Channel Nine host Danika Mason found herself at the center of an unexpected mistake that could have seen her fiancé Todd Liubinskas transform into an overnight reality star.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the casting producers of ‘Married At First Sight’ recently reached out to Todd, son of former Wests star Mick Liubinskas, via his Instagram direct messages, expressing his interest in starring in the upcoming series.
The couple were confused when Liubinskas’ Instagram page featured many amorous photos with the glamorous sports presenter.
Mason and Liubinskas, who will tie the knot later this year, aren’t shy about posting their love story on social media.
However, the MAFS scouts apparently did not fully understand the memo.
Channel Nine sports host Danika Mason laughed about an unexpected mistake that could have resulted in her fiancé Todd Liubinskas becoming an overnight reality star
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Married At First Sight casting producers reached out to Todd, son of former Wests star Mick Liubinskas, via his Instagram direct messages, expressing his interest in starring in the upcoming series
Although it’s not every day that a sports host’s fiancé gets hired for a reality TV show, the couple took the mix-up with ease.
It comes just weeks after Chron Australia announced that the cast of the Channel Nine show’s eleventh season is already causing headaches.
According to a production insider, the network is trying hard to find genuine contestants who are looking for love.
Since his Instagram page features many beloved photos with the glamorous presenter, this approach has confused many
Although it’s not every day that a sports host’s fiancé gets hired for a reality TV show, the couple took the mix-up with ease
The hit dating show was inundated with fame-hungry influencers and wannabe reality stars more interested in boosting their profile than finding their soulmates.
“It’s been a real challenge so far,” they said. “We’ve had a huge influx of influencers and wannabe celebrities applying to be on the show, but we’re struggling to find real contestants who are genuinely looking for love.”
“We want to maintain the integrity of the show and provide genuine, warm connections to our viewers, but it’s getting harder and harder.”
It comes just weeks after Chron Australia announced that the cast for the 2024 season of Nine is already causing headaches. Pictured: Bronte Schofield and Harrison Boon
The flood of applicants seeking their 15 minutes of fame has gotten the show’s producers in trouble as they scour countless auditions to find authentic candidates willing to risk their hearts for a chance at the real one to get love
The source added, “We had to step up our vetting process with more in-depth interviews and background checks.”
“It’s a time-consuming and costly process, but we’re committed to finding the right games for the upcoming season.”
“We’re looking for people who will be the next Tahnee and Ollie, not Harrison and Bronte.”
According to the spy, the dating show was inundated with fame-hungry influencers and wannabe reality stars who were more interested in boosting their profile than finding their soulmates
“It’s been a real challenge so far,” they said. “We’ve had a huge influx of influencers and wannabe celebrities applying to be on the show, but we’re struggling to find real contestants who are genuinely looking for love.” Pictured: Tahnee Cook
According to the source, numerous contestants who applied and were approached for the show have already appeared on other reality TV shows, making them ineligible to participate.
“They got through one or two stages of the interviews and then mentioned they were on another show, which wasted everyone’s time.”
Given the meteoric rise in popularity of MAFS in recent years, this casting crisis comes as no surprise.
The flood of applicants seeking their 15 minutes of fame has gotten the show’s producers in trouble as they scour countless auditions to find authentic candidates willing to risk their hearts for a chance at the real one to get love
The show has become a stepping stone for many former contestants, who have embarked on lucrative careers in the public eye thanks to their presence on the series.
Some viewers have expressed concern that the increasing number of celebrity-searchers on the show could lead to more artificial drama and less real emotion, potentially threatening the show’s credibility.
However, Channel Nine remains committed to providing its loyal audience with an authentic and engaging viewing experience.
Nine bosses were reportedly furious to find out some brides and grooms were already trying to make the most of their newfound fame. (Pictured: Melinda Willis)
MAFS executive producer Tara McWilliams, who has made the show the ratings giant it is today, previously admitted that some of the contestants were not “100 percent real.”
She told Mediaweek it was “unrealistic” to expect all brides and grooms to be “motivated solely by the search for love.”
But whatever their intentions, she makes sure all participants are “authentic” in their own way and genuinely want to participate in the experiment — even if romance isn’t their primary motivation.
MAFS executive producer Tara McWilliams (pictured) previously admitted that some of the contestants weren’t “100 percent real.”