one of the most popular shows on Australian television, but newlyweds Caitlin McConville and Shannon Adams did their best not to be recognized when spotted outside their Sydney CBD apartment during a filming break.

The couple appeared to be in a hurry, with the Brisbane makeup artist covering her face and Adams leading her by the hand.

The reason for his haste became apparent soon after, when a close friend of the bride told Daily Mail Australia that he wanted to keep his identity a secret.

“Caitlin didn’t tell anyone she was on MAFS and she wanted to keep it a secret,” they said.

Caitlin, 27, went to great lengths to shield her face from a photographer when she first went out with her boyfriend.

Caitlin, 27, went to great lengths to shield her face from a photographer when she first went out with her boyfriend.

The couple appeared to be in a hurry, with the Brisbane makeup artist covering her face and Adams leading her by the hand.

The couple appeared to be in a hurry, with the Brisbane makeup artist covering her face and Adams leading her by the hand.

The reason for his haste became apparent soon after, when a close friend of the bride told Daily Mail Australia that he wanted to keep his identity a secret.

The reason for his haste became apparent soon after, when a close friend of the bride told Daily Mail Australia that he wanted to keep his identity a secret.

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“Caitlin didn’t tell anyone she was on MAFS and she wanted to keep it a secret,” they said.

Adams had previously starred in various TV shows and movies, but had managed to keep her celebrity status a secret until now.

Caitlin and Shannon have been feeling stressed and overwhelmed by the constant attention, but they are determined to stay together and make their marriage work.

The couple’s outing comes after boyfriend Harrison Boon was seen checking into the hotel alone.

The couple's outing comes after boyfriend Harrison Boon was seen checking into the hotel alone.

The couple’s outing comes after boyfriend Harrison Boon was seen checking into the hotel alone.

The 32-year-old showed off his bulging biceps and wore his hat backwards.

His girlfriend, Bronte Schofield, was nowhere to be seen.

Married at First Sight continues Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel Nine

The 32-year-old showed off his bulging biceps and wore his hat backwards.  His girlfriend, Bronte Schofield, was nowhere to be seen.

The 32-year-old showed off his bulging biceps and wore his hat backwards. His girlfriend, Bronte Schofield, was nowhere to be seen.

Elsewhere, Melissa Sheppard was seen checking into the accommodation with her partner Joshua White.

Elsewhere, Melissa Sheppard was seen checking into the accommodation with her partner Joshua White.