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Married at First Sight AU S13E37
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00:00:02it's the morning after the last dinner party of the 2026 experiment and our
00:00:09couples are still processing the shocking exit of Gia and Scott who have
00:00:14left the experiment and will not continue to final vows I can unpack it
00:00:20in one word carnage I'm not sure what it is that you're looking for Gia but I
00:00:25can tell you're not the one for me we are a different caliber of people sorry but
00:00:40it was a pretty epic crash and burn yeah all she had to do was be honest be
00:00:47genuine and focus on their relationship but I didn't think they'd crash out that
00:00:51hug so all of that time and the commitment ceremonies that they could
00:00:56have had working on their relationship if he would have spiked up earlier they
00:01:03probably would have split up earlier because reality is Gia can't take any
00:01:07criticism she thinks every time it's her being thrown under the bus I did what I
00:01:12needed to do I got Gia to that dinner party on purpose got her there got them got
00:01:20them to have it out with each other I'm very proud of myself actually
00:01:27so we can play at that game honey
00:01:32I came into this experiment looking for love I definitely found what I've come here for
00:01:39to the final vows after three intense months it all comes down to the final vows the four remaining
00:01:50couples must make the life-changing decision
00:01:57here we go will they take their relationship into the outside world
00:02:04or will they say goodbye forever I know this might be hard to hear
00:02:12before hi
00:02:15one of the most magical moments the experiments ever seen
00:02:22Stella I love you more than I ever thought possible
00:02:52with the experiment ended the time for final vows
00:02:56with the experiment ended the time for final vows
00:02:56the final vows is almost here for our remaining couples Stella and Philip Rachel and Steven
00:03:02Bec and Danny
00:03:04it's nice that we're going to final vows together you know
00:03:07and
00:03:09Alyssa and David
00:03:12they'll now separate and spend time weighing up if they'll continue their relationship after the experiment
00:03:19There's so much shit here
00:03:22How did this happen?
00:03:24The next time they meet they'll reveal their decision at final vows
00:03:31Our couples must now go back to their respective homes to reflect on their time in the experiment
00:03:37before they make the life-changing decision on whether to remain as a couple or go their separate ways
00:03:44This time will prove testing for our couples as they will begin to question if their relationship is strong enough
00:03:51to continue
00:03:51when they leave the bubble of the experiment
00:03:58Before everyone leaves their apartments they're reflecting on last night's final dinner party
00:04:04What about David and Alyssa? That was hard to watch
00:04:08I saw a man coming in there being vulnerable and getting rejected multiple times
00:04:14It just doesn't sit well with me. Oh, I'm hurt. I'm hurt. Why? Why?
00:04:18Yeah
00:04:19He haven't said or done anything wrong. It's a bit of rejection. It's like
00:04:23She kept finding one little thing that can be can be pinned on him and just like just focus on
00:04:31it like come on
00:04:32To take your ring off. That is a red flag for me. That to me is toxic. I never once
00:04:39took my ring off
00:04:41Yeah, I think Alyssa's checked out. It was a hard watch, you know seeing him like that like
00:04:47He's actually really really hurt poor David is there
00:04:52desperately trying to win her back and Alyssa's like
00:04:55No
00:04:57I actually feel bad for David. I think David's a good bloke. I think he's wore his heart on his
00:05:02sleeve
00:05:03Alyssa's proven his point as to why he stayed quiet for so long because the second he spoke up
00:05:08Look at how it's gone. The poor bloke can't win. It's a dictatorship. It's not a relationship
00:05:13Do you know what? I think in time Melissa might look back and regret that because David's a good bloke
00:05:18She's got herself a good bloke there and they had to cut they had to come across and
00:05:23She's just shutting him out for something pretty minor in my opinion
00:05:29It's a lonely last morning for David
00:05:33After the final dinner party Alyssa and David retired to separate apartments both spending their last night in the experiment
00:05:42alone
00:05:45Today is such a sad day. I'm moving out alone
00:05:51You know without my wife
00:05:53I'm devastated at where we're at
00:05:57There's been so much pain that I've experienced the last two weeks
00:06:06Let me do some squats first so who's the question is though who's gonna get in trouble by the husbands
00:06:11I actually don't care if my husband comes for me
00:06:14He can come for me, but he ain't coming for me. That's right, you know a boxing out person. He
00:06:17ain't coming for me
00:06:20Far out, man. I just gave you my feelings and you said lighten up prime example. That's just a joke.
00:06:27It's all right
00:06:27But that's how I feel. We're all just talking getting to know each other. It was just you know chit
00:06:33-chat. We all had a great day
00:06:35No, I deserve more than that
00:06:39I'm done to here guy
00:06:43I'm done
00:06:46Despite everything that's happened. I believe in our relationship and I wanted to fight for it
00:06:52Last night. I put everything on the line
00:06:56Unashamedly chasing her trying to get her back and show everyone that I wanted to fight for this relationship
00:07:02And I'm here because I want to fight for this. I want you to know how much you mean to
00:07:07me
00:07:07I walked away from someone that was the love of my life. I wish we cannot walk away
00:07:13knowing that
00:07:16But she's giving him nothing and giving him nothing
00:07:19It's just sad that I felt like no matter how hard I fought she didn't want this
00:07:24I'm literally here because I love this woman. I
00:07:27Understand I understand, but it's not too late. It's only too late if you want to throw three months down
00:07:32the drain
00:07:33I feel like this dinner party's done. Babe, no. Honestly, it's done
00:07:42Alyssa last night was someone I don't remember someone I don't recognize she was cold
00:07:48It felt like the relationship meant nothing to Alyssa like I'm in nothing to her
00:07:56Right now I'm questioning whether she ever wanted this to start with
00:08:00No, I'm not gonna marry you until you get down one ear and ask me to marry you. I can't
00:08:05tell if you're being serious
00:08:07No, I am so we're not doing the vows until until I get down
00:08:13Alyssa loves to be in control. She loves to be in the driving seat and I was shut down
00:08:19I function at a high frequency and I feel like
00:08:22We're six weeks in I'm missing that stimulation that high frequency to
00:08:29make me happy
00:08:31I'm a more high-functional person than you your experience is your experience, but someone on the outside listening in
00:08:37We could take it differently. This is a me thing and I don't know why you're dragging yourself into it
00:08:42Like I'm really not driving. I'm just having the conversation is a me thing, babe
00:08:47She says she wants me to challenge her but when I do challenge her she doesn't like it
00:08:51Looking back on it every time I challenged Alyssa. She shut me down. I can hardly get a word in
00:08:58Talk to me. I think it's like we need to voice when and that's what I need in this relationship
00:09:04And that's you're not fulfilling that need for me
00:09:06Well, all I'm gonna say is I should have gone there, but we haven't and I haven't felt challenged enough
00:09:14Well, she has you did mention I was a weak man at one point she called you a weak man
00:09:20Yeah, so that's a problem
00:09:23What's happened in this relationship is I've done a lot of listening
00:09:25Alyssa has done a lot of talking we're both adults and I want to see that in her that she
00:09:30has the ability to listen
00:09:31I can't mind reading. It's not mind reading. It's not mind reading. Oh my gosh. I can't I cannot I
00:09:35know I can't mind read, babe
00:09:40I can't even explain the hurt from last night, you know getting to bed after that dinner party
00:09:45Was the hardest thing that I've had to do this whole experiment just knowing and
00:09:50Replay those moments where I heard Alyssa say things about me that showed she didn't care about me
