Married At First Sight Australia producers have scrapped all footage of one 2026 couple, despite the pair having already filmed their wedding and honeymoon. Axed bride Ankita Karungalekar revealed the decision, leaving viewers who have seen the start of season 13 unaware that the couple ever existed.
Ankita and her TV husband Micah Lomu tied the knot in a fairytale ceremony and spent three days honeymooning before producers abruptly removed them from the experiment. The couple later broke their silence, branding television executives “ruthless” for editing them out with little explanation.
Reports indicate the decision was prompted by rumours circulating on TikTok alleging that Micah had been violent towards an ex-partner. Both Ankita and Micah denied the claims. Micah said he was “shook” and cried for hours upon learning the reason for his removal, insisting the accusations went against everything he stands for.
Ankita stated she received messages labelling Micah as “manipulative” but saw “no receipts of sexual assault or domestic violence”. She criticised Channel Nine for basing such a significant decision on unsubstantiated social media posts. Micah noted he passed all psychological checks and background vetting, only to be dismissed without proof of wrongdoing.
The couple expressed shock at being told they could not handle potential backlash, with Ankita adding that producers vanished after dropping them. Despite their exclusion, Ankita shared unseen wedding and honeymoon clips on Instagram, reflecting on the unusual experience.
