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Paul Antoine’s Shocking Confession: The Door Punch That Ruined Everything!

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On the reality show “Married At First Sight”, Paul Antoine initially sought affection; however, things didn’t go as planned. By the end of the experiment, he departed feeling shattered, humiliated, and widely criticized following an incident involving a door punch that became notorious and became symbolic of his season.

In an initial, candid conversation with Daily Mail Australia, Paul, aged 30, shared insights about the psychological impact of reality television, the authentic dynamics of his relationship with Carina Mirabile, his deepest regrets, and aspects of his narrative that producers preferred to keep hidden from viewers.

He found it all quite intense, as the program stirred up a lot of feelings within him. Therefore, he chose to remain silent rather than get involved in the subsequent show-related turmoil that he wasn’t interested in discussing, he admitted.

Paul has recently spoken about the incident that turned everything around – a backstage argument resulting in him punching a door, causing viewer uproar and a severe reprimand from the production team.

He felt utterly exhausted mentally. We were shooting for 12 to 14 hours every day, with only five hours of rest. At some point, he just couldn’t handle it anymore.

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He was completely worn out in his mind. We worked for 12 to 14 hours daily, and he could barely manage on five hours of sleep. Eventually, he reached his breaking point.

The disagreement erupted between Paul and his wife Carina after their night spent with colleagues Jeff and Rhi. In the back of a taxi, Carina mentioned that she had previously slept with a rapper – information which Paul claimed he was already aware of, but found surprising she would share in front of others, causing the conflict.

Initially, her words seemed boastful, leaving me puzzled. This confusion arose as I had expected remorse from her, but instead, it appeared she was flaunting her past in public, which contrasted sharply with the shame she expressed in her confession letter.

He stated that he fell quiet, pondered over the situation, and believed her apologies seemed to be attempts to divert blame. This led to an emotional outburst culminating in Paul venting his anger by hitting a door in exasperation.

“What transpired was utterly intolerable. In that instant, I left the room, losing my composure. As soon as it occurred, a wave of embarrassment washed over me. I couldn’t help but feel repulsed.

Production separated the couple for the night and considered kicking him off the show.

The following day, they escorted me into a secluded space. Uncontrollable tears flowed. I expressed, “If it’s necessary for you to dismiss me, I get it,” but they granted me another opportunity. Overwhelmed with gratitude, I yearned to rectify the situation and prove that wasn’t my true character.

Paul also confirmed that this kind of behaviour had never happened before in his life.

‘My friends, my family — they know me. That’s not who I am. I’ve never lashed out like that.’

A love that could’ve been

Paul and Carina entered the experiment with real chemistry – and even shared a surprising past.

A year prior, we had gone on a date. As she approached the altar, my thoughts were, “This can’t be! It’s Carina!” I couldn’t help but feel genuinely delighted upon seeing her again.

He characterized the initial weeks they spent together as incredibly joyful: preparing meals, exercising, posing profound queries, and fostering mutual trust.

‘We were one of the strongest couples. Living together was easy. We had a great rhythm.’

However, the bond started to weaken under stress, particularly following the door event, as Paul explained, he started withdrawing from others.

‘I felt like a shell of myself. I was ashamed. The judgment from others was hard to cope with.’

‘The honesty letter ruined me’

During the ‘feedback week’ of the study, Paul encountered criticism as well, since the participants were tasked with writing a sincere letter to their respective partners.

‘Partnered with Awhina on the project, I raised some minor issues regarding Carina. It turns out that I was supposed to read a letter to her, not just to Awhina – this wasn’t something I had anticipated.’

In his letter, Paul admitted that there were moments when he didn’t feel drawn to Carina, but looking back, he wishes he had chosen different words as they bring him regret now.

“That was a regrettable choice of words. In retrospect, I wish I hadn’t said it. Had I known she was going to see it, I would have rephrased it more carefully.

He believes that moment turned the tide of their relationship.