00:09:55It almost felt like she looked down on me for trying to fight for our relationship. I think you know,
00:10:02you couldn't have asked for anything worse
00:10:09Feeling much better today got a good night's sleep. I've woken up feeling much more relaxed and
00:10:16Yeah, I'm really looking forward to going home
00:10:19The day's finally arrived where
00:10:22We're moving out. It's finished. The experiment is officially done and dusted
00:10:29To see David take his ring off it really hurt me because in real life you don't do that like
00:10:34I've never once taken my ring off
00:10:37Even though they might be little things. They're big things for me
00:10:40Yeah, I came here for love and I was falling in love with this person and then my feelings have
00:10:46changed because of the events that have unfolded this week
00:10:49I know that he's sorry
00:10:51But yeah, there's a lot to process before making this decision in a few days
00:10:58Down the hall an emotional Rachel and Stephen are saying their goodbyes
00:11:04About to burst a little bubble babe
00:11:13Knowing that I'm going back to Melbourne and be walking into an empty apartment tonight
00:11:19It's just tough because Stephen's not going to be there and you know, we are 900 kilometers apart
00:11:24That concerns me
00:11:27Because long distance. It's a hard one
00:11:30Think of it as the next chapter starting
00:11:32I know
00:11:36Goodbye
00:11:41This is it
00:11:43I know
00:11:46Oh, don't cry
00:11:56I'm really lucky to have been able to do this and I'm really lucky to have met Stephen
00:12:02Yeah
00:12:04It's couple of days. It's so sad that we're saying goodbye
00:12:08We've built this little nest for ourselves and we've got to dismantle it and
00:12:13Move apart and make a massive decision long distance is one of our biggest challenges
00:12:19Going into final bells. That's definitely considered. I'm going to have some serious thinking to do. Oh, you're shaking
00:12:27See you soon
00:12:30Take travels
00:12:52With the upcoming final vows weighing heavily on their minds
00:12:57Alyssa and David have headed home to contemplate their decision
00:13:01They'll spend the week apart
00:13:04Reflecting on whether to continue their relationship outside the experiment or leave their marriages for good
00:13:11Coming home to Brisbane solo
00:13:13It feels like a part of me has been taken away
00:13:16There is so much good. There's so much a light that has come out of this relationship
00:13:22But I've still got the last week of our relationship looming over me
00:13:30That last week of the experiment I wore my heart on my sleeve and I
00:13:35Felt like I kept getting pushed back and knocked back
00:13:38This is one of the most uncertain places. I've ever been in my life. I
00:13:45Do love and care for this woman deeply
00:13:47But at the same time I have to decide whether I can forgive her
00:13:56And in Adelaide, Alyssa is deliberating over whether to continue her relationship with David after the experiment
00:14:04David has been so supportive. He's always had my back and I love that about him
00:14:10But the last couple of weeks has taken a turn for us
00:14:14The fact that as soon as he felt like it got hard he took his ring off
00:14:20Have to be able to see past this to be able to move forward into the real world
00:14:26And my guts telling me now like the little things are actually big things for me and they are deal
00:14:32-breakers for me
00:14:34David being upset with that final test date was a big red flag for me
00:14:40Taking your ring off at the first sight of a
00:14:43You know seeing me having a good time socializing with other people
00:14:47It's toxic and I was like nah in the bin
00:14:54If that moment didn't happen
00:14:58Maybe our relationship would be in a way better place right now. Maybe I would be in love right now
00:15:05There's been a world of emotions lately and I I know that he's willing to fight for me
00:15:10He got down on one knee for God's sake like put my ring back on my finger
00:15:13I
00:15:15He's wanting this to work
00:15:19But I am feeling the pressure of pressure of that
00:15:34The moment has come for Alyssa and David to declare their feelings at final vows
00:15:52I
00:15:52Came into this experiment hoping to find love I found love and I was hoping to leave here
00:15:57You know with a woman of my dreams and build a life and a family together in the future. So
00:16:02this decision today
00:16:05Will be the start of of the next stage
00:16:12I love Alyssa and my feelings haven't changed for Alyssa
00:16:17Coming into this decision. It's just finding that balance between my head and my heart
00:16:22And I also don't know what's gonna happen to me when I'm there stood right in front of Alyssa
00:16:28I don't know how I'm gonna feel so I'm a bit anxious
00:16:32I've put everything into this relationship. I haven't held back. I
00:16:37Did fall in love when you love someone you can't just switch off your feelings. That's the truth
00:16:45I
00:16:53David has made his intentions clear that he wants to make this work in the outside world and that he
00:16:59does love me and he doesn't want to lose me
00:17:04So I feel like I feel like he will be committed to the cause and he want to see this
00:17:09through into the real world
00:17:13But today is gonna be tough for David
00:17:21He missed the mark because he was a yes man
00:17:29He told me he loved me the ball is in my court today
00:17:41And he breaks my heart knowing that I'm going to be breaking his heart at the end of this
00:18:12Oh
00:18:14Hello
00:18:16Hello
00:18:18Good how are you
00:18:20Beautiful
00:18:22Thank you
00:18:25Thank you
00:18:26All right, see I've convinced you
00:18:32All right
00:18:37Here we go
00:18:41Alyssa
00:18:44Here we are
00:18:46From the very beginning our wedding day was something I'll never forget
00:18:52The chemistry was instant
00:18:55The banter the laughs the spark
00:18:58It all felt effortless
00:19:00And of course, how could I forget the moment when you look me dead in the eye and said
00:19:05I don't think I can marry you
00:19:08Until you get down on one knee
00:19:12What I saw
00:19:13What I saw wasn't just a bold woman making a big entrance
00:19:16But someone who clearly wanted commitment, love and something serious
00:19:21The exact same things I came here for
00:19:25You were strong, fiery, unapologetically yourself
00:19:30And that energy instantly put my mind at ease
00:19:34We never backed away from the challenges
00:19:37We never backed away from the challenges and our connection deepened
00:19:39Getting intimate and building trust
00:19:42And week by week it felt like we were just getting stronger and stronger
00:19:46You reminded me what it felt like to care again
00:19:49You broke down walls I didn't even realize that I built
00:19:52You made me laugh
00:19:54Challenged me
00:19:56And you opened up my heart to love
00:20:02From the very beginning you told me that the moment a man tries to control you, you run
00:20:08So I listened
00:20:10I did everything you said you wanted
00:20:13I gave you space
00:20:15I let you lead when you needed to
00:20:17And I never tried to change you
00:20:20But it was the final commitment ceremony where everything changed
00:20:25I finally spoke up
00:20:26I told you how at times I'd held back in this relationship
00:20:29Not because I didn't care
00:20:31But because I was scared that being honest would push you further away
00:20:36You accused me of blindsiding you
00:20:38And in that moment I realized something important
00:20:41I wasn't being heard
00:20:43You couldn't see that I wasn't attacking you
00:20:46I was finally standing up for myself
00:20:48It wasn't about proving a point
00:20:51It was about finding my voice
00:20:54Despite your frustrations I still wanted to fight for us
00:20:58I vowed to let my walls down
00:21:01Be vulnerable
00:21:02And express how I truly felt
00:21:07I told you that I loved you
00:21:11Something I'd wanted to say for a very long time
00:21:15And although you couldn't say it back
00:21:17I left feeling confident that there was still hope for us
00:21:22Watching you back on the final test without alternate matches
00:21:26You flirted, made inappropriate jokes
00:21:30And spoke poorly about me behind my back
00:21:32I felt betrayed and disrespected by what I saw
00:21:37On our wedding day you stated that you wanted to be challenged in this relationship
00:21:40So that is what I did
00:21:42So that is what I did
00:21:42I challenged you and you shut me down
