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00:00:01Previously
00:00:02Cheers mate
00:00:03After seven weeks
00:00:05Our couple celebrated
00:00:07How are we guys?
00:00:09At their final dinner party
00:00:11What's going on here?
00:00:12Where the experts served up
00:00:14Can I see the question?
00:00:15Their biggest challenge yet
00:00:17Do you feel married?
00:00:19Um
00:00:20Could you ever see yourself on the farm?
00:00:22I'm actually going to give it a go
00:00:24I don't want to be your mum
00:00:25That's a load of shit
00:00:26Absolutely
00:00:27I've had second thoughts
00:00:29Tonight
00:00:31I'm realising how serious this is
00:00:34Yeah, totally confused about what to do
00:00:36The first two couples make their final decisions
00:00:40I don't know what her decision is going to be
00:00:42If Simon walks out on me
00:00:45It will be hurtful
00:00:47I'm scared that it's going to go downhill
00:00:50This counts for far more
00:00:54It involves matters of the heart
00:00:56Not just my own
00:00:57Whether or not to renew their vows
00:01:00She could be the one
00:01:02There is a worst case scenario here
00:01:04And my biggest fear is
00:01:05Nadia doesn't feel the same way
00:01:07I'm putting it all on the table
00:01:09And embark on a life together
00:01:12There is potential for me to be in love with Simon
00:01:15I don't know what I want to do
00:01:17I don't know whether I've made the right decision or not
00:01:20Who has found everlasting love
00:01:24How you doing?
00:01:25When married at first sight
00:01:28What's your decision?
00:01:30Makes me want to be a better man
00:01:32Of course everyone wants to live happily ever after
00:01:35For the rest of their life
00:01:36One more thing you need to know
00:01:38You need to know
00:01:39Oh my god
00:01:46Hello
00:01:47I'm Vanessa
00:01:48Hi I'm Andy
00:01:49This has been an extraordinary journey for our couples
00:01:54Twins
00:01:55Game on
00:01:56Game on
00:01:57They've met a complete stranger
00:01:59Hi
00:02:00I'm Anthony
00:02:01Anthony
00:02:03Married them
00:02:04This day is everything I've dreamed of
00:02:06It's amazing
00:02:08They've lived with them
00:02:09That's just fun
00:02:10Slept with them
00:02:12Good morning
00:02:14Met their family
00:02:15And friends
00:02:16I'm not sure if you're her type
00:02:18You're both dancing around a relationship
00:02:21Right now
00:02:22Is it
00:02:23Am I imagining that?
00:02:25And now
00:02:26This is the ultimate moment
00:02:28Our couples are going to have to decide
00:02:30Whether they're going to renew their vows
00:02:33Or go their separate ways
00:02:35The couples are now leaving the apartments to return to their separate homes
00:02:45Is it Jess?
00:02:46It's a bit surreal to be honest
00:02:48They'll have no communication during the upcoming week
00:02:52And the next time they see each other
00:02:54We'll be at the renewal of vows
00:02:56This final stage of the experiment is critical
00:02:59I want to stay still
00:03:01Our couples will separate for a week
00:03:03And deliberate with friends and family
00:03:05To make the biggest decision of their relationship
00:03:08Alright, I think we've just about good to go
00:03:10It's so important that our couples spend a week apart
00:03:13Before making this final decision
00:03:15So that they're not influenced by their partner
00:03:17And arrive at a decision that is truly right for them
00:03:20It's time to think about things and reflect
00:03:24This final decision will be weighing heavily on the minds of our brides and grooms
00:03:28As they have to carefully consider the highs and lows of their relationship
00:03:32Want to pack this little baby?
00:03:34Aww
00:03:35And decide whether to renew their vows and commit to their partner
00:03:39Or to split for good
00:03:41There's definitely more pressure having to renew your vows
00:03:48Because the last few days have been a bit up and down for Nadia
00:03:51You know, I feel like she's had a few concerns
00:03:53She's had a few doubts
00:03:54And her energy levels have dropped somewhat
00:03:57We're going to head back to reality
00:03:59And I don't even know how she's feeling
00:04:02And last night, Nadia continued to keep Anthony guessing
00:04:06We move tomorrow
00:04:07Mm-hmm
00:04:08How are you feeling about that?
00:04:10Yeah, I don't know
00:04:14I came into the experiment to meet someone that I could build a relationship with
00:04:19And I've done that
00:04:21But I'm a bit concerned that she's not on the same page at this point
00:04:25And that changes the game for sure
00:04:27So, Anthony's hoping a last minute surprise for Nadia
00:04:31Oh my god
00:04:32Will help diminish any doubts
00:04:35Did you do that?
00:04:36I did
00:04:37It was just like, bang
00:04:40Never had anyone do that for me
00:04:42Look at these little photos
00:04:44Oh my god, they're so good
00:04:46Love it
00:04:47There's balloons
00:04:49And there's photos of our entire experience together
00:04:53Oh
00:04:54Look at this one
00:04:56I don't know how old you are
00:04:58Jessica
00:04:59It was just really just a nice way to finish this whole journey
00:05:03Oh my god
00:05:04Do you like it?
00:05:05I love it
00:05:06For me it was important to make her feel special
00:05:08And let her know that I am thinking about her
00:05:11Thank you
00:05:12You're welcome
00:05:13Happy birthday
00:05:15Of course I still have doubts
00:05:16And I know that I talked about that in the last dinner party
00:05:19Have you ever had second thoughts about our relationship during the experiment?
00:05:23Absolutely
00:05:24Like who is going to make that move if we do make that decision?
00:05:29The fact that he lives in Sydney and I'm in Brisbane
00:05:33I mean that's
00:05:34That is a burden
00:05:35I mean it's not easy
00:05:36I miss you
00:05:38I miss you too
00:05:40I'll see you in a few days
00:05:43Yeah
00:05:44Thank you
00:05:45You can never be 100% sure
00:05:47Of the decision that your partner is going to make
00:05:50Alright
00:05:51I miss you
00:05:52Thanks too
00:05:53See ya
00:06:02I'm hopeful we're on the same page
00:06:04But
00:06:05Hope doesn't count for a lot
00:06:07While Nadia is having second thoughts
00:06:19All clear
00:06:20Done
00:06:21Check name
00:06:22Eleni has no doubt about her feelings for Simon
00:06:25I am kind of upset that the end is here
00:06:28I got used to waking up every morning having Simon next to me
00:06:34I'm gonna miss snuggling into Simon
00:06:37And holding his arm which is my favourite part
00:06:40It's sad
00:06:41It's now time to leave the bubble of the experiment
00:06:49It would be normal for them to be feeling anxious about stepping out of their comfort zone
00:06:54And essentially into the unknown
00:06:56Now that the experiment is almost over
00:06:59Of course I do have concerns and worries
00:07:01Although I've been with Simon for eight weeks
00:07:03But I really really don't know his character deeply
00:07:06I don't know if Simon is a fighter
00:07:09I don't know if he gives up quickly
00:07:11Does he push mountains?
