Going into Married At First Sight, Duncan hoped to find love with a woman who possessed “class, emotional intelligence and confidence”.
And while the experts selected Alyssa as his perfect match, it seems intruder bride Evelyn is the one Duncan really wants!
WATCH: Married At First Sight’s Evelyn parties with Duncan and Harrison
This week, the duo’s insane chemistry is on full display as they are paired together during an official three-day couple swap. It’s hoped that everyone will gain fresh perspective from another spouse within the confines of the experiment.
“Duncan had the best time with Evelyn. The fun part of him came out again,” spills our show insider.
“He wondered what it would have been like if they were matched together from the start. He is definitely attracted to her.”
So obvious is Duncan’s attraction to Evelyn, who is married to Rupert, that producers began commenting on it behind the scenes. The source dishes that they “secretly hoped there may be a new couple emerging”.
“Everyone noticed Duncan was smiling again – even Alyssa. That was hard for her to see.”
What started out as a fairytale marriage with Alyssa, 36, has become a nightmare for Duncan, 35.
Single mum Alyssa’s behaviour towards her husband has shifted as the season’s progressed – from telling him who he can and can’t be friends with, namely Harrison, to accusing him of showing her zero affection.
“While Duncan didn’t agree with the behaviour of the other grooms, he didn’t want ultimatums given to him about never talking to them,” tells our source. “He thinks you should hold your friends accountable but you can stay friends with them.”
WATCH: Married At First Sight’s Duncan prepares to wed Alyssa
Now, as Duncan seeks companionship with Evelyn, 26, Alyssa is said to be questioning his integrity, even accusing the cyber security salesman of having ulterior motives going into the experiment.
“He’s been left really hurt after Alyssa told everyone he came on the show for fame and now his integrity is being questioned,” our source says. “He’s been saying she’s making up a different version of events and everyone will see the truth and how hard he tried.”
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