00:21:46It felt as though you wouldn't take any accountability
00:21:49For how I had felt
00:21:52We've had moments of laughter and deep affection
00:21:56But we've also had moments where I felt shut down
00:22:00Controlled and unheard
00:22:03There have been times when I tried to express myself
00:22:06But was met with criticism or correction
00:22:08Instead of curiosity
00:22:11What I've come to understand
00:22:13Is that with you there was no version of me that could win
00:22:18If I pushed harder I would have been called controlling
00:22:22If I held back I was labeled disconnected
00:22:26I've realized I can't be the man who constantly fights to be heard
00:22:30Or to constantly fight to prove his worth to someone who is still deciding if I'll be enough
00:22:38Throughout all this I've been patient
00:22:41And I've done a lot of the listening
00:22:45But I'm done listening
00:22:50So today
00:22:53I'm not walking away because I've stopped loving you Alyssa
00:22:59I'm walking away
00:23:01Because loving you shouldn't mean losing myself
00:23:25You're not gonna listen to my vows
00:23:33That's a no
00:23:39Wow I just wasted three months of my life and he won't even listen to me
00:23:58David
00:24:00Wow
00:24:02I can't believe we're here at the end of this experiment
00:24:06Three months ago we were complete strangers standing at an altar
00:24:11The choice to walk away from final vows today for me was all about
00:24:17Choosing myself in this relationship and making my voice heard
00:24:22So much of this relationship has been about Alyssa and me putting her first
00:24:26I ordered to myself to make my voice heard because most of the relationship I was the one listening
00:24:34I feel like I put all my cards on the table
00:24:37And all I was wanting from Alyssa was some accountability
00:24:41Some wanting to fight for this
00:24:45Then came our homestays
00:24:47That's when the real world came crashing in
00:24:49The pressure of my home, my business, my cat, my life in Adelaide
00:24:54And how I can't just pack up and leave in three months like we initially discussed
00:25:00You said you'd move, that we'd make it work
00:25:02It sounded perfect
00:25:04But something in my heart felt off
00:25:09There's been so much pain that I've experienced the last two weeks
00:25:15You know, you can't love someone and unfortunately sometimes they're not ready to let you in
00:25:22I feel tremendously heartbroken
00:25:25She knew I wanted her and still
00:25:28It felt like I was fighting for a relationship that someone wasn't willing to fight for
00:25:39David you are everything I wanted and more you are strong you are kind you are compassionate you are a
00:25:46leader
00:25:47But standing here today, I can only be honest
00:25:50I love you David for who you are, but not for me
00:26:34I love you David for who you are, but not for me
00:26:37where she will reflect on her relationship with Stephen
00:26:40ahead of the final vows.
00:26:42Being here at the end, it's great.
00:26:44It is a really nice feeling.
00:26:45I feel really united with Stephen
00:26:47and there's this really nice closeness, playful floatiness
00:26:51that we have in our relationship.
00:26:54I feel like we're both as goofy as each other.
00:26:56Oh, my God, I might be good at this game!
00:27:01Yes, yes, better make sure that's done.
00:27:06But we have grown so much together
00:27:08and we have both been vulnerable.
00:27:11I do like you and I have caught up in my feelings for you.
00:27:18I've never had a deeply emotional, connected relationship before.
00:27:24And I've got one.
00:27:26But Stephen can't leave Sydney because of his business.
00:27:32We have grown together through this experiment,
00:27:35but moving out of the bubble into the real world concerns me.
00:27:40What are you scared of the most?
00:27:43I'm scared that Stephen will go back to his life in Sydney
00:27:48and it's just going to be easier for him to let me go
00:27:52because he is time poor and he has his business.
00:27:56And so it might be a burden
00:28:00to try and maintain our relationship with me.
00:28:03So he might just let me go.
00:28:07So, yeah, that's my fear.
00:28:14I am concerned that we're going back to our lives.
00:28:19He might evaluate things
00:28:21and he might just see that as a,
00:28:23well, it's actually easier without you.
00:28:25And his decision could be,
00:28:29no, thank you.
00:28:31So, yeah, I am concerned.
00:28:42In Sydney, Stephen is looking back
00:28:45on his time in the experiment with Rachel.
00:28:51Despite sharing a strong emotional connection
00:28:54within the bubble of the experiment,
00:28:56Stephen is contemplating if that bond is strong enough
00:29:00to last the distance in the outside world.
00:29:04Rachel's patience and kindness
00:29:06and I've got to hand it to her.
00:29:09I feel like Rachel really saved the relationship.
00:29:14And reflecting on the relationship,
00:29:16I haven't always been the greatest husband.
00:29:21I don't remember getting a compliment from you
00:29:23on how I look today.
00:29:25You do look gorgeous.
00:29:26And I'm really sorry that I didn't say it when it mattered.
00:29:29Do you think Stephen is affectionate enough?
00:29:37No.
00:29:41We've had our ups, we've had our downs.
00:29:44There's quite a large part of the relationship
00:29:46where I was sort of dragging the chain
00:29:48and my feelings started quite late for Rachel.
00:29:52I look back at intimacy week
00:29:54and how I sort of rejected Rachel
00:29:56and one of the tasks there.
00:30:01I can kiss you, Rachel.
00:30:04I'm not too sure if it's going to make you feel something.
00:30:07I need to feel that romantic connection
00:30:10and unfortunately, I haven't felt that romantic connection as of yet.
00:30:21I've realised that I've just been a little bit lacking
00:30:25in the relationship-wise.
00:30:26I've probably just got to be a little bit more proactive in my emotions.
00:30:33Being away from Rachel, I've realised that, yeah, I do have deep feelings for her.
00:30:40But at the same time, I guess my biggest fear is that
00:30:44I will not meet Rachel's expectations
00:30:47within our relationship in the real world.
00:30:51There's a lot more other challenges outside the experiment.
00:30:55Rachel's from Melbourne, I'm from Sydney.
00:30:57I've started a business here and, fortunately for now,
00:31:00I'm being a real pain in the arse
00:31:02and I'm saying to Rachel, I can't move from Sydney.
00:31:05When Rachel mentioned that she's going to move to Sydney,
00:31:08I am worried that she might regret it later.
00:31:11But I can see our future together.
00:31:15But it will not excuse the feelings of doubt that I've got,
00:31:21that we may not just make it because of these challenges
00:31:24that lie ahead of us.
00:31:32After nearly three months in the experiment,
00:31:36the time has come for Rachel and Stephen to decide
00:31:41whether to continue their relationship
00:31:43outside the experiment or part ways forever.
00:31:50I'm nervous because we've had a few hiccups
00:31:54along through the experiment
00:31:56and I haven't really been the greatest of husbands either.
00:32:07We've come so far
00:32:09and I've got someone I can be comfortable around
00:32:12and they like me for being me.
00:32:18I've missed Rachel.
00:32:19I'm excited to see her.
00:32:23But, you know,
00:32:25there is that thought in the back of my head going long distance,
00:32:29potential career changes.
00:32:30I've got these concerns that are polluting my head.
00:32:39It is a concern for me that we left on good terms,
00:32:42but during our time apart,
00:32:45Stephen's life has been pulled into focus again
00:32:49of, like, what he has left behind.
00:32:53It scares me that Stephen's going to brush it off
00:32:56and then he's going to go,
00:32:57you know what, this is just too hard.
00:33:02But at the same time,
00:33:04I've never had a guy make me feel as special as Stephen does.
00:33:11I've never had a guy make me feel as though I'm OK just being me.
00:33:17I am loud.
00:33:19I am a big personality.
00:33:22But Stephen's never asked me to be anything else.
00:33:27That's so rare to find in a partner.
00:33:30I'm hoping that I walk out of my final vows with Stephen hand in hand
00:33:35and we've moved forward and it all comes together for us.
00:33:47Still to come...
00:33:52Will Rachel get the commitment she's always wanted from Stephen?
00:33:57I won't lie.
00:33:59There have been moments in this experiment
00:34:00where I seriously questioned everything.
00:34:03An outpouring of emotion.