00:07:13Does he persevere?
00:07:14Because you need to be all of those to make a distance relationship work
00:07:17I haven't been all that good at explaining myself correctly
00:07:24But I'll be doing my best to try and keep the flame in the fire, that's for sure
00:07:29Phone, wallet, wedding ring
00:07:32Is Simon's interest in me or love for me strong enough to make him keep on pursuing me?
00:07:40That bridge, it's time to cross it
00:07:46Can't avoid it anymore, it's there
00:07:57It's definitely a lot of mixed emotions going through packing those bags
00:08:04Especially after last night's dinner party
00:08:07Could you ever see yourself living with me on the farm and leaving city life behind?
00:08:12I'm actually going to give it a go after this
00:08:15Completely
00:08:17Wow, that was big
00:08:19That was a bombshell that I didn't see coming
00:08:22With Susan saying that I'm happy, I'm excited for it
00:08:25It's very nice to know that she's willing to move
00:08:28Nothing you want me to do
00:08:30He's such an amazing guy that I would be absolutely crazy if I said I didn't want to try
00:08:34It's me
00:08:35Are we going to go?
00:08:37Yeah
00:08:38It doesn't feel real
00:08:40That I have to say goodbye
00:08:43Hey baby
00:08:45I know I don't want to let Sean go
00:08:48Have a good flight
00:08:49Thank you
00:08:51You too
00:08:53Yeah
00:08:54I think we are good to go
00:09:00Are you taking this with you, these questions?
00:09:04Having spent most of the experiment unsure about her feelings towards Jessie
00:09:09Now you can take them
00:09:10The upcoming renewal of vows will finally force Michelle's hand
00:09:15I don't really need these
00:09:20Not knowing whether we're going to be together after this experiment
00:09:24Yeah, it's not easy
00:09:26I don't like goodbyes
00:09:28Goodbyes aren't fun
00:09:29No they're not
00:09:30Especially in this circumstance
00:09:32It will be the longest time we're going to be apart
00:09:36Mm-hmm
00:09:37I know it's going to be weird for me
00:09:39Everything's up in the air right now
00:09:41Like, you know, when we see each other next
00:09:43It will be to tell each other whether we want to be together or not
00:09:47I still feel like there's more to us than she might know
00:09:52Yeah, well that decision that we make on that day will be a life-changing decision
00:09:58Yeah, just a, just a big one
00:10:03Yeah, bigger than the one that we made on our wedding day, that's probably
00:10:07Yeah
00:10:09I'm a little nervous about seeing him again at the end of the week
00:10:12Only because the situation that we will be in will be very intense
00:10:19Well, we should probably, yeah, get going
00:10:21If we're meant to be together, we're meant to be
00:10:33Should I?
00:10:37Moving into the final week of the experiment
00:10:39Our couples will essentially be trying to assess where their partner's at emotionally
00:10:44Before the vow renewals
00:10:46It's weird leaving the apartment, hey?
00:10:48Hmm, my memories
00:10:51I know
00:10:53I've given this experiment my 100%
00:10:55But it's been a rollercoaster
00:10:57She's made it clear to me that she may not be happy with someone that's not as extroverted as she is
00:11:02There's no, like, secret hypo energetic Andy that's just going to absolutely pop out of a jackpot
00:11:07I know, I'm waiting for one hypo moment from you
00:11:10I'm definitely hopeful for a future with Vanessa
00:11:13But I can only be myself and hopefully she can come around and accept me for who I am
00:11:16You know, there's not much more to me and if that's not enough, well, sorry, like
00:11:22I've definitely got a huge decision to make
00:11:25Andy being quite introverted
00:11:28That's something that is not going to change
00:11:30So it won't be too long till I see you again
00:11:32And then, um, yeah, big decision
00:11:35It's for me to decide whether this personality is enough for me long term
00:11:39Okay, see ya
00:11:41Bye
00:11:43And that's what I need to go home and work out by myself
00:11:51Remember, that was a while ago, wasn't it?
00:11:55Mmm, it seems like forever
00:11:57Just a little while ago
00:11:59You seemed so innocent on that day, how wrong I was
00:12:01I was gonna say, now you really know me
00:12:04Last night at the dinner party, I feel like we went two steps back
00:12:10What worries you most about me after the experiment ends and why?
00:12:15You know, you loved your party lifestyle
00:12:17We're all well and good in this bubble of the experiment
00:12:20Because there's no exterior temptations
00:12:23So you're saying you don't trust me?
00:12:25That ring comes off, it's over, buddy
00:12:27Just remember that
00:12:29Okay, that's a load of shit
00:12:31No, I'm sick of this question, sorry
00:12:33Well, okay
00:12:35He took it a little bit too far
00:12:37So, I do worry about Nick and I having this time apart
00:12:42It worries me that out of sight, out of mind
00:12:44I feel like if I'm not there
00:12:46He'll yearn for maybe someone to keep him company
00:12:49And I'm not there to do that
00:12:51So, I wonder about, I guess, his loyalty
00:12:54I know the pressure's on and there's a lot of emotions
00:12:57And it's pretty hard, but it's definitely worth it
00:13:00I think so
00:13:02You think so?
00:13:03Yeah
00:13:05I can tell when you're actually worried
00:13:07I can read you like a book
00:13:09Meh
00:13:11You're like, oh, we're leaving
00:13:13I'm worried about her
00:13:14I think Sharon's got that little brick wall up to protect herself
00:13:17She doesn't want to get hurt
00:13:19But I've been cheated on myself
00:13:21I'll never drop to that level and cheat on someone
00:13:23That ring says I'm married and I respect that
00:13:26I believe we're in a good, pretty good place
00:13:29We've had a good run
00:13:31It's meant to be, it's meant to be
00:13:33Not speaking to Sharon for a week
00:13:36And not knowing what she's going to do
00:13:38It actually does scare me a bit
00:13:40Let's do it
00:13:41I'm feeling lots of different emotions
00:13:43A little bit unsettling
00:13:45Yeah, I'll see you soon, okay?
