Married At First Sight 2021: Why you should cancel your application NOW 

Thinking about applying for Married At First Sight 2021? The behind-the-scenes pictures that reveal why you should cancel your application NOW

Casting is already open for Married At First Sight’s 2021 season. 

However, hopefuls may want to think twice about about applying for the Channel Nine juggernaut once they see what the reality of the ‘reality show’ is. 

Below, Daily Mail Australia reveals the side of program that viewers are never meant to see, and how the three month production is anything but glamorous. 

Thinking about applying for Married At First Sight 2021? Daily Mail Australia’s behind-the-scenes pictures from filming last year show the miserable reality of the ‘reality show’. Pictured: Connie Crayden filming in Sydney on November 28 

 This year’s cast looked miserable filming in Sydney from September to December.

It was rare to find a single smile among the participants as they were photographed every day outside of the Skye Suites apartment complex they shared in the CBD. 

Instead, they looked exhausted, strained and hardly having the time of their lives. 

Is it worth it? This year's cast looked miserable filming in Sydney from September to December. Pictured: Michael Goonan in a cafe on October 15

Is it worth it? This year's cast looked miserable filming in Sydney from September to December. Pictured: Michael Goonan in a cafe on October 15

Is it worth it? This year’s cast looked miserable filming in Sydney from September to December. Pictured: Michael Goonan in a cafe on October 15 

Full of regret? Likewise, Drew Brauer (pictured) looked overwhelmed as he was photographed at the same cafe on November 20, which was outside of the casts' apartment complex

Full of regret? Likewise, Drew Brauer (pictured) looked overwhelmed as he was photographed at the same cafe on November 20, which was outside of the casts’ apartment complex

On October 15, Michael Goonan was overcome with emotion at a cafe in Sydney. 

During a brief break from filming he looked pale and drawn as he grabbed a coffee, before burying his head in his hands while reading a newspaper.

Likewise, intruder Drew Brauer looked overwhelmed as he was photographed at the same cafe on November 20, which was outside of the casts’ apartment complex. 

Almost over: Mishel Karen and Steve Burley (pictured) looked tense on November 21

Almost over: Mishel Karen and Steve Burley (pictured) looked tense on November 21

Now it's over: Days later Steve was pictured crying on the street as Mishel left on November 28

Now it’s over: Days later Steve was pictured crying on the street as Mishel left on November 28

Tense: Poppy Jennings (left) had a tense talk with a producer on November 27, as she returned to the show to film the girls' night reunion episode

Tense: Poppy Jennings (left) had a tense talk with a producer on November 27, as she returned to the show to film the girls’ night reunion episode 

Mishel Karen and Steve Burley looked tense during a date on November 21. 

The pair failed to crack a single smile as they grabbed a coffee in the city. Just days later Steve was pictured crying on the street as Mishel left him on November 28. 

Elizabeth Sobinoff and Seb Guilhaus may have had this year’s only happy ending, but their faces often told a different story during the lengthy production. 

Is everything okay? Elizabeth Sobinoff and Seb Guilhaus (pictured) may have had this year's only happy ending, but their faces told a different story on November 25

Is everything okay? Elizabeth Sobinoff and Seb Guilhaus (pictured) may have had this year's only happy ending, but their faces told a different story on November 25

Is everything okay? Elizabeth Sobinoff and Seb Guilhaus may have had this year’s only happy ending, but their faces told a different story on November 25

What happened? Seb once again failed to crack a smile on November 27

What happened? Seb once again failed to crack a smile on November 27 

The constant looks of despair are likely a combination of various factors. 

Each participant was most probably feeling homesick, tired from such long days filming on set, and exhausted by the constant drama within the experiment. 

Married At First Sight’s seventh season limped to the end on Sunday night. 

Many viewers lost interest in the show this year, with all of the biggest storylines happening off-camera, and the lack of continuity causing constant confusion. 

Support: The cast supported each other through the experience. Pictured: David Cannon

Support: The cast supported each other through the experience. Pictured: David Cannon being comforted by Steve Burley

Support: The cast supported each other through the experience. Pictured: David Cannon (left) being comforted by Steve Burley (right) on October 16

Home time? Cathy Evans (pictured) looked over the show at the girls' night on November 27

Home time? Cathy Evans (pictured) looked over the show at the girls’ night on November 27

Lonely: Josh Pihlak (pictured on October 27) spent a lot of time during filming on his own

Lonely: Josh Pihlak (pictured on October 27) spent a lot of time during filming on his own