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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Ex-Partner Denies Providing 'Private' Files in MAFS Investigation

A former participant in a reality television show has broken her silence following a police investigation into the alleged leaking of private files, asserting she did not provide sensitive information to producers.

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Ex-Partner Denies Providing 'Private' Files in MAFS Investigation

The individual at the center of a police investigation into the reality television show Married At First Sight (MAFS) has publicly denied providing private files to producers. This comes as police have seized phones and a producer has been stood down.

The controversy reportedly began when producers played audio messages to a contestant during an interview. The former partner, whose identity is central to the investigation, claims she did not supply these files. The investigation has led to the confiscation of phones belonging to individuals involved.

In parallel developments, media personality Jackie 'O' Henderson's professional life is under scrutiny, with speculation growing around Pip Edwards' influence and a reported rift between Tommy Little and Carrie Bickmore regarding a radio deal with ARN. Separately, an unrelated political note mentions Shadow Veterans' Affairs Minister Michael McCormack invoking former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith in a discussion about a protest, and budget critic Joseph Daoud claims a cold shoulder in Canberra after his name was omitted from guest acknowledgments during Question Time. Sam Armytage also commented on her new podcasts.

However, the primary focus of the current news cycle remains the MAFS investigation, with further details expected as the police inquiry progresses.


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