00:13:47Yeah, just sort of redo our van
00:13:49I've got to just dig deep and I'll think about if he's really what I want
00:13:54Today marks the beginning of the couple's first week apart since the experiment began
00:14:12It's good to see you
00:14:13They'll have no contact with one another until the day of the renewal ceremony
00:14:20Instead, they'll use this time to decide if they want to continue their relationship outside the experiment
00:14:28It's really important that our couples spend this week apart before making this very important decision
00:14:34Because you don't want to be influenced by your partner
00:14:38This is a time to follow our intuition, follow our gut
00:14:42And maybe take advice from family and friends so they can make the best decision possible
00:14:47One of the first couples to make their decision will be Simon and Eleni
00:14:57I walk into this flat without Simon
00:15:04It feels empty without Simon
00:15:09It's like Simon should be sitting on their couch
00:15:11The worst part of being away from Simon is not having the contact
00:15:20I can't see him, I can't hear him, I don't know what he's doing
00:15:24I don't know how he's feeling
00:15:26Do I miss him? Yeah, I do
00:15:29Oh, okay
00:15:31The reason why I joined this experiment is because I've been single for a long time
00:15:36And I do want to find a relationship and not just a relationship
00:15:39I'm ready to settle down and find a permanent long-term partner
00:15:45The expert saw something that I couldn't see
00:15:51I would not have matched Simon and I
00:15:54Because if you look at us, we look like from different worlds
00:15:57Simon
00:15:59You're not going to kill you
00:16:01Maybe you just lost you
00:16:03How did they think that we will bind? I have no idea
00:16:07How are you going?
00:16:10How are you going?
00:16:12But so far, we've done well
00:16:16Come in my dearly lady
00:16:18Simon makes me feel very comfortable
00:16:22He's a very genuine person
00:16:25And he's very honest and very transparent
00:16:27I know he'll always be loyal, he'll always be faithful, he'll always be honest
00:16:30And that gives me a strong sense of comfort
00:16:37And it's something that I haven't felt for so long
00:16:42He just makes me feel comfortable and safe
00:16:45I do believe that yes, being away from me will affect Simon's decision
00:16:48I'm hoping that it's going to be in the direction of
00:16:52Oh God, I miss her
00:16:54I miss the annoying voice
00:16:56I miss her boss in her
00:16:58I'm hoping that he's missing me
00:17:00He's missing me a lot
00:17:02I think that having this time away is something which I need to actually know what's it like being on your own now
00:17:22I have to admit it is a bit of a lonely situation to feel as far as being apart from one another like this
00:17:47Being back in my old life again so far
00:17:52It's very mundane
00:17:54Sitting here twiddling my thumbs watching reruns on TV
00:17:57My relationship with Eleni has started from some fella up in South East Queensland who was sick and tired of being on my own all the damn time
00:18:09In my early twenties I found out that I was epileptic
00:18:13I had to have brain surgery
00:18:17I was only given about a 60% chance of survival from that
00:18:21I had to move back in with mum and dad and learn how to talk again
00:18:26The idea of talking to the opposite gender I didn't even know how to begin because I thought why would someone be interested in me
00:18:34Through this experiment I met a person who makes me feel confident
00:18:41Really comfortable
00:18:44And yeah, I do have feelings for Eleni
00:18:48Deep into her eyes there, it's beautiful
00:18:50At first when we met the strangers I was feeling really out of place
00:18:55Thinking how do I even pronounce this woman's name
00:18:59Woah, look at those legs
00:19:01And now I actually have been really missing Eleni
00:19:07Just to see little quirky conversations that we have
00:19:11Now Simon loves me the way I am
00:19:13For the first time it actually hasn't been happening and I'm thinking oh this is really different
00:19:19Back in Melbourne, extrovert Vanessa is also mulling over the big decision ahead
00:19:30I was lonely before I came on the experiment
00:19:32I've been single for a really long time
00:19:33Yeah, I would like to do some things in my life with a partner
00:19:37You have to wonder after a while, you think is there something wrong with me?
00:19:41You know, why hasn't this happened for me yet?
00:19:43I'm really happy to be part of everyone's life
00:19:47But I feel like at the end of everything I go home and I'm by myself
00:19:51From when I walked down the aisle I definitely found Andy attractive
00:19:55Andy could definitely be the love of my life
00:19:57You look beautiful by the way
00:19:58Thank you
00:20:00It is really difficult at the moment reflecting on the relationship
00:20:03Because Andy is genuinely like the nicest guy I think I've met
00:20:07Cheers
00:20:09Andy and I are just really different
00:20:13Hello
00:20:15I'm extroverted, he's introverted
00:20:18I find that quite a challenge
00:20:20In this conversation
00:20:22We love travelling
00:20:24He's got all of these attributes that any girl would love to have in a relationship
00:20:28So it's really hard when you think about
00:20:30There just are some things that aren't there
00:20:32Home alone on the Gold Coast
00:20:35Introvert Andy is looking forward to having some time to gather his thoughts
00:20:40I came into this experiment because I've been trying to find someone there for a while
00:20:45And I've been struggling
00:20:46Yeah, I'm quite shy initially asking women on dates
00:20:51I think having that friendship and company in life is important
00:20:55That all became apparent to me two years ago
00:20:58I was in Nusa, I was catching up on a reunion
00:21:00And I got a king hit from behind from a bunch of thugs up there
00:21:06My face planted a concrete and fractured my face in five different parts
00:21:12And had a brain fluid coming out of my nose
00:21:15Wow
00:21:16The experts smashed us for a sense of adventure
00:21:20Vanessa makes me happy
00:21:21I smile all the time when I'm around her
00:21:23Vanessa could be the love of my life
00:21:26It's a beautiful day, a beautiful night
00:21:29The foundations are definitely there
00:21:31There's chemistry there, there's intimacy there
00:21:34Vanessa has really helped me come out of my shell
00:21:37Just like to close a toast
00:21:40I haven't seen you in a long time and really miss you all so
00:21:45But Vanessa's just really unsure
00:21:50I don't know what she wants in me
00:21:53There might be a difference in our relationship
00:21:56But there won't be a difference in me
00:21:59She wants me obviously different to who I am
00:22:01It's not a good feeling getting told that you're not up to scratch
00:22:05F**k, f**k, f**k
00:22:07Just this whole f**k thing
00:22:09It's a kick in the guts every time I hear it
00:22:11I'm hoping she does like me for who I am
00:22:13And she doesn't want to change me
00:22:15If I get to the renewal of the bowels
00:22:17And find out she doesn't want me
00:22:19I'd be devastated
00:22:25Hello Andrew, how are you?
