The highly anticipated finale of Married at First Sight Australia Season 12 aired on Monday, March 31, 2025, on Channel 9, culminating in Episode 38. The episode featured the final decisions from the couples, including Jacqui and Ryan, Jeff and Rhi, and Carina and Paul, as they navigated the complexities of their relationships.
During their Final Vows Ceremony, Jacqui and Ryan ultimately decided against continuing their relationship. Their exchange garnered significant attention from fans, particularly due to the nature of their vows, which were laced with backhanded compliments and perceived insults.
The online response to their vows was overwhelmingly critical, especially towards Jacqui. One viewer noted the problematic dynamics of their interaction, stating:
“Trainwreck doesn’t even begin to describe the final vows of Ryan and Jacqui. While they are both as disingenuous, delusional and crazy as each other, the only difference is that Jacqui is so much more malicious and arrogant than he is. She has no grasp of reality.”
Another user pointed out the calculated nature of Jacqui’s remarks, suggesting a deeper psychological issue:
“It’s obv what Jacqui’s doing: Giving Ryan a false sense of hope so SHE can be the one to break his heart at the Final Vows, that one last stab in the back. It just shows how much of a narcissistic sociopath she really is…”
Fans expressed their disbelief at her choice of phrases, with one user humorously commenting:
“I don’t wanna marry a man. I wanna marry a husband.” “In a world of red flags you are the red carpet.” Jacqui WHO IS TELLING YOU THESE ANALOGIES? Fire them immediately.”
Audience Reactions and Critiques
Many viewers described Jacqui’s behavior as “vindictive.”One pointedly remarked:
“The fact that Jacqui’s planned doing this to Ryan in this way shows quite clearly that she’s not right in the head. Clint, are you watching this vindictive b*tch right now??”
Others highlighted the theatrical nature of her final vows:
“Jacqui’s final vows are the most incredible this show has ever seen. A literary masterpiece. Either she used ChatGPT or reading those 2000 books really paid off.”
One fan noted a twist of fate, appreciating Ryan’s choice to end things first:
“The only thing ruining Jacqui’s maniacal plan was Ryan dumping her first. Not a fan of Ryan’s warrior mentality but still appreciate anyone ruining Jacqui’s evil plan – well played.”
Further comments from the fandom raised questions about Jacqui’s mental state:
“How Jacqui got through the psych testing to get on this show while being a complete psychopath is pretty impressive!”
“I pray for humanity that Jacqui is just a bad actor playing a poorly written character from a second-rate soap opera and not a real person.”
Analyzing Jacqui’s Final Vows
In the gripping finale of Married at First Sight Australia, both Jacqui and Ryan set the tone by declaring they did not wish to pursue their relationship further post-show. Ryan openly expressed his decision to exit the experiment single, followed by Jacqui’s similar declaration.
Jacqui’s vows included pointed criticisms directed at Ryan, as she professed her efforts in the relationship while demanding acknowledgment of her feelings. She remarked that he should not conflate her “meekness for weakness”or her “forgiveness for satisfaction.”
Echoing her growing frustration, Jacqui conveyed that their relationship should not have been characterized by pain and anxiety, stressing that the fleeting enjoyable moments arose from her suppressing her true emotions.
“Ryan, in a world of red flags, you are the red carpet,”she poignantly stated, marking a critical moment in their vows.
As Jacqui concluded her remarks, Ryan’s response dripped with sarcasm. He reflected on her criticism, stating she had not shown personal growth, while emotionally distancing himself with comments that labeled her behavior as “horrible.”
For viewers eager to relive this dramatic ceremony, the full segment of Ryan and Jacqui’s final vows is available for streaming on 9Now.