Married At First Sight Australia fans have slammed a 'red flag' move after groom David refused bride Alissa's request for him to get down on one knee at the altar. The new series, which aired on E4 on March 9, saw 18 singles meet for the first time on their wedding day.
Alissa, visibly nervous, initially told David she couldn't marry him before joking that he needed to propose first. David refused, calling it a 'red flag moment', but eventually complied, leaving his family unimpressed.
Viewers took to X to express their embarrassment and criticism. One wrote: 'Wow tears and all??? Crazyyyy.' Another added: 'And that is the first red flag .. David run now.' A fifth commented: 'This is weird????'
Despite the rocky start, some viewers predicted the couple would be a 'slow burn, but will work out'. David's friends later described Alissa as 'gorgeous' but 'high maintenance'.
The series, guided by experts Alessandra Rampolla, John Aiken, and Mel Schilling, introduces a new 'Revelations Week' twist this season. Married At First Sight Australia continues tomorrow at 7.30pm on E4.
