# MAFS producer reveals the truth about the 'villain' edit | Media McKnight

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Podcast: [McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mcknight-tonight-media-mcknight-487884)
Published: 2026-02-10T20:40:43+00:00
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## Resource

A new season of Married at First Sight is delivering huge ratings for Nine — but with success comes renewed scrutiny. In this episode of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight examines the reality behind reality TV, drawing on a detailed conversation with former MAFS post-producer Alex Fennell. Also in this edition: - Nine pays to interview the Bondi hero - but will they get value for money? - Why podcasts need to evolve with new trends - The Nightly under fire over sexist headline - A reporter and camo have a bust-up caught on tape - We look at the Future of Television as the medium turns 100 - AM radio under the spotlight in a new podcast - Stop the whining - a weather presenter misses out on a gig and it makes news #MediaMcKnight #MAFS #MarriedAtFirstSight #AustralianTV #RealityTV #TVRatings #VillainEdit #NineNetwork #AusMedia Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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