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Former Survivor contestant Sam Webb declined brother’s invite to be best man for one reason

A hunky former Survivor contestant is “embarrassed” that his brother is appearing as an intruder on controversial reality show Married At First Sight. He was even asked to be best man but declined, calling the show “tragic” and gave his brother one piece of advice.

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Hunky former Survivor contestant Sam Webb is “embarrassed” that older brother Daniel will appear as an intruder on controversial reality series, Married At First Sight.

He was so embarrassed in fact that Sam, 30, refused to be involved when Daniel, 35, filmed his faux wedding episode for the show.

Daniel Webb, right, asked his former reality star brother Sam Webb, left, to be part of his MAFS wedding, but he declined. Picture: Supplied
Daniel Webb, right, asked his former reality star brother Sam Webb, left, to be part of his MAFS wedding, but he declined. Picture: Supplied

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“I didn’t go to the wedding; he asked me to be the best man and I said ‘nah’,” Sam told Confidential.

“I just didn’t want my head on that show to be honest. It’s a tragic show and I’m actually embarrassed to see what actually gets aired, but it’ll be funny because my brother is hilarious.”

A former reality TV contestant himself, Sam, who placed sixth on Australian Survivor in 2016, said he only had one piece of advice for his big bro.

“I just said, it may be portrayed differently to what you hoped for and to just bear that in mind.”

Daniel will appear as an intruder on the show. Picture: Facebook
Daniel will appear as an intruder on the show. Picture: Facebook
He works in car sales and is a keen rugby player. Picture: Instagram/@danwebbs
He works in car sales and is a keen rugby player. Picture: Instagram/@danwebbs

Sam is also known for his work with mental health charity, Livin, and appeared in a guest roles on TV soaps Neighbours and Home And Away.

Despite Sam’s wedding boycott, there’s no hard feelings between the siblings.

“Daniel and I are extremely close and he was upset that I couldn’t make it, but he understood my decision and appreciated it,” Sam explained.

“I get embarrassed of these shows because I would never put myself into it, but he’s got nothing to lose, I’m happy for him regardless.”

Sam was a former contestant on Survivor Australia and has appeared in a couple of shows. Picture: Nigel Wright
Sam was a former contestant on Survivor Australia and has appeared in a couple of shows. Picture: Nigel Wright

Daniel works in new car sales and is a keen rugby league player on the Gold Coast.

Sam also confirmed his brother is the father to a 4-year-old son from a previous relationship.

MAFS is continuing to dominate its prime time timeslot, attracting 1.29 viewers on Sunday night.

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