MAFS Nathanial Valentino has spoken out about his ill-fated marriage to Ella Morgan.
The reality star, 36, who identifies as pansexual, was partnered with the blonde beauty, 29, on the Channel 4 show however they failed to mesh and he went on to claim he ‘never fancied her’ leading to his departure.
Ella, who is transgender, began a flirtation with fellow groom JJ Slater behind Nathanial and JJ’s wife Bianca Petronzi’s back and has since returned to the show with JJ – after which Nathanial has made a slew of explosive claims about his wife.
Taking to Instagram earlier this week, he penned a lengthy response to a fan who asked: ‘Do you fancy Ella?’, in which he claimed Ella spent much of their time on the show partying with fellow contestants and leaving him alone.
He went on to state that she had propositioned other men during their honeymoon in Mexico and alleged that production had lied to get him onto the show – something Channel 4 have staunchly denied in the past.
Shocker: MAFS Nathanial Valentino has spoken out about his ill-fated marriage to Ella Morgan
Eek: The reality star, 36, who identifies as pansexual, was partnered with the blonde beauty, 29, on the Channel 4 show however they failed to mesh and he went on to claim he ‘never fancied her’ leading to his departure
Nathanial and Ella became one of the most dramatic pairings of this year’s show, with fans left in shock at their fractious relations.
While Ella insisted she was desperate for affection, Nathanial insisted her wanted to take things slowly – leading to heartache from the former.
Nathanial has now countered however that Ella’s interests lay elsewhere, with her partying overtaking their relationship in her priorities.
In response to the fan’s question, he wrote: ‘Ella isn’t my usual type, I was attracted to her at the wedding and I when we were good we had so much fun…
‘The truth is Ella wouldn’t spend time with me, she was more into having fun with the girls, I was always in the apartment cooking cleaning shopping etc…
‘She was more I into getting drunk and partying every night, Than working on us ( what we were there for) I went to bed alone 99% time…
‘We promised each other we would protect each other and she betray my friendship and trust we created through this experience…
‘I put up with alot with her behaviour but this was too much. I left the show on the honeymoon after I found out production lied to get me on the show and ellas drunk anitics at hotel bar asking guys for 3sums…
Hitting back: Ella and Nathanial’s relationship was already on the rocks three days into the eight-week series as they flew to Mexico for their honeymoon
Celebrations: Ella returned to the competition with JJ Slater
‘She begged me to stay and she was sorry for everything which you guys didn’t see.’
Ella and Nathanial’s relationship was already on the rocks three days into the eight-week series as they flew to their honeymoon.
The couple came to blows after Ella told Nathanial that she previously worked as a stripper, which she feared may have changed his opinion of her.
His latest revelation outing comes after Married At First Sight UK fans were left seething when she and JJ Slater made a bombshell return as a new couple in Wednesday’s episode.
However, just days later, Ella and JJ made a bombshell return to the show as they surprised the other newlyweds at the couple’s retreat, provoking mixed reactions.
MailOnline previously revealed Channel 4 were at the centre of a ‘fakery’ row after telling Nathanial in advance that he was marrying a transgender bride but the reality star still acted like the revelation was a shock.
Emotional: The couple came to blows after Ella told Nathanial that she previously worked as a stripper, which she feared may have changed his opinion of her
Viewers have since voiced their criticism of the series over the families of the contestants playing up their reactions to camera after being told for the first time their loved one is marrying a stranger.
Relationship expert Paul Brunson told one Twitter user: ‘The families know a TV crew has arrived but do not know what show it’s for. Therefore, the surprise is authentic.’
A Channel 4 spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘We don’t comment on speculation.
‘Viewers will have to tune in to find out what does or doesn’t happen as the series develops – there’s still 33 episodes to go.’
While some couples appeared thrilled to see them, others were left fuming, with Erica Roberts making her feelings very clear to Ella.
And fans also expressed their anger the couple were allowed to return to the E4 show, claiming it went again the ‘spirit’ of the experiment, which sees couples tie the knot at their first meeting.
Some viewers also fumed that Bianca should have been the one to return with a brand new spouse rather than Ella and JJ re-entering the show as a new couple.
Not happy: Married At First Sight UK have slammed Nathanial for his treatment of transgender bride Ella – yet he has now made explosive counter claims