Bryce Ruthven stormed off in a fit of rage on Wednesday’s episode of Married At First Sight when Sam Carraro called him a ‘c**khead’ and slammed his behaviour towards wife Melissa Ruthven.
And now Bryce, 31, has thanked fans for their support on his personal Facebook post this week, admitting that he’s ‘speechless’ at how he’s being portrayed on screen.
In the post obtained by The Wash on Thursday, the former radio star included comments on the show’s official Facebook page where viewers criticised Channel Nine for allowing Bryce to be ‘bullied’ by his co-stars.
Speaking out: Married At First Sight’s Bryce Ruthven (pictured), 31, has thanked fans on his personal Facebook page for their support, and admitted he’s ‘speechless’ at his edit on the show
‘Thank you for all the messages tonight checking in to see how we’re both doing, and apologies I haven’t got back to anyone,’ Bryce said in the Facebook post.
‘I’m not being rude but I’m sure as you can understand, seeing what is coming out on the TV show is unbelievable and I am speechless for once in my life,’ he continued.
‘It’s good to see the general public can see what the experience was really like for us,’ Bryce added, referencing wife Melissa, 31.
Online: ‘Thank you for all the messages tonight checking in to see how we’re both doing, and apologies I haven’t got back to anyone,’ Bryce said. ‘I’m not being rude but I’m sure as you can understand, seeing what is coming out on the TV show is unbelievable and I am speechless for once in my life’
Claims: Bryce (pictured with wife Melissa Rawson) also included snapshots of comments by fans on the show’s official Facebook page, where some claimed Channel Nine was allowing him to be ‘bullied’
Bryce also included snapshots of comments by fans on the show’s official Facebook page, where some claimed Channel Nine was allowing him to be ‘bullied’.
One comment read: ‘Channel Nine you should be ashamed!!! They are ganging up and bullying Bryce. I know Bryce hasn’t done right in some instances but allowing this bullying to go on is shameful and full on neglecting the wellbeing of their cast!!’
Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Channel Nine for comment.
On Wednesday’s episode, Sam, 32, made an explosive return to the series to enjoy a ‘boys’ night’ – but his arrival caused Bryce to dramatically storm off in a fit of rage.
Fuming: On Wednesday’s episode, Bryce stormed off set after he came face-to-face with former rival Sam Carraro, 32
Argument: The fiery exchange began as the grooms enjoyed a ‘boys’ night’, with Sam (pictured) immediately asking the former radio host: ‘It seems like 90 per cent of the people at this table have a problem with you. How do you feel about that?’
The exchange began after Sam immediately asked him: ‘It seems like 90 per cent of the people at this table have a problem with you. How do you feel about that?’
‘I don’t care,’ Bryce calmly responded, causing Sam to spit back: ‘Have you had a good look in the mirror and thought – maybe I’m the problem?’
‘No. I’ve broken some of the mirrors in the apartment, ’cause of my Gonzo nose,’ Bryce said, referring to an infamous insult Sam tossed his way in a previous episode.
Things then got even more heated, as Sam called Bryce a ‘c**khead’ and slammed his behaviour towards Melissa.
Gone: Sam’s words clearly hit Bryce hard, as he immediately stood up and stormed out
‘Hey, the good thing for you is you’ve had about seven weeks to think what you’re gonna say for one night, I’ve been busy with my wife,’ Bryce bit back, before claiming Melissa was ‘falling in love’ with him.
Sam responded: ‘Just wait until she goes to the other women tonight, and finds out everything that’s been going on.’
The move clearly hit Bryce hard, as he immediately stood up and stormed out.
Outrageous: ‘Gonzo?’ Sam childishly called out to Bryce
Upset: Later in the episode, Samantha Harvey was seen claiming to Melissa, 31, that the rumours about Bryce’s alleged ‘secret girlfriend’ on the outside were true
‘Gonzo?’ Sam childishly called out to him.
Later in the episode, Samantha Harvey, 31, told Melissa that the rumours about Bryce’s alleged ‘secret girlfriend’ on the outside were true.
The move saw Melissa, 31, burst into tears, as she exclaimed: ‘I am the biggest fool.’
‘I’m very upset that it’s come to this, because I’ve..’ she said, breathing heavily as she tried to battle her tears.
The episode concluded with Melissa saying: ‘I won’t do it anymore.’
Married At First Sight continues Sunday at 7pm on Nine, followed by Monday and Tuesday at 7.30pm
Devastated: The episode concluded with Melissa, saying: ‘I won’t do it anymore’