Carina Mirabile, the vivacious 31-year-old star of Married At First Sight Australia, has left her tumultuous past behind and is stepping into a dazzling new chapter. Fresh off a seven-week adventure in the United States, Carina has returned to Australia radiating the glow of a woman swept up in a budding romance with a mystery NFL athlete. Her days of reality TV drama and past flings are firmly in the rearview mirror as she sets her sights on a glamorous future, potentially as a WAG (Wives and Girlfriends of athletes).
In an exclusive interview with Daily Mail Australia, Carina spilled the tea on her whirlwind New York date with the unnamed NFL star, describing the experience as nothing short of magical. “I went on a date in New York with an NFL athlete. He made me feel very special,” she gushed, her excitement palpable. “He’s very handsome, wants the same things as me—he’s probably ready to settle down because he’s had a long career in the NFL.”
While Carina is keeping her new beau’s identity under wraps for now, she revealed that their connection isn’t exactly new. “We’ve actually known each other for years,” she shared. “When we first met, he had a celebrity girlfriend, but they broke up a while ago. We connected on Instagram initially and stayed in touch.” The spark reignited when the pair matched on the exclusive celebrity dating app Raya before her trip. “We were like, ‘Yeah, let’s catch up when I get to New York!’” she recalled, her voice brimming with enthusiasm.
Carina is no stranger to the spotlight, having made waves on MAFS with her fiery personality and a headline-grabbing revelation about a past fling with rapper Quavo. The bombshell, which led to her then-husband Paul Antoine punching a wall in a fit of rage, became a major storyline on the show. While Quavo’s name wasn’t mentioned on air, Daily Mail Australia later confirmed the rapper’s identity. But Carina’s recent trip to the States stirred up more than just romance—she also had an unexpected run-in with Quavo’s management team.
“They reached out to me while I was away,” Carina revealed. A member of Quavo’s entourage scolded her for discussing their past hookup on her podcast, This Is Chaos. “He was like, ‘That’s not right to speak about your sex life with someone like that. Imagine if a guy went public on a podcast?’” Carina, unfazed, fired back: “I’m a small fish compared to Quavo! He won’t listen to my podcast!” To her surprise, the response was, “You’ll be surprised!” But Carina is ready to move on from the drama, focusing instead on her promising new romance.
So, what makes this NFL star so special? For Carina, it’s not just about his high-profile career. “I’m absolutely ready for a WAG lifestyle,” she admitted with a laugh, but quickly added that his profession isn’t the only draw. “He’s genuine, driven, and we share the same values.” She also highlighted the stark contrast between dating American and Australian men. “American men are assertive, direct, and not shy about going after what they want,” she explained. “Australian men, on the other hand, seem timid and hesitant to approach women. It’s just a different vibe.”
Carina’s American adventure has clearly left her invigorated, and her return to Australia marks the start of an exciting new chapter. From the drama of MAFS to a past fling with Quavo, she’s now trading it all for a shot at love with a charismatic NFL athlete. Could this be the beginning of Carina’s WAG era? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—this reality star is ready to shine brighter than ever.