I think I can see him!
NARRATOR: Last week, 12 hopeful singles
became six newly-married couples.
Hello, husband.
No frickin' way.
For some, the attraction was instant.
There's every chance that I could fall in love with this girl.
We did it!
Others had to battle family...
I just want to know what your intentions with my sister are.
..and poor first impressions...
Any excuse to touch me. Geez.
..to find a connection.
Once those walls come down, Ning is a very, very caring person.
Honeymoons strengthened bonds.
I am feeling fresh and fine!
But Mike discovered...
Look, I'm not your therapist.
This isn't therapy.
..that honesty isn't always the best policy.
This is how you get to be 44 and single.
Tonight...
Lizzie has stars in her eyes.
Hi! Hi, how are you? I'm Sam. I'm Elizabeth.
He is so beautiful, I find him so attractive.
But she's got a big job ahead if she wants to win over her hunky groom.
I've never really dated girls as big as Elizabeth in the past.
Plus...
The thing that terrifies me the most is getting my heart broken.
It would destroy me.
..it is the most important match our experts have ever had to make.
I've never been in love, I don't know what love feels like.
Because Matt has one very big secret.
Something I've never really told anyone is...
that I'm still a virgin.
(BELLS CHIME)
Well, we have matched our first six couples.
I love this process because it is where we get to test the science.
We get to put them into the mix and see how they get along
based on what we know about relationship science.
Who's next?
Well, I'd like to talk about Matthew.
He is one of the nicest, most genuine guys you are likely to meet.
But of all the people who have taken part in this experiment,
he needs our help more than most.
MATTHEW: You big sooks.
I'm Matthew, I'm 29 and I am a videographer/editor.
Good puppies. (CHUCKLES)
I currently live with Mum and Dad in their house on the Sunshine Coast.
So, what's happening this weekend?
Oh, Mum. You know I don't do much of a weekend.
I live in hope, I'm asking.
In my spare time, I like to read.
(VIVALDI'S 'FOUR SEASONS' PLAYS)
I'm a voracious reader. I read every day.
I like cooking, going to the gym.
Hiking.
I've just started singing lessons.
(SINGS SCALE)
That was lovely.
(SINGS SCALE)
Good job! Excellent.
I tend to be very solitary.
I don't do a lot of social stuff,
I don't hang out with a lot of people.
I have always been someone who is not comfortable
in big social gatherings or social situations.
I think that is to do with bullying in high school.
I think I was a sensitive kid.
I was pretty in touch with my emotions growing up
and that was something they picked on.
I was small.
Physically, I didn't have the build to defend myself.
Intellectually, I don't think I had the insight or the awareness
to be able to verbalise what was going on either, so I...
withdrew, became an introvert,
didn't really socialise, didn't get out and meet girls.
So my relationship history is pretty minimal.
Matthew has had very little experience with women.
The fact that he is so uncomfortable in social situations
also doesn't help.
But as well, he is keeping a massive secret
that completely undermines his confidence.
Something I have never really told anyone
and something I am a little uncomfortable talking about
is the fact that I am a 29-year-old virgin.
It's not from a religious point of view, it is just a personal choice.
Does it worry you, as you go into this experiment,
that you are a virgin and haven't had sex before?
Yeah, yeah, it does. It's terrifying.
And it is also terrifying that I have to tell some poor stranger,
who I will just meet, that I am a virgin.
Are you open to seeing that through and actually experiencing
that physical connection with a women in this experiment?
Provided it's the right person, yeah.
I kind of liken it to putting all my worst fears into one experience
and then just throwing myself at it.
It's such an extreme thing to do, Matthew, isn't it? I know.
I'm sort of at that point where
it feels like there's something missing in my life.
I'm finding out enough about myself
that I'm sort of comfortable with myself and content with myself,
but it just feels like there's something missing.
I'm sure we'll all agree that we have to be very careful
in finding the right match for Matthew.
Absolutely.
It is probably the most important match we've ever made.
I can't go past Lauren.
She is someone who is very nurturing and patient - perfect for Matthew.
And she has made it very clear that she is in this experiment
to find the love of her life.
My name is Lauren, I am 31 and I live in New South Wales.
I am make-up artist, I have my own business.
Everything will work out the way it's meant to.
This is your special day.
I specialise in bridal make-up.
Try and forget about all the nerves. Yeah, it's not that easy.
(BOTH LAUGH)
Can someone get the girl a champagne?
I really love doing bridal make-up.
I just love being involved
and hearing about their love story and their journey and how they met.
Love at first sight, as they say. Was it?
Love at first sight, that is so sweet.
I almost, like, live through them, just for that little moment.
What's going on?!
I'm getting married. (WOMEN SCREAM)
My friends, they always call me a dork.
I'm a big dork.
Even though I love make-up, I love dressing up
and thinking I'm awesome, but at the end of the day,
I just love having my trackies on and just being a big dork.
I would say I am pretty confident, yeah.
Past few years, I have gained a lot of confidence.
If you had have met me a few years ago, I was...
I think, way more reserved and shy.
I had adult acne when I was, I think, 25.
I had it for about four years.
Being insecure about the acne definitely affected my love life.
I just didn't want to socialise, I wouldn't let anyone come close to me.
I really put up this wall.
It's definitely one of the lowest points in my life.
Give me a little insight into your love life in the past.
What's it been like?
So, I have had three serious relationships,
but we haven't been on the same page.
I feel like I want to move forward
and they just haven't been ready, the timing has never been right.
So, commitment's been an issue for them? For sure.
Yeah, I've never had anyone want to take that next step or... Yeah.
I feel like I've got everything in my life.
I am just missing that one thing
and that's love and a man and a partner
to potentially share the rest of my life with
and I just want it more than anything.
If I could just have that one thing,
I just feel like my life would be complete.
What I love about this match
is that Lauren knows what it's like to not be socially confident.
I think she can really help Matthew come out of his shell
and Matthew is exactly the kind of reliable guy
that Lauren is looking for to build a future with.
OK, Lauren and Matthew! Let's lock them in.
The next guy I'd like to talk about is Sam.
(HEAVY ROCK RIFF)
Amazing. Great stuff.
