MAFS Funny Podcast
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Married At First Sight Australia spoilers, scandals, recaps, rants and exclusive interviews by the creator of piss take page MAFS Funny, aka Joshua Fox.
Episódios 242
The 4 Changes To Save MAFS Australia
As Married At First Sight Australia’s future now feels uncertain following everything happening in the UK, and revenue for our version has already had a hit in terms in international licensing, in this episode …
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As Married At First Sight Australia’s future now feels uncertain following everything happening in the UK, and revenue for our version has already had a hit in terms in international licensing, in this episode I look at what Channel Nine need to do ASAP to ensure the show can continue for many years to come.
They have the accept the truth of what is happening right now and can’t just shift the blame of any scandal to EndemolShine Australia while hoping for the best.
There’s a real shift happening across society, and the media right now, which you may or may not be aware of – and in my opinion, how advertisers are already reacting to all this this is shift and the potential long-term, financial implications is why the UK version of Married At First Sight wasn’t able to continue.
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The Distressing New Theory About 'The Man From Dubai'
Some people may find parts of this episode distressing. As NSW Police now appear to be investigating beyond their suicide theory, I’ve decided to step back and start again too - looking at everything with a …
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Some people may find parts of this episode distressing.
As NSW Police now appear to be investigating beyond their suicide theory, I’ve decided to step back and start again too - looking at everything with a fresh mind. While doing so, I’ve connected with a source in Dubai who has shared some distressing insight into Dubai’s underworld and how “hit squads” operate, and how often female deaths are dismissed as suicide.
When this new theory, which you’ll hear in this episode, was first shared with myself and Katie's brother, I initially found it unfathomable and like something out of a movie, that you don’t believe actually happens in the real world, but is this any less unlikely than every other scenario we've discussed?
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MAFS UK Cancelled... Is Australia Next?
Married At First Sight UK has officially been cancelled following the BBC investigation into the program earlier this year, where two former brides claimed they were raped by their grooms while filming the …
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Married At First Sight UK has officially been cancelled following the BBC investigation into the program earlier this year, where two former brides claimed they were raped by their grooms while filming the show. Another former bride accused her on-screen match of sexual misconduct. The men accused have denied all allegations against them.
Channel 4, the shows home in the UK, responded by launching a review of welfare protocols that were in place at the time of filming. Now, the network has confirmed the series will no longer be returning to screens – including the next season, which has already been filmed.
Is our Australian version the next to be axed?
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Police Update, Producer 'Stood Down', My Apology To Cast
There's been a few big updates with the police investigation into Married At First Sight producers following the "revenge porn" incident that recently occurred during filming for the upcoming 2027 season. Plus …
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There's been a few big updates with the police investigation into Married At First Sight producers following the "revenge porn" incident that recently occurred during filming for the upcoming 2027 season. Plus, I publicly apologise to some of the new cast members for judging them too early as I uncover some surprising things from their past.
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The Police’s New “Evidence” In Katie Walker’s Disappearance
Several weeks ago now, NSW Police informed Katie Walker’s family of a new discovery in her apartment which they believe backs their theory that she ended her life – but when questioned further on this, the …
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Several weeks ago now, NSW Police informed Katie Walker’s family of a new discovery in her apartment which they believe backs their theory that she ended her life – but when questioned further on this, the police did not respond. Meanwhile, a friend of Katie’s in America details how in April and May she was convinced she was being followed by multiple men.
The updated picture in the artwork for this episode is a screenshot this friend took during a FaceTime with Katie as she claimed to see one of the men she believed was following her.
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Filip Responds To The Backlash, It Gets Worse
After Filip's YouTube channel has become a talking point across Australia, he's finally addressed the backlash with a brief public statement and new video discussing "triggering" people and... this isn't good …
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After Filip's YouTube channel has become a talking point across Australia, he's finally addressed the backlash with a brief public statement and new video discussing "triggering" people and... this isn't good. He had one chance to try and sway things and he's done the opposite.
PS: Apologies for my voice!
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Police Investigate MAFS 2027, Producers 'Facing Jail Time'
After the news broke earlier this week that police had been called by a participant of Married At First Sight 2027 following a revenge porn ambush by producers, here's what is happening now and how it all went …
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After the news broke earlier this week that police had been called by a participant of Married At First Sight 2027 following a revenge porn ambush by producers, here's what is happening now and how it all went down.
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Katie Walker And The Parliamentary Inquiry
In this podcast you hear what happened last week as I attended the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into unsolved murders and long-term missing persons cases where Katie Walker was used an example into present day …
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In this podcast you hear what happened last week as I attended the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into unsolved murders and long-term missing persons cases where Katie Walker was used an example into present day police failures. The entire day was heartbreaking, infuriating and eye opening into what Katie is sadly now part of.
