Revealed: Why Married At First Sight groom Steve Burley’s beard really disappeared half-way through the commitment ceremony
Married At First Sight suffered an embarrassing editing fail when Steve Burley’s goatee disappeared and reappeared at Sunday’s commitment ceremony.
Now, Daily Mail Australia can reveal the reason behind Steve’s changing facial hair.
In an effort to create drama, producers cleverly inserted shots of Steve that were actually taken from a previous episode.
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Sneaky! Married At First Sight groom Steve Burley’s beard disappeared half-way through the commitment ceremony due to an editing trick used by producers
The reaction shots of a clean-shaven Steve originate from a previous episode that aired on February 23.
In the previously-filmed scenes, the barbershop owner happened to be wearing the same outfit as he did during this Sunday’s commitment ceremony: a blue blazer with a white T-shirt and denim jeans.
On Sunday, viewers saw Steve, 51, with a scruffy-looking goatee on his chin as he explained why he wanted to leave his marriage to Mishel Karen.
Vanishing act: The reaction shots of a clean-shaven Steve originate from a previous episode that aired on February 23
Recycling footage: In the previously-filmed scenes, Steve happened to be wearing the same outfit as he did during this Sunday’s commitment ceremony: a blue blazer with a white T-shirt and denim jeans
When it was time for Mishel, 48, to reveal her decision to stay, Steve suddenly appeared to be clean shaven.
Fans noticed that several close-up shots of Steve looking downcast depicted him without any facial hair.
A wide shot then showed the couple sitting on the couch – this time with Steve’s goatee back in place.
Another continuity error: Last week, there were continuity errors during Josh Pihlak and Cathy Evans’ date when plates and glasses on the table kept changing in between shots. At one stage, Cathy’s drink even changed colour from pink to yellow (pictured)
The current season of MAFS has been plagued by editing fails.
Last week, there were continuity errors during Josh Pihlak and Cathy Evans’ date when plates and glasses on the table kept changing in between shots.
Even the level of liquid in Cathy’s drink shifted between each cut, and the cocktail also changed colour at one point from pink to yellow.
Busted! Meanwhile, a telling moment from Elizabeth Sobinoff and Seb Guilhaus’ wedding last week hinted that elements of the show could have been staged
Meanwhile, a telling moment from Elizabeth Sobinoff and Seb Guilhaus’ wedding last week hinted that elements of the show could have been staged.
Eagle-eyed fans noticed Seb’s best man wearing what appeared to be an earpiece at the reception, which suggests producers may have been feeding him lines.
While there were some rumblings on MAFS Facebook groups about the device, it’s possible it was just a hearing aid.
Hmm! Eagle-eyed fans noticed Seb’s best man wearing what appeared to be an earpiece at the reception, which suggests producers may have been feeding him lines. While there were some rumblings on MAFS Facebook groups about the device, it’s possible it was just a hearing aid