Married At First Sight’s Jacqui Burfoot wild freebie haul has been exposed after leaked messages revealed she personally reached out to several Australian labels asking for free clothes.
In text messages obtained by New Idea, the 29-year-old lawyer attempted to secure complimentary outfits by promising exposure to ‘millions of viewers’.
‘Hi there! I’m one of the MAFS 2025 brides. Just wondering whether you’d be interested in gifting any pieces for me to wear and showcase on the show and tag & create around during airing next year on Instagram / TikTok?’ she allegedly wrote.
‘The show is international and seen by millions of viewers! This is me! Let me know & I’ll be happy to send my address and/or preferences. I’m a size 8 xx.’
However, a source has revealed to Daily Mail Australia the cast had restricted access to their social media accounts during filming and will for a period after the show aired.
The insider expressed doubts about how Jacqui – or any participant soliciting free goods – could fulfill their promises of exposure.
Married At First Sight’s Jacqui Burfoot wild freebie haul has been exposed after leaked messages reveal she personally reached out to several Australian labels asking for free clothing
In text messages obtained by New Idea , the 29-year-old lawyer attempted to secure complimentary outfits by promising exposure to ‘millions of viewers’
A production insider has since revealed the extent of Jacqui’s alleged fashion haul, claiming she spent most of her downtime in her apartment during filming online shopping and messaging Australian brands.
‘That’s literally all she’d be doing in the apartment most days – constantly online shopping, scouring for Aussie brands to score free outfits and she was so proud of herself in doing it,’ they claimed.
‘She literally filled the entire spare bedroom and its closets with clothing deliveries, promising she’d be a huge star and promote them on the show.’
The insider claimed when the time came to move out, her ‘groom’ Ryan Donnelly had to help her transport what was described as ’25 bags worth of clothing’ in a large Uber.
‘It was ridiculous,’ they added.
‘Worth over $5k easily, I’d estimate in total. All the time she’d bring her laptop over and ask for Ryan’s opinion on outfits before requesting them from the brands.’
The source also alleged that Jacqui shared a list of ‘willing’ brands with fellow brides, including Awhina Rutene, in a bid to help them score free items too.
‘She had that f***ing spreadsheet of willing brands she sent to Awhina and the other brides to also score. Those poor little companies who were promised exposure with her ‘golden’ edit,’ the spy explained.
However, a source has revealed to Daily Mail Australia the cast had restricted access to their social media accounts during filming and will for a period after the show aired
The insider claimed that when the time came to move out, her ‘groom’ Ryan Donnelly had to help her transport what was described as ’25 bags worth of clothing’ in a large Uber
However, Jacqui has since hit back at the claims, taking to social media to clarify that MAFS cast members are required to source their own outfits for events like dinner parties and commitment ceremonies.
In a recent Instagram post, Jacqui acknowledged the generosity of rental dress companies and hair salons that helped the cast with styling during filming.
‘Yes, almost all the cast collab with small local brands and business owners to help dress ourselves for the show!’ she began.
‘We are expected to provide three of our own outfit options for every dinner party/commitment ceremony, and it should be colourful.’
She further explained she didn’t own many vibrant outfits and relied on businesses like Only Dress Hire and Base Hair Extensions for assistance, adding that in return the cast provided exposure for their brands.
Jacqui’s response suggests she sees the brand collaborations as a necessary part of the show’s styling requirements rather than an opportunistic attempt to score free clothing, as some sources have alleged.
The source also alleged that Jacqui shared a list of ‘willing’ brands with fellow brides, including Awhina Rutene, in a bid to help them score free items too. (Both pictured)
