The reality television world is in shock following the sudden death of Married At First Sight‘s New Zealand groom, Andrew Jury, at age 33. Andrew, who was known for his engaging personality and appeared on the show’s 2017 series as a fun-loving builder, has left co-stars and fans mourning.
Tributes from Fellow Cast Members
In a moving tribute on Instagram, fellow participants Brett and Angel Renall and Benjamin Blackwell shared their sorrow: We had the absolute pleasure of filming and participating in a show which leaves us intricately linked for a lifetime.
They remembered Andrew’s charismatic nature, stating Despite his struggles, Andrew was always friendly and the life of the party during our shared experience, and he really valued his time on the show.
At this difficult time, they sent their deepest condolences to Andrew’s family and friends, including co-stars like Ben, Angel, Brett, Vicky, Haydn, Lacey, Claire, Dom, Aaron, Luke, Belinda.
A Turbulent Relationship
Andrew was originally paired with Vicky Gleeson-Stokes on Married At First Sight. Despite continuing their relationship until the season’s end, the couple parted ways shortly after. Andrew later scrutinized the show’s integrity, questioning if matchmakers genuinely sought love connections. Reflecting on his experience, he stated that he and Vicky were mismatched and that she wasn’t the partner he had envisioned.
Questions About Filming Conditions
Additionally, Andrew voiced concerns over the conditions faced during filming. This revelation added another layer to ongoing debates about reality TV stars’ welfare.
Response from Warner Bros Discovery
Following the announcement of Andrew’s death today, the creators of MAFS New Zealand – Warner Bros Discovery – extended their deepest condolences to his family and friends. They emphasized their commitment to cast wellbeing: WBD takes duty of care extremely seriously and has protocols in place regarding the wellbeing of cast and crew. All MAFS NZ contributors have access to mental health professionals throughout the process, including pre-screening, during production and after broadcast.
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