00:34:06You made me believe in love against Stella.
00:34:09You show me what kindness, loyalty and genuine care look like.
00:34:15And Beck and Danny's final vows.
00:34:17But what will Danny decide?
00:34:24Beck.
00:35:08Oh, my God.
00:35:10Wow.
00:35:12Look at you.
00:35:13Oh, my gosh.
00:35:15Hi.
00:35:19Oh, my God.
00:35:19Hello.
00:35:21Oh, hi.
00:35:22It's good to see you.
00:35:24Oh, my God.
00:35:24Good to see you.
00:35:25Look at that jacket.
00:35:26I love it.
00:35:26I know.
00:35:27Look at you.
00:35:27You look beautiful.
00:35:30You look nervous.
00:35:31Oh, I am nervous.
00:35:32Oh, I feel like...
00:35:35Let's get into it.
00:35:36You ready?
00:35:37Oh.
00:35:38All right.
00:35:39As ready as I'm ever going to be.
00:35:40I'm not going to lie.
00:35:40I'm a little bit nervous myself.
00:35:42All right.
00:35:43Okay.
00:35:44All righty.
00:35:48Okay.
00:35:49Dear Stephen, showing up to this experiment, I had experienced hurt in the dating world.
00:35:56Never being the chosen one and always left wondering why I wasn't enough.
00:36:00I came in knowing I'm not always easy.
00:36:03I'm strong, independent, and sometimes emotional.
00:36:08Which meant I also had some learning to do, but I was willing to do the work.
00:36:14I showed up with an open heart and a deep hope that I might find real love and have my
00:36:20very own rom-com ending with a new leading man.
00:36:24Our journey hasn't been smooth sailing.
00:36:30During the honeymoon, I questioned your humour.
00:36:33Some jokes made me feel bad about myself.
00:36:35I started questioning my self-worth.
00:36:37Ultimately, I started to question our match.
00:36:41Affection was a big struggle.
00:36:43Intimacy week was one of the hardest moments in this experiment for us.
00:36:52I bravely opened my heart in such a vulnerable way.
00:36:56I felt exposed and rejected when you pulled away and didn't kiss me.
00:37:07Then at retreat, when I was excited about our progress, everything came crashing down.
00:37:13And because of that, I became emotionally raw, unravelling in front of you.
00:37:25But despite that, you stuck around.
00:37:29You supported me.
00:37:30You didn't try to fix it.
00:37:32You didn't walk away.
00:37:33You simply stayed with me.
00:37:36In that moment, my feelings for you deepened.
00:37:40I usually keep those parts of me guarded, covering the fears and hurt I carry to avoid being a burden
00:37:46to someone else.
00:37:48Because I have always believed that I might be too much to love.
00:37:53The final test with our alternate matches made me anxious.
00:37:57My insecurities of never being chosen began to resurface.
00:38:05But you proved me wrong with your words and your loyalty.
00:38:10It has been a slow burn.
00:38:13But it's allowed something rare to grow between us.
00:38:16A deep emotional connection.
00:38:19One I've never had with a man before.
00:38:22You've accepted me in ways I didn't know I needed.
00:38:26From getting emotionally attached to our fish.
00:38:29To singing the same line of a song on repeat.
00:38:33You've never asked me to tone it down, be less, or shrink myself to fit beside you.
00:38:40You've let me be me.
00:38:43Completely.
00:38:44And that's all I've ever wanted.
00:38:47I choose you, Stephen.
00:38:50No hesitation.
00:38:52No holding back.
00:38:55I want to walk out of this experiment hand in hand with you.
00:38:59Ready to keep building something messy.
00:39:01Something beautiful.
00:39:02Something real.
00:39:04And entirely out.
00:39:06I've never felt for anyone what I feel for you.
00:39:10And even with all the fears that whisper in the background.
00:39:14I want this.
00:39:16I want you, Stephen.
00:39:31Oh, mate.
00:39:34I've missed that laugh, though.
00:39:37Calms me down.
00:39:38I love hearing it.
00:39:40I'm glad it makes you come.
00:39:43Here we go.
00:39:46Rachel on our wedding day I turned around we locked eyes there was lots of laughter a lot of
00:39:55laughter but then the experiment kicked in and wow it's been one wild ride we had moments that
00:40:06felt like pure magic laughing until our cheeks hurt and discovering that we actually enjoy each
00:40:12other's weird messy chaotic cells those days were full of curiosity and exploring what it
00:40:20meant to be open vulnerable and willing to give this a real chance but of course not everything
00:40:29was easy I won't lie there have been moments in this experiment where I seriously questioned
00:40:37everything there were times where I spent nights lying away thinking can I really do this am I
00:40:46out of my debt when the experiment began I told myself I'd be open but the truth is old habits
00:40:56die
00:41:01hard I was holding back and afraid of not being enough but you challenged me I wasn't used to
00:41:11someone expecting more from me I remember the moment things shifted it was the way you looked
00:41:16at me when I finally let my guard drop the way you stood by me when I thought I didn't
00:41:22deserve it I
00:41:23stopped trying to protect myself from being hurt and holding back in fear of rejection you saw me
00:41:30you accepted me all of me Steve-o you've taught me that love isn't about perfection it's about being
00:41:41real coming into this experiment I had convinced myself that I was unlovable too stubborn too guarded and
00:41:49too complicated I had hope but I also found it hard to imagine anyone ever loving someone like me
00:41:58Rachel you really changed that for me you taught me that my heart wasn't broken it was just waiting
00:42:07for the right person to see it and that person is you Rachel so today I'm standing here to tell
00:42:17you
00:42:18that I choose you that I choose you I choose your smile your laugh your fire
00:42:29and I promise from this day forward to show up for you take every risk with you and to never
00:42:35stop
00:42:35choosing you choosing you I am falling for you Rachel I choose you and I'm diving in headfirst
00:42:52fearless
00:43:06like a fairytale ending isn't it like to hear Rachel say I choose you was made me really happy oh
00:43:14my gosh oh
00:43:16my gosh I feel really good I'm like I'm very very happy oh you want to be my girlfriend yes
00:43:25I want to
00:43:25be your girlfriend oh there we go now it's official oh my gosh oh my gosh all right well
00:43:35where to be from here you two probably more passion
00:43:46Rachel and Stephen are leaving the building or bush oh my gosh yeah we've worked hard in our
00:43:53relationship we've I feel like I've got massive you know personal development from the experiment
00:43:58and I'm walking out with well a girlfriend
00:44:17there'll be more of that later
00:44:33with the experiment coming to an end one of this year's most tumultuous couples
00:44:39is packing up and leaving the apartment
00:44:42beck and danny will now individually head back home and weigh up whether they want to continue
00:44:48their marriage beyond the experiment no don't leave no no you're not allowed to go
00:44:59moving out today it's bittersweet
00:45:02bitter because I just want to be in my love bubble with my husband
00:45:06I don't like this shut up you'd be all right
00:45:11by far the best thing I've ever done it's so sad I don't like it
00:45:20it's our place you know we've had some of the best memories in here some of the worst ones too
00:45:26but
00:45:27some of the best memories
00:45:30babe
00:45:31can you help me I can't lift this off the bed
00:45:34no
00:45:36over time being with danny being married to him living with him I've seen that he is just such
00:45:42a sensitive soul
00:45:44bye see her later
00:45:48your face
00:45:50and that whilst we both were a bit out of our depth in this experiment at times
00:45:55the effort that he's put in and worked with me and us together on this relationship just shows that
00:46:02he's really serious about it
00:46:07f***ing hell
00:46:07what do you got in there dead body
00:46:11probably the last couple of weeks has been really really tough I'll be honest
00:46:15nearing the end of the experiment and I feel like pretty drained but look I wouldn't change it for
00:46:20the world it's been a once in a lifetime experience
00:46:22we've had some amazing times here we've had some horrendous times here we've gone through stress
00:46:29together happy times sad times tears everything together so it's been a roller coaster so to speak
00:46:36but we're here which is amazing you know I'm really going to cherish the next few days to actually sit
00:46:43down um go for some long walks drink some coffee and see what's the right move for me
00:46:51moving forward you know I've got a business meeting to go to
00:46:56some burger massive tips
00:46:58well Daniel
00:47:00it just reminds you of the journey like three months ago we were strangers and today we're like
00:47:07like love has come up and I am obsessed with him I love him
00:47:15I'll see you later
00:47:19I'll see you later
00:47:20I'll see you later
00:47:29After a few days apart Bec and Danny are reflecting on their relationship before they head to final vows
00:47:38I think Danny loves me I think he does I think that he is going to take this time away
00:47:47and realize that we make each other better people I think he does love me but I need to hear
00:47:55I need to hear it from him and I think final vows is the place I need to hear it
00:47:58I want to be loved and I want to be adored and I deserve it
00:48:03While Bec is crystal clear in her decision in his hometown of Melbourne Danny is not entirely convinced of the
00:48:12decision
00:48:12he'll be making about his future with Bec at the final vows ceremony
00:48:17I came here looking for the Bonnie to my Clyde and Bec has characteristics what I'm looking for
00:48:22some of the best memories I've ever had in my life
00:48:26How do you feel about the words I wrote?