I also speak to Sally Leydon, the daughter of missing person Marion Barter, who you some of you may know from podcasts The Lady Vanishes or The Missing Matter, about proposed police reform.
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Why Everyone Has Turned On Filip (Full Drama Explained)
After his split from Stella earlier this year, Filip has re-launched his YouTube channel and is pushing an anti-relationship, anti-woman and dangerous rhetoric that plays into misogyny and the manosphere. In …
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After his split from Stella earlier this year, Filip has re-launched his YouTube channel and is pushing an anti-relationship, anti-woman and dangerous rhetoric that plays into misogyny and the manosphere. In this episode I break down what he’s saying, how there’s a financial motive attached to his views and how the rest of the cast, including Stella, are reacting to what feels like a new person to the one we watched on TV.
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Did Katie Walker Choose To Disappear?
As Katie Walker’s story continues to reach more people, a growing number have questioned if she could have intentionally disappeared and is choosing to stay hidden. In this episode, after much research into …
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As Katie Walker’s story continues to reach more people, a growing number have questioned if she could have intentionally disappeared and is choosing to stay hidden. In this episode, after much research into previous cases like this around the world, I discuss why myself, and Katie’s family, do not believe this theory.
I also discuss the Parliamentary Inquiry that is happening in New South Wales tomorrow where Sally Leydon, the daughter of longterm missing person Marion Barter, will share Katie’s story.
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Are The MAFS 2027 Cast The 'Fakest' Ever? (Spoilers)
As one couple are kicked off the show, another groom is dubbed the future 'most hated man in Australia' and four cast members have previously dated each other, in this episode I look at what's happening on-set …
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As one couple are kicked off the show, another groom is dubbed the future 'most hated man in Australia' and four cast members have previously dated each other, in this episode I look at what's happening on-set of Married At First Sight 2027 and what we can expect from the upcoming 14th series.
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Another Woman Went Missing In The Same Spot As Katie Walker
As I await a response from NSW Premier Chris Minns on how he can help Katie Walker by raising her case with the Police Commissioner, this week I look at the eerily similar disappearance of 28-year-old Melody …
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As I await a response from NSW Premier Chris Minns on how he can help Katie Walker by raising her case with the Police Commissioner, this week I look at the eerily similar disappearance of 28-year-old Melody O’Gara (pictured) – who was last seen in the exact same spot as Katie in 2004.
The Tamarama location isn’t the only thing Melody and Katie’s disappearances have in common, which is what left Katie’s brother “freaked out” as I shared this story with him after it was first sent to me by a lovely listener.
I spent several days this week questioning if I share Melody’s story and if it’s relevant? Or if we’re simply now clutching at anything in the hope it’ll bring… something? Ultimately, I decided that even if this isn’t related to Katie, despite the similarities, at the very least this podcast today will help keep Melody O’Gara’s memory alive.
If you have any information that may help, please DM me on Instagram @jshfx1
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NSW Police Finally Speak To Me About Katie Walker
After months of silence, NSW Police Media Unit finally respond to me about Katie Walker's disappearance - and what they say, and the reason I believe they decided to finally reply, will infuriate you …
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After months of silence, NSW Police Media Unit finally respond to me about Katie Walker's disappearance - and what they say, and the reason I believe they decided to finally reply, will infuriate you. Australian radio star Kyle Sandilands also backs my investigation and helps me speak to NSW Premier Chris Minns who has now publicly promised to raise this with Police Commissioner of New South Wales.
In this episode, I also become emotional while explaining why Katie Walker's story resonates so much with me - and why I won't give up trying to find answers.
If you have any information that may help†, please DM me on Instagram @jshfx1
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The Katie Walker ‘Human Trafficking’ Theory Explained
We start this episode with Katie Walker reading from her own book – an extract that is now chilling to hear knowing what happened before she got chance to finish writing. I then discuss the significance of …
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We start this episode with Katie Walker reading from her own book – an extract that is now chilling to hear knowing what happened before she got chance to finish writing. I then discuss the significance of Dubai in the story of her disappearance and how a human trafficking operation potentially first targeted Katie in Sedona and could be behind everything.
Throughout this series, and especially these last two episodes, i've struggled to make sense of everything I've been told and put it all into a script that'd make sense for you guys to follow - and that's because, more than ever with this story, I've realised so much doesn't make sense and it often feels impossible to piece together... hence why Katie is sadly still missing.
If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS.
