MAFS casting producers slide into the DMs of an engaged Channel Nine sports ... trends now

Channel Nine presenter Danika Mason found herself at the centre of an unexpected blunder that could have seen her fiancé, Todd Liubinskas, turn into a reality star overnight.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Married At First Sight casting producers recently reached out to Todd, son of former Wests star Mick Liubinskas, via his Instagram direct messages, probing his interest in starring in the upcoming series.

The couple were left puzzled as Liubinskas' Instagram page heavily features loved-up photos with the glamorous sports presenter.

Mason and Liubinskas, who are set to tie the knot later this year, aren't shy when it comes to posting about their love story on social media.

However, the MAFS scouts apparently didn't quite get the memo.

While it's not every day that a sports presenter's fiancé gets tapped for a reality TV show, the couple took the mix-up in stride.

It comes just weeks after Daily Mail Australia revealed that casting for the eleventh season of the show is already proving to be a headache for Channel Nine.

The network is scrambling to find genuine participants looking for love, according to a production insider.

The hit dating show has been inundated with fame-hungry influencers and wannabe reality stars, more interested in boosting their profiles than finding their soulmates.

'It's been a real challenge so far,' they said. 'We've had a massive influx of influencers and wannabe celebrities applying for the show, but we're struggling to find genuine participants who are truly looking for love.'

'We want to maintain the integrity of the show and provide real, heartfelt connections for our viewers, but it's getting harder and harder.'