MAFS Australia Expert Confronts Groom Who Walked Out on Wife During Honeymoon

Expert John Aiken Faces Off with Eliot Donovan

Married At First Sight Australia expert John Aiken didn’t hold back as he came face to face with a groom who walked out on his wife, two days into the honeymoon. Fans were left horrified as Eliot Donovan left bride Lauren Hall, 37, shortly after their wedding, claiming she didn’t meet his ‘non-negotiables’.

Unusual Chat Request Leads to Uncomfortable Confrontation

Eliot requested a chat with John – but it didn’t go to plan. Despite Lauren’s pleas to give the experimental marriage a chance, Eliot told her he found it ‘kind of pointless’, later listing her age as one of the reasons they wouldn’t work out.

Home Truths and Toxic Patterns

During the conversation, John didn’t hold back in pointing out Eliot’s toxic relationship pattern. He warned Eliot that if he doesn’t acknowledge what is happening, he will keep repeating the same toxic behavior.

Short-lived Marriage and Disagreements

The marriage between Eliot and Lauren lasted less than three days, with Eliot citing various reasons for his departure. Despite relationship expert John Aitken saying they were a "compatible match", Eliot had his own set of expectations for a partner.

Devastating Outcome and Post-Show Revelations

Eliot’s departure left Lauren devastated, as viewers questioned his behavior. Post-show, Eliot defended his actions, claiming the producers edited out his funny and entertaining side.