Married at First Sight Australia returned on Tuesday night with its first dinner party, where tensions ran high as some couples faced off. While romance blossomed for a few, the spotlight fell on Bronte and Harrison, whose marriage has been plagued by drama since the wedding day.
Bronte's friend Jess had accused Harrison of seeing someone else before the show and planning to stay with her after. At the dinner table, Harrison defended himself, claiming Jess was seeking 'five minutes of fame' and was 'likely jealous'. However, bride Melinda quickly spotted 'red flags', telling producers: 'I don't buy it. I don't know any girl who would say something like that just for attention on the wedding day.'
Melinda grilled Harrison openly, questioning why he hadn't let Bronte see his phone. Harrison became defensive, saying he 'doesn't feel he needs to explain himself'. The experts watching from behind the scenes expressed concerns, noting he 'had no answer for the hard truths'.
Viewers were stunned as Harrison turned the tables on Bronte, demanding she prove herself to him and playing the victim. Fellow brides Caitlin and Evelyn took a visibly upset Bronte aside, with Caitlin calling Harrison's behaviour 'gaslighting and manipulative'.
Fans took to social media to vent, with many calling for Harrison to be removed from the show due to his 'abusive' tendencies. One wrote: 'It makes me sick to watch. Can't help but wonder how people who've experienced abuse first hand feel.' Another said: 'Brontë being referred to as too emotional and hysterical is such a huge, gaslighting red flag.'