00:22:27So Andy has turned to the people who love him unconditionally for some honest advice
00:22:34Hello Andy, how are you going mate?
00:22:36We just want the best for him and we always have
00:22:39Always number one
00:22:41Always the best, yes we try
00:22:43We try ourselves, Terry and I
00:22:45But we just like to see Andrew happy
00:22:48Beautiful cups
00:22:50That's my cup
00:22:52But um, yeah the last week's been pretty exciting
00:22:54Um
00:22:55That's since we've left
00:22:57Yeah, yeah, since he's left for dinner
00:22:59And um, we've found that common ground
00:23:02Um
00:23:03Yeah, everything's going real well
00:23:05But um, a few things surfaced on our like final date together
00:23:08Oh!
00:23:09She came into this experiment with um, like a perfect guy in her mind
00:23:13And I sort of didn't fit the description
00:23:15She wanted someone a bit more like talkative
00:23:19And a bit more active and a bit more chilled
00:23:22As you know
00:23:23It's most probably because you couldn't get a word in
00:23:26Well as you know, I'm very patient
00:23:29Vanessa's more, more full on
00:23:31She's a loud person, very extroverted
00:23:34She does like to hold the floor at times
00:23:38Um, yeah, she's a very domineering lady
00:23:41I can't be at that 100% the whole time
00:23:44engaging in conversation where she can
00:23:46But that's just your nature
00:23:47That's just your
00:23:49That's just you, you know
00:23:51Yeah, I've got my highs and lows
00:23:52Like I'll chill out for a bit
00:23:53I'll take time away
00:23:54You're a listener
00:23:55Go away, yeah, so
00:23:57I mean the experts have obviously had the idea that opposites attract
00:24:00And, you know, we're that experiment
00:24:03So, um, in my case it works
00:24:05I wouldn't like him to rush into things, of course
00:24:08He'll take his time
00:24:10I'm just probably sitting back, not saying anything
00:24:13And just admiring Vanessa because she's so beautiful
00:24:16He's awestruck
00:24:18He is
00:24:20So, you know, I've just got to be myself
00:24:22And if she likes me for who I am
00:24:24Well, she'll want to continue with this relationship
00:24:27You're knocking on the front door, yes
00:24:29I reckon it's worth giving a go
00:24:31Oh, good, yeah, we did notice that you were getting along well, you know
00:24:36Um, you and Vanessa
00:24:41Between Mum and I, we really want to see the relationship go further
00:24:46We do, that's our opinion anyway, but we leave it up to you
00:24:49Yes, totally up to you
00:24:51That's just our feedback
00:24:54My Mum's a talker, and Dad's a listener
00:24:59And when he does say something, it's, um, very meaningful
00:25:03You know, I see that in myself and Vanessa
00:25:06Their relationship classes 35 years, and it's thriving, so, you know
00:25:10It just proves the theory of opposites to attract
00:25:13My advice to you, Andy, for a long-standing marriage
00:25:16Like, always have the last two words
00:25:18Yes, dear
00:25:19Yes, dear
00:25:25Back in Melbourne, Vanessa has gone to see her Dad
00:25:29Hoping that he'll back up her concerns about Andy, and his introverted nature
00:25:34Friends and family's opinions of our partner can really matter
00:25:38And in some cases, even be a deal-breaker
00:25:41Wow, we've come to the end of the experiment, almost
00:25:44And I'd like to get your opinion on what you think
00:25:46It's not my decision, it's yours
00:25:48You're the one that should feel something
00:25:51The probably main issue is that Andy's really introverted
00:25:54And I'm really extroverted
00:25:55And sometimes I feel like I don't really know if he understands me
00:25:59For example, when I asked him, what did you think when we went to live in Lou's house for dinner
00:26:02He just said, everyone's really nice, but that's it
00:26:05It doesn't go into any more detail
00:26:07You're the same, you're a man of few words
00:26:09Girls seem to seek out someone that's similar to their father
00:26:18You just have no expression sometimes
00:26:21Yes, why? Why? Why? Why? Why are you like that?
00:26:28Sometimes talking too much can ruin things too though
00:26:32It's not about words, it's about actions
00:26:36When I talk to you, and now I see that in Andy
00:26:40And I'm like, oh, I know that's never going to improve
00:26:43It's going to drive me crazy
00:26:45I think he does talk
00:26:47I think Vanessa's got it all wrong personally
00:26:49I think he does have a... I've had lots of conversations with him
00:26:52He's fine, I like him
00:26:54I don't want to be the decision maker
00:26:57I don't want to be the one wearing the pants in the relationship
00:27:01I can see similarities in the way Dad communicates
00:27:04The way that Andy communicates
00:27:06Frustrates me with Dad
00:27:08And I feel like it will continue to frustrate me with Andy
00:27:11It's really got me unsure as to whether I'd like to continue in the relationship
00:27:16Coming up, now it actually will get harder
00:27:19Will intense pressure from friends
00:27:20So for her to say that you're not her type
00:27:23It is a kick in the draft
00:27:25I don't think options are true
00:27:27Lead to second thoughts
00:27:29I think you will put in the effort
00:27:31Will he put in the effort that's required to make it work?
00:27:34I don't know Amanda
00:27:36Whether he swept her off her feet?
00:27:38No
00:27:44This is a huge week for our couples
00:27:45They'll now return to their respective homes
00:27:48Where they'll spend time with their friends and family
00:27:51To decide whether or not to spend the rest of their lives with their partner
00:27:55And for Simon, weighing heavily on his mind
00:27:59Is the fact that even if he does commit to Alini
00:28:02He'll initially be facing the challenge of a long distance relationship
00:28:06So with just two days to go
00:28:12Hello
00:28:14Simon decides to catch up with his best friend Katie for some sound advice
00:28:19How you going Tim?
