MARRIED At First Sight has been rocked by controversy after the police were called in over a groom ‘punch’ row during filming.
Paul Antoine, 31, confessed that he punched a hole in a wall during a heated argument with his bride, Carina Mirabile, also 31.
The violent outburst, which was not captured on camera, was revealed during Wednesday night’s episode, leaving viewers stunned as Paul admitted to losing his temper.
NSW Police confirmed that officers from the South Sydney Police Area Command have opened an investigation into the matter.
“The matter has been referred to officers from South Sydney Police Area Command, who have commenced an investigation,”
A spokesperson said: “The matter has been referred to officers from South Sydney Police Area Command, who have commenced an investigation.
“As the investigation is current, police will not be making any further comment in relation to the matter.”
Insiders told Daily Mail Australia that Nine Network was approached by police on Thursday and asked to cooperate with the investigation.
A source said: “Footage is likely to be seized and participants will be approached to assist the investigation.”
The incident reportedly took place in the hotel apartment Antoine shared with Mirabile, 31, at Sydney’s One Global Resorts Green Square.
It allegedly stemmed from a row after Mirabile admitted to having previously slept with American rapper Quavo.
Despite her repeated apologies and attempts to reassure Antoine that it was just a past fling, his frustration boiled over, resulting in the property damage.
The revelation has divided fans, with some calling for Antoine to be removed from the experiment, while others argue that emotional abuse should be treated just as seriously as physical violence.
Others have questioned why previous incidents, such as Domenica Calarco smashing a wine glass in 2022, were not met with similar consequences.
The publication also reported that during Sunday night’s commitment ceremony, the show’s experts will leave it up to Mirabile to decide whether Antoine should stay on the show.
Meanwhile, Josh Fox, host of the MAFS Funny Instagram account and podcast, has launched a petition urging the show’s producers to take more responsibility for participant welfare.
He said: “The producers are almost wiping their hands of that decision and going, ‘Carina, you were the victim, are you OK?’
“That is f**ked. And I personally think it’s time we start naming and shaming the producers.”
The petition has already gathered over 1,200 signatures, with calls growing for a review of how the show handles such incidents.
Meet the MAFS Australia 2025 cast
- Carina Mirabile – Digital Marketing Manager
- Paul Antoine – Wellness Advisor
- Lauren Hall – Business Owner
- Eliot Donovan – Business Owner
- Katie Johnston – Restaurant CEO
- Tim Gromie – Primary School Teacher
- Jamie Marinos – Account Manager
- Dave Thomas Hand – Builder
- Awhina Rutene – Aged Care Worker
- Adrian Araouzou – Online Business Owner
- Sierah Swepstone – Financial Associate Advisor
- Billy Belcher – Plasterer
- Ashleigh Ackerman – Dance Studio Owner
- Jake Luik – Teacher
- Rhi Disljenkovic – Account Manager
- Jeff Gobbels – Electrician
- Morena Farina – Fitness Instructor
- Tony Mojanovski – Charter Boat Captain
- Jacqueline Burfoot – Consultant
- Ryan Donnelly – Project Manager
- Beth Kelly – Hair Salon Manager
- Teejay Halkias – Wedding Model, Actor
- Lauren Hall – Business Owner
- Clint Rice – Pro Golfer, Business Owner
- Veronica Cloherty – Actor, Fitness Instructor
