OPINION Tonight’s episode of Married At First Sight is an exact replica of when you go out with the girls for a couple of tequilas on an empty stomach; chaos, chaos and a lot of texts the next day saying “hey...
. Are we still friends?” and “omg, did you hear what Jesse said about CJ?” Thank god the show is sponsored by hangover food legends, KFC. Like any good night out, the party starts with the best of intentions as experts Jo Robertson and John Aiken reveal they have a treat for the couples.
Another couple! Hurrah. “You need to see that this process can work,” John tells the lads as he walks into boys’ night with Brett and Jo arrives at girls’ night with Angel from season one. Aka one of two success stories of the entire MAFS NZ franchise.
What outstanding odds. “I read about you on the Herald !” Piripi shouts as he spots Brett. We immediately blush - who, usssss? The Herald? Straight to the top of the podium for you, doll.
The couple - who just welcomed their second child - are here to give the contestants some advice on how to make it through the experiment and CJ is first up. “How do you get out of the ruts?” We can see she’s dying to explain brush-gate but Angel is too fast, she’s been watching the show and knows exactly where this is going. “Step back and take a breath and don’t hold on to any grudges.
” “Okay,” CJ chuckles, unconvinced. We ask if she wants it recorded in the meeting minutes that asking a happily married former c.