From telling her “she’s not ugly”, to dwelling over the fact that she has green eyes, Bryce Ruthven appears to be slowly pushing his 31-year-old bride, Melissa Rawson, away.
WATCH BELOW: MAFS’ Bryce tells bride Melissa “you’re not my type”
Speaking to New Idea, our Married at First Sight set spy reveals the pair’s relationship has hit a bump in the road, with the couple’s fellow participants growing critical of their seemingly smitten romance.
According to the insider, radio announcer Bryce, also 31, found himself the subject of many whispers on set that he was using the ratings juggernaut to further his media career – leaving workplace trainer Mel devastated!
“Everyone thinks Bryce just went on the show to try and boost his radio career and become the next Kyle Sandilands,” explains the source. “He certainly had that approach at the dinner parties and would say a lot of controversial stuff just to stir the pot a little,” the insider adds.
It’s believed that the participants became so wary of Bryce’s intentions for being on the show, they even joked that he quit his Canberra radio gig on Hit 104.7 because he would be inundated from “haters”.
Certainly, Bryce has proven to be one of Season 8’s most contentious grooms, never avoiding a chance to spark debate.
Interestingly, the source says Bryce could even be pedalling his relationship with Mel in a bid to further his media profile.
“It’s no secret that he has worked in the industry for years,” says the source, adding, “Bryce knows that being part of a happy couple guarantees you much more longevity in the spotlight.”
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