"No, there wasn't (any contact), and the reason for that is, I know that the relationship that we had at the time, I was convinced that she would probably make me feel really terrible for doing something like this and going on the show and I probably would've pulled out," Jake said. Subscribe to Who for your chance to win a share of $25,000-, MAFS isn't the first time Jake has been thrust into the spotlight - and once enjoyed a career in VFL. Instagram. Jake, 32 - the ‘charming country boy’ From: Victoria. “Good luck to his future. The season kicks off in January 2021 with a date TBA. Jake Edwards was one of the first grooms to walk down the aisle during Married At First Sight Australia's new season, and the former AFL player has tracked quite the trail of scandal in his wake. Jake would only be on the show to sell himself as a charity figurehead. As more rumours continue to swirling online about the CEO's alleged shady past, Jake has spoken out on Nova's Fitzy and Wippa. 0 Taking to Instagram, one of Paige's friends said, "First of all LEL at 'EX AFL Star'", in retaliation to a news headline about Jake. His bio reads “Charming. ", But when it came to answering how well their personalities connected, he cryptically replied,"You'll have to wait and watch tonight and you'll get an understanding of our personalities.". Jake is a big fan of the chaos and order theory. Thread starter Shell; Start date Jan 4, ... AFL Club Richmond Other Teams Manchester United Mar 29, 2021 #25,903 ... plus, in reality bec is trolling Jake and probably doing juuuuuust enough to make it seem maybe she actually is worried about Mel. Charming and good-looking, Jake grew up in the country with country manners and considers himself an old-school type. We're just hoping Jake has some self-awareness around his singing! Jake Edwards (pictured) is one of the 2021 grooms on Married At First Sight. Jake is a 32-year-old charity CEO and former professional AFL player. Meet the cast of MAFS 2021 so far, including Booka Nile, Jake Edwards and Beck Zemek. The TV groom has already been hit with cheating allegations. He will also know that even if his charity doesn't get leverage, then there's a whole market out there waiting for the ex-AFL player who displayed himself well on TV - gambling adverts, small-scale speaking tours, punditry etc. Indeed, the charity CEO will be partnered with other Perthie, 27-year-old Rebecca Zemek, while musician Booka will be tying the knot with 31-year-old electrician Brett from Victoria. The former VFL player can also apparently play guitar and sing, which are skills sure to … In May last year, the singer appeared on an episode of Outside the Locker Room with recent I'm A Celeb star Robert 'Dipper' DiPerdomenico where Jake introduced the 31-year-old as a "longtime friend". It has come to light that two of the new MAFS contestants already knew each other before heading down the aisle. WATCH BELOW: Married At First Sight 2021 promises the biggest year of love. It appears Jake has confirmed he is not on good terms with his ex-fiancee when the former VFL star told Fitzy he did not let her know he is going on MAFS. The former VFL player can also apparently play guitar and sing, which are skills sure to be broadcast on the dating show. When asked by Fitzy if he broke up with his ex to go on the show, Jake replied, "I have been engaged, but we split 12 months before the show so that rumour floating around is totally false.". The pair got to know each other after Sonic Minds teamed up with Jake's sports-centred mental health charity, Outside the Locker Room, back in 2018. Age: 27 From: WA Occupation: Business Manager. The new season of Married At First Sight is yet to begin but incoming groom Jake Edwards, 32, has already been at the centre of infidelity rumours. AFL Injury List 2021: Essendon star Dylan Shiel could miss entire season. So it's Married At Second, Third, or Fourth Sight. Jake also explained that he broke up with his ex-fiancé because he realised that he "didn't love her anymore.". But it's his personal life from before the reality show that really has tongues wagging. Though, last we checked Booka seemed very loved-up with her MAFS groom electrician Brett Helling. ... MAFS star Jake Edwards spotted on a date with Sophie Guidolin Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia. Jake - @jake_edwards_official. reality tv A heavy metal singer and an AFL player: Everything we know about the MAFS 2021 cast. Jake has had a tumultuous time on Married At First Sight, where he is partnered with Rebecca.The couple have shared highs and lows, but appear to be slowly growing closer together. Apparently, not all the contestants are really seeing each other for the very first time. Jake is a 32-year-old charity CEO and former professional AFL player. Facebook has changed the way you receive your news and gossip. The former AFL player and Beck are still married on the show – but their breakup must be imminent with him flaunting a new relationship with an insta-model. Channel Nine The pair got to know each other after Sonic Minds teamed up with Jake's sports-centred mental health charity, Outside the Locker Room , back in 2018. Incredibly confident, direct and successful in her career, Rebecca is a force to be reckoned with. star, Dipper aka Robert PiPierdomenico, and can even count The Bachelor’s Brooke Blurton as a fan - the season six star supported Jake's Tackling Suicide game in Perth in March 2019. According to a report from the Daily Mail, two of the new contestants knew each other prior to going on the show. While charity CEO Jake Edwards has been paired with business manager Bec Zemek, the bride has proven herself not too keen on the match.. Well, now it seems as though the former AFL player finally had enough of Bec's disinterest in him and has moved on to another MAFS bride, musician Booka Nile.. The eighth season of Married At First Sight premieres on Monday 22nd February at 7.30pm on Channel Nine. TV MAFS 2021: Reunion of the reunion dinner party