She’s the glamorous, self-confessed diva who admitted she was delighted when husband Michael was tolerant of her high-maintenance beauty regime – but MAFS star Martha tells Closer that her time on the show – and the subsequent fame – have dashed her confidence and left her with crippling insecurities.
Prior to appearing on series six, Martha, 32, had a number of cosmetic and surgical procedures – something she revealed on her first episode. She said on the show, “Not gonna lie, I’ve had my boobs done, I’ve had a nose job, I’ve had Botox, I’ve had a bit of filler, I’ve got fake nails, I’ve got my hair chemically straightened. It matters to me. If I look good, I feel good.”
The make-up artist appeared happy and assured throughout her time in front of the cameras, but Martha now says that her confidence has plummeted over the last two years due to trolls, and that she might have turned to more surgery if it hadn’t been for the support of her friends and family.
She says, “The show – and the fame and trolls that came with it – crushed any sort of self-esteem I had. You’re criticised, you’re analysed at every angle, you’re expected to look perfect. People think that I think I’m this model, but I don’t. I’m a normal girl – I get fat, I get pimples, I sometimes have a double chin – and trolls will tell me that.
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“But despite all that, I haven’t had surgery since the show aired – I have a great support system around me that has helped with that.
“So many people look similar these days – they no longer look like themselves, they look like everyone else on social media. There’s no individuality – and I’ve been really conscious to stay individual.”
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Sam Ball and Elizabeth Sobinoff
Sam and Elizabeth might not have lasted, as Sam seemed far more interested in Ines. But Lizzie was the true winner - she was so popular with viewers she appeared on the next series of the show, finding love with Seb Guilhaus. But, sadly, they split earlier this month after a year together.
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Cyrell Jimenez and Nic Jovanovic
'Cyclone Cyrell' and Nic's tumultuous relationship was, sadly, not to last. But prepare for another reality TV crossover, as Cyrell now has a baby with Love Island runner-up Eden Dally.
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Lauren Huntriss and Matthew Bennett
One of the biggest storylines this season was about Matthew and his virginity, as he was repeatedly labelled as 'virgin'/'ex-virgin' Matt by the narrator. Anyway, Matthew was matched with Lauren - who, yes, he lost his virginity to - but it all went horribly wrong when Lauren heard Matthew telling the other guys at dinner that he wasn't sexually attracted to Lauren. AWKWARD. Lauren is still a make-up artist, we don't know if she's dating anyone. But on the other hand, self-confessed fitness enthusiast Matthew is loved up with a new girlfriend - who he met at a wrestling tryout.
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Mike Gunner and Heidi Latcham
Mike and Heidi's relationship was one which could have gone either way, but after the show, the pair split - announcing the sad news at the post-finale reunion special. 'Right after the final vows, Heidi and I went back to the Gold Coast together but it didn't take long and the wheels started coming off,' Mike explained. Heidi has said she hasn't spoken to her former husband since. From the looks of their Instagram pages, they still look single.
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Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson
Oh, Cameron and Jules. From the minute Jules and Cam had their first wedding dance without any music, we had an inkling they were in it for the long haul. And we were right! The pair now have a baby together, who was born in October last year, and tied the knot properly after the show. So, yes - sometimes this wild experiment does work.
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Melissa Lucarelli and Dino Hira
Probably the worst matched couple on the series, it isn't shock the pair called it quits on the show after Dino allegedly recorded a conversation Melissa was having with her sister about the wedding day. It appears both are still single.
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Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli
Martha and Michael were an extremely drama free pair (in comparison to everyone else) so it's no shock that they have actually managed to stay together. Yay!
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Ning Surasiang and Mark Scrivens
Eek. Another very up and down pair, Ning and Mark's relationship dissolved during the final commitment ceremony - with Mark dumping Ning, much to her shock. Following the show, Mark moved on with another former reality star, Bianca Chatfield – who appeared on home renovation show The Block. And Ning also has a new partner.
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Susie Bradley and Billy Vincent
Susie and Billy were one of the couples who married later in the experiment. From the get go, Susie kept on calling Billy awkward - even calling him a deeb at one point on their honeymoon. They split before the final commitment ceremony. Susie is now dating former rugby pro Todd Carney and they have a baby on the way. However, Billy appears to be single.
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Ines Basic and Bronson Norrish
We knew this relationship wasn't going to last from the moment Ines asked Bronson to take out his eyebrow ring. Ines went on to have an affair with Sam, which Sam has since claimed was faked by producers, and it all came out during an explosive commitment ceremony. Bronson is now a lot happier with girlfriend Hayley Wallis. And from her Instagram, Ines looks to be single at the moment.
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Jessika Power and Mick Gould
Major cracks started to show in Mick and Jessika's relationship, then Jessika went after one of the newly weds, Dan. Not a shock that Jessica and Mick didn't survive then…(Neither did her affair with Dan, btw.)
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Dan Webb and Tamara Joy
After these two fell apart thanks to Jessika and Dan's affair, Tamara was linked to Jessika's ex, Mick. The drama never stops.
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But Martha adds that despite the downfalls of reality TV fame, there are definite positives to come out of her time on the show and what she learned from the experiment.
She says, “I definitely would do it all again – I’m not going to give any spoilers as to why. I’ve grown so much since I walked down the aisle two years ago, and learned so much about myself.
“I do have regrets about some of my choices on the show, but I will say there is a lot of editing, and it was such an intense environment, so I think people made choices on there they wouldn’t necessarily make in the real world. It has been stressful being trolled, and it is tough living life under a magnifying glass sometimes, but I’m so glad I did the experiment.”
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