My name's Sammy Ball, I'm 26 and I live in Sydney.
I do enjoy my modelling, yes.
I do like to look after myself.
I love going to the gym, anything physical.
I enjoy going for runs, any sports.
I used to play rugby a lot, boxing, everything.
I'm in construction building bridges.
I work hard, 6:00 to 6:00 every day, six days a week.
I feel like because I'm a man,
I should be the provider of the house, like my dad's been for us.
My parents got together when they were, I think, 20
and been together ever since.
That's what I want.
I'm ready to just settle down and share my life with someone.
That's the only thing that's missing is a wife, that's it.
Now, Sam is a handsome guy
but he is finding that his looks are working against him
in the dating world
because women presume that he's not after a serious relationship.
Look, I'm just sitting here scratching my head.
You are a very good-looking guy.
Why aren't the girls banging down your door?
They just see me and they don't want a bar of it.
They're just like, "Nuh."
Maybe they've had a bad experience with a guy that looks like me
in the past or something like that.
With the tattoos and stuff,
it's got a very negative, I guess, persona to it.
So, they see you as sort of a bad boy, do they?
Definitely, yeah.
I think women always think I just want a fling
and that's not me at all.
So, you're not a one-night stand sort of guy? No, no.
I would like my partner just to be very outgoing, very confident.
I hope she's just a natural,
beautiful women that's just switched on and knows what she wants.
I feel like I'm ready.
I don't want to play around and waste my time anymore.
Sam is only 26, which is still pretty young
for a guy to want to settle down.
But he describes himself as an old soul. Hmm.
We need to find him someone who is confident and can hold her own.
Which brings me...
to Lizzie.
She's super glamorous and strong-minded.
And just like Sam,
people tend to stereotype her because of the way she looks.
She's ready to settle down and I think we can really help her.
I love full glam.
I love, love, love full glam.
I love to have my lashes on.
Working some good old hair extensions.
I always like to have my nails done, I love jewellery.
I mean, I love it all.
I'm pretty glam doing everyday things.
Like me going to a fast food restaurant, I would wear a fur.
Guys are very intimidated by me.
They don't know how to take my personality.
Like, they say they want a confident woman.
I-I-I call...
BS on that.
Because they can't handle a confident women.
Now, Lizzie has been let down in previous relationships.
She keeps falling for men who are not over their ex-partners.
I just feel, as I'm getting older, I'd like someone to be there for me.
I'm really interested in your top three values,
the things that are most important to you in a relationship.
I'm gonna go for recognition. Mm-hm.
Assertiveness.
Dependability.
Let's look at this last one - dependability -
which is quite different from the others.
Tell me about that.
I need to be able to fall back on someone else,
I need a support system. Yeah.
I just need someone I know is going to be there for me.
You've been dating the guys who are not dependable. Mm-mm.
And you are saying here this is one of your highest values. Mm-hm.
And you haven't been having that met. No.
Yeah, so any wonder it's been feeling pretty tough.
Yep. It's understandable.
I know. When you say it, when you put it through, I'm getting a bit...
Ah! Emotional with it. But yeah, it is.
I understand that.
I need someone there for me.
I'd like to have what my parents have.
I mean, that's the ultimate goal, to have what my parents have.
So...
I just, I would like that.
So, Lizzie needs a man who will step up,
someone to sweep her off her feet, and I think Sam is just the guy.
Sam needs a girl who is interested in what's on the inside.
Now, by matching these two alphas,
we are running the risk of creating quite a fiery relationship.
But if they take the time to really get to know each other,
this marriage could be amazing.
It looks like we've got our second match.
Sam and Elizabeth. Let's do it!
NARRATOR: The next two couples have now been chosen
to enter the experiment
and these strangers will soon meet each other on their wedding day.
In Queensland, Matthew is about to tell his parents
and sister, Ashleigh, that he is going to marry a stranger.
MUM: So, how is the excursion? The kids like it?
Yeah, it was really good, they had lots of fun.
The always enjoy getting out of the classroom,
so any day outside of the norm is always exciting.
Hey, thanks, Matt.
Dad, I'll give that to you, you're the wine expert.
Thank you very much, mate. Thank you very, very much.
My family is my whole world.
I don't have a lot of friends
and what scares me the most is they may not approve.
Cheers. Cheers, kids.
Nice to sit down and have a nice drink as a family.
Cheers, Matt. Cheers. Cheers.
I am so worried that they'll be disappointed in me if I tell them,
that it's causing me a bit of anxiety.
OK, you've got a smirk on your face. What's going on?
I have a little bit of a surprise.
Mm. We hate surprises.
I'm getting married.
You are not.
I'm getting married. To whom?
Um...I don't know.
(LAUGHS DRYLY) No.
You want to keep going so we get what the joke is?
No, it's not a joke. If anything, it is the punchline.
I have been matched up with someone, I don't know who,
and in a very short period of time,
I will be meeting them and marrying them at first sight.
Hmm. (CLEARS THROAT)
Hmm.
That's not what I was expecting.
I'm a bit lost for words at moment. You've flattened me.
Apparently our son is getting married to God knows who.
That's nerves.
And, um, he's OK with it!
(LAUGHS NERVOUSLY)
What reasons are you doing it? Why are you doing it?
What reasons are you doing this?
I think there's...
there's always felt like there's this part of my life that's missing
and maybe this experiment can help me...
like, fill that void.
It's a huge thing, though. It is not a comfort zone thing.
It's, like, people's lives.
There's every chance that this could blow up in my face.
They could be in it for the wrong reason and I'm left heartbroken.
But there's also an equal possibility that this could go amazing,
this could be the person I'm meant to meet.
Not sure if I'm excited about all this.
At the moment, it is just all kind of new
and I am really not knowing what to expect,
so we'll see, we'll see.
Hmm.
God.
I'm not sure if my family will support me.
This is on a massive, grand scale.
And everyone is gonna see it.
And people aren't nice about things like this.
With or without their support, I think I'm ready for this.
I know this is the right decision.
What are you thinking?
(BELLS CHIME)
NARRATOR: In Byron Bay...
Oh, my God, what's that palette? That's my dream!
I know, right?
That's beautiful. Yeah.