00:28:21Yeah
00:28:23But first, he has an important phone call to make
00:28:28Can I use your phone for a tick?
00:28:31I'm still waiting for my wife to answer the phone
00:28:35Leaning
00:28:37You've met her
00:28:39Yeah, that's her
00:28:41I like her hair
00:28:43You like her hair?
00:28:44Yeah
00:28:45So, big decision coming up Simo
00:28:46Mmm
00:28:47Yeah
00:28:48How you feeling about everything now that you've
00:28:51What you've been through and where you're at now?
00:28:53I have to say, the last two months have been intense
00:28:57Myself and Alini have gone from being complete and other strangers
00:29:02To actually getting to know each other really quite well
00:29:07And affectionate towards one another as well
00:29:10This is a pretty big decision
00:29:11And it's probably one of the biggest ones he's going to have to make relationship wise
00:29:16Do you have feelings towards Alini and maybe even like, do you love her?
00:29:20Or do you see that she's somebody that you can love?
00:29:22Yeah, absolutely
00:29:24She's definitely someone who I could fall in love with
00:29:26And if you want to, you know, you want it to be serious and you do love her
00:29:30Then definitely let her know
00:29:32But, you know, just be honest the whole way through
00:29:36The biggest fear that I have is how they're going to manage a long distance relationship
00:29:41The big problem that they have is that he doesn't really communicate that well
00:29:45How much effort you reckon you're going to put to push this relationship when it becomes distance?
00:29:51Or how much do you want it to work?
00:29:54I tell you what, you tell me what you want darling and I'll see if I can
00:29:57Simon deflects with humour
00:30:01So Simon is not revealing how he feels
00:30:04And that's been consistent throughout the experiment
00:30:07Long distance is hard enough
00:30:10So how he's going to let her know how he feels
00:30:13He kind of has to step up the game
00:30:15Now it actually will get harder because you're not going to be living in the same place
00:30:19You just have to really be proactive about, you know, seeing each other, speaking, maybe even FaceTiming or something
00:30:30So that's going to be another experience in itself
00:30:33So really putting the effort there
00:30:35Simon needs to talk about his feelings a lot more to Eleni
00:30:37I'm hoping that he realises that he needs to tell her a lot more about what he wants and how he's feeling and where he's at
00:30:44He just really needs to pull his finger out and just start telling her how he feels
00:30:49But it's not just Simon's best friend who has concerns about his level of effort
00:30:54Back in Sydney, Eleni catches up with the one person she can always count on for an honest opinion
00:31:04Hey!
00:31:06It's so good to see you, I missed you
00:31:08I missed you
00:31:10From the beginning of the experiment
00:31:12I have decided to get married
00:31:15No, no, no, no, no, no
00:31:17Amanda has been looking out for her best friend, Eleni, with her straight-up no-nonsense advice
00:31:23I don't like him
00:31:25As her best friend, I have my concerns
00:31:28You know, if she's married someone that she doesn't know
00:31:30I'm just not 100% convinced about him
00:31:35And with just two days left for Eleni to make her big decision
00:31:39Once again, Amanda wastes no time in voicing her opinion
00:31:45Now that you've actually had some time apart, how are you feeling about everything
00:31:49I wasn't convinced kind of last time when we met up at the dinner
00:31:51I had asked him that question, like, how do you think it's going to work long-term?
00:31:56Yeah
00:31:57And he seemed to find it really difficult to answer that question
00:32:01How are you at long-distant relationships?
00:32:04Can you do long-distant relationships?
00:32:06Because I'm a bit concerned you're not necessarily expressing your feelings
00:32:10How is that going to work?
00:32:13You're sensitive about these questions, why?
00:32:16I think I have every right to be
00:32:18Why?
00:32:19Like, I like Simon
00:32:20I think he's a very genuine person and sweet guy
00:32:24Whether I think he has what it takes to make it work
00:32:29I am doubtful
00:32:30I think Eleni deserves someone, you know, who cares and loves and desires for as much as she does them
00:32:45So, whether he's swept her off her feet, nah
00:32:49I don't think Simon has
00:32:55With just two days before the big decision
00:32:57Eleni speaks to her best friend Amanda
00:33:01Who doubts whether Simon's up to the challenge
00:33:04Should the pair trial a long-distance relationship?
00:33:07I think Eleni deserves someone, you know, who cares and loves and desires for as much as she does them
00:33:16So, whether he's swept her off her feet, nah
00:33:19I don't think Simon has
00:33:21Are you continuing this because you kind of really want that long-term relationship?
00:33:26Of course I want that long-term relationship
00:33:27Of course I want that long-term relationship
00:33:28Yeah, but is he the person to be
00:33:29I don't know, Amanda, if he's the one who's
00:33:32If he's gonna be the father of my children
00:33:34I have no idea if he's the one
00:33:35Am I gonna fall in love with him?
00:33:36He's a spy ever going bad
00:33:37I know, I get that
00:33:38I have no idea
00:33:39I don't know, I just have concern that he might have that character when, like, things get too tough
00:33:44He kind of just gives up, he freaks out and kind of just gives up
00:33:47You kind of can't have that attitude if you're doing a long-distance relationship
00:33:50I think you will put in the effort
00:33:53Will he put in the effort that's required to make it work?
00:33:55Or
00:33:56I don't know
00:33:57He promises he will
00:33:58Have you asked that question and got a response?
00:34:00Yeah, of course, I've asked that a thousand times
00:34:03You can listen to your heart, you can listen to your friends
00:34:06And a lot of them will say things that are on your mind already
00:34:10Yet, doubt and fear certainly creeps in
00:34:13The opinions of friends will play a major role in the decision-making process
00:34:18They know us best and they believe they have our best interests at heart
00:34:23But for all of our participants, the final decision will rest entirely on their shoulders
00:34:28Back at home, Eleni now has a lot to think about before she next sees Simon at the vow renewals
00:34:38The major concern for us is that we are going on a distance relationship
00:34:42And the fees are mainly the communication and also effort
00:34:47Effort is very important
00:34:49Someone who doesn't give up quickly
00:34:51Someone who doesn't pack his stuff and leave after the first argument
00:34:55I've come this far, I don't want to lose this now
00:34:57So if the relationship between Simon and I dies simply because of that stupid distance
00:35:03I think it would be devastating
00:35:14On the Gold Coast with just one day to go
00:35:17Andy has invited friends over for some last-minute relationship advice
00:35:22During his homestay visit, Andy's friends got to meet Vanessa
00:35:27You can't take all the heat, mate
00:35:29Including best friend Tomo, who didn't hold back
00:35:32Who cleans?
