Bronte Schofield has been slammed by fans of Married At First Sight for blindly defending her controversial husband Harrison Boon.
Some viewers have even accused the couple of ‘faking’ their relationship in order to stay in the experiment.
‘We all know Bronte and Harrison have definitely playing the game to extend their 15 minutes,’ tweeted one.
‘Harrison and Bronte cannot be for real. The fact they think Australia is believing any of their s**t. They’re clowns,’ another added.
‘Bronte is gross agreeing with Harrison’s disgusting gaslighting comments,’ said a third.
Bronte Schofield and Harrison Boon (pictured together during filming in Sydney last year) are under fire from Married At First Sight viewers
‘We all know Bronte and Harrison have definitely playing the game to extend their 15 minutes,’ tweeted one viewer
‘So obvious that Bronte and Harrison are only there for the airtime,’ said one fan.
‘I wouldn’t mind if it was entertaining, but their acting is so bad it makes everything seem scripted and fake. C’mon, producers, I know we’re all playing along but you’re not even trying.’
Bronte was left in tears after her co-stars accused Harrison of ’emotionally manipulating’ her on Monday’s episode.
The brunette, 28, was embroiled in tense scenes at the NSW Southern Highlands retreat, where Claire Nomarhas gave her a stern warning.
Claire accused Harrison of trying to ’emotionally manipulate’ his wife, which prompted Bronte to hit back, saying the other brides were just jealous.
‘Not once has Harrison tired to manipulate me. Harrison doesn’t control me,’ Bronte said defiantly, as the other brides spoke to her.
‘I am a grown-a** woman and I have my own opinions. The reason they are trying to turn on my relationship is because they are jealous,’ she added.
Viewers have eviscerated the couple on social media, and blasted Bronte for defending Harrison’s ‘gaslighting’ behaviour
Bronte explained the other brides ‘just want what Harrison and I have’, before Melinda chimed in to back Claire up.
‘We just think you’re being a little bit naïve,’ Melinda said.
‘As multiple girls see it, we just don’t want to see you go down that path. We know you’re strong,’ added Alyssa.
Bronte took issue with being called ‘naïve’ by Melinda.
‘That’s basically calling me dumb and that my relationship with Harrison isn’t real and that really hurts,’ Bronte said, adding that she felt attacked and ganged up on.
‘I felt attacked. I have never had to sit there and have people nit pick my relationship when I have come this far,’ she said.
Bronte then stormed off, saying she needed a break.
‘My husband is outspoken and he says how he feels. And they are basically saying I have lost myself,’ Bronte said.
‘Why am I being absolutely, completely ridiculed for choosing him?’
Bronte was left in tears after her co-stars accused Harrison of ’emotionally manipulating’ her
The girls opted not to chase after Bronte, but Claire made her feelings known.
‘Bronte, we care about you. We can see you’re being manipulated by this f**king idiot,’ she said.
‘You’ve got five of your friends sitting in front of you and telling you something’s up. Something’s not right.’
Later, Bronte dropped the bombshell she was in serious discussions with Harrison about moving to Sydney.
Married At First Sight continues Tuesday at 7.30pm on Channel Nine and 9Now
‘I felt attacked. I have never had to sit there and have people nit pick my relationship when I have come this far,’ she said