Explosive leaked text messages prove Married At First Sight couple Sandy Jawanda and Dan Hunjas agreed to ‘fake’ their relationship so they could stay on TV.
Despite knowing that things weren’t going to work out with Dan, Sandy was willing to make an ‘arrangement’ to stay in the experiment because she had ‘gave up a lot to be here’.
The texts seem to confirm that the couple knew they were not romantically compatible, but agreed to stay because it would be mutually beneficial to their careers.
In a text message exchange obtained by Daily Mail Australia, they openly talk about having a “strategy to get to the end” of the season.
But it seems this ‘arrangement’ resulted in some confusion for 36-year-old Sandy, who was still hopeful that love would blossom between them.
Explosive leaked text messages prove Married At First Sight couple Sandy Jawanda and Dan Hunjas (pictured together) agreed to ‘fake’ their relationship so they could stay on TV
Despite knowing that things weren’t going to work out with Dan, Sandy was willing to make an ‘arrangement’ to stay in the experiment because she had ‘gave up a lot to be here’. The text messages (seen here) seem to confirm that the couple knew they weren’t romantically compatible, but agreed to stay because it would be mutually beneficial to their careers.
In a message, the 42-year-old businessman questioned Sandy’s motives after she confessed that she still has feelings for him.
She seemed to be privately hoping their ‘show’ would turn into something more, even though Dan made it clear that he had no feelings for her.
“Feelings don’t go away,” Sandy texted him. “Once again, I said you’re not my person when I was deeply upset about what had happened between us.”
Dan responded, ‘…But then he went on to talk to me about a strategy to go all the way, since you didn’t want to leave early with what you’ve sacrificed to be here.’
In a text message exchange obtained by Daily Mail Australia, the couple (pictured during filming) talk about having a “strategy to get to the end” of the season.
Sandy, a dental hygienist, agreed that she had given up a lot to participate in MAFS and hoped that they could somehow make it work.
However, Dan was not convinced and told her that he could never fall in love with her. He said he was confused why she was talking about feelings when they agreed that her association on the show was strictly business.
‘We also talk about [having a plan] Friday before leaving for the weekend. So please understand why I may be confused by that text. And now this one? she asked.
But it seems this ‘arrangement’ resulted in some confusion for 36-year-old Sandy, who was still hopeful that love would blossom between them.
She seemed to be privately hoping their “show” would turn into something more, even though Dan made it clear that he had no feelings for her.
‘Why are you going around in circles?’ She answered.
‘I told you I have feelings for you and you said you could never fall in love with me. What else was she supposed to do or say?
I’ve given up a lot to be here and I was hoping maybe we could find a way to make it work. I care about you, Dan, and I feel rejected.
It comes as sources close to Sandy reveal that she agonized over her decision to participate in MAFS, but ultimately decided to take the risk because she hoped to find true love.
It comes as sources close to Sandy reveal that she agonized over her decision to participate in MAFS, but ultimately decided to take the risk because she hoped to find true love.
“Sandy was really torn about being involved in MAFS,” said one of her friends.
“She knew it would be a huge gamble, but she was so sick of being single and wanted to try something new.”
Sandy made many sacrifices to participate in the experiment, they said, including quitting her job and risking being alienated from her family.
“She was a successful career woman, but she gave it all up for show business,” the friend explained. “Even she was worried that her family would disown her for going on national television to find love.”
Daily Mail Australia have contacted Dan, Sandy and Channel Nine for comment.
It comes after Dan was accused of going out of his way to avoid spending time with his girlfriend because he wasn’t romantically interested in her. (The couple is pictured on their wedding day)
It comes after Dan was accused of going out of his way to avoid spending time with his girlfriend because he wasn’t romantically interested in her.
Sandy called out Dan about his prolonged absences at Sunday’s commitment ceremony, but insisted that he was just running errands, exercising, and hanging out with friends.
While she was suspicious of what her husband was up to while she was alone in their CBD apartment, it turns out that he was telling the truth about her whereabouts.
Daily Mail Australia was in Sydney when MAFS was filmed last year, and just as he said on the show, the photos reveal that Dan spent his days shopping, hitting the gym and even jogging with co-star Harrison Boon around town. .
Sandy reportedly tried to talk to Dan about his noncommittal behavior, but he was dismissive and unwilling to commit.
Married at First Sight continues Sunday at 7pm on Channel Nine and 9Now
Sandy called out Dan about his prolonged absences at Sunday’s commitment ceremony, but insisted that he was just running errands, exercising, and hanging out with friends. Daily Mail Australia was in Sydney when MAFS was filmed last year, and just as he said on the show, the photos reveal that Dan spent his days shopping, hitting the gym and even jogging with co-star Harrison Boon around town.