Married at First Sight star Timothy Smith has announced his intention to run as an independent anti-Greens leader, Adam Bandt, for the federal MP seat for Melbourne.
And it looks like the reality star has already ruffled some feathers within the greens camp, as party strategist Saturday hit TV’s boyfriend.
The insider questioned Tim’s foray into politics, pointing out a glaring problem with the announcement video he posted to Instagram on Monday, it reported. News.com.au.
Tim, 52, who was previously jailed for trying to smuggle marijuana from Canada to the US 17 years ago, said in his video that it was time for a “change.”
However, a Green Party insider pointed out that Tim doesn’t seem to know what ‘change’ he’s fighting for yet.
“Usually people make up their minds about why they are running for Parliament before they make the announcement, which makes you wonder how committed it will be,” they said.

First Sight star Timothy Smith, 52, (left) announced his intention to run as an independent leader against the Greens, Adam Bandt, 52, (right) for the federal MP seat for Melbourne
‘While (Tim) spent the entire ad talking about himself and lashing out at the media, we’ve been spending this month talking about helping parents get their kids into public school with a back-to-school fee. of $800, building homes to fix the housing crisis and stop new coal and gas mines to stop the climate crisis.
Tim, who rose to fame after his failed televised marriage to Lucinda Light during the MAFS 2024 season, posted his advert to run for Member of Parliament on Monday.
“Look, I’ve officially thrown my hat in the ring to run for Parliamentary Minister for the City of Melbourne (SIC) for the next federal election,” he said, mixing up his political terms.
Federal MPs are ‘Members of Parliament’, different from ministers, and the position Mr Bandt, 52, would hold would represent the ‘Melbourne Division’ which is different from the City of Melbourne, a local council in the CBD of the city.
‘I had to put this out there. Look, let’s make a change. The timing is now I have a few more things to post,’ Smith continued.
“I think we can make a change. It has never been better to make a change, so together let’s do it.”
Daily Mail Australia broke the news of Tim’s move into politics earlier this week, when it was reported that he had received advice from current affairs star Seb Costello.
Costello was recently stood down by Channel Nine over an alleged on-camera chase that saw him and his crew accused of overzealous filming Oak Capital’s Mo Ahmed.

The insider questioned Smith’s foray into politics, pointing out a glaring problem with the announcement video he posted to Instagram on Monday, News.com.au reported.
Nine is reviewing allegations Costello assaulted the finance executive during an on-camera chase that ended in a women’s toilet, but has retained the network’s full support.
Costello has denied the allegations.
Amid the investigation, Costello was said to be offering career advice to Tim, who denied working with Costello during his announcement video.
The unlikely duo were spotted heading out to dinner together in November, with the real reason behind their meeting now finally revealed.
The Melbourne federal seat is currently held by Greens leader Mr Bandt and Smith plans to run against former AFL star Anthony Koutoufides for the position.
“Two recognizable faces will go head to head with their established media profiles,” a source told Daily Mail Australia.
“The official announcement will fall on Monday.”
Costello has a wealth of knowledge in the political sector, as his father is Peter Costello, who served as Treasurer of Australia under the John Howard government.

“Usually people make up their minds about why they’re running for parliament before they make the announcement, which makes you wonder how compromising it will be,” said Smith’s source, who previously revealed he spent time in prison. smuggling drugs with a helicopter
After taking on Costello’s words of wisdom, the MAFS star is now believed to have signed up former local council candidate Luke Balasingam as his campaign manager.
Tim has acknowledged that he is not like other politicians, but he wants voters to understand that he is passionate about local issues.
“Not having the usual pedigree of a politician is something he also believes will work in his favor,” the source added.
‘Most professional politicians have never run a private company. They know how to spend money like drunken sailors, but have they ever run a small business?
Tim said he hopes his campaign ‘resonates’ with the average Melbourne voter as he shared his desire to win the federal seat.
‘The average politician seems to be waiting for the next golden handshake. I think I’ll bring something fresh to the conversation,’ he shared.
‘I’m from a small town. I was raised by blue collar workers and I think that’s something that will resonate with the average Melbournian.
He believes he has gained a wealth of knowledge from his public profile and his regular engagement with his MAFS fans.

Daily Mail Australia broke the news of Smith’s move into politics earlier this week when it was reported that he had received advice from current affairs star Seb Costello
Speaking about his past in a current story last year, an emotional Tim expressed his regret after being caught smuggling marijuana.
“I was a helicopter pilot in North America who did something really stupid,” he said, revealing that he was paid to take flying lessons for the purpose of trafficking.
‘It’s something I’m not proud of. “I’m definitely not proud of it, but it doesn’t define who I am and I’m not the same person I was 17 years ago.”
Tim famously starred alongside Lucinda Light on the 2024 series of MAFS, but the couple split before the final vows.
They remained friends after the show, but have since fallen out, with Smith saying their dispute was due to their different lifestyles and approaches to friendship.
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