Jacqui Burfoot, a bride featured on *Married at First Sight Australia*, recently revealed that she filmed her Homestays Week segment at a $200-per-night Airbnb rental rather than her actual home. According to Daily Mail Australia, this decision was made due to her genuine living quarters not meeting the production’s filming standards. The two-story property located in Manly served as a stand-in for Burfoot’s residence during the episode.
On social media, Burfoot clarified her choice. She posted from her Northern Beaches apartment, which she shares with several roommates, citing concerns for their privacy and security. Channel 9’s production team had specifically arranged for the rental accommodations to ensure filming could proceed without requiring her roommates to vacate their home.
Jacqui Burfoot Discusses Airbnb Filming Location
As reported, when Jacqui arrived at the upscale Manly rental for her shoot, the cameras were poised to capture her in what seemed to be a seamless transition into her home life. This carefully chosen location contrasted significantly with her actual shared living environment, which posed numerous challenges for filming.
Behind the scenes, production staff faced considerable obstacles with the logistics of using Burfoot’s real home. It would have entailed asking all her roommates to temporarily relocate while managing extensive camera equipment, which would have been confined in several of the smaller rooms.
On March 18, 2025, Burfoot showcased her real living conditions through her Instagram story, sharing images that included mirror selfies from her bedroom and a glimpse of her balcony view. In her story caption, she addressed the reasoning for opting for a rental:
“For anyone curious, this was taken at my actual Manly apartment. As a single lady, security and privacy are important to me and my friends. I didn’t feel comfortable opening my home up to all of Australia. Just so you know, the ‘apartments’ the couples live in are actually also decorated hotel rooms.”
She added:
“Homestays is about getting to know someone in their usual neighbourhood doing usual activities. If you care about the actual homes, you should watch a show like *The Block*, not MAFS lol.”
Controversy Surrounding Jacqui and Ryan
In related news, tensions arose between Jacqui and her partner, Ryan Donnelly. On March 18, 2025, she filed a police report alleging that Donnelly had shared private content regarding their relationship without her consent. This incident caught media attention, with Ryan denying the allegations and releasing screenshots he claimed were from Jacqui.
Jacqui accused Ryan of exhibiting emotionally abusive behavior during their time filming, which spanned from August to November 2024. Following her police report, she encouraged her followers to report Ryan’s content on social platforms.
In a televised interview on *The Today Show,* granted by Channel 9, Ryan expressed his version of events, leading Jacqui to criticize both him and the network for facilitating his public appearance. He contended that Jacqui had maintained an alternate Instagram account that she used to post about him and the production team.
Profile of Jacqui Burfoot
Jacqui Burfoot entered the 2025 season of *Married at First Sight Australia* at the age of 29. Originally hailing from New Zealand, she moved to Australia after the conclusion of a seven-year relationship. Her professional credentials include a double degree in law and finance, earning first-class honors, and she has held the title of Miss New Zealand 2012.
Before her stint on the reality show, Jacqui worked as a certified yoga instructor alongside her career as a business consultant. She also operates a jewelry store, balancing multiple endeavors while residing in the Northern Beaches area.
*Married at First Sight Australia* currently airs on Channel 9.