MARRIED At First Sight Australia's new series has been hit with scandal after it was revealed that two contestants knew each other before filming.
The popular reality show has risked backlash ahead of its eighth season premiere Down Under on Monday. The authenticity of the programme has been pulled into question after charity CEO Jake Edwards, 31, and musician Booka Nile, also 31, were discovered to have a long history before their appearance.
While the pair weren't matched together by the experts, they will still share the screen during the show's famous dinner parties and commitment ceremonies.
The two contestants have been close friends for years - even working together on various projects. Their relationship is thought to have begun in.
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