The Married at First Sight Australia Season 13 wedding episodes continue to deliver chaos, and Episode 3 (aired February 4, 2026 on Channel 9 and 9Now) turned the spotlight on Chris Nield in what many are calling one of the most miserable ceremonies in franchise history.

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The 31-year-old construction supervisor from Victoria—already the season’s lightning rod for controversy after his Bucks’ night and audition tape comments (“fake tan, needy and fat people” as turn-offs)—faced a rainy outdoor disaster with bride Brook Crompton, 27, a freelance model from Queensland.

The ceremony at a Sydney venue started under ominous skies, forcing umbrellas and complaints from Chris about the weather delays. “I just want to get on with it,” he grumbled in confessionals, his cynicism on full display.

When Brook finally walked down the aisle in a stunning non-traditional mini dress by Rachel Gilbert, Chris admitted relief (“Brook’s attractive, what do you want me to f***ing say?!”) but couldn’t hide his unease—especially with her height in heels challenging his preferences.

The vows were peak awkward: Chris delivered pessimistic lines, hoping they could be the “0.0001 per cent that works from this experiment” with a grim expression. No passionate kiss followed—instead, Brook opted for a hug and cheek kiss, declaring he’d have to “work hard” for more.

Chris looked stunned, his friends shocked, and Brook later joked it “put him in his place.” The couple cut the cake with another cheek peck, but the vibe remained tense—Chris sledged in confessionals, and the rain-soaked day felt like an ill omen.

This episode reignited backlash from Chris’s earlier fat-shaming remarks, which had former MAFS stars like Katie Johnston in tears and fans labeling him a “walking red flag” and “fatphobic villain.”

Social media exploded post-airing: “Peak villain energy,” “Brook deserves better than this grumpy diva meltdown,” and “Chris whining in the rain is chef’s kiss misery.” Viewers called the wedding “painful to watch” and “miserable,” with his abrasive, no-filter attitude clashing against Brook’s confident, tough energy.

Insiders (via MAFS Funny podcast and Chattr) tease more trouble ahead: Chris reportedly faces an early exit after a major off-camera “blow-up” with Brook within weeks—something “big” that nearly ended their run early, with Brook briefly flying home before returning. Honeymoon at Hunter Valley could be make-or-break, but early signs point to fireworks amid the season’s toxicity (altar standoffs, feuds, drug tests).

As MAFS 2026 airs Monday–Thursday, Chris Nield remains the most polarizing figure— from fat-shaming outrage to rainy wedding grumbles, his “villain” arc is dominating headlines and searches. Will Brook tame the sceptic, or is this doomed from the start? Tune in on 9Now for the full meltdown—viewers can’t look away.