The premiere of Married at First Sight Australia Season 13 on February 2, 2026, delivered instant chaos, but no moment topped the excruciating altar standoff between Alissa Fay and David Momoh.

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What should have been a joyful “I do” turned into one of the most awkward weddings in MAFS history, leaving viewers cringing and flooding social media with reactions.

Alissa, a 33-year-old nurse and social media manager from South Australia, described herself as a “pain in the arse” who’s proud of her bold energy.

David, 31, an e-commerce product manager and Christian rapper from Queensland, appeared calm and traditional. Their first meeting at the altar sparked immediate physical attraction, but things derailed fast.

As the celebrant began, Alissa interrupted with watery eyes and deep breaths: “I’m really, really sorry. I don’t think I can marry you.” David, shocked but polite, replied, “I completely understand.” Then came the twist: “…Not until you get on one knee and propose to me properly.”

David hesitated, unsure if it was a joke or serious. “I can’t tell if you’re being serious,” he said, as murmurs rippled through the crowd. Alissa insisted she needed to feel “chosen and secure” after a painful six-year relationship where her ex never committed.

Her bridesmaids joined in, pressuring him, while his groomsmen warned against folding. The standoff dragged on painfully—Alissa even yelled “Jesus Christ” in frustration—before David reluctantly dropped to one knee and proposed.

Cheers erupted (mostly from her side), and they exchanged vows, followed by an intense, tongue-heavy kiss that many branded “the most disgusting in MAFS history.”

Viewers didn’t hold back. Social media exploded with clips labeled “cringe city” and “red flag city.” One tweeted: “This is painful to watch—major control issues from Alissa!” Another said: “Poor David looked shell-shocked; he should just leave.”

Reddit threads called it emasculating, with fans debating if Alissa’s demand was empowering (demanding commitment) or manipulative (public power play).

Some defended her fairytale expectations, but many saw it as a toxic start, especially with David’s later camera confessional: “That felt like a red flag to me.”

The drama didn’t end there. At the reception, David’s friends pulled him aside, calling Alissa “domineering.” He admitted being cautious but wasn’t ready to write her off after mere minutes together. Alissa later apologized, framing it as needing symbolism after past heartbreak.

In a season already hyped as volatile—with altar refusals, brutal turn-offs, and bisexual bride nerves—this moment stands out as peak awkwardness.

Fans are split: Is this bold chemistry or a recipe for disaster? As honeymoons and dinner parties loom on Channel 9 and 9Now, one thing’s clear—if Episode 1 weddings are this cringe, the rest of MAFS 2026 promises fireworks.

Will David regret caving? Or will their shared Christian values pull them through? Viewers are glued, but early signs point to turbulence ahead.