Clint Rice, a contestant on Married at First Sight Australia 2025, has expressed his frustrations with the show’s production team, alleging that they manipulated audio from his wedding day. The Tasmanian professional golfer observed that his voice, recorded while discussing his first encounter with Lauren Hall, was edited into scenes from a couples’ retreat filmed weeks afterward. This editing tactic left him speechless, as his facial expressions bore no resemblance to the voiceovers used.
In a revealing interview with Yahoo Lifestyle, published on March 10, 2025, Rice described the misuse of his wedding audio as an attempt to fabricate a narrative that diverged from the reality of his relationship with Hall. Reflecting on the manipulation, the 43-year-old stated:
“Like, you hear that they do Frankenbiting, I’ve heard it before, but to actually experience it and have it happen to yourself is a tough watch.”
Rice condemned the editing approach as “foolish,”according to a report from Daily Mail.
Controversy Surrounding Audio Manipulation on Married at First Sight Australia
Throughout their time on the show, Rice began to identify multiple instances where audio clips from their wedding day were repurposed to embellish later episodes. He shared a noteworthy moment during the dinner party following the couples’ retreat, when his voice was heard stating there was a spark between him and Hall, a sentiment he claimed not to have felt or expressed at that time:
“So I watched back the dinner party after couples retreat, and when the voiceover came on to me sitting there with Lauren saying, ‘Yeah I definitely think there’s a spark there for me’, I was like, ‘Well, wait a minute, I don’t remember feeling that and I don’t remember saying it.’ And then I had a look back through some footage and I could see on the wedding day, that’s where I said that.”
Despite production’s efforts to keep him and Hall involved in filming, including requests for them to appear in casual attire to enhance the final dinner scene, both participants opted to conclude their time on screen independently. This decision was firm, with Rice and Hall choosing to engage in one last commitment conversation before departing the show, despite ongoing attempts from the production team.
Following the show’s conclusion, Rice maintained contact with Hall. Their three weeks of cohabitation were marked by amicable interactions, resolved through private discussions and quiet evenings together, as opposed to public confrontations. They celebrated their shared experience away from the television cameras, opting for a more intimate gathering over margaritas and seafood rather than attending the final dinner party.
Rice also shed light on his interactions with fellow contestant Ryan Donnelly, which began with shared golf interests. Some incidents involving Donnelly were reportedly too sensitive for broadcast. In a separate interview, he detailed issues related to their living arrangements during the filming process. Initially assigned a small studio apartment, Rice advocated for a larger two-bedroom unit, successfully negotiating a shift midway through production. Before this change, the cramped quarters posed challenges for both participants, as Rice’s home in Tasmania measures 550 square meters.
Profile of Clint Rice
According to his official bio on Married at First Sight Australia, Clint Rice is not only a professional golfer but also a business entrepreneur based in Tasmania. After ending a decade-long relationship, he joined the show at the age of 43, seeking personal growth. Matched with Lauren Hall after her prior pairing did not succeed, Rice’s background in sports and business heavily influenced his approach to navigating challenges throughout the show.
You can catch the latest episodes of Married At First Sight Australia streaming on 9Now.