Melissa and Bryce: Are the MAFS Australia Couple Still Together? (2024)

Nine Network’s ‘Married at First Sight’ has been a treat to reality show fans since its premiere. Melissa Rawson and Bryce Ruthven signed up for the eighth season of the Australian television series in 2021 to see if they’d find suitable matches. Paired together, the workplace trainer and radio announcer took no time to ease into their relationship. Their bond grew so strong that viewers were convinced they were looking at a success story. While it has been a few years since the season wrapped up and everyone moved on with their lives, loyal fans of the show have been left wondering whether Melissa and Bryce’s relationship was able to stand the test of time.

Melissa and Bryce Had a Rocky Start To Their Relationship

Melbourne-based Melissa and Canberra-based Bryce were first introduced to each other at the altar. While both seemed to be quite nervous in the lead-up to the special day, nerves were miraculously calmed the moment they laid eyes on each other. A smitten Bryce even said, “Wow, she’s quite gorgeous.” What followed was a fairytale wedding. But soon after, the cracks started to form. While they were hoping to have a romantic honeymoon, Bryce’s admission of Melissa not being his “usual type” led to a devastating blow to her delicate self-confidence. This seemed to be just the start.

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Melissa’s confidence was further shattered when, on Confessions Week, all the couples were asked to rank the brides and grooms according to attractiveness, and Bryce placed her on the fourth rank. Despite being hurt, she appreciated his honesty, as Melissa considered it to be an important quality she wanted her potential partner to have. If these weren’t enough, then throughout a large portion of the experiment, rumors were rife of a secret girlfriend Bryce had in Canberra, leading to uncomfortable tensions between him and the other couples.

Even though she was hurt and uncertain of what the future had in store, Melissa stood wholeheartedly by Bryce’s side, thus making the couple stronger than ever before. Despite fellow bridges Rebecca and Samatha raising concerns for her relationship, she made it clear that she didn’t want them interfering between them and wanted them to respect her and Bryce’s relationship. Though their relationship was shrouded in drama throughout the experiment and was rocked by rumors of an alleged “secret” girlfriend, Melissa and Bryce chose to profess their love and support for each other in the Final Vows, intent on wanting to continue their relationship beyond the experiment, through real experiences.

Melissa and Bryce Are Proud Parents to Twin Baby Boys

After wrapping up their stint on the show, Melissa and Bryce’s relationship grew from strength to strength. They chose to move in together and even got matching tattoos to commemorate their union. After enjoying a glorious reel reality show wedding, the couple got engaged in July 2021, during a gorgeous helicopter ride over Melbourne’s CBD. In the same year, they started their own podcast, ‘What Happens After,’ to talk about finding love on reality TV and about their relationship after the show’s wrap-up. The couple, who currently reside in Melbourne, became proud parents to twin boys, Tate and Levi, on October 16, 2021. The boys were born, 10 months premature and were in the NICU for 9 weeks.

In a social media post, Bryce spoke about the couple going through months of therapy after the show wrapped up due to the intense hate they were getting online. They decided to get married in real and officially became Mr. and Mrs. on February 24, 2023. Their nuptials were held at All Smiles, Sorrento, which is located on the gorgeous Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. A thrilled Bryce, in an exclusive interview with New Idea, shared, “I’m just so relieved to be able to call Liss my wife and not my fake wife anymore.” The much-in-love pair also celebrated three years of being a part of each other’s lives on September 18, 2023.

The adorable family of four is also proud owners of pooches Marli, Murphy, and Sonny. The couple has shared all the key milestones of their life on their social media, ensuring fans also become part of their happy and joyous moments. Both Melissa and Bryce are ambassadors of the Miracle Babies Foundation. Melissa is also the creator of the blog ‘Her Second Shift.’ It is a growing community of strong and empowered women where she shares updates and tips on parenting, lifestyle, and trends. Seeing one of our favorite ‘MAFS’ couples together and happy gives us immense joy, and we wish them the best for their lives ahead.

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Melissa and Bryce: Are the MAFS Australia Couple Still Together? (2024)

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Melissa and Bryce: Are the MAFS Australia Couple Still Together? ›

Bryce Ruthven and Melissa Rawson (Season 8 — 2021)

Are Bryce and Melissa still together in 2024? ›

They say it's better late than never and in May 2024, Melissa and Bryce finally jetted off on their honeymoon! "It may be 15 months late but.. we're finally off on our HONEYMOON 🥰Thailand here we come!" the pair captioned this happy snap.

