Auditions: Married at First Sight?
Nine is looking for singles who are really, really, committed to finding a partner.
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Nine is currently casting for its “groundbreaking” new romance series, believed to be Married at First Sight.
“We are searching for men and women who are genuinely looking for love and willing to put their heart on the line. You must be ready to commit to love,” says the casting website.
“This series uses the science of matchmaking to help unlucky-in-love singles meet a potential lifelong partner.
“This is not a competition and there is no cash prize.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to find LOVE.”
Married at First Sight is a controversial Danish Reality format in which couples are legally wedded when they meet at the altar for the first time.
Nine’s Head of Programming Andrew Backwell recently told TV Tonight, “I think it’s going to create some noise and controversy and it’s a good thing for us to have people talking about the show. I think we’ll be criticised that we’re playing with the sanctity of marriage and people will have an opinion one way or the other. But I’m hoping people will come and see the reaction of each couple as they see each other at the altar for the first time. That moment is priceless.”
Singles must be aged 25 years or over and be an Australian citizen or permanent resident for at least 2 years to participate.
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Oh this gotta be good, will definitely watch… haters gonna hate, hate, hate but these are all adults capable of making their own decisions and derisions
Sounds like another junkie reality pathetic show, and agree with BarrieT, Kerry Packer would be turning in his grave, channel 9 are really scraping the bottom of the barrel like so many other reality shows, you think they would learn.
“You must be over 25 years of age on the day of application.”
Dam it! 🙁
I agree with Pertinax Nine is plumbing new depths with this rubbish.
If Today Tonight hadn’t been axed, they’d be all over this
Riveting television, this. I see a lot of divorces coming our way LOL
This should never make it to air. What a mockery of marriage. If Kerry packer was alive he’d be spinning in his grave
At least the Bachelor type shows can have many females to decide who might be their best partner, and then take the time to decide if they want to marry.
Sounds illegal to me. Anyone in their right mind would never marry someone they have never met, let alone not taken the time to get to know them first. Sounds more ‘desperate’ to me than love.
The code of conduct for marriage celebrants state:
3. Recognition Of Significance Of Marriage
A marriage celebrant must recognise the social, cultural and legal significance of marriage and the marriage ceremony in the Australian community, and the importance of strong and respectful family relationships.
You also have to give one months written notice of a marriage.
I don’t know how they can do this without breeching the code. There are also a lot of things that have to be done that make reference to “the couple”.
Interestingly the actual website makes not mention of marriage that I can see. If it is for that show it’s poor form not letting people know up front what they are applying for.
If it is for this show, presumably they will be told at next stage.
What a load of excrement!
Of course they are hoping it creates controversy — who would watch it otherwise.
A new low in TV. Though good to know that praying on desperate people is acceptable so long as it delivers reactions shots they can use to sell ads.
And once they get their few seconds of “priceless” footage they don’t have to worry about the consequences or accept any responsibility because they will hide behind waivers. Until someone decided to test the ACCC’s unconscionable contract provisions in court anyway.
And yet it’s the gays who are accused of cheapening marriage…