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EXCLUSIVE SPOILER ALERT: Leaked photos reveal if Married At First Sight Eliot Donovan's marriage to actress Veronica Cloherty survives READ MORE: Married At First Sight's shock couple swap: Veronica Cloherty is BUSTED on a date with Dave Hand Get all Daily Mail Australia's latest MAFS stories on WhatsApp here By ALI DAHER FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 03:26 GMT, 12 March 2025 | Updated: 03:31 GMT, 12 March 2025 e-mail View comments He came into the Married At First Sight experiment looking for love – but Eliot Donovan's reality TV journey has ended in heartbreak for a second time. The Queensland businessman, 35, was spotted making a sensational exit from the show, storming out with his luggage in tow after his turbulent second marriage to actress Veronica Cloherty imploded. Photos taken by Daily Mail Australia, show Eliot looking every inch the action hero as he strode down the street, flexing his bulging biceps in a fitted white singlet while wheeling two suitcases.
Sources close to production reveal that Eliot's dramatic departure came after a fiery confrontation with Veronica during Feedback Week, which saw the couples swap partners for a fresh perspective on their relationships. Tensions boiled over when Veronica admitted she felt more connected to Dave Hand, the ' TikTok tradie' she was paired with for the swap, rather than her own husband. She gushed over Dave's small but meaningful gestures, including clearing her plate after meals, while taking a thinly veiled dig at Eliot.
Married At First Sight star Eliot Donovan's reality TV journey has ended in heartbreak for a second time The Queensland businessman, 35, was spotted making a sensational exit from the show, storming out with his luggage in tow after his turbulent second marriage to actress Veronica Cloherty imploded. (Eliot pictured with bride Veronica) In a brutal honesty letter, Veronica laid bare her doubts about their marriage, confessing she was questioning whether she should have been matched with Eliot in the first place. The final straw came when Eliot attempted to show his softer side by offering Veronica bone broth – only for her to dismiss the gesture and storm out of their apartment in frustration.
Insiders say Eliot was left 'stunned' by Veronica's reaction. 'He tried to take Rhi's advice from the partner swap and make an effort, but Veronica wasn't having any of it. He felt completely undermined,' one source revealed.
It's understood that following the explosive row, Eliot made the decision to pack his bags and leave the experiment for good. His departure comes after weeks of turmoil in his on-screen marriage, which has been plagued by a lack of chemistry and Veronica's growing doubts. Viewers first suspected cracks in their relationship when Veronica was spotted looking visibly happier with Dave during the partner swap, confessing she felt more like 'herself' around him.
Photos taken by Daily Mail Australia show Eliot looking every inch the action hero as he strode down the street, flexing his bulging biceps in a fitted white singlet while hauling two suitcases The tattooed groom cut a ruggedly stylish figure, pairing his singlet with khaki cargo pants and a cream jumper tied casually around his waist Sporting a backpack and a wristwatch, Eliot exuded an air of cool confidence - looking very relaxed and happy Sources close to production reveal that Eliot's dramatic departure came after a fiery confrontation with Veronica during Feedback Week, which saw the couples swap partners for a fresh perspective on their relationships Meanwhile, Eliot's attempt to bond with bride Rhi Disljenkovic, his swapped partner, seemed to give him newfound optimism about relationships – but it was too little, too late for his marriage with Veronica. Fans will have to wait to see how his exit plays out on-screen, but judging by these exclusive photos Eliot isn't looking back. As he walked away from the show, the reality star looked like a man on a mission – strong, determined and ready to start a new chapter.
The sighting comes just weeks after Veronica hit back at speculation her appearance on the show was anything but genuine. 'I actually found being in the experiment so much easier and so much less pressure than performing as an actor because I didn't have to hit any lines or marks,' she explained. 'It was very confusing for me at first.
I remember asking where I should stand, and they told me, "Wherever you want to be." I was like, "What do you mean?!"' The glamorous bride also reflected on watching her wedding to Eliot unfold on screen, admitting it was a surreal experience but one she was grateful to share with her close friends. However, their first encounter took an unexpected turn when Eliot seemed to expect Veronica to recognise him on their wedding day.
In an interview with Daily Mail Australia, the former Miss Universe contestant, 32, turned reality star hit back at speculation that her appearance on the show was anything but genuine. Pictured with Eliot Donovan 'I could see his disappointment when I said no,' she recalled. 'I was thinking, "Who is this guy?" I was genuinely trying to figure out if I'd seen him in something, like a movie.
' While Eliot may not have been her usual pick, Veronica was pleasantly surprised when she walked down the aisle. 'I remember thinking I was really grateful that he had a full head of hair and beautiful big blue eyes,' she laughed. 'I wasn't necessarily hoping for my usual type - I wanted something different.
' Despite her undeniable beauty, Veronica admitted her dating history had been challenging, leading her to take time for self-reflection before reentering the dating world. 'I took time off to figure out what I was doing that put me in relationships that weren't healthy for me,' she revealed. 'And when I came back to dating, I realised—it's slim pickings out there! I needed as much help as I could get.
' Her bridesmaids, protective as ever, had doubts about Eliot, but Veronica remained unshaken on her wedding day. 'I actually found being in the experiment so much easier and so much less pressure than performing as an actor because I didn't have to hit any lines or marks,' she explained Read More EXCLUSIVE MAFS grooms Eliot and Paul show off their chiselled physiques as they take a dip in the ocean 'They were looking out for me. That's just the nature of my friendship group,' she said.
'I had my rose-coloured glasses on and was just happy to have met him and that we were getting along.' As an intruder bride, Veronica didn't have the luxury of knowing much about the other contestants before joining the experiment. She also chose not to dig into spoilers about Eliot's previous MAFS match, who he had left early in the season.
'I appreciated that he had the conviction to follow through with what he said he would do,' she explained. 'I wasn't fazed—I trusted him and gave him the benefit of the doubt, just as I would with anyone I meet for the first time.' When asked if she did any research before entering, Veronica admitted she preferred going in blind.
'There were rumours, but I told my housemates, "Don't tell me! I don't want to know." I wanted to have an authentic experience.' Eliot Donovan Queensland TikTok Share or comment on this article: SPOILER ALERT: Leaked photos reveal if Married At First Sight Eliot Donovan's marriage to actress Veronica Cloherty survives e-mail Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted.
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