..make-up artist Lauren is finally on the other side of the brush.
This is definitely...
I'm embracing this moment of relaxation and pampering
while I can, 'cause I know it's all going to be full-on after this.
I am just trying to not think about it right now.
So, we'll make it more about your eyes.
I reckon, yeah. Yeah.
I want this more than anything right now.
This is my priority, this is all I'm focused on.
I'm ready to understand and feel the feelings
of all of the brides who I've done bridal make-up for
and share this moment with someone.
Take that next step and embrace my happiness.
Hi, mate!
Oh, my God, you look so good!
(LAUGHS HAPPILY)
I am really hoping that the experts have matched me with someone
who is compassionate and nurturing and understanding,
because I've picked so many of the wrong guys.
I have so much faith that they are gonna find me someone good.
It's starting to dawn on me how real this actual thing is.
Before, it was all hypothetical, but now it is actually happening.
Everything about this is a first for me.
First time in a proper relationship.
I've never been in love, I don't know what love feels like.
The last time I properly kissed a woman was,
I think, about seven years ago.
It'll be the first time I've shared a bed with a woman, yeah.
I've always slept alone in a bed, so it's gonna be another first.
Oh, my God!
(BRIDESMAIDS TRILL)
You look beautiful!
Do I look like a bride or a bride?
Do a twirl, do a twirl. Yes!
I can't do a twirl! Whoo!
The expectations on the wedding night,
that scares me more than the ceremony itself.
And it's the fact that I'm completely inexperienced
that I don't know what to expect.
It terrifies me.
You look stunning. OK, babe, good luck.
We'll see you at the altar. See you at the altar!
Mwah! Love you!
Love you lots. You've got this.
Arrrgh!
It feels even more surreal.
Because it's like there's this ring
that fits the finger of this woman I am about to marry.
It's kind of like the glass slipper in 'Cinderella'.
NARRATOR: Just outside Sydney,
Lizzie is preparing to take a leap of faith
to find her fairytale ending.
Why am I getting married to a stranger today?
I mean, I have just had the worst luck in dating and...
I mean, I really want what my parents have.
That is so beautiful, the fact that they've been together
since Mum was about 23 and my dad was about 24.
I mean...I want that.
My God, Lizzie.
She's been so nervous.
This is such a big thing because I just want to see her happy.
I know you hate hugging but, like...
Why am I getting emotional? (SCREAMS) Oh, my God!
Oh, my God! I'm gonna cry!
I was like, there's no way I was gonna cry.
I wouldn't say she's been in love before,
so fingers crossed that something will happen today.
You are expecting this to be Prince Charming, I guess?
(LAUGHS)
I mean, I'm really not picky, but I hope my match is tall...
dark...
A few tattoos would be nice too. A few muscles.
I do like a masculine man.
All that stuff would be really, really nice.
The rings, they're bloody awesome, I'm telling ya. They look great.
Sammy is misunderstood.
When you meet him, it's easy to assume the things you see -
a decent-sized guy with tattoos -
and everyone thinks that he's going to be a certain way because of that.
What are your hopes?
When you turn around and you see her,
what do you reckon's gonna happen?
Well, judging by the ring,
she's gonna be small, petite, I think.
Are we gonna guess blonde or brunette?
I dunno. I've always had the darker feature exes, you know?
And that hasn't worked out too well.
Maybe that was the problem. I dunno.
I think first impressions mean a lot.
I'm thinking what she'll look like,
how she's gonna be as a person, her personality.
Is she gonna have the same interests as me?
What if it isn't what you expect?
I think my biggest fear would be turn around
and I've got a girl who's bigger than me there.
Imagine that.
I would hope that she's as nervous as I am.
I hope my bride is getting ready and looking glamorous,
I'm sure, with her girls.
So, yeah, hopefully, fingers crossed, she blows me off my feet.
So, if we are doing the wing, the heavy lash,
we'll go a pale, glossier lip, yeah?
Oh, no. OK! What are we thinking?
Like, I like...a certain look.
I like to do... It's my eyes and my lips.
When I'm walking down the aisle and he turns around,
I would love him to be like, "Oh, my God, wow."
Normally when one is strong, you pull back on the other
so your face isn't fighting for attention.
I don't know what that means. OK.
You've got to go all-out. Alright.
NARRATOR: Flanked by his closest friends,
Matthew heads off to meet his new wife.
MATTHEW: Lucky last.
There we go.
Nerves are...they're definitely flaring up.
This is definitely the most terrifying social event
I've ever put myself in.
This is huge.
What's your worst nightmare?
Um...that she'll take one look at me and be disappointed and...
I don't know, I'll...
Just we won't click.
I'm definitely looking for love.
I am looking for that missing piece of my life.
There are joys in life that I'll never be able to experience
until I find someone to share it with.
I'm longing for that.
You alright there, lovie?
(WHISPERS) I'm sorry. You're alright.
(SNIFFS)
You'll be fine.
Like, I see Mum and Dad so in love.
And my siblings and my friends and everyone.
Like, it's happened for all of them and I deserve this too.
Like, I'm content in every aspect of my life,
I'm just missing that one thing.
Yeah.
Ho-ho! Oh!
Now that adds a little bit of reality.
Yeah, OK.
Now it's getting real. Yeah.
Look at them. They're all there waiting for you.
The nerves are definitely starting to build.
Starting to get a bit hot, sweat a little bit.
Definitely about to face my fears.
Alright. Alright, here we go.
Let's do it, this is it. Whee-hee!
Down there is...
is basically a lot of my fears sort of lumped together
in one situation and I'm about to just willingly throw myself into it.
Hi, all. How are we?
How you going?
Good, yourself?
Looking lovely, ladies.
Here he comes.
(FAMILY AND FRIENDS CHEERING)
Hi. Hi, everyone.
Hi.
There's an overwhelming fear of rejection.
I AM nervous.
I'm anxious, I'm worried that I won't be enough for her.
I think for me, the thing that terrifies me the most,
is getting my heart broken.
I think if it didn't work out, it would destroy me.
(BELLS CHIME)
For introvert Matthew, today will be an overwhelming event.
It will be a complete mental and emotional experience.
