Are MAFS Australia's Jamie and Dave still together?

31 March 2025, 16:32

Jamie and Dave tied the knot on MAFS Australia
Jamie and Dave tied the knot on MAFS Australia. Picture: Nine

By Hope Wilson

Are Married At First Sight Australia's Jamie and Dave still in a relationship?

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MAFS Australia's Jamie Marinos and Dave Hand hit it off from the start when they were wed on the show, leading many fans to wonder if this connection is still going strong.

The couple were matched together by experts Mel Schilling, John Aiken and Alessandra Rampolla, and from the get go these two came across as one of the strongest pairing in the experiment.

However following partner-swap week, relationship between Jamie and Dave took a nosedive after the groom admitted his feelings of his wife weren't as strong as he thought.

Despite their difficulties, fans are keen to know where Dave and Jamie stand today and whether they're still together, so here is everything we know!

Dave and Jamie found a connection on MAFS Australia
Dave and Jamie found a connection on MAFS Australia. Picture: Nine

Are MAFS Australia's Jamie and Dave still together?

While Jamie and Dave decided to commit to one another at their MAFS Final Vows, it is now being reported that they split shortly after this was filmed and attended the reunion dinner party separately.

According to the SoDramatic! Podcast, Jamie and Dave did not last in the real world, splitting shortly after filming their Final Vows and prior to the reunion, where the confirm their romance is over.

As told to the podcast by an unnamed participant on the show, while Jamie and Dave really liked each other, it quickly became clear that they would not work outside of the experiment. Host Megan Pustetto explained that, according to her sources, Jamie would not stay at Dave's home as she does not like dogs and - because she moved into a one-bed apartment with her sister - Dave could not stay at hers.

The source said that the pair ended on good terms and remain good friends, something that will become clear at the reunion dinner party.

It is reported that while Jamie and Dave walk-in to the cocktail party separately, the groom made a sweet gesture as he took his former bride by the hand, taking her outside of the door so they could walk in together for one last time.

Dave and Jamie have become a fan favourite couple
Dave and Jamie have become a fan favourite couple. Picture: Nine

MAFS Australia's Jamie and Dave's relationship timeline:

Wedding day

Sparks flew during Jamie and Dave's wedding as the two were more than happy with who they'd been matched with.

The pair quickly connected and even decided on how many children they wanted within hours of meeting!

Confessions week

Jamie and Dave's connection continued to grow during confessions week when the pair confessed they cared for the other.

Speaking to the cameras, Dave revealed: "I really like her, she makes me laugh, she keeps me on my toes… she's everything. Don't tell her I said this."

Jamie and Dave are a fan favourite MAFS Australia couple
Jamie and Dave are a fan favourite MAFS Australia couple. Picture: Nine

Couple-swap week

During couple-swap week, Dave spent time with Veronica, while Jamie lived with Adrian. This is where the real cracks in the experiment began to show, with the groom going on to question his feelings for Jamie.

Speaking to his wife about their connection, Dave explained: "I had to ask myself why I was upset. It's because the feelings aren't there as much as I thought they would be.

"I'm not expressing the love you have for me. I'm not mirroring that back."

With the couple on the brink of breaking up, they did decide to remain together during their latest commitment ceremony.