MAFS UK viewers hit out at Richelle for calling husband ‘disrespectful’ name to cameras

Viewers of Married at First Sight UK aren't happy with Richelle Cade following a tense conversation with her husband Orson Nurse.

While the path to true love rarely runs smooth, it seemed to be off to a flying start for Richelle and Orson - though things have quickly soured.

MAFS viewers have taken offence on a few occasions regarding the way Richelle speaks to her new husband, including in recent scenes where Orson opened up about being cheated on in the past.

MAFS UK viewers are hitting out at Orson's wife Michelle (E4)

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

Orson then tried to defend himself, but Richelle added: "You just chat so much s**t."

There was also an incredible tense dinner party, during which Richelle told Orson that she doesn't think he's the man she 'needs.'

Things seem to have gone from bad to worse, with last night's episode (14 October) including scenes whereby Richelle called Orson a 'cretin,' and bemoaning the fact she missed her daughter's birthday party to take part in the reality TV show.

One viewer wrote on social media: "Why is she staying with a man she calls ‘cretin’?! Imagine if Orson talked to Richelle the way that she talks to/about him? Disrespectful!"

Another said: "I sacrificed my daughter’s birthday for that cretin. Wtaf. Did I actually just hear that? What an awful awful woman."

A third added: "I know it's an edited show, but they haven't even shown a smidgen of Orson and his behaviours to justify Richelle calling this man a cretin. Whilst she continues to show that she is incredibly emotionally immature (especially for a 48 yr old)."

The dynamic between Orson and Richelle is tense (Channel 4)

Addressing her behaviour on the show towards Orson, Richelle wrote on social media: "I can't show compassion for stories/events that have been fabricated for a storyline I wasn't privy to."

Meanwhile, Orson took to Instagram after scenes of Richelle calling him out for his reaction to being cheated on aired.

He said: "SIGH! That was a difficult watch.

"I want to assure you guys I am in a really good place mentally."

Prior to her debut on the show, Channel 4 said of Richelle: "While she’s achieved a lot in life, Richelle feels she is missing a partner, but won’t settle for anything less than amazing.

"No longer willing to settle for less than she’s worth, Richelle is hoping the experts will find someone for her who is funny, fit, tall, driven, successful and financially independent."

With regards to 41-year-old project engineer Orson, the broadcaster said: "After dedicating his early life to playing cricket professionally, a career-ending injury forced him to retire and ultimately pursue a career in engineering.

"His two-year-old daughter is the light of his life and he puts her happiness above everything else.

"At the same time, he knows he wants to make a deeper connection with a future partner and dive back into the world of dating."