Married At First Sight’s Intimacy Week kicked off with a bang on Monday night, as the brides stripped down into racy lingerie for a series of steamy tasks.
Alessandra Rampolla decided to push the couples further than ever, unveiling brand-new intimacy exercises designed to deepen their connections.
First up was the brides’ workshop, where the women gathered to discuss their struggles – and it didn’t take long for tensions to rise.
Among the most shocking revelations was Morena Farina’s confession that husband Tony Mojanovski actively recoiled from her touch and was in bed by 5pm every night, leaving the other brides gobsmacked.
‘Tony sleeps on the couch and he’s asleep by five. I just go to the bedroom and I just look at the stars and I think, someone talk to me,’ she said.
She continued: ‘He doesn’t touch me. He’s so uncomfortable and that’s okay. I want to learn patience, but he’s afraid I’m going to jump him.’
Married At First Sight’s Intimacy Week kicked off with a bang on Monday night, as the brides stripped down into racy lingerie for a series of steamy tasks
Morena said that Tony will place his hand on hers, but then take it away.
‘I keep saying to him, even my friends hug me. He’s not affectionate. He’s not present with me,’ she explained.
‘It’s been so long for me personally and I really did come here to try and bond with a human being.
‘It would be really nice to be getting to know Tony on a deeper level and connect with him with touch a warm, fuzzy feeling internally. That’s not a big ask.’
The experts then introduced the first task of the week – The Ultimate Fantasy Night – a challenge designed to let the brides take control and show their partners what makes them feel special.
Some couples wasted no time turning up the heat.
Carina Mirabile and Jamie Marinos fully embraced the task, opting for sultry lingerie to spice things up.
Meanwhile, Rhi Disljenkovic went for a more sentimental approach, treating Jeff Gobbels to a romantic Japanese feast inspired by their early dating days.
Jamie Marinos (pictured) fully embraced the task, opting for sultry lingerie to spice things up
Sierah Swepstone planned a sensual massage to bring herself and Billy Belcher closer together. Both pictured
The night took an awkward turn when Billy visibly struggled with her upfront approach
Jacqui Burfoot (right) was left feeling unwanted and undesired by Ryan Donnelly (left)
She tried her best to interest him with a cuddly night on the couch
Morena Farina (pictured) stripped down for husband Tony Mojanovski
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But not all couples were on the same page.
Sierah Swepstone planned a sensual massage to bring herself and Billy Belcher closer together.
Only for the night to take an awkward turn when Billy visibly struggled with her upfront approach.
Over in another apartment, Jacqui Burfoot was left feeling unwanted and undesired when Ryan Donnelly failed to provide the words of affirmation she desperately craved.
In a surprising twist, the unexpected success of the night came from Morena and Tony.
Despite initial hesitation, Tony found himself won over by Morena’s Titanic-themed lingerie and creative painting task.
What started as a nerve-wracking experience ended with Tony issuing a heartfelt apology and unveiling the now-iconic Morena Lisa artwork – a gesture that left Morena hopeful for a fresh start.
Married At First Sight continues Tuesday at 7.30pm on Channel Nine.