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Not only did they steal the spotlight at the Married At First Sight reunion dinner party, but Jacqui Burfoot and Clint Rice upstaged the entire series on Sunday night with a major announcement. The controversial couple, who only began dating after the show wrapped filming late last year , have gotten engaged. Clint proposed to Jacqui at a MAFS viewing party in Sydney on Sunday night hosted by So Dramatic! , with fellow co-stars Billy Belcher and Dave Thomas Hand also in attendance.
The couple were taking part in a Q&A with fans who had bought tickets to attend the event when Clint popped the question. “We signed up for Married At First Sight to get married and find a lifelong partner, so I’ve got one question for you,” he asked before getting on one knee and pulling out a box. RELATED: The couple later confirmed the news on social media and shared close-up photos and videos of the custom-made 5.
08ct oval diamond solitaire ring set in platinum and 18ct yellow gold from Simon Curwood Jewellers. MAFS co-stars react to bombshell announcement While those in attendance were thrilled for Jacqui and Clint’s engagement, their co-stars had a rather mixed response when they saw the news online. Daily Mail was also hosting a MAFS viewing party on Sunday night with 13 participants in attendance, including Rhi Disljenkovic , Jeff Gobbels , Awhina Rutene , Carina Mirabile, Paul Antoine, Beth Kelly , Teejay Halkias, Eliot Donovan, and most notably, Jacqui’s ‘ex’ Ryan Donnelly .
Beth tells Yahoo Lifestyle that rather than celebrating the announcement, the cast burst into laughter and began poking fun at the “publicity stunt”. “Everyone laughed and thought it was ridiculous,” she remarks. “I think it’s a joke.
If it was a real engagement, why do it at a MAFS fan event in a room full of people? “I think it’s all for show, but good luck to them, they seem happy.” Ryan's surprising reaction to Jacqui and Clint’s engagement Speaking to the MAFS Funny podcast, Ryan joked that he was “so happy” for Jacqui and Clint and offered to be the celebrant at their upcoming wedding. “I am ecstatic, over the moon.
True love prevails, baby!” he said sarcastically. “It’s gotta be [legit], they’ve told nothing but the truth the entire time! They’ve been so honest! “Listen, I’m not going to stand in the way of anybody’s happiness. No matter how cooked it is, no matter how fried it is, no matter how publicity hungry it is, I’m happy if they’re happy, baby.
Let’s keep rolling!” Former MAFS participants have also weighed in on the announcement, with 2021 bride Jaimie Gardner commenting: “Getting engaged at an event where ‘fans’ have paid to come. Top tier romance!” “Never seen so many haters in a comment section before lol y’all are cooked. Congrats Jac and Clint!” 2023 bride Alyssa Barmonde wrote.
SHOP: Morena Farina also commented on Jacqui’s post saying she “couldn’t be happier” for her and Clint’s engagement. “You both deserve every bit of happiness coming your way,” she shared. “You’ve been through so much - so unfairly - but the universe came through with something greater, and it was all worth it in the end, darling.
So happy for you both, so much love!” Want the latest lifestyle and entertainment news? Make sure you are following us on Facebook , Instagram and TikTok and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter..
