Married at First Sight Australia groom applies for restraining order against on-screen bride

theguardian.comPublished: 4/23/2025

Summary

Ryan Donnelly and Jacqui Burfoot, who appeared on "Married at First Sight," were forced to part ways amid intense arguments during their final vows ceremony. Jacqui filed for a restraining order in Tasmania after receiving damaging online claims against Ryan, leading him to seek a domestic violence restraining order as well. Despite her legal actions, Jacqui is now engaged to another Mafs co-star, Clint Rice, who proposed at the show’s finale viewing party. Ryan expressed his fear that these attacks could harm his career and relationships.