The future of MAFS ‘uncertain’ as police and government investigations are launched

Applications for Married At First Sight 2026 may be currently open, but fans of the reality show are fearing this year’s season may be the last. Two official investigations have been launched into the series and its production company EndemolShine Australia over the past few weeks, marking a first for the TV juggernaut.

NSW Police announced in a statement on February 28 that they had “commenced an investigation” into Paul Antoine’s act of violence after the show was reported to SafeWork NSW. The controversial groom had admitted to punching a wall during an off-camera argument with his partner Carina Mirabile in their apartment.

While Paul was allowed to continue in the experiment, domestic violence organisations have since accused production of “failing” their duty of care by not immediately removing him from the show.

Since then, SafeWork NSW – a government regulatory body – launched a wider investigation into the show’s production on March 7 after receiving numerous complaints from this year’s participants.