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Meet Katie Walker’s Second Husband, The ‘Miracle’ Man
Before I get to why Katie Walker’s friends and family now believe she was potentially targeted by a human trafficking operation, in this episode I take you back 10 years to Costa Rica when Katie’s search for …
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Before I get to why Katie Walker’s friends and family now believe she was potentially targeted by a human trafficking operation, in this episode I take you back 10 years to Costa Rica when Katie’s search for solace led to her being persuaded to take psychedelic drugs as part of a ritual that promised her a spiritual awakening.
It was this trip that friends say changed the trajectory of Katie’s life and led to more darkness than enlightenment.
Plus, in this episode I introduce you to Katie’s second husband Dean Taraborelli, who claims to make ‘miracles’ at the sanctuary he owns in Sedona, which Katie lived at for six years up until late 2023.
The next episode will be out on Monday.
If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS.
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The Shock New Discovery After Katie Walker's Disappearance
It has now been 117 days since Katie Walker was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama - and this week, a lot has happened. A new person has come forward and their claims have led to a huge development which, in our …
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It has now been 117 days since Katie Walker was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama - and this week, a lot has happened. A new person has come forward and their claims have led to a huge development which, in our opinion, finally and definitively, prove that Katie Walker did not end her life.
If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS.
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Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026.
In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage.
The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media.
I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated friends and family, and promised them I'd use my platforms to get her face and story out there that'll hopefully lead to new information. Plus, I've been speaking the private investigator they've hired to also try and find answers
I'll be documenting our progress on this new podcast, The disappearance of Katie Walker, as well as on my Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
NOTE: NSW Police have now issued two public appeals for information and their investigation is active.
More details at helpfindkatie.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian Women Are Less Safe Than Ever (Rebecca Zukowski Incident)
After bride Rebecca Zukowski recently went viral as she broke down while revealing she'd been followed from her home by a strange man, in this episode I discuss the rise of suspected trafficking across …
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After bride Rebecca Zukowski recently went viral as she broke down while revealing she'd been followed from her home by a strange man, in this episode I discuss the rise of suspected trafficking across Australia and why this topic has been something I was already investigating before I came across the stories I share here.
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The Unthinkable Has Happened.... (A Big MAFS 2027 Spoiler)
As Married At First Sight 2027 continues filming in Sydney, I've found out the unthinkable has finally happened as two cast members rebel against producers and call the shots on their controversial storyline …
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As Married At First Sight 2027 continues filming in Sydney, I've found out the unthinkable has finally happened as two cast members rebel against producers and call the shots on their controversial storyline. Plus, Rhi talks about her split from Jeff, I talk about my split from [redacted] and Lucinda Light is lighting up the world.
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I Have Bad News About MAFS 2027 (More Spoilers)
As production for Married At First Sight 2027 continues in Sydney, John Aiken has branded this the most "extreme" season so far. The relationship expert's interview comes as one groom is abruptly kicked off the …
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As production for Married At First Sight 2027 continues in Sydney, John Aiken has branded this the most "extreme" season so far. The relationship expert's interview comes as one groom is abruptly kicked off the show over an "off camera incident"....
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A Load Of MAFS 2027 Spoilers And Drama (Live From Set)
I'm recording this podcast live outside of the second Married At First Sight 2027 dinner party as all of the cast arrive around me. Here's what's happening on the show so far, the new rules introduced by …
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I'm recording this podcast live outside of the second Married At First Sight 2027 dinner party as all of the cast arrive around me. Here's what's happening on the show so far, the new rules introduced by producers and why it isn't off to a great start...
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What Happened To Katie Walker's $500,000 Divorce Settlement?
Apologies for the delay, here's an update on Katie Walker with the latest that I am able to publicly share. If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS. ______ …
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Apologies for the delay, here's an update on Katie Walker with the latest that I am able to publicly share.
If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS.
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Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026.
In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage.
The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media.
I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated friends and family, and promised them I'd use my platforms to get her face and story out there that'll hopefully lead to new information. Plus, I've been speaking the private investigator they've hired to also try and find answers
I'll be documenting our progress on this new podcast, The disappearance of Katie Walker, as well as on my Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
NOTE: NSW Police have now issued two public appeals for information and their investigation is active.
More details at helpfindkatie.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Me Taking Sides With…. Gia? The Latest Drama Explained
There’s been a lot happening in the Married At First Sight world over the last week or so and the biggest shock is: I’ve officially taken Gia’s side in the latest cast drama. Plus, Chris and Bec have been back …
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There’s been a lot happening in the Married At First Sight world over the last week or so and the biggest shock is: I’ve officially taken Gia’s side in the latest cast drama.
Plus, Chris and Bec have been back on TikTok Live, experts John and Alessandra talk filming the new season without Mel Schilling and Alyssa’s odd update.