00:35:34We both clean
00:35:36That's a lie
00:35:38What?
00:35:40I know you do it
00:35:41And she just sits there, reads her book, eats her dinner, and then like, Andrew's got this, mate
00:35:44Oh
00:35:46Give me a grillin' Tomo
00:35:48That's what I do
00:35:50Tonight, Andy's hoping they will offer him some advice on the tough decision ahead
00:35:57And Tomo doesn't beat around the bush
00:35:59I've known Tomo for over ten years now
00:36:03And he's a really close mate
00:36:05So, um, his approval is definitely a big factor
00:36:09Yeah, I'm really intrigued to hear what they have to say
00:36:13What have you done, like, together?
00:36:15So you said like...
00:36:16Oh, well recently we did that skydive together
00:36:18That was probably one of the highlights
00:36:19So let me ask you this then
00:36:20Doing all those things, like being adventurous and like, pushing the limits, so to speak
00:36:25You can't do that every single day
00:36:27So would there come a time where you'd just sort of do all those things and then that's it?
00:36:31It fizzles out
00:36:32Yeah, it fizzles out
00:36:34I can't answer that, eh? I don't know
00:36:36I asked a hard-hitting questions here, mate
00:36:38So answer it
00:36:40Tomo grilled me with some questions, as per usual
00:36:42I expected that from him
00:36:44Like, he cares for me and he wants the best for me
00:36:46You just gotta be happy, man, like
00:36:47That's it, yeah
00:36:49She had this picture of a perfect guy before coming on to this experiment
00:36:52And she feels like she needs a guy that's, like, as talkative as she is
00:36:57You know, she'll talk underwater
00:36:59I mentioned Vanessa could talk underwater
00:37:02And that's completely opposite to Andrew
00:37:04I don't think opposite to Trey
00:37:07She's sort of like wondering if I'm different away from the experiment
00:37:11In the means that I am, you know, more talkative and more...
00:37:15You're not really, though
00:37:17Honestly, like, if she has this preconceived idea about who she wants
00:37:22He's a good dude
00:37:24She's the one that's gonna be the loser
00:37:26She's gonna get over it
00:37:28So for her to say that you're not her type
00:37:30Yeah, like, it is a kick in the guts
00:37:32I don't know where it's gonna go, but he shouldn't have to change for her
00:37:35For anyone
00:37:37Not changing for anyone, Angel
00:37:38So I wanna make sure that he, you know, in his heart of hearts is making the right decision
00:37:44Yeah, I got a bit of thinking to do
00:37:46Am I the guy that's right for her?
00:37:47I think he's protective of me
00:37:49I don't think he wants to see me get hurt
00:37:52His approval means a lot to me
00:37:54Sounds like a bullshit f***ing excuse, mate
00:37:56Yeah, it does concern me
00:37:59Next
00:38:01I don't think I've ever been this nervous before
00:38:03I'm very confused right now
00:38:05Decision day begins
00:38:07My relationship with Eleni has been up and down, up and down
00:38:10I'm ready, I don't know if he is ready
00:38:12But will it end?
00:38:14What's your decision?
00:38:16I'm trying to keep it out of my head that there is a worst case scenario here
00:38:20In heartbreak
00:38:21I don't want to hurt his feelings
00:38:23It is my deepest concern that we will not be able to offer each other what we need
00:38:34It's time for the final decision for Vanessa and Andy
00:38:38And Simon and Eleni
00:38:39And having no way of knowing what their partner is going to say
00:38:44Nerves are at an all-time high
00:38:47The renewal of vows is actually more important than the wedding ceremony
00:38:51Because they have more invested in one another and there's much more at stake
00:38:59The decision making process has been really difficult
00:39:02And I'm still, you know, weighing up what I should do
00:39:05There's so many amazing qualities about Andy that I wasn't expecting
00:39:10But I'm still struggling with the fact that some of those things that I asked for
00:39:14Are not part of Andy's personality and I'm very confused right now
00:39:18Our couples will be feeling really anxious going into the renewal of their vows
00:39:24This now takes the commitment to a whole new level
00:39:27This is a commitment for life
00:39:30It's a big day
00:39:32I'm definitely a lot more nervous than the first time I got married
00:39:36I don't know what Vanessa's decision is yet so
00:39:40Yeah, I'm nervous about that
00:39:43You know, deep down I know she likes me
00:39:46I can definitely see a long-term relationship with Vanessa
00:39:50The foundations are definitely there for love
00:39:54The only concerns I have is whether or not she can come around and accept me for who I am
00:39:59I can't wait to see Simon, I can't wait for him to see me
00:40:05I've missed him and I want to see his big smile and I want to see his eyes glow
00:40:15And be like, eh, I haven't seen him in so long
00:40:20Today is a little bit more emotional, it's a lot more meaningful
00:40:23Because Simon knows me and he is standing there knowing exactly who's walking down
00:40:29And knowing exactly who he's saying yes to or no to if that
00:40:36I don't tell me about the future, so the things that I can't control
00:40:39The distance of communication
00:40:41You know, although I've been with Simon for eight weeks
00:40:44But I still do not know how he handles difficult situations
00:40:49Or situations where he has to make big decisions
00:40:51I still really don't know how Simon thinks, how he analyses things
00:40:54Is he the kind of person who, when things get difficult, he just takes a path of least resistance?
