Ever since tying the knot last month, one Married At First Sight bride has been consistently slammed by viewers for her approach to her husband's insecurities.
And last night's instalment of the hit Channel 4 series saw viewers accusing her of making light of the fact he was cheated on in a previous relationship.
It looked as though formidable businesswoman Richelle and her gentle giant project engineer husband Orson were off to a great start when the series kicked off, appearing extremely pleased to have been paired up on their wedding day.
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Their opposing personalities left viewers hoping the pair might compliment the gaps left within one another's love lives.
Within a matter of days, however, the cracks began to show.
During their plush tropical honeymoon earlier this month, Orson took the plunge and lifted the lid on the heartache he endured when his cheating ex ended their relationship five years prior.
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MAFS fans were then heartbroken as Richelle told viewers in a confessional: "If you can't get over being cheated on five years ago, like, what the hell? Do you know how long five years is?
"Orson opening up tonight, telling me about his previous heartbreak, I don't think it's appealing or sexy."
Viewers were not impressed with Richelle's comments, but many seemingly held onto hope that she simply had her guard up during the beginning of the famous love experiment.
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However, she called him out once again during last night's episode about being cheated on.
The pair were embroiled in a heated debate at the time, during which Richelle suggested that Orson was only taking part in the show to achieve fame.
Minutes later, talk once again turned to Orson's past, prompting Richelle to repeatedly ask him why he still talked about it.
Viewers were subsequently horrified, however, after Richelle demanded to know: "What do you think your boys are going to say when you are sitting on TV crying about being cheated on five years ago?"
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And after Orson tried to defend himself, Richelle quipped: "You just chat so much s**t."
Fans of the show were devastated for Orson, with many taking to social media to hit out at his bride.
"What do you think your boys will say you’re on tv crying about being cheated on 5 years ago” THAT IS AN INSANE THING TO SAY????" one penned on Twitter.
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Another added: "Men opening up to how they are feeling and being shut down by the woman should also be addressed!! It goes both ways! Feel sorry for Orsen tbf, Richelle is cold"
"'What will your boys think of you crying on tv about being cheated on' is this woman for real??" a third asked.
"Is it any wonder men don’t open up about mental health struggles when women like Richelle freely roam the streets"
A fourth wrote: "Oh my gosh Richelle is awful. How can she be so cold. How toxic.... 'what do you think your boys are gonna think about you crying on TV?' Nasty."
However, Richelle has since spoken out, writing on Instagram that 'there's a lot you're not seeing behind tonight'.
"I can't show compassion for stories/events that have been fabricated for a storyline I wasnt privy to," she added in the comments.
"Sorry but i cant extend compassion to someone whos proven by this time to be acting a 'vulnerable role'."
Topics: Married At First Sight, Married at First Sight UK, TV And Film, Channel 4, Reality TV
Rhianna Benson