Tyson Gordon Rejects Submissive Wife Ideal

Tyson Gordon  

The property investor from the arrived on the 2026 season looking for a 'submissive' wife - but now has clarified that this is no longer the case. 

The 30-year-old, who was unsuccessfully paired with Stephanie Marshall, 32, on the show, told 60 Minutes on Sunday that while he still wants a traditional bride, submission is not required. 

'So submissive was the wrong word to use. Traditional is the word I was looking for and traditional is a word I wanted to use,' he said. 

'I'm not looking for a dog, I'm not looking to put my wife on a leash at all'. 

Tyson still wants to be a 'provider and protector' and is looking for a 'trad wife' - but she will 'have time for herself'. 

'I don't expect to chain her up in the kitchen and say, "Make me a sandwich",' he said.

'She's not just going to be locked up in here all day. It's nothing like that.

'There's really nothing wrong with wanting a traditional relationship in this day and age. I think if you can financially support it, then why not?'

The outspoken participant sparked outrage among viewers after repeatedly saying he wanted a 'submissive' woman and .

His comments ignited fierce debate online, with many viewers accusing him of misogyny and calling for him to be removed from the show.

In a candid interview with Daily Mail, Tyson admitted he cringed watching his own behaviour back on television.

'I feel like I took things a little bit too far with some of the things I said... I look like an idiot on the show,' he said. 

'I just want a traditional woman with good values and someone who wants to raise a family.'