Controversial marriage show heads to NZ

Tuesday, June 16th, 2015

A controversial Australian reality show that pairs couples in arranged marriage premiered in New Zealand on Monday.

The documentary series, which will air on TV3, involves four men and four women being paired off by relationship experts and meeting each other for the first time at the altar.

The show, Married at First Sight, then follows the newlyweds as they honeymoon, meet the in-laws and live together for a month while they try to work out whether they really are the perfect match. Continue reading

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