Married At First Sight Australia stars look unrecognisable after weight loss, £30K surgery and sex symbol transformation

THEY became overnight stars Down Under in 2019 thanks to their tears, tantrums and romance scandals... and now that fame has gone global.

The stars of Married At First Sight Australia have kept UK viewers hooked to their screens in recent weeks, as the show airs here two years later - but many of brides and grooms are almost unrecognisable now.

With epic weight loss journeys, dramatic new hairstyles and even some surgery, the stars of the romance series have undergone some major transformations.

Here's a look at some of the most shocking image overhauls from series five and six...

Tamara Joy's new nose

She was a latecomer to the show, but Tamara Joy, 31, didn't fail to make an impression when she entered along with partner Dan - only for him to choose Jessika Power over her.

She underwent a major image overhaul after filming, however, and even had rhinoplasty shortly after the series ended.

The reality star has since showed off the results of her nose job, with the tip slightly lifted and the bridge straightened and filled, on Instagram - while she regularly shows off her incredible figure in very glam photos too.

Elizabeth Sobinoff's weight loss

She had a horrible time of it on the show with her 'husband' Sam body-shaming her in one of the first scenes - saying he'd normally date much smaller women.

But Elizabeth, 29, has given new meaning to the term 'revenge body' since, and looks incredible after shedding almost two stone.

She also revamped her style and ditched her blonde hair extensions in favour of a more toned-down, glamorous brunette look. 

Liz later returned to MAFS the following year and fell for footy player Seb Guilhaus, but the pair recently split up amicably.

Ines Basic's glam look

Ines became one of the most hated brides in MAFS history when she brazenly began pursuing Sam behind Liz and her own partner Bronson's backs - but she's brushed off the criticism and opted for a new look over the last two years.

The reality star, 30, has had £25,000 worth of cosmetic procedures - including lip filler, Botox and expensive 'Picasso' porcelain veneers.

She is now a full-time Instagram influencer in Australia, and has worked with top beauty brands and even been flown to Los Angeles for product launches.

Sam Ball's hair overhaul

Sam, 27, was the heartthrob of the series - albeit an unpopular one - but he has shocked fans ever since with some very different looks.

While he initially shaved his hair and beard off completely, he's since opted for a very short do and extensive tattoos covering his biceps.

Fans turned against Sam after it was claimed on the show that he spent the night with Ines. However, he has since claimed it wasn't as it appeared - and the alleged affair was fake.

He's now regularly seen in the gym and touring Australia, having shunned the MAFS reunion.

Matthew Bennett goes from virgin groom to sex symbol

Matthew Bennett was the brave groom that entered the show a virgin, before sealing the deal with 'wife' Lauren Huntriss on their honeymoon.

Sadly the pair weren't to last, but he hasn't let it get him down - and not only has he settled down with someone else, he's also become a major sex symbol since (with a hot semi-naked photoshoot to prove it).

The 31-year-old has been inundated with X-rated messages from fans ever since, but he's only got eyes for one woman - new girlfriend Annabel Jameson, who he fell for while she was travelling Down Under.

The couple recently celebrated their two-year anniversary, with Annabel now on a de-facto partner visa to remain in Australia with the hunk.

Martha Kalifatidis' lighter locks

Reality star Martha, 30, successfully remained in the spotlight throughout the series thanks to some subtle meddling - but she looks very different now.

While she was known for her glam outfits and long brunette locks during filming, she's now dyed her hair blonde and often shows off her gym-honed figure and impressive makeovers on Instagram.

Unlike many of her co-stars, Martha has remained with her partner Michael ever since - who has also changed a fair bit in the last two years.

While he was known for his long hair, which he usually wore tied up on the show, he's now shaved it off completely.

Billy Vincent gets super ripped

Billy had a tough time on MAFS thanks to his doomed marriage to Susie Bradley, but he's shown her exactly what she's missing since.

Two years on from his on-air wedding, bulked-up Billy has been showing off his muscles after getting ripped.

He's also grown facial hair and styled his hair differently as he tries to move on from marrying the show's "most hated bride" - who was blasted for her constant rows and mood swings.

Billy has also found happiness since with new girlfriend, model and professional snowboarder Rani Siregar.