TONIGHT 7pm. If Jake's drama is already causing a stir before the season has aired, fans are in for an epic season. Charity CEO and former footballer Jake Edwards, 32, and Perth musician Booka Nile, 31, apparently "have a long history" together and have even worked with each other on the singer's music project, Sonic Minds. LISTEN BELOW: Jake Edwards denies rumours on Nova's Fitzy and Wippa. But, before we've even witnessed the newbies head down the aisle, drama has already been stirred. Jake’s Instagram is a wild place, at least that is one way to describe its chaos. Ready, set, stalk! Counting a psychology scholar, teachers, influencers and ex-AFL players among this year's crop, here's every rumoured 'MAFS' Australia 2021 contestant to know… He used to play AFL professionally and is now the CEO of a mental health charity, Outside the Locker Room. Charitable. Purely going by Jake’s Instagram, there is already so much to say about this MAFS contestant- he is a mental health charity CEO, he likes animals, has tattoos, played footy, and goes to the gym.. On their Instagram Story, one friend said, “First of all LEL at 'EX AFL Star' (A reaction to a Daily Mail headline). Jake Edwards was one of the first grooms to walk down the aisle during Married At First Sight Australia's new season, and the former AFL player has tracked quite the trail of scandal in his wake. According to Married At First Sight, Jake hasn't been able to find a woman who doesn't "try to take advantage of him," and he wants to be loved for who he is on the inside. Occupation: Charity CEO. WHO may no longer be on Facebook but you can still find all our juicy content! While series six of … He's also a bit of a tattoo aficionado so feel free to check out his ink. Fitzy asked Jake if his wife fits the description he gave to the experts. With that much chaos on one screen, fans are convinved the reality show is at least somewhat fabricated. Booka is a 31-year-old musician from Perth. Another disgruntled friend posted on their story some shady comments accusing him of past bad behaviour. MAFS 2021 cast: Every single contestant rumoured to be joining Married At First Sight 2021, including a radio presenter, an ex-cop and an AFL player. And, if the explosive all-star reunion is anything to go by, we're in for an absolute firestorm of drama. Over the past six years, he has travelled around Australia sharing his experience with depression and surviving suicide. Make sure to bring plenty of popcorn, but you will probably only need the edge of your seat. Where to follow all of the 2021 MAFS stars on Instagram. While Jake and Booka are clearly very close, the controversial experts did not pair them together. WATCH: MAFS' Cyrell Paule douses Jessika Power with wine during all-star reunion. Once it came to an end, Jake founded men’s mental health organisation, all finds it somewhere in him to apply for. A third MAFS fan echoed the sentiment: 'Jake's got gorgeous thighs,' they noted. Jake is a former AFL player who previously played for Melbourne’s Carlton Football Club. From the low success rate when it comes to the arranged marriages, to the lack of diversity on our screens, you've certainly got some character development to work on. He's now the CEO of mental health charity, Outside the Locker Room, and has previously opened up about his own struggles with depression and anxiety in the media. But it seems in his Fitzy and Wippa interview that while the country boy thinks his MAFS wife Rebecca is attractive, he does not have much to say about her personality. MAFS isn't the first time Jake has been thrust into the spotlight - and once enjoyed a career in VFL. Purely going by Jake’s Instagram, there is already so much to say about this MAFS contestant - he is a mental health charity CEO, he likes animals, has tattoos, played footy, and goes to the gym. Ahh, MAFS. MARRIED At First Sight Australia has become a smash hit here thanks to all the romances, rows and romping between contestants. MAFS Jake Edwards, 32, VIC. But the latest bone the Aussie public has to pick with the reality show is whether or not it's actually that - real. Jake Edwards in particular in regularly sporting a t-shirt or tank with 'SPK' branded across the chest. You're the social experiment we just can't get enough of... but you're not without your flaws. Herne Hill electrician Brett Helling put his heart on the line, but has walked away from Married At First Sight still looking for love. This former AFL player uses his platform to spread the word about mental health. Prior to the premiere, drama went down on Instagram when friends of Jake’s ex-fiancée Paige called him out for being a not-so-great person. Well, while the jury's still out on that one, new information has come to light about the so-called "blind marriages" between this season's brides and grooms. After a 10-year relationship, she recently separated from her fiancé, an AFL player, after there was infidelity on both sides and knew their relationship was done for. The all-new season of Married At First Sight is FINALLY hitting our screens next Monday and we can hardly wait for all that wine throwing. Scroll to end of this story to see how to keep up to date with WHO! Old School,” and is a fan of long, inspirational captions on his posts, which is quite hectic since he only has just over 7,000 followers at the time of publishing. Bryce just can’t stay away. He even insists she would have psyched him out of his decision. While another went so far as to say he looked better than his wife Beck in the frock. In the midst of it all finds it somewhere in him to apply for MAFS," the comment read. New AFL couple steps out at tennis One of footy's newest couples was finally reunited, with David Zaharakis stepping out with model girlfriend Amy Pejkovic at the tennis. The off-screen drama is proving juicier than the TV show itself after MAFS groom Jake Edwards was slammed in a brutal online takedown by his scorned ex-fiancée. 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