Married At First Sight star Elizabeth Sobinoff FINALLY sets the record straight on her rumoured ‘$100,000 pay cheque’ for her TV comeback
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Elizabeth Sobinoff was rumoured to have been paid a massive $100,000 to appear as a comeback bride on Married At First Sight.
But the 29-year-old reality star finally put the record straight during an Instagram Live on Wednesday, claiming she did not get paid.
‘We did not get paid,’ Elizabeth said, with the response being echoed by her Adelaide personal trainer beau, Sebastian, during the Q&A.
Denial: MAFS star Elizabeth Sobinoff, 29, has set the record straight on her rumoured ‘$100,000 pay cheque’ for her TV comeback. Pictured with Sebastian Guilhaus
‘There were no special deals. I did it because I wanted the experience again. And I’m glad I did do it,’ she finished.
‘There’s no special privileges. There’s none of that.’
Lizzie has been at the centre of rumours about payments for most of the last season, with her rarely addressing the controversy.
Big payday? ‘There were no special deals. I did it because I wanted the experience again. And I’m glad I did do it,’ Elizabeth said in the Instagram Live
According to a report in New Idea magazine in March, Elizabeth was offered $100,000 to appear on the show.
The publication claimed that the enormous pay cheque was in return for Elizabeth filming four weeks’ worth of footage.
In contrast to Elizabeth’s rumoured payday, the other cast members were reportedly given just $150 per day as an ‘allowance’.
Claims: According to New Idea in March, the store manager (pictured with Seb Guilhaus) was offered $100,000 to appear on the show for a second time
The claims were questioned, however.
The magazine alleged that Elizabeth had a ‘four-week stint’ on the show, but she actually spent closer to two months filming last year.
Her wedding to Seb Guilhaus took place on October 17, and their final vows were filmed on December 3. The couple then returned for the cast reunion on January 14.
Talk about a pay gap! In contrast to Elizabeth’s rumoured payday, the other cast members were reportedly given just $150 per day as an ‘allowance’
While it’s not clear whether Elizabeth actually received a six-figure payment, former MAFS stars have claimed she was treated differently.
Elizabeth’s co-star Mishel Karen did claim that Elizabeth was ‘treated like a queen’ on the set of the show.
‘She didn’t do it like us. She did it in first-class while we did it in third class… No, the luggage area of the plane,’ the Brisbane based school teacher told Who magazine.
Rebutted: Despite Elizabeth’s denial she was paid anything more than usual, her co-star Mishel Karen (pictured) did claim she was ‘treated like a queen’ on set
A huge payday for Lizzie would obviously be a slap in the face to other cast members, with Nasser Sultan from season five telling Woman’s Day in January that he received the measly allowance despite filming for up to 12 hours daily.
Telv Williams has also criticised the show’s allowance, telling News.com.au in April 2019 that the show doesn’t cover anyone’s personal expenses.
Elizabeth’s return to the experiment came after she was left heartbroken when her first ‘husband’, Sam Ball, had an affair with Ines Basic on season six.
‘It’s rubbish’: Telv Williams has also criticised the show’s allowance, telling News.com.au in April 2019 that the show doesn’t cover anyone’s personal expenses