00:40:59I have to admit, I sort of laid there in bed last night thinking for a little bit as to what might occur today
00:41:17From two months ago when we were complete strangers
00:41:22Now I can say that there is a connection, it's growing more and more
00:41:26And I really do have strong feelings for her
00:41:29Oh look, there's always a chance that, you know, something that unplanned could occur
00:41:37In Sydney there's been ups and downs
00:41:41And sometimes, you know, you think that everything's going okay
00:41:45And then bang, just out of nowhere, something can change immediately
00:41:49I guess all I can say is we'll just have to wait and see what the day has to offer
00:41:52Yeah, I don't think I've ever been this nervous before
00:42:11We've made such a connection during this experiment
00:42:16Vanessa, you know, her personality is amazing and her attributes are amazing
00:42:23I think myself and Vanessa have a sexual chemistry
00:42:28The foundations are there for a great relationship
00:42:34This is definitely more nerve-wracking than the wedding day
00:42:37Because there's so much more at stake
00:42:39He knows me, I know him, feelings can get hurt
00:42:42It's been really hard to make a decision
00:42:46This week I have really missed Andy
00:42:49I feel really torn between all the amazing qualities that Andy has
00:42:53And the fact that Andy is quite introverted and I'm quite extroverted
00:42:58And, you know, I'm just wondering whether we can overcome that really
00:43:01To move to the next level in our relationship
00:43:04I've made my decision and I'm committed to it
00:43:07I don't know what Vanessa's decision would be
00:43:10If Vanessa wants to leave, I'd be devastated
00:43:13Vanessa did have someone else in mind
00:43:16To be with
00:43:18But there's a lot more to be had in this relationship, I think
00:43:21If she wants to stay, she needs to accept me for who I am
00:43:25Yeah, just hope it all works out
00:43:28It's been a long week and it's been difficult trying to come to this decision
00:43:31We've become really close, definitely if she chose to leave today I would be heartbroken
00:43:48I'm trying to keep it out of my head that there is a worst case scenario here
00:43:57I didn't come into this experiment to find a friendship, so to leave with the partner is important to me
00:44:02So, um, I think she knows my feelings towards her
00:44:09I'm not going to think about her decision, I'm just going to, you know, focus on mine and, um, hopefully it all works out
00:44:15I didn't think I would be so confused at the end of the experiment
00:44:26Andy is absolutely lovely and he has all these other amazing qualities
00:44:30But I wasn't expecting to be matched with someone with Andy's personality traits
00:44:38For me it's actually been quite challenging
00:44:41I've tried to work with it as much as I could
00:44:45I don't know whether I've made the right decision or not
00:44:47I don't want to hurt his feelings
00:45:02On the Gold Coast, it's time for Vanessa and Andy to make their final decision
00:45:08In a private ceremony, it'll be just the two of them renewing their vows
00:45:13Although Andy and Vanessa have different communication styles
00:45:17We match them because of their compatibility on core values
00:45:21And also their ability to bring the best out in each other
00:45:24I'm trying to keep it out of my head that, um, there is a worst case scenario here
00:45:31I didn't come into this experiment to find a friendship
00:45:34So, to leave with the partner is important to me
00:45:36So, um, if she chose to leave today, I would be heartbroken
00:45:42For me it's actually been quite challenging
00:45:50I wasn't expecting to be matched with someone with Andy's personality traits
00:45:56I've tried to work with it as much as I could
00:45:59I don't know whether I've made the right decision or not
00:46:01Bula! Bula! Bula! How are you?
00:46:15Good, how you doing?
00:46:17I'm good, thank you
00:46:18Well you look beautiful
00:46:20Thank you
00:46:21I was excited to see you today
00:46:22Aww
00:46:23Missed you
00:46:24Like, uh, missed having, uh, not waking up beside you, so
00:46:28I've got no one to annoy you in the morning now
00:46:32Well, we all know why we're here, so
00:46:36I'm gonna, a few, a few words to say
00:46:40Okay
00:46:41On our wedding day, I made a choice
00:46:45And it was a leap of faith
00:46:47When I first laid eyes on you, I knew you were something special
00:46:51I've learned so much about myself
00:46:55And never thought I could do anything like this
00:46:57But as you know, the only way I get through these fears
00:47:00Is to throw myself in the deep end
00:47:02And hopefully swim
00:47:03You are kind, understanding, and always put yourself second
00:47:09And best of all, treat me with respect
00:47:12You have brought out feelings of me I never knew I had
00:47:16However
00:47:18We've had to navigate through our differences
00:47:22Specifically me, having to learn how to communicate more
00:47:25And you, learning to give me the space
00:47:28To do that in my own time
00:47:30It's fair to say, that's been our biggest hurdle
00:47:38Vanessa
00:47:41I know I'm not the guy you ordered
00:47:44But if you can take a chance on this caveman
00:47:46You'll get more than you bargained for
00:47:48I never want you to change for me
00:47:52I want you to turn your volume to ten
00:47:54I want you to just be the happy little you that you are
00:47:57And together we can achieve great things
00:48:01I really hope you can accept who I am
00:48:04And see my positives
00:48:06Can you let go of these concerns and focus on our good times
00:48:08Then I think our future will be better than our first dance
00:48:11I want to continue to jump out of planes with you
00:48:17That was really lovely
00:48:20Thanks
00:48:21That was really lovely
00:48:23Thanks
00:48:27Oh, now it's my joke
00:48:29You ready?
00:48:31Bring it on
00:48:33Okay
00:48:35Andy
00:48:37The first thing I noticed about you was your welcoming smile
00:48:40I have since learnt you were always putting the needs of others before yours
00:48:44You're an absolute gentleman, respectful, kind
00:48:49I learnt that you were thoughtful and giving
00:48:51When you placed a cold bottle of water on my bedside table every night before I went to bed
00:48:55I also learnt that you were a private person
00:48:58Introverted and you were less talkative than me
00:49:01I am still adjusting to this type of communication
00:49:05It is my deepest concern that we will not be able to offer each other what we need
00:49:12Our final date was the last opportunity to talk about anything in our relationship that was playing on our minds
00:49:20I brought up that I'd like to know at the time when you need time out
00:49:24As I'm not a mind reader
00:49:26Relationships are about compromise
00:49:28And I feel I've tried to adapt to your communication style
00:49:31But I'm unsure how much you've tried to adapt to mine
00:49:35However, I would like to stay in this relationship beyond the experiment
00:49:52I hope our relationship can evolve and we can work together to grow and stretch to be the best
00:49:58The best versions of ourselves and the best partners possible for each other
00:50:02Awww
00:50:10Ah, it's a relief
00:50:12Really?
00:50:14Were you concerned?
00:50:16Yeah I was, I was concerned I didn't, you know, meet the standards
00:50:20But, I'm glad you said what you said
00:50:24I'm feeling really happy and excited
00:50:30Yeah, definitely super relieved
00:50:33We're both committed to this now and I'm looking forward to it
00:50:36We're gonna give it a go
00:50:38I'm excited to see what, what happens between us
00:50:41Not quite enough
00:50:59This upcoming ceremony I think is more important because I know I am a lean to your health a lot more
00:51:06I lean to your health a lot more.
00:51:08I guess you could say in some ways I could be more nervous.