00:48:28I love what you wrote that's so cute
00:48:30But when me and Bec is very much like that it's very much up and down
00:48:34The hardest thing in the experiment's definitely been conflict
00:48:38One of the major doubts for me is when there's a problem which isn't even a big problem
00:48:44It can escalate into a big problem because I don't feel I can really talk to Bec
00:48:48Sometimes I'm met with with like aggression and sometimes she can sort of get her back up pretty easily
00:48:56Just take on board and I'm taking on and take take what I'm saying
00:49:02Thank you
00:49:03Don't say thank you
00:49:04I'm taking it on board
00:49:04It's not about saying thank you
00:49:05But take what I'm saying
00:49:07I seriously
00:49:09Stop saying thank you
00:49:11Yeah, I'm done
00:49:14It's f***ing point
00:49:15It's fine
00:49:16I mean
00:49:18This is what I mean
00:49:20Yeah, good luck for me for the rest of the night getting crucified
00:49:25Daniel
00:49:26Come and sit next to me
00:49:33Daniel stand here and look united with me
00:49:36Don't tell me what to do
00:49:38Bec does like drama
00:49:39She's been involved in a lot of drama with the group
00:49:42You've given me the ick
00:49:43If you can't read the situation accurately and you misinterpret words like that's not really on me
00:49:48That's on you
00:49:49Oh honey, you're the one that wrote them and read them
00:49:52It ain't me
00:49:53I'm reading them how you said them
00:49:55When we went to dinner party free and Bec went off at everyone I felt so uncomfortable
00:50:00I was embarrassed of her behavior
00:50:02Just stare at me with your evil eyes
00:50:05Danny looks embarrassed
00:50:06Because neither of you have got any friends here anymore
00:50:12And then trying to talk to her about it
00:50:14I had to be very careful with the way I was worded my words
00:50:19Seeing her behave that way, how did you feel?
00:50:22It's a tough question to answer
00:50:23I'm scared of her
00:50:25I don't know
00:50:26Just answer honestly
00:50:27Were you proud?
00:50:28Were you embarrassed?
00:50:29Um
00:50:32You were what?
00:50:33Maybe slightly embarrassed, yeah
00:50:37We have been through hell and high water together
00:50:40We've had each other's backs
00:50:42There's been good points
00:50:43But there's also been some really, really bad times
00:50:45So I have to sit down as a man
00:50:49Assess if Bec's the right person for me
00:51:06I cannot believe that I've come into this experiment
00:51:10Fallen in love and
00:51:12I'm standing here at final vows
00:51:15Today could be absolutely life changing for me
00:51:17It could literally be the beginning of the rest of my life
00:51:34Me and Bec get along so well we care about each other
00:51:42Honestly that I've give this experiment everything I've got
00:51:48But I do have to make the correct decision for my life and my future as well
00:52:18I am manifesting that it's going to be the best day ever
00:52:23And that I'm going to hear exactly what I hope to hear and we run off into the future together
00:52:30I love Danny
00:52:32Even though we argue that doesn't diminish the feelings that I have for him
00:52:37We have overcome so many hurdles together and I can't imagine my life without him now
00:53:00Oh my gosh
00:53:11Tell me what your number one ick is with a guy
00:53:14Body odour
00:53:15Body odour
00:53:16When they just smell disgusting
00:53:18Yeah, yeah, yeah
00:53:18Not a vibe
00:53:19Yours?
00:53:20Guys in cars that have the loud engine
00:53:23When they're like revving it
00:53:24You're so insecure
00:53:25If you need that much attention on yourself
00:53:27Yeah
00:53:27You must not have a personality
00:53:29Or a really small
00:53:30100%
00:53:32Compensating but not
00:53:33I do not care what you drive, mate
00:53:35Don't care
00:53:36You don't like the revs
00:53:37You don't like the front cars
00:53:38Don't care
00:53:38Another one for me is those no-show socks
00:53:41Like those socks that just go around the toes and the heel
00:53:44Yeah
00:53:44That is no way
00:53:46When me and my boyfriend started dating
00:53:48He had some in his drawer
00:53:50Literally got them through the mouth
00:53:51I was like there's no way you're wearing that
00:53:52There's no way
00:53:53Actually you know this is a funny one that you won't expect from me
00:53:55I'm an athlete but I don't like guys that do organised sport
00:53:58If they're in a footy team or whatever
00:54:00Oh you don't like that
00:54:01Because it basically just like takes up
00:54:04Get a life
00:54:05You get a life mate
00:54:07Yuck
00:54:07Guys in cars
00:54:08Yeah okay big ick when guys yell at you from their cars
00:54:11Yeah
00:54:11Yuck
00:54:12That's disgusting
00:54:13But because it takes up their whole weekend
00:54:17And it's like oh sorry I'm with the boys
00:54:19It's not only oh I'm going to put in your voice
00:54:21It's like oh now I've got drinks with the boys
00:54:23Now I've got whatever the boys
00:54:25I've got drinks with the boys
00:54:43Here we go
00:54:45Here we go
00:54:46I didn't feel an instant spark
00:54:47I remember thinking you weren't quite my type
00:54:50And maybe even that you're a bit of a f***ing boy
00:54:53For f***ing sake
00:54:55But as the days went on I started to see something different
00:54:58Someone kind, someone grounded and quietly protective
00:55:03Our honeymoon we had moments of laughter, connection and excitement
00:55:08When we moved into our apartment I felt hopeful
00:55:11It started to feel like we were building something real
00:55:14But then you told me we had low sexual chemistry
00:55:19But we chose our relationship
00:55:21And instead of running away we worked on it and tried to reconnect
00:55:24One kiss every morning and one kiss every night
00:55:29In intimacy week the fantasy night changed everything
00:55:32For the first time I felt like we truly connected emotionally, physically and spiritually
00:55:36It was the moment I realised this wasn't just an experiment anymore
00:55:40It was something real and something worth fighting for
00:55:43Of course it hasn't all been smooth sailing
00:55:45We've had our arguments
00:55:48At the third dinner party I let my emotions get the better of me
00:55:53And I could see the disappointment in your eyes
00:55:56When you said that I embarrassed you I was crushed
00:55:59Because your opinion of me actually matters so much
00:56:04You are without a doubt the funniest man I've ever met
00:56:07And I love that about you
00:56:09You light up every room and every day with you bring smiles and laughter
00:56:14Love isn't just about the good moments
00:56:16It's about who you choose to stand beside when things get hard
00:56:22Sorry
00:56:26Daniel, you're my best friend, my safe space
00:56:29You make me a better person and you lift me up when I'm down
00:56:31You're the kind of man everyone wants in their corner
00:56:34You're loyal, funny and endlessly giving
00:56:36I've watched you be the best friend to everyone around you
00:56:39Always the first to help or make people smile
00:56:41My dog Coco loved you from the moment she met you
00:56:44And that told me everything I needed to know about your heart
00:56:47My family adore you and seeing you with them
00:56:50Seeing how naturally you fit into my world
00:56:52Has made me realise how much I want you to stay in it
00:56:56I look at you now and I see the man I want to build a life with
00:56:59A man who has made me see a future for myself that I didn't see before
00:57:03The man who makes me laugh, challenges me and reminds me that love can grow in the most unexpected places
00:57:09So today, standing here, I'm choosing you
00:57:13And I promise to choose you every day from here on out
00:57:16Because
00:57:18Simply put, I love you
00:57:25Aww
00:57:27Thanks so much, that was beautiful
00:57:38You okay?