Did Melissa get pregnant on MAFS? ›

I think that was my biggest concern, not that I was pregnant, but just being spotted in the pharmacy area." But Melissa did the test and it came back positive, which the couple were so excited about. The results of the test put her at "+3 weeks" on the test, however they were both unaware it was twins at this stage.

Are Bryce and Melissa from MAFS Australia still together? ›

Melissa and Bryce fell in love in 2020, on season eight of the iconic series. The couple got engaged in July 2021 before welcoming their gorgeous twin boys, Levi and Tate, into the world in October 2021. The lovebirds later married and have since lived happily with their sons in their family home in Melbourne.

Are any of the 2024 MAFS couples still together? ›

Despite the drama surrounding the start of their relationship, Ellie and Jono are now officially together, with things going very well for the pair.

Did Bryce admit to having a girlfriend? ›

Though interestingly, on the show when he was confronted about having a 'secret girlfriend' on the outside, Bryce admitted it was a girl he'd met on Tinder and slept with a few times before coming on MAFS.

Does Melissa find out about Bryce's girlfriend? ›

Melissa revealed she and Bryce went to breakfast the following morning with Jason, which provided a little more clarity. So she was surprised to learn Bryce's friends had been caught on camera talking more about Bryce's alleged girlfriend, saying things like, "The gift thing is true."

Was Bryce cheating on Melissa? ›

On a recent episode of spicy-as-hell podcast, So Dramatic!, an insider claimed that Bryce had a secret girlfriend during filming. According to an insider, not only were they in contact while the show was happening, but they were also chatting even after it wrapped.

Are Booka and Brett still together? ›

Like Samantha and Cameron, Booka and Brett, both 31, broke up before the final decision. In an interview, Brett revealed the real reason the pair split, saying: "Booka and I were hanging out one day and we were just having a chat about life and all kinds of things.

How does Melissa lose her baby? ›

Melissa clarifies to Spencer that she stayed at the resort with Ian when she was getting a secret abortion. She further explains the abortion never took place, as she miscarried.

Are Richard and Andrea still together in MAFS? ›

Andrea and Richard are not together, the pair didn't make it to the end of the social experiment.

Did Alana and Jason stay together? ›

Married At First Sight fans were surprised to learn Alana Lister and Jason Engler didn't stay together after filming ended, despite making it to their final vows.

Has Melissa from MAFS got a scar on her face? ›

Responding to fans' questions in the Q&A, Melissa also opened up about a facial injury she experienced as a child. Sharing a current photo with her followers, the star revealed she has both scarring and nerve damage. "You can see by comparing both sides of my cheek," she captioned the photo.

What is the MAFS scandal in 2024? ›

Married at First Sight 2024 has already seen THREE cheating scandals emerge this season... Ellie Dix and Jonathan McCullough's partner swap! Tim Calwell who was dating a woman before, during and now after filming! Ridge Barredo cheating on Jade Pywell multiple times since filming ended!

Who is the longest married couple on MAFS? ›

Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner (Season 1)

As the only Season 1 pair still together, they're the show's longest-lasting couple. Many viewers were especially compelled by Jamie's journey.

Are Andrea and Timothy together? ›

Married at First Sight Australia star Andrea 'Andie' Thompson has shed light on her relationship with Timothy Smith, saying they are just friends. The duo appeared together in the 11th season of the reality show, being paired up with Richard Sauerman and Lucinda Light respectively during the experiment.

Are Duncan and Evelyn still together? ›

Over one year after they first appeared on Married at First Sight, Duncan and Evelyn are still happily together!

What is Bryce from MAFS doing now? ›

Married At First Sight's Bryce Ruthven returns to radio after two year absence and reveals the very unusual job he had after filming the show. Married At First Sight star Bryce Ruthven is set to expand his career by becoming a presenter at the soon to be launched digital station Disrupt Radio.

Are Jason and Alana still together? ›

Alana Lister and Jason Engler. Things were looking good for teacher Alana, 30, and construction estimator Jason, 35, as they both admitted there was a physical attraction from the get go. They decided to stay together at the end of the experiment, but unfortunately, Alana and Jason have since split.

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