The count down begins for the must-see Reunion event of Married At First Sight Season 12.

Stream every episode of Married At First Sight for free on 9Now.

And while we’ve might have said goodbye to the participants on-screen (for now), we’ve been checking in to see how they’re doing post-experiment.

Adrian

After the most confusing Final Vows in MAFS history, where Awhina and Adrian called it quits but then seconds later got back together again, the groom has broken his silence with a poignant post.

Since leaving the experiment, Adrian shared a solo snap from his home in Sydney with the sun setting on his face (and Awhina not in sight).

“Home is where the heart is,” he wrote.

But he wasn’t completely alone…

Attribution: Instagram / @adrian.araouzou

Adrian

Adrian had an adorable pooch by his side!

But he wasn’t the only groom to take the time to reflect after a difficult Final Vows…

Attribution: Instagram / @adrian.araouzou

Paul

Paul was heartbroken when Carina ended their relationship at Final Vows.

Despite the fact their relationship was on the rocks after Paul went on a date with another woman, he told producers he didn’t see the break-up coming.

He’s since had some time to reflect on everything that unfolded and wrote a message to his now ex.

“Sometimes things don’t go the way you hope, but that doesn’t take away from the beauty of the journey,” he captioned this portrait.

“Carina, I want to say how much I respect your decision and how grateful I am for the time we shared. I know I made mistakes, and I’m truly sorry for the hurt I caused.

“Despite everything, you showed grace, kindness, and strength, and I’ll always hold deep respect for you. You’ll forever be someone important to me, and I’ll always cherish the memories we made.

“Wishing you nothing but love and happiness on your journey ahead.”

Attribution: Nine

Billy

Tension is sure to boil at the upcoming Dinner Party Reunion and with drama bubbling, could this be a teaser for what’s to come?

“Reunion incoming 👀,” Billy captioned this snap from a rooftop spa.

Attribution: Instagram/ @billybelcher7

Rhi and Jeff

Rhi and Jeff are falling in love and looking happier than ever.

After Final Vows, the smitten pair looked back on their incredible time together, sharing snaps from their wedding day to their final days and everything in between.

“What a journey!” they reflected.

Attribution: Instagram / @rhidisljenkovic

Clint

Since leaving the experiment, Clint went back home to Tassie to enjoy his active life with his dogs.

The 43-year-old shared this mirror selfie on his social media.

“Clean shaven, dog walked, house work done ✅ Time for a hit of tennis in the Tassie sun,” he captioned.

But he wasn’t the only one to hit the gym of late…

Attribution: Instagram @clintjrice

Veronica

Who’s that hiding behind her cap?

It’s Eliot’s ex, Veronica! The PT from Sydney enjoyed some downtime at the gym and spent her free time soaking up the sun in Sydney’s harbour…

Attribution: Instagram / @veronicacloherty

Veronica

“I’ve missed you so much ❤️,” she captioned the sun-kissed bikini snap

Attribution: Instagram / @veronicacloherty

Clint

When Clint left with Lauren during the fifth Commitment Ceremony, they told the experts they would continue seeing each other in the outside world.

But that wasn’t the case when Clint returned home.

“Reflecting on my time in the experiment and some of the behaviours that [Lauren] demonstrated, I was just like, ‘You know what, I don’t think this is my person’,” he admitted to 9Entertainment.

In his first post since leaving the experiment, Clint has perhaps shared the exact moments he knew…

Attribution: Instagram / @clintjrice

“Back home with the pups 🐾,” Clint captioned his first snap home with his pups Nasa and Eski by his side.

“Speedy recovery for Nasa in her ACL surgery 🤍,” he added.

It seems that recovery journey includes all of Clint’s favourite things like time in the sauna (jokingly, of course), hanging out at in home bar…

Attribution: Instagram / @clintjrice

And a little golf sesh in the backyard!

But Clint wasn’t the only MAFS groom to go home to his puppy post-experiment.

Attribution: Instagram / @clintjrice

Katie

Katie was searching for love while in the experiment. But post-MAFS, she’s come to quite the realisation.

Sharing a video to her 61.6K followers, Katie wrote that she “didn’t need a man to lift heavy things”, “fix things” or “kill a spider”.

“What I do need a man for?” she penned.

“Emotional stability, mutual respect, and a partnership where we both push each other to be our best selves.

“Because let’s be real, I’m not doing all this self-growth just to babysit an adult.”

Attribution: Instagram / @itswildbykatie

And it certainly seems Katie is in her self-growth era.

Sharing a message to her followers, she added: “S, to all my strong, independent humans out there—keep thriving, keep building, and if a good partner comes along, great!

“But if not, we’re doing just fine. Feeling stuck? To get to this point, focus on filling up that self love cup ✨💪.”

Katie and Tim’s marriage was one of the most tumultuous on MAFS, with the groom making it clear he wasn’t attracted to his wife since day one.

But since leaving the experiment, Katie is thriving.

Scroll through to see.

Ashleigh

Ashleigh had a very short run in the experiment, as her marriage to Jake ended after a matter of weeks.

When he said a bunch of negative comments about the other brides in the Photo Ranking Challenge, Ash was left stunned.

Although she wanted to work on their marriage, he left the experiment a day after the Commitment Ceremony as he was annoyed that Ash had told Sierah about what he said.

She’s since posted a message on her social channels about her exit – scroll through to see…

Ashleigh shared this photo of herself on Instagram, and it appears she’s doing well!

“THANKYOU to everyone who has supported me on my #MAFS journey!” she wrote.

“It’s bittersweet this once in a lifetime opportunity for personal growth was cut short, but I’m proud I was completely myself & stood by my values every step of the way – so absolutely no regrets!

“I didn’t walk away with love, but I have memories & amazing friendships that will last a lifetime, so I’m grateful for my experience.

“Wishing the best of luck to my favourite fellow brides & grooms, I can’t wait to watch your love stories unfold.”

We love to see it!

Eliot

Eliot left the experiment just two days into his honeymoon with Lauren, citing that they were the wrong match.

He shared this cute photo as he returned home to see his dogs, captioned: “Welcome home party 🐶.”

Little did he know here that he’d be back in the experiment soon after, getting a second shot at love with Veronica…