00:57:39Do you want me to go now?
00:57:42Where else are you gonna go?
00:57:56Bec
00:57:59First and foremost, I want to start off by saying
00:58:01How much of an honour it's been to do this crazy experiment with you
00:58:05I came onto this experiment looking for the Bonnie to my Clyde
00:58:11Our wedding day was beautiful
00:58:13We instantly seemed to get on
00:58:15Shared the same sense of humour
00:58:17It put my mind at ease
00:58:20Then we went to our honeymoon to beautiful Fiji
00:58:23It felt like the experts had found me someone who aligned with me in so many ways
00:58:27We could talk and laugh for hours
00:58:32But it was also where we had our first stumbling block
00:58:35You accused me of looking at another woman
00:58:39F*** now
00:58:40I felt like you were seeking out a negative
00:58:44But I realised your insecurities were at play
00:58:46And realised how important it was to reassure you
00:58:50Moving through the experiment, we struggled aligning on intimacy
00:58:54It took me longer to find that spark
00:58:56But through that I was so proud of the way you and I dived head first into intimacy week
00:59:02And I have to say, the night we painted each other's bodies was one of my favourite nights of the
00:59:06experiment
00:59:07It brought out an emotional side of me that I didn't even know was there
00:59:10And attraction grew
00:59:13I was so glad I stuck around and I thank you for that
00:59:18We spent the next few weeks rarely getting to know each other
00:59:21Peeling back the layers
00:59:23Laughing non-stop and feeling more and more comfortable around one another
00:59:27It started to feel like we were building something really special
00:59:32Then at the third dinner party, I saw a different side of you
00:59:36You were on the attack, you were vulgar
00:59:39It seemed like you were seeking out drama
00:59:41I will admit, I was embarrassed and uncomfortable
00:59:45I questioned everything and whether this was the relationship I wanted
00:59:50But still I chose to stand by your side
00:59:52I knew that we had so many good qualities worth fighting for
00:59:57I was so proud of the way that you worked on yourself after that dinner party
01:00:01You were kind, you were honest and you made a real effort to make amends with everyone in the group
01:00:06that you had hurt
01:00:09From there we went from strength to strength
01:00:11We had each other's backs and everything felt right
01:00:14You told me you loved me
01:00:15And although I couldn't say it back in that moment, it didn't scare me away
01:00:19It truly meant the world to me to hear how you were feeling in that moment
01:00:24Going to Adelaide and seeing you in your home with your beautiful dog Coco
01:00:29Showed me an even softer side of you
01:00:30I could see us living together in Adelaide as a couple
01:00:35It felt like everything was falling into place and I felt excited for what our future could be
01:00:44Then on the final night in Adelaide, I cracked a joke that landed wrong
01:00:49In hindsight, perhaps I shouldn't have made that joke
01:00:51And for that I apologise again
01:00:53Oh babe
01:00:54But you couldn't let it go
01:00:56Rarely highlighted to me how our fight styles didn't align
01:01:01Suddenly all of the good energy from Adelaide disappeared and put major doubts into my head
01:01:06As to whether the move to Adelaide would be smart
01:01:09Because if these things were to happen outside the experiment, it would make me feel more isolated than ever
01:01:15At the final task where we met our alternative matches, I approached it in a respectful manner
01:01:21However, when I watched the video back of you, you ridiculed me for the shirt I was wearing
01:01:27And said that I'm not intimate enough with you in a vulgar way to a group of males that were
01:01:32strangers
01:01:35You told me after the task that Gia State basically forced you to take his number
01:01:39But watching the video back, I saw that was a complete lie
01:01:45When I tried to bring this up with you in a calm and respectful manner, I was met with conflict
01:01:50in you storming out
01:01:51And it was a stark reminder that our fight styles don't match in important discussions
01:01:58I've always said that I want to start thinking about having kids soon
01:02:01And when I think of bringing kids into the world, I want to bring kids into a stable relationship
01:02:06And a stable loving home, the same as I had when I was a child
01:02:12Stepping away from the experiment in the last week, I rarely thought about
01:02:16How I felt having space on my own again
01:02:19And as much as it breaks my heart to say this
01:02:22I felt a weight come off my shoulders
01:02:25Particularly at a time where I knew I should have been missing you
01:02:31I believe you can have multiple soul mates in life
01:02:34Some who are your best friends and some who are your lovers
01:02:37Bec, I believe you're my soul mate as a friend
01:02:39But I've come to realise there's doubt in my mind that if you are my soul mate as a lover
01:02:50It's not only, oh I'm going to footy with the boys, it's like, oh now I've got drinks for the
01:02:53boys
01:02:53Okay
01:02:54Now I've got whatever with the boys, I'm not sure where I fit in that schedule
01:02:56Okay, it's making sense, it's making sense
01:02:58So it's not the organised sport, it's like, do you even have time to see me?
01:03:02Everything's for the boys, I'm like, I think you might want to date the boys
01:03:04Yeah, actually
01:03:06Another ick is like, the guy for sure needs to be over six foot
01:03:09So you're not a short king?
01:03:11No, I don't like a short king
01:03:12I'm obviously incredibly short, but yeah, I too like a tall guy
01:03:16What's your cut off? Do you have a cut off?
01:03:18I'm sorry if you're close to my height
01:03:20No, but I don't, I mean, being close to your height would be pretty hard
01:03:22But like guys, for my height, I'm just like, I don't want to look at you in the eye
01:03:26You know what I mean? Like, I don't want to be looking up
01:03:28Yeah
01:03:28That survives
01:03:29Yeah, yeah, yeah
01:03:40I've always said that I want to start thinking about having kids soon
01:03:43And when I think of bringing kids into the world
01:03:45I want to bring kids into a stable relationship and a stable loving home
01:03:50The same as I had when I was a child
01:03:54Stepping away from the experiment in the last week
01:03:56I rarely thought about how I felt having space on my own again
01:04:01And as much as it breaks my heart to say this
01:04:03I felt a weight come off my shoulders
01:04:05Particularly at a time where I knew I should have been missing you
01:04:11I believe you can have multiple soul mates in life
01:04:14Some who are your best friends and some who are your lovers
01:04:18Bec, I believe you're my soul mate as a friend
01:04:20But I've come to realise
01:04:21There's doubt in my mind that if you were my soul mate as a lover
01:04:26Honestly from the bottom of my heart
01:04:27I'm so sorry to do this to you
01:04:29But I can't be your husband anymore
01:04:32I know this might be hard to hear
01:04:34But I think we both deserve a happy relationship
01:04:37And like a healthier one
01:04:43I'm so sorry
01:04:51I'm sorry
01:04:54I'm actually so sorry I never wanted to hurt you
01:04:57No
01:05:03I do honestly think you're my soul mate as a friend
01:05:07I don't think you're anything more to say
01:05:11Okay
01:05:13I'm so sorry
01:05:14No, Daniel
01:05:44What's up
01:05:44No?