It seems to me that event marked the downfall, as the specialists criticized me during our pledge gathering. I found myself puzzled since I completed the assignment yet received harsh feedback for it.

The final blow: ‘Temptation Week’

As Paul and Carina appeared to be mending their relationship after a difficult period, the series unexpectedly introduced another curveball – a date challenge that allowed contestants to test potential romantic connections with somebody else.

‘I still don’t know what I was thinking. Honestly, I don’t even have an answer. It was so stupid.’

Paul admits he felt pressured in the moment.

The producers urged, “Hurry, make up your mind already!” In truth, I hadn’t given the matter much thought. I simply followed along as if it were any other assignment.

Although feeling instant remorse and expressing his desire to depart, Paul decided to remain.

As a die-hard enthusiast, I recall a moment when my mind whispered, “I yearn for another place,” but I found myself bound, unable to escape. My producer, in a firm yet empathetic tone, reminded me that the hour had grown late.

Carina was devastated.

She was devastated, and I realized I had caused pain. At that instant, it became clear that our bond may no longer be salvageable.

‘They didn’t want viewers to like me’

Paul believes his portrayal on the show was not only unfair — but deliberately shallow.

All people seem to recognize about me is that I’m French and have a strong libido. This has become a popular joke, and in truth, it does reflect the portrayal of my character.

However, off-camera, Paul claims he revealed intimate and exposed experiences, which ultimately didn’t make it into the broadcast.

Instead of showing me sharing my feelings about my grandfather, they did not include it in the footage. The heartfelt discussions with my groomsmen were also left out. Furthermore, my confession letter detailing my past heartaches and future aspirations was not displayed.

‘It felt like they didn’t want people to like me.’

Counselling and healing

Paul does however credit the show’s offer of therapy as the turning point in his recovery.

I accepted their counseling service, which turned out to be a lifesaver for me. I’d been wrestling with self-forgiveness, and that therapist guided me towards inner tranquility.

He still sees the same counsellor to this day.

‘We forged an authentic bond. He’s privy to all aspects of my life – my history, my loved ones. He’s consistently free from passing judgment on me.’

For Paul, disconnecting from the show — and social media — was essential.

As a die-hard fan, I stepped back from the fray, unfollowing all related content. I took a break from watching episodes, and for the first time in ages, I felt like myself again. That show, oh boy, it’s addictive and intense! The negativity surrounding it was relentless, an emotional whirlpool that left me feeling drained.

Where things stand with Carina now

Despite their ups and downs, Paul says he and Carina are now on good terms.

‘We get along well. After the performance, she visited me at my home in Sydney. I prepared a meal for both of us, and we spent time by the pool laughing over everything that had happened.’

He says she’s a woman he still holds immense respect for.

‘She’s stunning. And she has a good heart. I have nothing but affection and admiration for her.’

Final Vows & the aftermath

Going into Final Vows, Paul said he had little hope — but still held on to a sliver of optimism.

‘I thought maybe she had forgiven me. But deep down, I knew I’d f**ked it.’

Looking back, I can’t believe I asked for her forgiveness once more, such audacity! I made so many errors along the way.

On Awhina & Adrian’s ‘shock ending’

Apart from expressing his thoughts about other competitors, Paul additionally shared that he had spent a weekend with Awhina and Adrian prior to the Final Vows.

‘They were so affectionate. Cuddling, kissing — they looked really happy off-camera.’

But he doesn’t believe either of them were truly in love.

‘The experiment has the power to deceive your perception. It comes to dominate your reality. It can amplify emotions beyond their actual intensity.’

Advice for future cast

To succeed in this program, you’ll need a resilient personality as it involves challenging tests. Maintain truthfulness, but remember to tread carefully with your honesty.

What I most wish I hadn’t done? Slamming the door and agreeing to that awkward date. Looking back, if given a chance to redo something, it would definitely be those two actions.

Despite everything, Paul says the experience was still transformative.

‘It broke me. But it also taught me who I am — and who I want to be.’

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2025-04-13 12:50

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