00:51:14One of the things that I'm most concerned about
00:51:17is just trying to make the relationship work
00:51:22whilst outside of this experiment.
00:51:26We have our ups and our downs.
00:51:28Communication is one of the biggest key, I know that,
00:51:31but sometimes I just can't figure out women at all.
00:51:37I'm getting tongue-tied here.
00:51:41My decision I've been thinking about now for about two months.
00:51:45I think about it every day.
00:51:47And yes, I've made my decision
00:51:49and there's nothing that can make me change my mind.
00:51:58Today, it's a lot more nerve-wracking.
00:52:01There's still a lot of reservation and I know that I feel it.
00:52:06Is there that chance?
00:52:07Of course there's a chance that Simon will be like,
00:52:09I don't think I'll leave this the right one for me.
00:52:13During this week, his heart could have changed.
00:52:15He would have reflected on all the difficulties that we're going to face
00:52:19and also on all the negative things that we've experienced during the experiment.
00:52:22I know he's a little bit guarded and reserved,
00:52:27but I also need that.
00:52:29I need that sort of affection.
00:52:30You know, I need to know if someone's into me or not.
00:52:36I mean, isn't that every girl's dream, you know,
00:52:38to have this guy come and just confess all this love and passion?
00:52:42I'm uncertain that he has a different side to him,
00:52:48but I haven't seen that side yet.
00:52:51If Simon walks out on me, it will be hurtful.
00:52:54Eleni and Simon are a delightful couple.
00:53:09They're optimistic, they're very genuine,
00:53:11and they have a really strong sense of humour.
00:53:15The question, though, is whether Simon's able to open up
00:53:18and talk about his real feelings to her.
00:54:18No, he can't.
00:54:43Oh, hello.
00:54:46How do you do?
00:54:47I'm good.
00:54:49How have you been?
00:54:50Yeah, not too bad.
00:54:52Come here.
00:54:53You look delicious.
00:54:55Thanks.
00:55:06What have you been up to?
00:55:08Just thinking about things.
00:55:11What's that?
00:55:12Oh, you know, silly things like relationships.
00:55:14Okay.
00:55:15Yeah.
00:55:16Yeah, I've been doing the same.
00:55:17Yeah?
00:55:17How's it been going?
00:55:21Productive.
00:55:21Productive thinking.
00:55:22Productive thinking.
00:55:23And have you been talking to friends or family about it?
00:55:26Have you?
00:55:27I have.
00:55:28I have too.
00:55:29Who?
00:55:30Your favourite.
00:55:31I knew you were going to say that.
00:55:32I knew you were going to say that.
00:55:34I knew you were going to say that.
00:55:42Simon.
00:55:43Today, we stand once again at the altar.
00:55:47But this time it was different.
00:55:48But this time it was different.
00:55:50For at least now I know your name.
00:55:52What an incredible and crazy journey we have been on together.
00:55:56The first time I laid eyes on you, I got scared and panicked and worry crept in until I reached
00:56:05you and we held hands.
00:56:06Your energy was grounding and you were so comforting.
00:56:10All my worries drifted away and I knew that even if you were not the one, I was safe going on into this experiment with you.
00:56:18It was that moment I realised there was more to you than meets the eye and my eyes were now open.
00:56:28The experts saw something in both of us that clearly we couldn't.
00:56:34That we have a lot more in common than we ever could have imagined.
00:56:38So Simon, today as we stand here, again at the altar, I can say I would not change a thing about the last eight weeks.
00:56:51Throughout this experiment, we've had our ups and downs, but every day I have spent by your side, I have felt closer to you as a wife, a friend and a partner.
00:56:59You have shown me you're compassionate, caring, brave, honest and most of all, a loving partner.
00:57:10And I want to stay with you and keep our relationship going further into the future.
00:57:23So, what's your decision?
00:57:29So, what's your decision?
00:57:59So, Lainey, my dear lady, from the moment that we met, I knew there was something special about you.
00:58:13Your caring nature, your beautiful eyes, your cute smile and the way you made me feel instantly comfortable around you.
00:58:22So many thoughts went through my mind within that first moment.
00:58:29Were we compatible?
00:58:30Were we even attracted to one another?
00:58:33And could, in particular, we even hold a conversation together?
00:58:36You were one of the most caring people I've ever met, and it made me really take a step back and reflect on what I was looking for.
00:58:47I must admit, I have been holding back my feelings because I, well, was scared of the unknown and even more scared of rejection.
00:58:56But, from day one, you have been open and honest with me about everything, and it inspired me to be the same.
00:59:07I know we come from different worlds, different lifestyles, different backgrounds, and I'm not going to lie, I had no idea why we were even matched at the start.
00:59:19But, reflecting back on our time together, I'm honoured to have met you throughout this experiment, and I wouldn't have changed a thing about our time together.
00:59:33Since meeting you at the altar as strangers all those weeks ago, I have now grown to truly care for you, and I can't imagine going back to my old life the way that it was.
00:59:45Aline, you are the best wife I could have asked for, and with all my heart, I hope to continue this relationship with you well into the future.
00:59:59All I can ask is I hope that you feel the same way.
01:00:07So, are we allowed to make it official?
01:00:13Like a step?
01:00:14Yeah, yeah.
01:00:15Another one?
01:00:16Yeah.
01:00:34We are happy and relieved.
01:00:35I'm over the moon.
01:00:36I'm over the moon.
01:00:37I'm over the moon.
01:00:38No, I think I'm happy.
01:00:40Well, I am.
01:00:41Yeah, we did it, and we're relieved, and we can now finally go on and start our life together, outside the experiment.
01:00:52That's right.
01:00:53That treehouse.
01:00:55It's very, very promising for our first home.
01:00:58Maybe we should, you know, contact the bank and see what they want.
01:01:01Now I can basically stand here really comfortable, knowing that I can embrace this lady and do things like this, and she's not going to really get too abrupt with me.
01:01:11Yeah.
01:01:12And now you can kiss her any time you want?
01:01:14And, uh, well, I don't know if you can kiss me any time you want.
01:01:19No, that's not going to happen, no.
01:01:20But you can try.
01:01:22Try.
01:01:23Yeah.
01:01:24Do you want to get out of here?
01:01:34No.
01:01:35Hop it.
01:01:35No, come on.
01:01:36God.
01:01:40One, two, three.
01:01:42One, two, three.
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