MATTHEW: An experience like this takes all my worst fears...
puts them in one experience, then just drops me in the deep end.
There's an overwhelming fear of rejection.
My lack of relationship experience.
First kiss in seven years.
Telling my new wife I'm still a virgin.
Getting my heart broken.
I think if it didn't work out...
it would destroy me.
LAUREN: Oh, my God, we're here.
This is crazy.
Oh, this poor bastard.
My heart is racing so fast.
My mind is racing so fast.
I'm, like, excited, I'm nervous, everything.
Every emotion possible all at once.
I've gotten to the point where it's either I give up -
because I have, I've given up...
or...
I give something completely different a chance.
And I hope for the best.
I've never been more ready.
Shit!
This is so crazy.
GARY: Looks alright.
(WHISPERS) Oh, my God.
Looks alright. Yeah!
I'm nervous now. (LAUGHS)
Oh, my God, he's so cute! Look at him.
He's really cute!
(LAUGHS)
Nice to meet you. Likewise. (LAUGHTER)
What do we do now? (LAUGHS)
Gary. Matt.
Matt? I'm Lauren, nice to meet you! Nice to meet you!
I am blown away.
He is so handsome.
You have very nice eyes. Oh, thank you.
You're very beautiful. Thank you.
I feel really comfortable in her presence,
almost like I got a little lost in the moment.
Like I can just forget about everyone else.
I'm squeezing your hand to death, I'm squeezing him that tight!
(LAUGHTER)
I don't even know...
Shit.
..what was going on.
I was just present and it felt good.
(SIGHS) Ooh! OK.
I have a really dry mouth now.
Me too!
I truly believe that people come into our life
exactly when they are supposed to.
We don't always know why, but they are meant to be.
For so long, I felt things were as good as they were going to get,
that how things were was how they always would be.
I was lost, lonely and empty.
I spent years working to be the very best version of myself I can be,
constantly seeking to be better than I was yesterday.
Despite how far I'd outcome, I still felt incomplete.
There was something still missing - love.
I'm looking into his eyes
and I am picturing an amazing future with him, I really am.
I can see...
a future, beautiful future, like, with us being happy.
I will treat you with the respect, compassion and kindness you deserve
for letting me into your life and taking this chance with me.
I will be your shoulder to cry on, your ear to listen,
your hand to hold and to pick you up when you're feeling down
or if you are just tired of walking and want to be carried.
I promise that this adventure won't be boring.
I can't wait to see where it takes us.
Now let me share this whole new world with you.
OK, get your shit together, Loz.
Here goes. Matt...
I truly believe that everything happens for a reason
and that we are here today for all the right reasons.
I promise to put my heart and soul into this experience,
giving you my all.
I promise our time together will be filled with fun, laughter and love.
From this day forward, I promise to be worth it.
Worth the time, worth the trip,
worth the energy, worth the embarrassment,
but most importantly, worth your love.
I vow to be your little spoon so long as you keep me warm. (CHUCKLES)
(LAUGHTER)
I vow to be the best parts of me
that fit perfectly with the best parts of you.
I promise that you will always count, you will always come first
and of course, if you don't for whatever reason,
I'll buy you some beer!
(LAUGHTER)
When I first saw Lauren, all I could see was her massive smile.
It just hooked me.
Lovely, big bright eyes and a real kind energy.
Those butterflies did disappear as she put me at ease.
I think the experts have nailed it.
Matt, please take the ring.
And place it upon Lauren's finger.
It's a really beautiful ring!
Lauren and Matt have agreed to wear these rings
as a symbol of their commitment to each other
in front of everybody here today.
The kiss was coming. I knew it was coming.
Which means we are at that most exciting part of the ceremony.
(CHEERING)
The last time that I properly kissed a woman...
it's been years.
It is a great pleasure and honour
to pronounce you both husband and wife!
You may kiss! (CHEERING)
It was a little awkward, but not as bad as I thought it was going to be.
It was actually pretty good.
The experts done a bloody awesome job!
All I asked for was a nice guy.
Like, looks obviously just an added bonus.
Yeah, they did an awesome job.
I don't think that this morning, this wedding could have gone any better.
This is more than I hoped for,
this is better than everything I hoped for on my wedding day.
I'm really excited to get to know her.
Cheers, cheers to getting married. Cheers to flat beer. Thanks, bud.
I'm not single anymore. Cheers.
Aw. This'll calm the nerves a little bit, I think.
Yeah. Maybe.
I can't stop thinking about her, though.
I'm gonna say...characteristics, she's got to be positive, outgoing.
Obviously I hope she looks after herself and stuff like that.
Get a little bit of a gauge off her parents.
That's the thing, though. You can't judge a book by its cover.
That's definitely your thing. You can't do it.
Yeah. That's my thing.
Yeah. You can't do it.
I hope she's a good girl. She'll be a great girl.
She will be. Great girl.
LIZZIE: My make-up is (BLEEP), this is not how I do it.
NARRATOR: Across town, stress has unleashed Lizzie's inner bridezilla.
Seriously, this is why I don't let other people do my make-up,
'cause look at the lines I've got.
I don't have those when I do my make-up and you know it.
My make-up looks (BLEEP).
I have a brush that we could try and smooth it out with if you want.
Please do, because I have lines. I don't have lines, Megan.
She's very good at being the level-headed one,
until, I think, she grasps the situation,
then she will just hit the fan.
What's the main issue?
The lines, the face.
Lizzie, she's, yeah, mega stressed.
Look at the (BLEEP) lines, Nichole!
You know I never have that 'cause that's not my skill to do that.
This is Lizzie.
She is very particular with how she likes things done.
It is just overwhelming and wants everything right.
You look beautiful.
Does that feel alright?
(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)
No. I am, like, gonna flip.
SAM: Aww.
So many uncertainties in there.
I can't wait to see what the bride looks like!
How exciting.
I wonder if they'll be, like, a perfect match?
Wow. Oh! It's down at the end of that.
It's all happening. I'm just... (INHALES) ..getting nervous.
Finally getting to meet her.
It's actually going to happen today,
it's not just talking about it, it's happening.
Super nervous.
I'm definitely sweaty-palmed, really sharp pains in the stomach.
I'm wondering everything - what does she look like?
