MAFS Australia’s Ash Galati: his job, new girlfriend and exit from the show

Weirdly, 'psychic' Madeleine Maxwell didn't see their split coming

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by Sarah O'Byrne |
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Married at First Sight isn’t always a recipe for a successful marriage. Meeting a stranger and getting married immediately isn’t for everyone, and shockingly, sometimes it doesn’t work out.

One such case was that of Ash Galati and Madeleine Maxwell on MAFS Australia series 11. The pair were perhaps the shortest lived couples in MAFS history, and considering they joined the experiment late, they had maybe the least screen time too.

Despite this, they were a memorable pair, so here’s everything you need to know about Ash.

Who is Ash Galati?

Ash was one of the grooms on series 11 of Married at First Sight Australia.

How old is Ash Galati?

Ash is 33 years old.

Where is Ash Galati from?

Ash is from Victoria.

Madeleine and Ash
Madeline and Ash's Wedding ©Channel 4

What does Ash Galati do?

Ash is a pest control worker, specifically a customer development manager specialising ‘in the sales of bird control works.’

Who was Ash Galati matched with on Married at First Sight Australia?

Ash was a latecomer to MAFS Australia alongside his ‘wife,’ Madeleine. The pair were off to a rocky start, with his psychic bride telling him she loved him almost immediately, but then admitting that she got ‘bad vibes’ from him.

LOL.

What happened with Ash Galati and Madeleine Maxwell?

Things went from weird to weirder for Ash and Madeleine on their honeymoon, where Madeleine continued to have ‘psychic downloads’ throughout the trip.

Ash told the Behind the Podcast that, "There was a lot of chaos that didn't make it to TV. You only got a taste of what went on, it was crazy.

"You didn't see jumping on tables, screaming at the universe, rolling around on the floor, not participating in any activity that we did. We went on a boat and she hated it, we did clay [pottery] and she hated it, didn't participate, just wild antics."

He went on to say, "The morning after the wedding, I was like there's something - the vibe wasn't there.

"I was like this is just weird, I don't know if I'm in a new experience and everything feels weird, but it just felt weird being around her."

While some MAFS couples have managed to overcome their differences, this pair called it quits almost immediately, and they’re no longer together.

Why did Ash Galati leave Married at First Sight Australia?

After a commitment ceremony where Ash initially chose to stay, he revealed to the cameras that he and Madeleine had amicably chosen to leave the experiment. This was particularly shocking considering they had only been on the show for about a week before choosing to exit.

Who is Ash Galati dating now?

Shortly after his shock exit, Ash was spotted with a mystery woman at a Grand Prix party. Ash and the mystery brunette were looking very loved up and even shared a kiss, so it’s safe to say that he and Madeleine definitely did not continue their relationship off-camera.

When asked by the Daily Mail if he would return to MAFS, he said, “'I definitely don't think I would. No.

“I'm happily started dating again and things are going good, it's very early on though.”

Does Ash Galati have Instagram?

He does, and you can follow him at @ashgalati.

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