MAFS Australia groom packs bags as he walks out on bride less than two days after wedding - suong

   

MARRIED At First Sight Australia has lost its first groom of the new series after he QUIT during the honeymoon.

In a sneak peek look, Eliot can be seen packing his bags after jetting to Fraser Island in Queensland with his new wife Lauren.

Person packing a black bag.
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MAFS groom Eliot has been seen packing to leave after arriving on honeymoonCredit: E4
Eliot Donovan, from Married at First Sight, standing on a staircase in his home.
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He decides to quit after marrying stranger LaurenCredit: 9

Eliot told the cameras he had a list of "non negotiable" reasons why he was walking out on his 37-year-old new wife.

The 35-year-old draftsman said: "There are definitely things on my non negotiable list that don’t line up.

"I'm not into luxury luggage. It's just things I know I’m not willing to compromise on."

Eliot and Lauren were shown tying the knot in Monday's launch show for Married At First Sight Australia 2025.

However, Eliot managed to get both MAFS fans and grooms' backs up within minutes of the episode getting underway at the Bucks' Party.

The businessman ruffled feathers as he admitted he had the "longest list of non-negotiables" and said he would not entertain the thought of a marriage with a "trashy, obnoxious" woman.

He then appeared to have a clash with 38-year-old primary school teacher, Tim.

Eliot told Tim that his idea of "over-caring" for his partner would give him "the ick", while Tim admitted off camera: "That to me is a bit of a red flag.\

His wedding day with Lauren was also marred by her wayward sister Tamara, who irritated both them and fans at home.

But despite Tamara causing trouble, the couple did manage to make it through their Big Day and jetted off on honeymoon together.

Raging MAFS Australia fans hit out at bride Lauren’s sister branding her a ‘jealous b----’ for outrageous wedding behaviour

Yet in a trailer for the next episode, his bride Lauren looks exasperated as Eliot stuffs clothes into his suitcase upstairs.

The Sun previously told how Eliot also takes a major issue with Lauren's age - 37, which is two years younger than himself, before he walks out.

Eliot, who described himself as a "catch", complains to a producer: "There was definitely things on my non-negotiables, right?'

"I wanted someone that was younger than me, preferably someone under 30."

In a brutal blow, he tells his new wife: "There's just some things that I know I'm not willing to compromise on."

The 12th season of Married At First Sight Australia  kicked off this week and fans are in for a wild ride.

The series also features cheating scandals, a wife swap and a groom who ditched his bride because she was "too old".

Fans will be horrified to see the "deflated" man dismiss his match before their honeymoon because she was not "petite".

  • Married At First Sight Australia continues at 9pm, E4, Tuesday March 4
Eliot Donovan, groom from Married At First Sight.
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Eliot has a list of 'non-negotiables' when it comes to a life partnerCredit: 9
Eliot Donovan's bride on Married At First Sight.
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He will also be seen taking issue with Lauren's ageCredit: 9
Eliot and Lauren got married after meeting at the altar
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Eliot and Lauren got married after meeting at the altar