What colour hair has she got? There's so many unknowns.
It is a big risk but I have a great trust in the experts.
I think they're gonna really look after me.
Hello. Hello, everyone.
Where's the mother and the father?
Here. Hello, how are you? Sam.
Nice to meet you. Hi. How are you?
Oh, this side? (CLEARS THROAT)
You nervous? Oh, yeah.
Very nervous. I'm excited to meet her.
(CLEARS THROAT)
She doesn't look like me, so don't worry.
(LAUGHTER)
You look beautiful! What are you talking about?
She doesn't look like me.
WOMAN: Oh, dear.
The nerves have set in now.
I'm sweating. I know you are!
I'm sweating. Underneath this I'm sweating, yeah.
You'll be right.
She won't be.
No? Nuh.
(LIZZIE SCREAMS) Ah! Oh, my God!
Shut up, go away. No!
Oh, my God! (SQUEALING)
That's my husband! Oh, my God.
Shut up! Oh! Look at them!
Oh, shut up. I'm gonna start crying.
(SQUEALING)
(SCREAMS)
Oh, my God, I can see him.
Have I got any shit on my teeth? Have I got shit on my teeth?
(SCREAMS)
Shit.
OK, where are my joggers?
I'm gonna run now.
I know.
The amount of unknowns is just a big jumbled-up ball of feelings inside.
It unsettles you, that's for sure.
I just want a really solid connection
and someone that loves me for who I am.
Oh, yeah!
I'm ready to meet my man.
That feels weird, saying 'my man'.
Does he look porky?
He looks tubby.
No, I'm looking at the guy with the back to me.
I've put all that trust into those experts,
so they'd better have, like, looked after me.
I can't believe everyone has seen him before me.
(BELLS CHIME)
I know.
SAM: I'm definitely sweaty-palmed, I'm nervous,
I'm thinking about what she's gonna look like.
Best case scenario, I turn around, she's just all smiles,
she sees me and just lights up and we just hit it off from the start.
MEL: Good first impressions are a key factor
in sparking a relationship,
but in love we need to look beyond the layers
to see the true beauty of a person.
Ooh.
Straightaway, I noticed the blonde hair.
I'm more of a brunette man, I've always been that way.
I like her eyes, I like her teeth. Yeah.
Not what I expected, but yeah, I'm happy I'm here.
Hi! Hi, how are you? I'm Sam.
Hi, Sam. Ooh! My veil.
Oh no! Knocking everything over.
I'm Elizabeth.
You look stunning. Thank you! You look amazing too!
Oh, thank you. Tattoos?
Yeah, I've got a few tattoos.
With him I'm like, "Damn! Mm-hm."
Shit, he's good-looking! Oh, my God!
I'm really happy. I'm glad.
Are you happy? Yeah, I'm happy!
I want to be sure you're happy! I'm happy!
I'm, yeah, very happy. And you are nice and tall too.
Oh, yeah. Because, like, that's an issue.
Is it? It's like...
(LAUGHTER)
OK, like, he's perfect.
I did not expect, like, Mr Perfect standing there.
Hi, guys! Hi, everyone!
I'm Elizabeth, lovely to meet you.
She seems very loud, so we'll see how she is
once I get to know her a bit and we settle in together.
I'm very loud, by the way.
Yeah.
Never had Prince Charming and I'm just like, "OK, wow.
"Don't stuff it up, Elizabeth."
I talk a lot.
That's good. At least we can talk. That was my biggest thing.
Yeah, no, like, I don't ever shut up.
Oh, that's good. No, you might get annoyed.
You'll be like, "What the (BLEEP) is she going on about now?"
She does shut up when she's sleeping.
When she's sleeping? Yeah.
If you're lucky.
That's a positive, I guess.
I hope he doesn't want to run.
Elizabeth.
I may look like a bit of a rough-guffer from first glance,
with my tattoos and the way I look,
as I always seem to be judged before getting to know someone.
But I believe it's what's on the inside that counts
and not my exterior, so I will always be true to myself along with you.
I am a very hard-working, ambitious, goal-driven individual
that tries my best to go out of my way for others,
a sucker for romance with a love for fitness and the thrill of adventure.
With my whole heart, I promise to be faithful and supportive
and make your happiness a priority of mine.
But most of all, I promise you myself.
This is a kind of crazy thing to be doing.
I have never met you before, but here I am promising promises.
I promise to give this my all.
I promise to be myself, which hopefully you will love.
My friends would agree that my personality is larger than life
and I've never lost an argument.
I can be very stubborn, it's normally my way or the highway.
I think one of the things that people don't expect
is that I have a huge heart
and will always think about how to make you feel better.
I will always go out of my way for you.
My ultimate goal is to have what my parents have.
They have been together since their early 20s,
so if you can put up with me, that would be amazing.
I'm beyond ready for this.
Sam and Elizabeth...
it is my greatest pleasure that I be the first to pronounce you
husband and wife.
Sam, you may kiss your beautiful bride.
Oh!
(CHEERING)
Oh my god.
The experts, like, definitely got it right,
but I'm like, "Do I deserve HIM?"
I was like, I don't think I do.
He's just gorgeous and I'll be spending so much time with him
and I'm just like...
wow!
MAN: Little bit squarer.
That's nice. OK, that's really, really good.
Beautiful. OK.
TRISHA: Matt has never been this intimate with a woman.
LAUREN: Who goes on top?
And Lauren may sense his nervousness.
She will need to take the lead and make him feel comfortable.
Or even round the back.
Let's have this hand come round behind his neck.
There we go.
I'm surprised, actually.
Something that should have felt really awkward, you know -
getting photos with someone you've only just met
and holding kisses for extended periods of time
should feel really awkward.
But it didn't.
Lovely, lovely, lovely. And just move back from that.
Look at that little giggle.
I think that was quite enjoyable, that's great.
He's so handsome.
I felt something.
For sure I have a massive crush on him!
I just feel a bit awkward around him,
because I don't know how he feels, really.
But so far, all the signs are good, so yeah.
Move back a little bit, Lauren.
And Matt is going to lean forward towards you.
Aww, look how good that is. Beautiful.
Lauren is definitely helping to melt away my anxiety.
