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‘Trash-fest’: MAFS experts slam controversial wife

Viewers have mercilessly mocked a Married At First Sight wife for her astounding and “shameful” acts, including a rather bizarre insult she gave her husband.

Kate Schneider
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February 13, 2022 - 9:54PM
Tensions were high between Selin and Anthony on Married At First Sight.
Tensions were high between Selin and Anthony on Married At First Sight.

Things got very awkward during the first commitment ceremony of the season on Sunday night’s Married At First Sight, where the couples revealed whether they were choosing to stay in their relationships or leave.

While there were some newlyweds who were very into each other, such as Olivia and Jackson, tensions were running high among others.

One of the most notable was Anthony and Selin.

Selin’s insults coupled with her smirks sparked condemnation from the experts and viewers, with the bride being mercilessly mocked on social media.

And her final act in the commitment ceremony really put the boot in for poor Anthony.

But first, let’s rewind to the beginning as the show which kicked off with a revealing summary of the state of their relationship by Anthony, who said: “It’s been a bit of a trainwreck to tell you the truth”.

He recalled the moment he tried to show his vulnerability and Selin tried to shame him for it by calling him a “princess” and implying he’s not a real man. She also commented that he was “really needy” and questioned if he would “do another boohoo”.

Anthony said: “So, like, the wedding day was good. It was romantic. But on the honeymoon, we started talking, and I was just vulnerable, you know? It’s been a really sort of weird, confronting time for me.”

Then a smirk started creeping across Selin’s face, prompting expert Mel Schilling to cut in.

“That’s not funny. It’s really demeaning,” she told Selin.

There’s the Selin smirk … While poor Anthony looks miserable.
There’s the Selin smirk … While poor Anthony looks miserable.

Selin then admitted: “I know I probably shouldn’t have used the word ‘princess’ in the real world.”

Mel cut her off: “Well this is the real world. And when you say it like that, he feels like you’re making fun of him.”

Selin: “I don’t see it like that. In certain situations, when we’re talking, I throw in a joke – I know the princess thing is a bit too far for him … When he’s telling me something, I’m *not* engaged in the conversation …

“What is the reason for me to stay. Because we keep spiralling down into this big hole that we can never get out of.

“When we get together we can’t even talk, we can’t listen. When I start talking Anthony’s storming off.”

John Aiken then summarised her behaviour at the cocktail party, where she tried to campaign against Anthony and turn the other couples against him.

“It became just a trash-fest,” he said.

Surprisingly, both Anthony and Selin choose to stay. Even more astounding was the fact that Anthony was the one to dish out an apology.

“I do keep coming back, sort of walk off sometimes,” he said. “If that made her feel like s**t, that was not my intention. I am sorry for that.”

As if things couldn’t get even more bewildering, Selin then pulled out an envelope with the words “stay”, written so small it was barely visible. It must have been some kind of protest?

They then got up from the couch and proceeded to do an awkward fist bump, instead of holding hands or exchanging a kiss like other couples.

Say what? Could the writing be any smaller?
Say what? Could the writing be any smaller?

The reaction on social media was overwhelmingly against Selin, and so many comments were too rude to be published.

Twitter user Liza wrote: “Anthony spilling the tea. No longer being respectful to Selin and we’re all about it.”

Meanwhile Martine commented: “Selin is so delusional, it’s embarrassing.”

And Simon wrote: “Selin looks like she has her back up, has switched off and completely doesn’t even care about the experts opinion of her or events.”

While another Twitter user agreed: “Selin can’t even be bothered trying to pretend she has empathy or feelings.”

Others applauded the experts for standing up to her.

Rebecca wrote: “Well done judges @MAFS Selin deserved that serving!”

While Simon said: “Experts are disgusted with Selin. Welcome to the club!”

And Mel commented: “Yes! Finally the experts are being hardcore tough. I am living for this, Selin deserves to be shamed for her repulsive actions. Poor Anthony never had a chance with her!”

Others shared some less than flattering depictions of her.

There was also a common feeling that the couple weren’t meant to be together.

Jenny said: “Ugh Selin and Anthony. Just no. They hate each other. Let them go. It didn’t work out.”

Katie agreed: “We all know it’s doomed, cos Selin can do no wrong and Anthony is to blame for everything, but whatever.”

And Brittany summarised the main problem well: “Selin sweetie you’ve just been nothing but a disrespectful brick wall like … you’ve done nothing nice or caring? How can you not see it?! Far out I’m so frustrated.”

Ultimately, social media users were rather united on Selin needing to show more compassion and kindness.

Aleisha wrote: “Selin giving a bit of a smile when the experts are telling her how awful she is … no remorse whatsoever.”

Her lack of compassion left viewers speechless.
Her lack of compassion left viewers speechless.

Originally published as ‘Trash-fest’: MAFS experts slam controversial wife

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