01:06:10I care
01:06:11And she wants more to say
01:06:11I care
01:06:16.
01:06:27That was real.
01:06:30She actually took it...
01:06:33The way she took it, Nan, it's actually worse.
01:06:38I'd have actually rather her got angry or something.
01:06:40and the way she actually took it made it worse
01:06:42because she actually took it like such a lady, look.
01:06:46If she would have abused me and stuff,
01:06:47it would have actually made it so much easier, to be honest.
01:06:51See, look, why couldn't she have been like that
01:06:52the whole way through the experiment and stay with her?
01:06:55Do you know what I mean?
01:06:56That's what's so cooked about it.
01:06:58Like, it would have been so much better
01:07:00if she just twatted me one.
01:07:13Look, how flawlessly did she take that?
01:07:15Why couldn't she have just been like that
01:07:17the whole way through the experiment?
01:07:18I can be with the girl.
01:07:20Why's that other side got to be there?
01:07:22Because it's a side that I just can't have.
01:07:36I feel blindsided.
01:07:39I just didn't think it was going to go this way.
01:07:42I just didn't, you know.
01:07:46I just am shocked.
01:07:49I'm really shocked.
01:07:54I want out of here.
01:07:57Where's my phone now?
01:07:58I want out.
01:08:00I want to check that you're OK.
01:08:01No.
01:08:02I want my phone.
01:08:03I want a flight tonight.
01:08:04Are you OK?
01:08:05No.
01:08:08Get me out of here now.
01:08:27Still to come.
01:08:28The most romantic moment of this year's experiment.
01:08:33Stella, I love you more than I ever thought possible.
01:08:47Stella and Philip have proven to be this year's strongest couple.
01:08:52I can't believe we're at the end here, like, just...
01:08:54Yeah.
01:08:55And the final day of the experiment is stirring up emotions for the pair.
01:09:02Everything that we've been through, every kind of awkward moment, I'm glad to have done
01:09:08it with you.
01:09:09No one else.
01:09:11It's crazy, like, I actually do not want to spend a day without him.
01:09:16He truly became a part of me.
01:09:21We fell in love.
01:09:22We built a beautiful relationship.
01:09:24Leaving the apartments is, like, stepping into the new chapter.
01:09:30Stella and I have been joined at the hip these last 12 weeks, so it feels a little bit surreal
01:09:35to be moving out of this home.
01:09:37It's been the place where Stella and I have been able to work on our relationship.
01:09:41A lot of good things have come out of this.
01:09:42We've got some really fond memories.
01:09:44Yeah, it was...
01:09:45It was amazing.
01:09:47Oh, being alone is so nice.
01:09:50Before they part ways, the experts have one last surprise for Stella and Philip.
01:09:57OK.
01:09:58Hang on, hold the chat.
01:09:59A look back at where it all began with their wedding video.
01:10:03Oh, stop it.
01:10:04I'm going to cry.
01:10:05Are you ready?
01:10:06No.
01:10:08OK.
01:10:10OK.
01:10:13Hmm.
01:10:17OK.
01:10:24What's going on?
01:10:25Hi.
01:10:27Hi, I'm Phil.
01:10:28Hi, Phil.
01:10:30What's your name?
01:10:30Stella.
01:10:31Stella, nice to meet you.
01:10:32Nice to meet you.
01:10:34Hi.
01:10:39You got this.
01:10:39Oh, it gets me so emotional.
01:10:41You got it, eh?
01:10:41You got this.
01:10:42Such a crybaby, it's ridiculous.
01:10:45You're all right, you're good.
01:10:45It's all good, I'm here.
01:10:47All good.
01:10:49Hi, I'm Aysta.
01:10:51But please call me Stella.
01:10:53In my language, we say,
01:10:57Which translates,
01:10:58To you hold the will, and I'll bring peace to our journey.
01:11:01To me, that's real love.
01:11:03Balance, safety, freedom, and fire.
01:11:06Today, I don't just marry a stranger.
01:11:08I marry a possibility.
01:11:09A possibility of something real.
01:11:11One last thing.
01:11:12I cry a lot.
01:11:21To understand me fully, it's worth understanding my family.
01:11:25I actually came to Australia from a small country in Europe called Croatia at eight months of age.
01:11:31It's something that I admire about my parents.
01:11:33To leave their hometown, their family, their friends, starting over to give us kids a better life.
01:11:39Their 40-year commitment of teamwork, love, and patience have shown me that hard work does pay off.
01:11:47Just know that you can relax and unapologetically be yourself with me, and lean into those things that light you
01:11:53up, because I promise I will.
01:11:55Let's hear your biggest cheers as I present to you for the very first time as newlyweds, Stella and Philly!
01:12:21It felt very surreal watching back at the wedding and meeting Phil for the first time.
01:12:28Seeing the sparks in both of our eyes and hearing the vows, it was a very beautiful, special moment.
01:12:35A special, special day.
01:12:38It was amazing watching the wedding video.
01:12:42It just made me realise how fast Stella and I have come, how special that day really was.
01:12:48It just brought back a lot of good memories, because that was the start of something really, really special for
01:12:53Stella and I.
01:12:54So, say hi to your mum and dad.
01:12:56Give a hug, give hugs, give a little hug, and I'll see you soon.
01:12:59See ya.
01:13:00I feel great going to the final vows.
01:13:03Love you.
01:13:04Love you.
01:13:04I do see us being old and holding the hands and walking together, like, this is my person.
01:13:18I'm going to cry again.
01:13:34Before revealing his decision at final vows, Philip returns home to Melbourne.
01:13:42When I came into this experiment looking for love, I definitely found what I've come here for.
01:13:48I always thought that vulnerability was a weakness, but every single time I've opened up, whether it be in front
01:13:53of Stella or the experts, I've always been rewarded with, like, a stronger bond with Stella.
01:13:59I ask the question of, like, all right, if we go outside of the experiment, how quick would you expect,
01:14:03like, a proposal or something like that just to, like, fully escalate things?
01:14:06And Stella was just, like, ASAP.
01:14:09So, it's just kind of like...
01:14:10I say the sooner the better.
01:14:11The sooner the better.
01:14:12This is the start of something pretty special.
01:14:16I can't believe I'm walking out with the love of my life.
01:14:18In Sydney, Stella is counting down the minutes until the final vows ceremony as she looks back on her magical
01:14:26journey with Philip.
01:14:28I asked the experts to be the love story, and I got it.
01:14:33My wish got granted.
01:14:36Quite early on, I realised that I am forming strong feelings for Philip.
01:14:41And I think the time and the guidance that we got from the experts, we started to feel that pure,
01:14:48unconditional love.
01:14:49Philip, I want you to turn to Stella and tell her how you feel.
01:14:53You're going to make me cry.
01:14:56You 100% know that I am in love with you?
01:15:00I know, baby.
01:15:00And that you shouldn't doubt anything?
01:15:02Decision process for the final vows is non-existent for me.
01:15:06I have very clear writing on the wall.
01:15:08He's my man.
01:15:10That's it.
01:15:29Of all the decisions that I had to make in my life, this seems seamless.
01:15:34It doesn't cause me any stress, any anxiety.
01:15:36I know what we have is extremely beautiful, rare, real.
01:15:43It's magical.
01:15:46I thought that I was never going to experience a love like this.
01:15:50I am 100% in love with Stella.