And now I feel really comfortable when I'm around her.
Oh, did I say stop?
I didn't think I did. Try it again. Leaning back.
There is definitely some chemistry with Lauren and I.
There is a definite connection.
Now, that is nice photography. Thank you.
He has a very soft kiss, it's really nice.
Like, it felt natural and comfortable.
OK, just part and smile at each other.
That wasn't too bad, was it, eh? Worse things happen.
Yeah, I wouldn't mind kissing him again,
exploring that a little bit more.
Here we go, then, looking straight towards me, nice and close together.
Oh, that's absolutely gorgeous!
Beautiful.
Oh, my God. Like, he is so beautiful.
I find him so attractive.
Do you model? I've done a bit, yeah.
He seems really confident.
Which is nice! Which, yeah! That's what I wanted.
Like, hands off to the experts.
That's great.
Oh, my God, the professional here. Nah, you're killing it!
Little kiss on the cheek please, Sam.
Had fun doing that.
Do that again happily.
Just a little bit more passion in that.
I mean, I can go full if you want.
Let's go.
It was mostly pecking but there was a little bit of...
tongue action.
I felt a bit off-guard kissing her like that, yeah.
I've never kissed someone that quickly after meeting them.
Anyone got a crowbar? Oh, sorry.
A crowbar? (LAUGHS) I need to separate you somehow.
It was a bit more forward than what I'd usually be, yeah.
It's always nice to get a bit of a pickup going on.
Dude, I weigh a lot. Whatever, it's easy.
I've never really dated girls, I guess, as big as Elizabeth
in the past, to be honest.
Or should we go the other way?
This arm's stronger, I reckon.
It's obviously a topic that's troubled her in the past,
probably in past relationships as well.
Just fall. OK, do I put my arm around you?
I've got ya. Oh, my God, really?
Oh, my God!
She's got a beautiful face.
I'm just taking her for who she is, not for her body image.
Quickly, he's struggling.
Oh, my God, really?
Maybe I'll get her running in the mornings or something,
maybe drag her out of bed, I don't know, but she'll be right.
We'll get her going! She'll be fine.
(BELLS CHIME)
WOMAN: Ladies and gentlemen,
can we please welcome the bride and groom!
(CHEERING)
NARRATOR: In Northern New South Wales,
Lauren and Matthew have found an instant connection
and they are sharing their joy with friends and family.
(SWEEPING MUSIC)
What do you think?
OK. We get it now.
Do you get it? We get it.
Lauren and I are getting on really well, we're really connecting.
I'm surprised at how comfortable I feel around her.
It's not anywhere near as awkward as I was expecting it to be.
And then I saw you and I cried.
Did you cry? As soon as I saw the back of him.
Did you?
I think it just hit me then.
Like, "Oh, my God, he's there, this is actually happening."
It's really comforting, having Lauren by my side
because it's taking the edge off my anxiety.
I'm the quiet one of the group. Yeah!
I'm loving that feeling.
How funny.
Yeah.
I do have a surprise planned for my new wife.
I am awkward at the best of times in social situations
and this sort of just ups the ante.
So I really hope that she likes it.
The worst thing that could happen is Lauren could see that
as a weird first impression
and then she's gonna judge me based off that.
No regrets so far, though. None whatsoever.
Please welcome the bride and the groom.
(CHEERING)
Ah! I've got a husband now.
(WHISPERS) That's my husband.
Aw!
Hello, everyone.
I love those experts. I just want to give them a big hug.
Do you get offended if I call you pretty?
You're so pretty! Look how pretty you are.
Thank you.
Are you a real touchy person? Yeah, a little bit.
I'm sup... But I'm like crazy touchy person, crazy.
I'll start pulling on your ears and grabbing your nose and shit.
She's a very full-on girl.
Yeah, not what I expected.
I'm not your normal... That's good.
I'm not normal!
I'm, like, very outspoken, extremely outspoken.
Yeah, she seems very loud. I wouldn't have picked it.
It's definitely gonna make it interesting.
I'll let you know - I'm, like, that crazy dog lady.
I carry him in a handbag.
Aw.
I don't drink. Don't you?
I don't drink alcohol.
I'm already crazy enough, hyper enough.
That's awesome. Surprise!
I've got lots of thoughts going through my head.
There's a lot that we might have to balance each other out with.
I hope you're not like... Nah. I'm fine.
Because I just talked total shit for like a full hour.
I think you're just like, "What the hell are you...?"
Oh, wow.
I'm looking forward to actually seeing what the experts say
and finding out why we've been matched up together,
'cause there's obviously some very different features to us both.
NARRATOR: In Byron Bay, Matthew is hoping to make
a lasting impression on his new wife
and he has slipped away to prepare for his big wedding day surprise.
(WARMING-UP VOICES)
MATTHEW: Today is so important for me.
Today is me doing things I never thought I would be capable of doing.
I'm really nervous about this because, like,
I was nervous about all the other stuff,
but all I had to do was just speak and just show up.
This, I actually have to do a performance.
And that's scaring me a bit.
My respiration is increasing, my heart is fluttering a little bit,
butterflies in my stomach, my knees want to shake a little bit.
I feel like my adrenaline is starting to pump.
I don't know what to expect.
It's not something I've ever done before.
It's something that scares me and I'm gonna just have to do it.
Um...
So...it seems like the theme of today is sort of
being courageous and doing things that scare us
and, Lauren, to show you how serious I take this thing,
I'm about to do something that terrifies me and that...
I'm going to sing in front of a crowd for the first time ever.
(CHEERING)
(APPLAUSE)
(EXHALES)
OK.
(PIANO PLAYS)
# When marimba rhythms start to play
# Dance with me, make me sway (CHEERING AND CLAPPING)
# Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
# Hold me close, sway me more
# Like a... # Oh, my goodness.
# ..with me, stay with me
# When we dance you have a way with me
# Stay with me, sway with me. #
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
What the (BLEEP)?
He is an amazing singer. What the hell?
Didn't see that one coming!
Any other talents that I don't know about?
I don't know.
To be honest, I'm not a big believer in fairytales,
but I can definitely say that Matt is my Prince Charming.
You did amazing.