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Meet The Full MAFS 2027 Cast...
After Daily Mail and New Idea identified the full Married At First Sight 2027, here's my initial thoughts, feelings and judgements with some interesting background on each of them.... I've already picked my …
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After Daily Mail and New Idea identified the full Married At First Sight 2027, here's my initial thoughts, feelings and judgements with some interesting background on each of them....
I've already picked my faves.
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MAFS 2027 Filming Drama And Updates So Far
As the Married At First Sight 2027 weddings wrap in Sydney, here's all the drama and updates from production so far. There's already a bit of chaos and confusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Questions Police Won’t Answer About Katie Walker
This week I discovered something that proves NSW Police negligence which I want to share and I speak to Lucas from Proof Investigations, the PI hired by Katie Walker's family, to share what we know so far and …
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This week I discovered something that proves NSW Police negligence which I want to share and I speak to Lucas from Proof Investigations, the PI hired by Katie Walker's family, to share what we know so far and why the police need to start again.
If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS.
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Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026.
In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage.
The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media.
I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated friends and family, and promised them I'd use my platforms to get her face and story out there that'll hopefully lead to new information. Plus, I've been speaking the private investigator they've hired to also try and find answers
I'll be documenting our progress on this new podcast, The disappearance of Katie Walker, as well as on my Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
NOTE: NSW Police have now issued two public appeals for information and their investigation is active.
More details at helpfindkatie.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Open Letter To The MAFS 2027 Cast
Married At First Sight 2027 has officially started filming this week, and as last season's cast fight about who they should turn to for advice, here's an open letter to them from me. In this, I discuss the …
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Married At First Sight 2027 has officially started filming this week, and as last season's cast fight about who they should turn to for advice, here's an open letter to them from me. In this, I discuss the psychological journey they're about to go on, the various emotional stages of the process they won't realise until months later and the producer tactics to look out for.
Everything I read in this letter is from spending years speaking to far too many former cast members than I could ever count.
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The Man Katie Walker Met In A Sydney Pub
It’s now been 59 days since Katie Walker was last seen and in this episode I’ll be discussing the man she met prior to her disappearance, what happened between them and sharing the story of the friend she made …
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It’s now been 59 days since Katie Walker was last seen and in this episode I’ll be discussing the man she met prior to her disappearance, what happened between them and sharing the story of the friend she made at the start of May.
If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS.
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Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026.
In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage.
The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media.
I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated friends and family, and promised them I'd use my platforms to get her face and story out there that'll hopefully lead to new information. Plus, I've been speaking the private investigator they've hired to also try and find answers
I'll be documenting our progress on this new podcast, The disappearance of Katie Walker, as well as on my Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
NOTE: NSW Police have now issued two public appeals for information and their investigation is active.
More details at helpfindkatie.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BREAKING: Stella And Filip Have Split... And It's Already Messy
Married At First Sight's Stella and Filip have broken up and it's already becoming quite messy. Here's what the media are saying vs what Stella is saying in her own lengthy statement. More to come once we know …
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Married At First Sight's Stella and Filip have broken up and it's already becoming quite messy. Here's what the media are saying vs what Stella is saying in her own lengthy statement.
More to come once we know more.
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Gia's Pregnancy Announcement In Full...
After waking up to the unexpected news Married At First Sight's Gia and partner Alan are expecting their first child together, here's their full announcement as I read Woman's Day with my own thoughts on this …
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After waking up to the unexpected news Married At First Sight's Gia and partner Alan are expecting their first child together, here's their full announcement as I read Woman's Day with my own thoughts on this and, um, life in general?
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The Man Who Broke Into Katie Walker's Hotel Room...
As the search for Katie Walker continues, in this episode I detail the incident with "the man from Dubai" who her loved ones see as the main suspect, I discuss what the police found in Katie's apartment once …
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As the search for Katie Walker continues, in this episode I detail the incident with "the man from Dubai" who her loved ones see as the main suspect, I discuss what the police found in Katie's apartment once she was reported missing and why they're not following up new leads.
Everything you hear in this episode is shared publicly with permission and encouragement from Katie's brother. The response to this content so far has led to valuable new information, which I also discuss in the episode.
If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS.
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Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026.
In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage.
The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media.
I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated friends and family, and promised them I'd use my platforms to get her face and story out there that'll hopefully lead to new information. Plus, I've been speaking the private investigator they've hired to also try and find answers
I'll be documenting our progress on this new podcast, The disappearance of Katie Walker, as well as on my Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
NOTE: NSW Police have now issued two public appeals for information and their investigation is active.
More details at helpfindkatie.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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