Married at First Sight The year 2025 is already shaping up to be an unforgettable year.
Daily Mail Australia can reveal that former Big Brother star Teejay Halkias will join season 12 as an outsider.
The Brisbane-based model in his twenties will appear alongside Bethy Kelly on the show.
With an impressive track record in high-profile runways, TV commercials and music videos, Teejay is ready to bring his best to the dinner table.
Originally from Adelaide, Teejay has a diverse heritage with Greek and Indian roots.
He also has good contacts in the reality TV scene, being friends with former MAFS girlfriend Eden Harper.
Teejay first caught the nation’s attention on Big Brother 2023, where he came in ninth place after just 15 days in the house.
Despite his brief tenure, he left a memorable mark, receiving five votes against.
Daily Mail Australia can reveal that former Big Brother star Teejay Halkias will join MAFS season 12 as an outsider
His confident attitude and quick wit won over viewers, and now he’s set to channel that same energy into MAFS.
With a strong follower base of over 16,400 on TikTok and 12,000 on Instagram, Teejay has a loyal fan base.
Interestingly, both of her social accounts have recently gone private, a clear clue that her next reality show venture is on the horizon.
A source close to production confirmed: “Teejay will definitely bring some serious vibes to the MAFS experiment.”
‘He’s a guy in love at heart, but he’s not afraid to speak his mind, which could make him the perfect match or cause major drama.’
Like three others, Teejay already has a profile on Starnow and is open to acting and modeling jobs.
Teejay is the latest high-profile boyfriend confirmed for the series.
![MAFS 2025: Big Brother star to 'save' chaotic new season of dating show after six cast members abruptly quit series 7 The Brisbane model, who is in his 20s, will be paired with Bethy Kelly on the show.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/08/1724730602_768_MAFS-2025-Big-Brother-star-to-save-chaotic-new-season.jpg.webp)
The Brisbane model, who is in his 20s, will be paired opposite Bethy Kelly on the show.
![MAFS 2025: Big Brother star to 'save' chaotic new season of dating show after six cast members abruptly quit series 9 With an impressive track record in high-profile runways, TV commercials and music videos, Teejay is ready to bring his best to the dinner table.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/08/1724730602_347_MAFS-2025-Big-Brother-star-to-save-chaotic-new-season.jpg.webp)
With an impressive track record in high-profile runways, TV commercials and music videos, Teejay is ready to bring his best to the dinner table.
Fans threaten to boycott the 2025 series
Some viewers have already threatened to boycott the 2025 series following the casting of well-known reality stars including Paul Antoine, who appeared on The Real Love Boat, and The Bachelor star Sierah Swepstone.
Fans of the show vented their frustration on social media, accusing producers of recycling reality TV personalities instead of giving ordinary Australians a chance to find love.
“MAFS has lost its authenticity,” wrote one disgruntled viewer on Instagram.
![MAFS 2025: Big Brother star to 'save' chaotic new season of dating show after six cast members abruptly quit series 11 Teejay first caught the nation's attention on Big Brother 2023, where he came in ninth place after just 15 days in the house.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/08/1724730603_599_MAFS-2025-Big-Brother-star-to-save-chaotic-new-season.jpg.webp)
Teejay first caught the nation’s attention on Big Brother 2023, where he came in ninth place after just 15 days in the house.
![MAFS 2025: Big Brother star to 'save' chaotic new season of dating show after six cast members abruptly quit series 13 His confident attitude and quick wit won viewers over, and now he's ready to channel that same energy into MAFS.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/08/1724730603_144_MAFS-2025-Big-Brother-star-to-save-chaotic-new-season.jpg.webp)
His confident attitude and quick wit won viewers over, and now he’s ready to channel that same energy into MAFS.