Oh, my God, it scared the crap out of me.
That was liberating.
I think I am still shaking a little bit.
I forgot the words!
I'm really glad I did it.
Oh, my God.
Any other...
I feel like there's so many layers to Matt and I can't wait to
really get to know him, because he's already surprised me so many times.
Like, what else don't I know about him?
Can you just stop already? Like, you're too great.
Like, everyone's gonna want you.
NARRATOR: Coming up...
Like...like...
for me, honesty is very important.
,,it is Matthew's moment of truth.
I feel like there's something I want to tell you
and something you should know about me.
Um...I'm...
(BELLS CHIME)
NARRATOR: It's been an uneven start to married life for Lizzie and Sam,
who are looking for advice and approval
from their closest confidants.
Are you excited about all this? Mm-hm.
How you going?
Aw, good, good.
Oh, my God, though. He is so good-looking.
Yeah, she's a nice girl, eh?
Yeah, she's good. Nah, she's great.
He's literally like your checklist.
Like, he looks like a guy that you would date.
She's got some good karma in her life, obviously,
'cause he seems like he's been sent from the heavens.
He definitely seems genuine.
Ready, spaghetti?
You're in for a good run.
(LAUGHS MOCK NERVOUSLY)
Are you excited?
Yeah, but I screw things up.
Don't.
There's definitely a spark to build upon.
Definitely a spark to build upon.
You haven't stuffed it up so far, you're doing well.
If he's what he seems to be, I am 100% jealous
and I'm not gonna lie.
Definitely jealous.
We'll be keeping you at home, won't we?
You're jealous too, come on, mate!
It's not your traditional sort of brunette that we're speaking about.
Yeah. Let's be honest, it wasn't what...
It wasn't, was it?
You're hair matches my nails.
She's obviously not as slim as the girls I've dated in the past.
Yeah. She's a bit bigger.
Hopefully she's into running a lot.
You know what I'm like.
Your honeymoon. I think you'll be right.
You know, this honeymoon goes well, there might be a babymoon.
What is the best situation gonna be tonight? See, I...
Yeah, what's happening tonight? (BLEEP).
It's a hard one, 'cause I don't wanna shut her down
and she's obviously keen. She's very happy.
(LAUGHS)
I've just met her. Arguably, the traditional thing
on a wedding night is when you consummate it,
but I'm not being the devil sitting on your right-hand shoulder.
I guess it's true. I guess. Yeah.
You can build that deeper self-connection
through physical intimacy too.
I feel like one of the experts.
But I feel that's true, that can also enhance that bond,
that drops walls, that makes everyone feel a little more relaxed.
It does, yeah. Or it can make it ten times worse.
Well, that's putting a really dire spin on things again, but yeah.
I think you'll do fine. Just be you, babe.
Good chat. Good chat, though. Good times.
NARRATOR: With the reception almost over,
Matthew's thoughts have also turned to the wedding night.
He's anxious because he still hasn't decided
whether to share his most intimate secret with his new bride.
I'm...
I'm still of two minds to...
open up and tell Lauren, you know, that I'm still a virgin.
It's actually so pretty here.
I don't know how she's gonna react
and the evenings gone so well, I'd hate to tarnish it by doing that.
Half the tree on me. Yeah!
I'm still not sure whether or not I can tell her tonight.
How are you feeling? (GIGGLES)
Um, a little overwhelmed.
He is so different to any guy I've ever dated and...
I just want to, yeah, get to know him.
Through every layer.
I dunno, I just feel like...
so relaxed now, though. Mm.
I don't know if you feel like that. Yeah.
She, to me, seems like the kind of person
who is really supportive and compassionate and empathetic.
I'm just hoping that I can muster a little bit of confidence to tell her.
(WHISPERS) Wow. Oh, my gosh.
No we're gonna go home together. Yeah.
Jesus, OK. (LAUGHS) Yeah!
But at the same time, I do feel really comfortable around you.
Yeah, good. Which is something I wasn't expecting.
Really? Yeah.
I want you to be as comfortable as you can around me.
Like, just be yourself.
Let go of any inhibitions that you have.
And so far, like, you seem awesome, so...
Mm.
(LAUGHS) Well, there's, um...
like...
for me, honesty's very important.
And...
I feel like there's something I...
want to tell you and something you should know about me and I'm...
Um, I've sort of been on the fence
as to whether or not I should tell you
because it's been weighing on me a bit and it's a big thing, but...
um, I'm actually still a virgin.
Shit.
(BELLS CHIME)
I'm sitting there waiting to tell Lauren,
you know, that I'm still a virgin.
I was trying to find the right moment.
Like...
for me, honesty's very important.
Wasn't sure how she'd react, if she'd judge me for it,
what she'd think, if she'd be understanding, but...
I just had to go for it.
I feel like there's something I want to tell you,
something you should know about me and, um...
I've sort of been on the fence as to whether or not I should tell you
because it's, you know, been weighing on me a bit
and it's a big thing, but...
I'm actually still a virgin.
Shit.
Yeah. OK.
Mm. Um...
A thing that's just been playing on my mind all night. Yeah, yeah.
And, like, I understand there's expectations, you know.
It's a wedding night, there's expectations
and I just sort of wanted to manage your expectations.
Aw, yeah. Honestly, I did...
In no way would I have even ever expected to do that tonight.
I know it's a wedding and everything and that's what people do, but...
To me, I want to get to know you on a deeper level
and I want to be able to trust you
and have a deeper connection before we do something like that.
Thank you for sharing that. Honestly, honesty to me,
that is what marriage is all about
and a good relationship is being honest and open with each other
and having trust and being loyal, all these things.
So thank you for sharing that.
I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to tell whoever it was
that walked down the aisle,
but after meeting you and spending time with you
and just feeling like...
I feel comfortable, I feel a connection
and I just felt like you'd understand. Yeah.
And there'd be no judgement. Yeah.
After telling Lauren my biggest secret,
the fact that I'm still a virgin,
it feels like a weight's been lifted off my shoulders.
It's a huge relief.
Yeah, I mean, I don't know if you intended on waiting for someone
or if you... I don't know the reason behind it, but...
