Do Married At First Sight's gay grooms end up together? New photos offer a MAJOR spoiler about the future of their romance

They were the intruder pairing that sent Married At First Sight fans wild with hopes of a happy ending.

But new photos have emerged to indicate that the relationship of same-sex couple Sam Stanton and Chris Robinson did not survive the experiment.

Daily Mail has obtained photos of Adelaide fitness model Sam, 34, at a MAFS viewing party minus his Sydney-based groom.

In one image, the hunky reality star can be seen watching his MAFS debut on a big TV alongside a large group of pals at a crowded outdoor venue.

Another photo shows Sam holding a sign 'Just Married' and posing topless in a pair of candy-striped shorts, wearing a wedding veil.

But in an intriguing twist, another snap might give fans hope that his relationship survived the explosive atmosphere of MAFS 2026.

A smiling Sam can be seen holding a large 'wedding' present with a card addressed to both himself and his MAFS partner, Chris. 

If Sam and Chris managed to keep their TV romance together, it would be a major turning point in MAFS history, since same-sex couples have rarely survived the experiment.

It comes after the pair made their debut on Tuesday night, in which Sam tied the knot with 38-year-old personal trainer Chris.

As they espoused their love for the great outdoors, monogamy and the simple joys in life like sharing a morning coffee, the pair were stunned at how similar their vows were.

'Are you reading my vows?' a stunned Sam asked Chris at one stage, as family and friends also marvelled at how compatible the men were.

Fans tuning in at home were also delighted, with many stating that the duo were their new favourite couple.

'Those two beautiful men might save my hope in love after a pretty ordinary and bruising MAFS in 2026,' wrote one person on X.

'Me manifesting for the boys to work,' said another, while one more added: 'I am loving Sam and Chris - I hope they survive the experiment.'

Someone else said: 'I've never cared before if a couple worked out, but I really hope Sam and Chris do.'

One fan begged: 'Pleeeeeeaasseee let Chris & Sam work out. We've all suffered enough. We deserve this.'

'Cryingggg they are so cute,' posted one viewer, with another saying: 'I'm not gonna be okay if they don't work.'

Another fan wrote: 'Omg are Chris and Sam going to be my new fave couple?!'

Someone else commented: 'I love how Sam and Chris have virtually the same vows,' with one more writing, 'BEST. VOWS. EVER.'

There was a hiccup in Chris and Sam's romance, however, after Chris asked Sam if he wanted kids.

Chris has two children on the way via surrogates, but was disheartened when Sam admitted he was not ready for a family.

However, he decided to bide his time before he told Sam about the babies, allowing their romance to deepen before sharing the news.

This isn't the first time MAFS has featured a same-sex couple – but none have lasted the distance.

In 2016, Craig Roach and Andy John split within weeks.

In 2020, Amanda Micallef and Tash Herz made history as the first lesbian pairing, but their relationship quickly turned sour.

Michael and Stephen, who joined the experiment later, lasted only two commitment ceremonies before parting ways.