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EXCLUSIVE: Lizzie Sobinoff says she is “scared as hell” about going on MAFS for a second shot at love

''I'm afraid the bride and grooms will all turn on me!''
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She’s the jilted MAFS bride from last year who’s walking down the aisle again.

But despite being a self-confessed “optimist” who says she couldn’t wait to meet her new hubby Seb Guilhaus, Lizzie Sobinoff admits she’s shed a few fears along the way too, telling NW: “I was scared as hell going in to this marriage – and extremely guarded.”

So what else does Lizzie, 28, say about her second MAFS marriage?

Hi Lizzie, how was it for you this time after such a horrific experience last season?

I’m an optimist and someone who really likes to keep themselves positive, but I definitely feared having an identical scenario to last year.

Do you mean being paired with another Sam Ball type?

Yes, I was 100 percent worried and nervous that I was going to end up in another Sam Ball situation.

I was made to feel insane last year, so when I met Seb, who’s this cool, eccentric, out-there guy, but who also seems so great, I thought I’d just have to be careful and keep my cards close to my chest.

He definitely had to work hard to prove he wasn’t another Sam Ball!

“I’m taking a big risk by returning to MAFS, a laid-bare Lizzie says. “But I’m ready!”

(Source: Nine)

“I adore Seb, he definitely wears his hear on his sleeve, he’s also always trying to help other people,” Lizzie admits.

(Source: Instagram)

Why do you think you were so guarded?

Because last year I was having things said to my face and other actions were happening behind my back that I was completely unaware of, so this time around my walls were sky-high!

I felt like I had a form of PTSD after last year’s marriage.

Did you have instant chemistry with Seb?

It just felt easy with him straightaway. He really put me at ease.

But again, I was so guarded that I couldn’t feel the full-blown connection straightaway because I didn’t allow myself to.

How was the honeymoon? You didn’t get to go on one last season…

It was great! I mean, I actually got a bloody honeymoon!

It sounds sad, but I was half-expecting not to get one. I never allowed myself to get too excited for fear I’d be let down again.

WATCH BELOW: See Lizzie’s famous empowering speech on MAFS about being fat-shamed. Story continues below…

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What are some things you love about Seb?

I adore the fact he always sees the positive side of every situation, he always wants to help everybody and he wears his heart on his sleeve – what you see is what you get!

Ooh, sounds serious! Is there anything about him you find annoying?

At first I couldn’t stand his humour!

He’s childish and he lives for dad jokes – he’s a goof, basically!

So despite your fears, are you glad you walked down the aisle again?

Yes, but I’m still as scared as hell.

I became a recluse after filming because I feared the other brides and grooms would turn on me like last time.

It’s been tough – I just hope my marriage to Seb makes it worthwhile. Time will tell…

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