I don't think there was a reason. I sort of...
walled myself off from people and letting myself be vulnerable
and then I just didn't put myself out there, so...
It's just one of those things - if you're not willing
to open yourself up and be vulnerable,
obviously you're not going to be able to have sex
because it is the ultimate form of intimacy.
Yeah. Yeah.
And you are, like, just going for it now. Like...
I might as well. You're so brave, honestly.
I take my hat off to you.
That's crazy. Mm.
Matt being a virgin doesn't change anything.
I think it just means he might need me
to sort of take the reins a bit
and give him that confidence to take the next step.
Shall we hit the road? I think so.
And I just want to make sure that he feels that he can trust me,
because once that's taken, he can never get the back.
Yeah, I feel a sense of responsibility
to make it special for him.
NARRATOR: Encouraged by her bridesmaids,
Lizzie steals some alone time with her Prince Charming.
I have to say that Sam seems like quite a gentleman,
from just my first impressions of him.
Want my jacket? No, no, it's OK.
Serious, take it. No. I'm serious.
No, no. You want it, don't you?
No, no, no, no. No, keep it on.
He's just gorgeous and, like, he seems lovely!
I'm like, "Why are you here?"
So, you wouldn't have any trouble finding a relationship with anyone,
so why...? Oh, definitely.
Yeah. Oh, yeah, 100% I do.
Trouble finding...? 'Cause I'm working so much, yeah.
Literally, lately, I've just been working
from 6:00 to 6:00 sort of thing. Mm-hm.
Then after that, I go home, quickly have a shower and go to the gym.
Back to work. That constant...
All just to chase money, yeah. Yeah.
Just to get houses and investments and stuff
so I don't have to work so hard in my 30s.
Yeah. Well, that's my goal, yeah.
You know, Sam ticks all the boxes, he ticks everything.
I mean, so sparks are there.
For myself, I'm speaking for myself.
Hopefully there's sparks for him as well. But...
there could definitely be more fireworks action.
And I think I'll be the one to initiate that.
(ROCK DRUM BEAT)
Why not? He's beautiful, eh?
I'm pretty spontaneous. Yeah.
# One, two, three, four. #
So, my thoughts about sex on the first night -
if you're feelin' it, you're feelin' it.
I mean, I would not say no.
I mean, it's my wedding night!
I don't know if she's gonna want to go all the way.
I actually hope she doesn't.
Shall we go inside? Yeah, let's go.
I just want to talk to her and get to know her a bit.
I don't really want to go in there
and just go for that sexual thing straight up.
I just think it might complicate it a bit too much early on.
(EXHALES) Here we go.
I'm hoping Sam can handle me.
(MUSIC STOPS)
He ain't seen nothing yet.
(BELLS CHIME)
NARRATOR: For our newlyweds, the experiment is wrapping up,
as they prepare to spend their first night together as husband and wife.
We're here. We're here. Oh, my God.
Cool, cool, cool.
Oh, this is nice.
I mean, it's my wedding night, I'm feeling good,
I'm feeling excited. I'm a very excitable person.
What a big day. I know, right?
Now we finally get to relax and just...
be by ourselves.
Are you, like, ready to be by ourselves?
Yeah. I think so. Aren't you? Yeah!
For sure. Oh, yeah.
Oh, my God, Sam's hot.
You're a beautiful groom. (LAUGHS)
That's good.
You know what?
In general, when I like someone, I am a giggly schoolgirl.
Very girly and like to be...
physical.
I definitely need help getting my dress off.
Yeah? Yeah, yeah.
I think I can handle it. You can handle that one?
I can handle it. OK, cool.
Oh, I'll go take care of the rest and then, yeah.
Awesome. I'll see you when I'm done.
I'll see you back. See you when I'm done.
Can't wait.
Hopefully she wants to take it slow and build that connection.
I think it would be the best bet.
Hi! Hello.
You good? I'm good. Just taking my socks off.
That's good.
Yeah. I think she's excited
but I think it will take a while for us to get used to each other
and just go from there.
Oh, my God.
(PLAYFUL MUSIC BUILDS SPEED)
Cool!
Oh!
Cool, nice. Take it off, yeah?
Yeah. Might as well. Bedtime.
Whatever suits you. Yeah, off. I'm not gonna wear it to bed.
(LAUGHS) I'm not gonna wear it to bed, that's for sure!
Definitely not.
Like...
Oh!
He goes well.
Finally. It's about time.
What's that?
You've gone red a bit. Nothing, nothing.
You've gone red.
I'm hoping there's kissing.
Hopefully he's into it, not just like,
"Oh, my God, this chick won't stop."
Alright, these type of bedfellas, time to get out!
Get out of here.
(SIGHS) It's so good to be home.
Aww.
How nice is this place, hey? It's amazing.
That bed looks so inviting. So inviting!
I need to get undressed.
Oh, God, OK.
Please, hubby. (LAUGHS)
I've never shared a bed with anyone. I'm...
It's a huge first for me. I'm not sure what to expect.
And then I think there's a thing here as well.
You know, I probably should have grabbed my pyjamas first.
I think that's probably the thing that's getting me the most,
is being alone and then all of a sudden, you know,
what do we do now?
That's definitely something playing on my mind.
'Cause this is all brand-new for me.
(EXHALES)
(WHISPERS) I'm ready for bed.
OK, so, serious question. Oh, God.
Which side of the bed? OK!
I'm very physically attracted to him and...
like, inside and outside, so...
yeah, hopefully we...
We might spoon or something, I don't know,
but I definitely don't feel any pressure there
and I feel super comfortable sleeping in the same bed as him.
Especially not early.
(EXHALES) Goodnight.
Yeah, I'll see where the night takes us.
NARRATOR: Tomorrow night...
LIZZIE: I was worried.
..a morning-after bombshell as one of our grooms bolts.
I hope he's coming back.
Then, our final four singles marry at first sight.
I can't wait to see who this guy is.
There's never been a bride quite like Ines before.
Hello.
I feel, like, horny.
I'm Bronson. Hi, Bronson.
She is hard to please... When do I get my ring?
..and even harder to handle.
WOMAN: The more important question is,
is this going to be a walk-in part for the guy?
Because Ines is a wild ride.
(BELLS CHIME)
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