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Scott McCristal has hit back at claims that he is legally married to a stunning blonde who looks just like his Married At First Sight bride Gia Fleur.
Speculation is rife that Scott was still hitched to American woman Marisa McElory when he applied to appear on the reality series last year.
However, the 33-year-old businessman has provided Daily Mail with proof that the marriage ended three years ago.
The pair were granted a divorce on May 5th, 2022, by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, according to documents viewed by Daily Mail.
Marisa sparked a firestorm when she replied to a fan's comment on Instagram that questioned whether Scott was married.
'You didn't hear EX, because I'm still legally his wife!' Marisa wrote.
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Scott McCristal (left) has hit back at claims that he is legally married to a stunning blonde who looks just like his Married At First Sight bride Gia Fleur (right)
Marisa's sister backed up the claim, writing, 'Sister of the bride here! They are still legally married in the States.'
Scott and Marisa's San Diego, California wedding was documented on the official Exclusive Diamonds by Ronnie Instagram account in 2019.
In addition to images of the couple saying, 'I do,' Marisa was shown holding up wedding papers after the ceremony.
Marisa, who bears a striking resemblance to Scott's MAFS bride Gia, is an American fitness instructor and former boxer.
She is based between California and the Gold Coast.
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It comes after Scott, who has appeared on a string of reality shows including Million Dollar Island, Blind Date and Holey Moley, clapped back at claims he only signed up to the experiment for fame.
Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail after his wedding to Gia, Scott said he could not care less about critics questioning his motives.
'People can think whatever they want,' Scott said.
Speculation is rife that Scott was still hitched to American woman Marisa McElory (pictured) when he applied to appear on the reality series last year. However, the 33-year-old Queensland businessman has provided Daily Mail with proof that the marriage ended three years ago
Marisa, who bears a striking resemblance to Scott's MAFS bride Gia (pictured), is an American fitness instructor and former boxer. She is based between California and the Gold Coast
'They don't know me. Everyone who knows me knows I'm not here for clout.'
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Scott, who has previously appeared on , said comparing his stint on Blind Date and Holey Moley to Married At First Sight was missing the point entirely.
'Those shows were years ago, like 2018. They were fun games,' he said.
'This is completely different. This is your whole life. You're investing your relationship and your time into someone.'
He added that the decision to join the experiment was not taken lightly.
'I put my business on the line for a long time. That's a lot for me to do,' he said.
'So obviously I'm serious about it. If people don't believe that, I don't really give a shit.'
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Scott revealed he was approached to do the show and initially turned it down several times before eventually agreeing.
Scott and Marisa's San Diego, California wedding was documented on the official Exclusive Diamonds by Ronnie Instagram account in 2019 (above). Pictured marrying Gia
Scott, who has appeared on a string of reality shows including Million Dollar Island, Blind Date and Holey Moley, clapped back at claims he only signed up to the experiment for fame
Photos prove Scott and Gia were still going strong as they moved into their Sydney apartment during filming of the Channel Nine experiment
Gia bragged about the couple's sex life during Monday night's episode of Married At First Sight.