01:15:54And I want to be with her for the rest of my life.
01:15:57I look at him and I see us growing all together.
01:16:00When I look at her, I'm like, you could be the mother of my children.
01:16:11We came as singles and we're coming out as a beautiful couple.
01:16:16I'm very, very hopeful for the future.
01:16:20Walking out of here today, I could be in a position that I never thought I would be in.
01:16:25It's going to change the course of my life, definitely.
01:16:45You look amazing.
01:16:48How are you?
01:16:49Hi.
01:16:50How are you doing, baby?
01:16:51Good.
01:16:56You look great.
01:17:01Ready?
01:17:03Let's go.
01:17:10You're good.
01:17:11You're good.
01:17:12You're good.
01:17:16You're good.
01:17:16My dearest Philip, when I stood before you on our wedding day, there was an instant spark,
01:17:24a pull, a sense of home that I couldn't and I didn't want to resist.
01:17:28Our chemistry wasn't deniable.
01:17:30And from the moment I saw you, effortlessly, it grew into something deeper.
01:17:35We became inseparable, not because we had to, but because it felt impossible to be apart.
01:17:42Through every challenge, every tear, and every argument, we kept choosing each other.
01:17:48We had to look at one another and say, I'm human.
01:17:52I'm flawed.
01:17:59But will you accept me as I am?
01:18:06And you did, every time.
01:18:09You gave me safety and vulnerability and showed me what true partnership looks like.
01:18:15One, build on respect, trust, care, and the deepest emotional intimacy.
01:18:21You have this rare ability to make me feel both held and free.
01:18:27To be truly myself, whilst constantly inspiring me to grow.
01:18:33Now, standing here at the end of this incredible experiment, I can say with absolute certainty that we're soulmates.
01:18:42I feel it in every heartbeat, in every look, in every moment I get to share with you.
01:18:48As we step into our next chapter, I promise to keep choosing you every day.
01:18:53To meet your strength with softness, your ambition with encouragement.
01:18:57And to keep laughing with you, learning from you, and loving you in all your forms.
01:19:02You are my partner, my safe space, my adventure, and my greatest gift.
01:19:06I came here to look for love, and what I found was far more profound.
01:19:10I found home in you.
01:19:12And I cannot wait to build the rest of our life there, with you.
01:19:16I love you.
01:19:19I love you too.
01:19:22That was beautiful.
01:19:27Stella, what a journey these last three months have been.
01:19:32I never expected to fall in love.
01:19:35I'd watch friends around me find it, and thought, maybe it was only reserved for other people.
01:19:41But the moment I turned around on our wedding day, and saw those piercing blue eyes, that smile, and your
01:19:47tiny shaking hands, I knew my life was about to change.
01:19:51Your vows showed me your warmth, kindness, and heart from that moment.
01:19:56I felt a connection that's only grown stronger with every day that's passed since.
01:20:01On the honeymoon, learning about each other, sharing values, and realising how naturally we fit, it all confirmed that what
01:20:09we had was real.
01:20:10But it hasn't been all smooth sailing.
01:20:23When you pulled back, I struggled, wondering if maybe I wasn't, wasn't enough.
01:20:30I felt helpless, unsure, of what more I could do to convince you that this was real.
01:20:35But when you said you were in love with me too, I realised I was actually worthy of someone's love.
01:20:41And more importantly, it was coming from a person I was in love with myself.
01:20:48Through every struggle we ever encountered, we have communicated, we have listened, and we have worked together.
01:20:54Ultimately, every struggle saw us come out stronger than ever.
01:20:59I have never wanted to move somewhere for someone, but now I realise home is simply wherever you are.
01:21:07You've made me believe in love against Stella.
01:21:09You've shown me what kindness, loyalty, and genuine care look like.
01:21:13With you, I feel seen, accepted, and inspired to be better every single day.
01:21:21Being with you is like nothing I've ever felt before.
01:21:24I see our future so vividly, a family, a home, and a beautiful life together.
01:21:29You have empathy for everyone you meet.
01:21:33You're loving and accepting.
01:21:35Every day you bring out the best version of me, and it reminds me of what love truly is.
01:21:50Stella, I love you more than I ever thought possible.
01:21:58And I've never felt more certain of anything.
01:22:02I know what my heart wants.
01:22:09Something just for us.
01:22:12Something that is truly ours.
01:22:20There are you.
01:22:37Stella, I love you more than I ever thought possible.
01:22:46And I've never felt more certain of anything.
01:22:49I know what my heart wants.
01:22:56Something just for us.
01:22:58Something that is truly ours.
01:23:09There are you.
01:23:14Stella.
01:23:18Will you marry me?
01:23:24You're kidding me.
01:23:26Will you marry me?
01:23:38Oh, my God.
01:23:46Will you marry me?
01:23:50Yes.
01:23:52Oh, my God.
01:23:54Oh, my God.
01:23:56Come on.
01:23:58Oh.
01:24:07Let's do this.
01:24:08Let's do it.
01:24:09Let's do it.
01:24:09Let's do it.
01:24:20Are you shaking?
01:24:22Yeah.
01:24:36I love you, too.
01:24:39I love you, too.
01:24:40You're the best.
01:24:43You're the best, honestly.
01:24:45Oh, I can't believe this.
01:24:48I feel like I have an out-of-board experience.
01:24:51Oh.
01:24:52God.
01:24:54Oh.
01:25:06It all makes sense why it didn't work out in the past.
01:25:10I waited for this person for 32 years of my life.
01:25:14Did you think that I would?
01:25:17I did.
01:25:17I knew I will marry you.
01:25:18I knew this is it for me.
01:25:21But I didn't think that you will do it here, right here, right now.
01:25:26No.
01:25:26But I knew you are my person.
01:25:28I knew from very early on.
01:25:30Yeah.
01:25:30Yeah.
01:25:31Likewise.
01:25:32Some would say in three days I knew.
01:25:36I do love you.
01:25:37I love you, too.
01:25:38It's, like, it's ridiculous.
01:25:40I knew my soul was waiting for you for 32 years.
01:25:42Mm-hmm.
01:25:43Yeah.
01:25:45It's hard to put words to the mind at the moment.
01:25:49Yeah.
01:25:49And I think I need to kind of just...
01:25:53I told you, my person, you're the soulmate.
01:25:58I can't wait for this.
01:26:00I can't wait.
01:26:01It's just the beginning.
01:26:05Three months ago, I was single, pringle,
01:26:09doing the most unhinged thing in my life
01:26:11that I never thought I would go on...
01:26:13Yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:26:14I can't believe it.
01:26:14...on TV and try to find a husband because I couldn't.
01:26:19Like, as soon...
01:26:20Yeah.
01:26:20As soon as I jumped into this,
01:26:21like, I didn't know that this would be the avenue.
01:26:24Like, I knew in the crazy way that this would actually work,
01:26:27but I just didn't know that I would be gifted this person.
01:26:32Are we doing it?
01:26:33No!
01:26:38Let's go!
01:26:49For my kids, we're out of family.
01:26:51Yeah, absolutely.
01:26:51Like, kids and family...
01:26:52Like, I want to be a dad more than ever.
01:26:54Like, I've got all the dad jokes queued up.
01:26:56They're ready to go.
01:27:01Oh!
01:27:04Yay!
01:27:10Sunday night.
01:27:14The participants return...
01:27:16Races!
01:27:17..for the traditional reunion dinner party.
01:27:21Oh, I got it!
01:27:22Scotty!
01:27:24Legitimately, yeah, I got down on one knee.
01:27:26Oh!
01:27:28True love.
01:27:29True love.
01:27:32And Bec is demanding answers.
01:27:36Who do you think you are?
01:27:40Who do you think you are?
01:27:43What?
01:27:51I'm sorry.
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