MAFS UK star Richelle speaks out after behaviour last night sparked outrage among viewers

It's not been an easy ride for Married at First Sight UK's Richelle and Orson.

The show started last month and has so far been filled with drama, arguments and even a break-up.

One MAFS couple who have had a bit of a tough time are Richelle and Orson, with Richelle even leaving their honeymoon before returning a few days later to give it another shot.

Viewers were shocked at Richelle's comments (Channel 4)

The pair seem to have been getting on better over the last couple of weeks, but during Monday's (7 October) episode, fans were baffled over a conversation the couple had, in which Orson opened up to Richelle about how he'd been cheated on again.

It all kicked off when Richelle's friend appeared on the show and voiced some concerns that Orson could be looking for fame because he had previously dabbled in acting and modelling.

But the conversation became even more heated when the topic turned to Orson's previous relationship, and how he had been cheated on five years earlier.

Viewers were baffled by Richelle's reaction after she questioned Orson over why he was still mentioning what happened in a previous relationship.

"What do you think your boys are going to say when you are sitting on TV crying about being cheated on five years ago?" she asked.

"You just chat so much s**t."

People were pretty horrified at the couple's argument, with many questioning Richelle's reactions.

One wrote: "The dynamics between Orson and Richelle is why men don’t feel comfortable opening up to their partners. Sad but true!"

While another said: "For those who can't recall Orson brought up his failed relationship 5 years ago, which broke his heart. and Richelle is apparently punishing him for mentioning it."

The pair have had ups and downs (Channel 4)

And a third added: "Richelle is really mean to Orson! I would of gotten up and walked out. I’m not having someone mock me about a past trauma when you’re still a stranger to me."

And a fourth weighed in: "I feel like Richelle is just looking for an excuse, she’s more hung up on the affair 5yrs ago than Orson, and he was the one cheated on! Get over yourself."

Following the controversy, Richelle took to social media where she opened up about the evening's episode.

"Yes there's a lot you're not seeing behind tonight and previous edit that I will address to comments on this post... tomorrow!"

In the comments, she continued: "I can't show compassion for stories/events that have been fabricated for a storyline I wasnt privy to.

"Sorry but i cant extend compassion to someone whos proven by this time to be acting a 'vulnerable role'."

In response to a comment from a viewer who said that regardless of the circumstances, you shouldn't mock a man for having emotions, Richelle said: "noted esp if it came across as me mocking him x"

MAFS UK continues on Tuesday (8 October) at 9.00pm on E4.