'I'd rather be shot at first sight, thanks though!' Fans mercilessly mock Channel Nine as MAFS announces applications are open for 2020 season By Monique Friedlander and Claudia Poposki For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:59 GMT, 5 March 2019 | Updated: 04:40 GMT, 5 March 2019 61 shares 4 Viewcomments Married At First Sight has been nothing short of a ratings juggernaut this year, thanks to the show's titillating storylines of wife-swapping and betrayal. But despite MAFS' raging popularity, it's clear that many fans would rather watch from afar than appear on the show themselves. This became abundantly clear on Monday when Nine announced that applications are open for singles to audition for a spot on the 2020 season. 'I'd rather be shot at first sight, thanks though!' Fans have mercilessly mocked Channel Nine after MAFS announced applications are open for its 2020 season on Monday It wasn't long before swarms of fans took to social media to mercilessly mock MAFS over it's casting decisions in the past. Many fans shared comical responses to the call-out, with one posting on Facebook: 'I'd rather be shot at first sight, thanks though.' 'Would rather run naked down Bourke Street for a few hours than appear on this train wreck!' another viewer agreed on Twitter. Meanwhile, other viewers reflected on the fact that MAFS' application calls for genuine singles searching for love - something that doesn't sit with the fact that many participants have previously been outed as paid actors. 'Maybe try NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) next time. You'll get better actors,' one bemused fan Tweeted. That's a no! 'Would rather run naked down Bourke Street for a few hours than appear on this train wreck!' another viewer agreed on Twitter 'I thought only actors could apply!' another Twitter user laughed. Other unimpressed viewers remarked on the show's trend of casting people with a very specific body-shapes and aesthetic enhancements. 'Are you taking anyone over a size 8????? Do only skinny good looking people deserve to find love? Why don’t you actually do a REALity show!' one raged on Facebook. 'Maybe try NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) next time. You'll get better actors,' one bemused fan Tweeted 'Sorry I'm too normal, thoughtful, respectful of others & don't have Botox or a ducks beak to be accepted on MAFS,' huffed another Facebook fan. Some even encouraged MAFS to open it's horizons to accepting participants of an older generation rather than 'young model types'. Among the more skeptical responses are those questioning whether the audition call-out is actually a publicity stunt to convince the masses that participants are genuine members of the public and not paid actors. 'Maybe they'll find me one': Despite this, some fans of the show have advertised their excitement at the prospect of starring on the show, including The Bachelor's Elora Tahiti Despite this, some fans of the show have advertised their excitement at the prospect of starring on the show, including The Bachelor's Elora Tahiti. 'Maybe they'll find me one', remarked the Tahitian beauty, tagging fellow Bachelor star Megan Marx in an Instagram comment. According to the official MAFS casting call-out, producers are looking for both men and women of all ages and backgrounds. 'This is not a competition and there is no cash prize up for grabs. Instead, you could walk away with the most valuable prize of all… true love,' the application describes. What are the MAFS conditions of applying? 1. Over 25 years old the day you submit the application. 2. You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident for at least 2 years to participate. 3. You must be single and genuinely looking for love. 4. Provide proof of identity. 5. Be honest on the application. 6. Agree to terms and conditions 7. Be available for filming between August and December 2019. Would you apply? Married At First Sight has announced applications are open for the 2020 season. Pictured are MAFS 2019's Cameron Merchant and Jules Robinson Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility