MAFS is being investigated by a safety watchdog AND the police following Paul scandal

Paul Antoine punching a wall in his apartment during MAFS Australia 2025 has caused a huge scandal for the show. In shocking scenes, Paul admitted he’d taken his anger out on his shared apartment with Carina, after an argument.

Carina said she’d slept with a rapper who was on the radio, and Paul then returned to their apartment and punched a hole in the wall. After his outburst, Paul apologised to Carina, and then told the group what had happened at the following dinner party.

There were a lot of repercussions for Paul on the show, but it’s also caused a lot of drama outside the show too. There have been serious investigations into what happened.

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The police got involved after the Paul moment first aired on MAFS Australia

Police in Australia are now investigating what happened between MAFS groom Paul and his wife Carina during the show. In a statement, NSW Police confirmed the incident had been referred to officers from South Sydney Police Area Command. But, there are few details of the investigation.

“The matter has been referred to officers from South Sydney Police Area Command, who have commenced an investigation,” a NSW Police spokesman told NewsWire. “As the investigation is current, police will not be making any further comment in relation to the matter.”

Channel Nine has also been involved. “The New South Wales Police Department escalated the request for a proper investigation and have approached Channel Nine to cooperate,” it’s been said. A Nine insider claimed to So Dramatic! that the show’s footage is “likely to be seized”. It said participants will be “approached to assist the investigation”.

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MAFS is also being investigated by a safety watchdog

Also after the moment aired, it was reported the state’s top workplace safety watchdog is investigating MAFS. According to multiple reports, SafeWork NSW acting deputy secretary Trent Curtain said the department was looking into the incident.

“We’ve had a request … to also look into it,” Mr Curtain said. “We have allocated that to an inspector, the inspector will make inquiries – probably with NSW Police.”

MAFS production company, Endemol Shine Australia, said: “Our first priority at all times has been the wellbeing and safety of the participants and after extensive consultation with Carina, she wanted to remain in the experiment with Paul. We continue to provide support for Carina and Paul.

“Nine and Endemol Shine take obligations in respect to the health and wellbeing of the participants of this program extremely seriously. All participants have access to the show psychologist and welfare resources during filming, during broadcast and once the program has ended.”

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