Married At First Sight couple Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant have revealed the mistake participants make on the reality dating show.
Though MAFS is a ratings winner for Channel Nine, the ‘social experiment’ doesn’t always result in long-lasting relationships.
And after almost six years together, Jules, 42, and Cam, 40, have opened up about their experience on the show and revealed how it can leave participants a ‘shell’ of a person.
‘The reason why we feel it did go so well for us was because we did so much work on ourselves as individuals prior. So the universe was like, “Okay, now you’re ready for it”,’ Cam told Yahoo Lifestyle.
Jules added: ‘We’re forever grateful for our experience. It was tough, we both broke into tears in there, but we’re really grateful for such a fun, amazing experience that led to all this.’
The pair also acknowledged the ‘dark side’ of reality TV and how the show can have a negative impact on participants.
Cam insisted that if a potential participant doesn’t ‘work on themselves’ beforehand, they will come out ‘even more of a shell of a person’ than they might have been going in.
‘If you’re going in there with half of an understanding of who you are, what you stand for, who you’re not, you get lost in the wash and you come out thinking, “Geez, was that worth it?” There’s so much to it,’ he added.
Married At First Sight couple Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant have revealed how the reality dating show can leave participants a ‘shell’ of a person
The interview comes just a month after Jules and Cam welcomed their second child.
The 2019 Married At First Sight lovebirds, who have gone to strength-to-strength since the show aired, took to Instagram in July to share their happy news.
Jules and Cam already share a son Ollie, three, and revealed that they welcomed a baby boy called Carter James on Tuesday, July 23.
Jules did not reveal whether she was having a baby boy or girl before giving birth, with her and Cam leaving the news a surprise.
Confirming the birth of their new arrival, Jules shared an array of heartwarming snaps of herself, Cam and their son Ollie doting over the newborn baby.
Giving an insight into the precious moment, the family all beamed with pride as they cuddled up to baby Carter James in hospital.
Cam insisted that if a potential participant on the show doesn’t ‘work on themselves’ beforehand, they will come out ‘even more of a shell of a person’ than they might have been going in
Jules also revealed the poignant meaning behind her son’s adorable moniker Carter James in a long caption.
The proud mother said the name Carter ‘holds spiritual significance by embodying leadership, wisdom, responsibility, and creativity, representing service, ideals, and community spirit’.
She added that people with the moniker are ‘commonly’ viewed as ‘hardworking, loyal, disciplined, and protective, valuing security and nurturing close relationships’.
Jules went on to reveal the many poignant tributes behind her baby boy’s middle name James, which means ‘gift from God’ and is Cam’s middle name.
The interview comes just a month after Jules and Cam welcomed their second child – a baby boy called Carter James
The moniker is also the name of Cam’s grandfather, her father’s middle name, and pays tribute to Jules’ ‘oldest dear’ friend James Cleland, who sadly passed away.
Announcing her baby news, she penned: ‘Carter James Merchant. You are just perfection. We have a beautiful healthy boy!! 23/7/24
‘Seeing our Oliver Chase shake with excitement becoming the big brother and meeting Baby Carter (as he calls him) #BigCub @babycubsandladylumps was one of the best moments E V E R.
‘@cammerchant thank you for holding my hand through what felt like a life time but magic all at the same time. Family of four now. I love you.
‘Huge appreciation to all the midwives at Northern Beaches Hospital, your care, empathy, knowledge, sincerity and support is something we are so grateful for.. thank you for all you do,’ she added.
The 2019 Married At First Sight lovebirds, who have gone to strength-to-strength since the show aired, took to Instagram in July to share their happy news
