The Married At First Sight 2025 set was plunged into an unexpected frenzy on Tuesday when Queen Camilla made a surprise appearance just metres from where Channel Nine’s hit reality series was filming in Sydney.
The moment left the shirtless, tattooed grooms and brides from the show both confused and excited as they watched the royal spectacle unfold next to the reality TV set.
As Camilla, 77, donning a regal blue midi dress, waved to the small crowd gathered for her public appearance, the MAFS cast watched the Queen’s grand entrance from their hotel balconies.
Among those caught off guard was tattooed groom Dave Hand, alongside his bride Jamie Marinos, who insiders say are shaping up to be the ‘king and queen’ of the upcoming season.
The couple were spotted leaning over the glass balcony of the One Global Resorts, the luxurious complex hosting the MAFS cast, keenly watching Camilla’s arrival.
Jamie, with her blonde locks swept under a chic headband, was beaming as she pointed in the Queen’s direction, while Dave, wearing a backwards cap and showing 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.
Jacqui, dressed in a striking magenta strapless gown, looked elated as she peered down at Camilla’s entrance.
Earlier in the day, grooms Paul Antoine and Ryan were spotted among the public crowd at Green Square, blending in as they eagerly awaited Camilla’s arrival.
Both were casually dressed, with Ryan sporting a relaxed red button-up shirt, black shorts, and Birkenstock sandals, while Paul kept it simple in grey joggers and a black muscle tank.
Unfortunately, their hopes of catching a royal wave were dashed when MAFS producers called them back inside to prepare for filming for an upcoming dinner party.
It’s unclear if Queen Camilla will be making an appearance in a future episode of the series, with a producer telling Daily Mail Australia the moment was captured by cameras, but may not make the TV megahit’s final edit.
MAFS 2025 is already proving to be the most explosive season yet, with shocking revelations, unexpected connections, and jaw-dropping moments shaking up the experiment.
In a stunning twist, it has been revealed that newlyweds Jeff Gobbels and Rhi Disljenkovic were far from strangers when they said ‘I do’ during their August wedding.
The couple, it turns out, had dated before—making their accidental pairing by the show’s so-called ‘experts’ a scandalous oversight that has had everyone talking.
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Daily Mail Australia can reveal another bombshell that rocked the experiment—bride Jamie Marinos’ jaw-dropping confession at intruder groom Teejay Halkias’ wedding to Beth Kelly.
Jamie revealed that she had slept with Teejay, who is also originally from Adelaide, in the past – at his wedding reception.
An insider said: ‘We were all sitting at the main table, enjoying the wedding, and then Jamie just walked over and said, “I slept with TJ”.’
‘The entire room froze. It was like a grenade had gone off—nobody could believe what they were hearing,’ the source revealed.
With tensions rising and secrets spilling left, right, and centre, season twelve of the Channel Nine drama is shaping up to be one for the ages.
