Viewers of Married at First Sight Australia have been taken through a whirlwind of emotions as they witnessed the ups and downs of Eliot Donovan and Veronica Cloherty in the 2025 season. Eliot, a 35-year-old entrepreneur from Queensland, had a turbulent start to the experiment when he infamously walked out on his first match, Lauren Hall, shortly after their honeymoon began.
Given a rare second chance, Eliot was then paired with 32-year-old Veronica, a personal trainer and actress from Sydney. Initially, their wedding was filled with promise as both appeared captivated by each other; Veronica was drawn to Eliot’s appearance, and Eliot was quick to praise the immediate spark they felt. However, as time went on, cracks in their relationship began to surface.
During their honeymoon in Mudgee, there were moments of connection as Veronica shared her struggles with endometriosis, and Eliot displayed empathy, which seemed to strengthen their bond. However, tensions arose at their first dinner party when Eliot clashed with his ex, Lauren, leading Veronica to confront him for his disrespectful remarks.
Things took a turn during Confessions Week when Eliot shared a touching story about his sister’s coma, only for Veronica to brush it off as not being revealing enough about him. This argument caused her to storm out and sleep elsewhere.
@not_eliotd When your wife bot malfunctions #mafs #mafsau #marriedatfirstsight #fyp ♬ original sound – Eliot Donovan
The Partner Swap challenge added to the tension when Veronica found herself feeling more in tune with Dave than with Eliot, resulting in a heated fallout where she declared him “beneath her.” By the time of the sixth Commitment Ceremony, which aired on March 16, 2025, both decided to leave, with Eliot feeling that Veronica “hated his guts” and Veronica recognizing there was no future for them.
After the show, they unfollowed each other on Instagram, and Eliot’s TikTok hints at some lingering bitterness. For now, it’s clear this pair didn’t make it, leaving fans to wonder if MAFS magic can ever really stick for Eliot.
