Filming for the new season of Married At First Sight will begin in the coming weeks.
And Daily Mail Australia can exclusively reveal the upcoming season has already been rocked by an unprecedented level of drama.
Executive producer Mollie Harwood sensationally quit after three years at EndemolShine Australia (ESA), the company behind the hit show, just weeks before pre-production began.
Mollie, who joined the show in 2022 as a co-executive producer and was later promoted to EP for season 11, left a major void on the team.
His departure comes as a shock to the production team, especially after Alex Spurway confirmed his return as EP for the upcoming series earlier this month.
Tara McWilliams, credited with transforming MAFS into the ratings giant it is today, will continue to serve as ESA’s chief content officer.
“The DNA of the show remains the same,” Tara previously told Daily Mail Australia.
“I don’t really think it matters who’s running the show.”
Filming for the new season of Married At First Sight will begin in the coming weeks. Daily Mail Australia can exclusively reveal the upcoming season has already been rocked by an unprecedented level of drama.
“I’ll still approach it from a sort of bigger picture, not necessarily the day-to-day minutiae. But you’ll see that I’ll certainly be a part of that as well.”
He added: “Because John (Walsh) is involved, the DNA of the show is there. We’re not going to reinvent it. It’s the cast and the stories that keep it fresh year after year.
‘We’re continuing to do what we’ve been doing for the last several years. I’ve worked with (Spurway) for many years and I have nothing but the utmost confidence in her to keep the train moving and keep making great television.’
Executive producer Mollie Harwood (pictured) sensationally quit after three years at EndemolShine Australia, the company behind the hit show, just weeks before pre-production was due to begin.
His departure comes as a shock to the production team, especially after Alex Spurway (pictured) confirmed his return as executive producer of the upcoming series earlier this month.
Tara McWilliams, credited with transforming MAFS into the ratings giant it is today, will continue to serve as director of content at ESA.
According to a source, producers hope the new cast will once again deliver unparalleled drama.
As anticipation builds for season 12, fans can prepare for another fast-paced and highly addictive quest for love.
The upcoming season is set to redefine the boundaries of love, drama and entertainment.
According to a source, producers expect the new cast to be packed with drama and romance like no other. Pictured here is expert John Aiken
The upcoming season is set to redefine the boundaries of love, drama and entertainment.
“MAFS will continue to capture the nation’s attention, making it a cultural phenomenon like no other,” a source joked.
A source connected to the show let slip that the series will feature the most scandalous cast to date.
“MAFS will continue to capture the nation’s attention, becoming a cultural phenomenon like no other,” the source said.
The updated application form also requires applicants to describe “in detail” any cosmetic procedures they have previously undergone and whether they would be interested in a same-sex relationship.
Among the new cast members, expect a glamorous blonde who will give Lauren Dunn a run for her money and another tattooed alpha guy who is shaping up to be the season’s villain.
Casting agents spent nearly six months interviewing candidates and the final cast was decided just last month.
Casting agents spent nearly six months interviewing candidates, and the final cast was decided last month.
However, fans hoping for a “mature” couple will be disappointed, as producers have set the age limit at 50 this year.
This decision is likely to spark debate among the show’s loyal audience, who have long called for more age diversity in the cast.
With filming set to begin, the production team is under pressure to deliver another successful season despite the recent turmoil.
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