Viewers slam MAFS bride Ines’ ‘appalling’ tantrum
A bride has launched an expletive-laden attack on her husband — and fans were furious. But they weren’t able to share their views.
While the other Married At First Sight couples were getting to know each other, things were going from bad to worse for Ines and Bronson.
After criticising her new husband for his eyebrow ring and “inbred” appearance, Ines launched an expletive-laden attack on her husband during Tuesday night’s episode in a move that left viewers stunned.
But anyone trying to share their views with other fans on MAFS’ official Instagram page found themselves hitting a dead end.
The account, which has 136,000 followers, has been posting short clips and screengrabs from the show since it premiered last week - but curiously, has opted to switch off “commenting” for any recent posts containing Ines.
Commenting is still available on almost every other post regarding this year’s contestants.
Interesting that @MarriedAU have turned off commenting on Instagram posts containing Ines. Why would you air this type of behaviour if you're not prepared to be called on it? I'm honestly really concerned about why the producers think this is ok and worth airing. #MAFS #mafsau
â Chantelle Pearn (@Channy_Lou89) February 5, 2019
Why are comments turned off on Ines and Bronsonâs posts on @MarriedAU Insta? ð¤ #MAFS #MAFSAU #sheisvile #sacktheexperts
â Sarah Dally-Watkins (@Sezzy_DW) February 5, 2019
In a statement to news.com.au, a Nine spokesperson explained that the online backlash had prompted the decision to mute comments.
“We take our duty of care seriously, and vigilant social media moderation is an important part of this,” the spokesperson said.
“Due to the high volume of adverse comments on Ines’ posts, Nine’s social media team acted proactively to moderate appropriately.”
Last night, the drama began as the newlyweds boarded a boat to go parasailing, with Ines on edge as she was afraid of heights.
“The less talking you do, it’s going to better for me,” Ines snapped at Bronson as he asked about if there were any crocodiles in the water.
But as Bronson continued to talk to Ines she grew more and more agitated, before finally snapping at him.
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“Shut the f**k up. Get me off the boat!” Get me off the f**king boat! I don’t give a f**k! Get me off the boat, shut the f**k up,: Ines screamed.
“When I say don’t speak, shut the f**k up. I am stressed!”
“That’s fine, be f**king stressed,” Bronson fired back. “I can see why you’re single, hey. I really can. Jesus Christ.”
Afterwards Ines was remorseful about her outburst, telling producers she was “so embarrassed”.
“It was a highly traumatic experience for me because under pressure, and under stress, I don’t handle it well. But you know, at this current stage, I’m really trying to accept Bronson for who he is as a person,” she said.
“I will look past it purely because I think we still need to work on developing a strong connection.”
Viewers weren’t as forgiving, blasting Ines over her outburst and encouraging Bronson to walk off the show.
But they were also “disgusted” with Nine, criticising the decision to cast such a “horrendous” person.
I'm sorry #MAFS but Ines is an appalling human being, I can't believe you can throw this to your viewers Channel 9!
â Kerry Hamilton (@kerryessential) February 5, 2019
This show is about Love isn't it, what a debacle!
I'm so glad that Bronson has called Ines out and told her how he is feeling about her comments! I'm disgusted that channel 9 has allowed her to speak to him like this ð #mafs
â Kayla Land (@KaylaL17) February 5, 2019
Ines is a disgusting human & Iâm pretty disappointed in channel 9 capitalising on know how nice Bronson is, so she will walk all over him like the cane toad she is #MAFS
â Hugo Girl Boss ð (@Mazzy_73) February 4, 2019
Usually I try really hard to refrain from making personally disparaging remarks, but Ines absolutely disgusts me. She should be ashamed of her horrendous behavior. Get. In. The bin. #MAFS
â Beth Hadfield (@EllieB05) February 5, 2019
Ok well, that spray from Ines is verbal abuse right there.
â Andrew ð¶ (@Axiomega) February 5, 2019
Can you imagine the furore if he spoke to her like that!?#MAFS #MAFSAU pic.twitter.com/Uri8fz2PiL
Abandon ship Bronson! #MAFS pic.twitter.com/44NRHIFljb
â AndyNeths (@Andyneths) February 5, 2019
Ines is a bully, pure and simple ð¡ð¡ #mafs
â JB (@nellybabe) February 5, 2019
She may be lonely, scared and vulnerable but that is absolutely no excuse for her appalling, abrasive venomous behaviour. Get Bronson a new wife. He deserves a shot at this. #MAFS
â mary-ann harris (@_maharris) February 5, 2019
I've been married 33 years and would never dream of speaking to my husband the way Innes is speaking to Bronson. She needs to learn to respect people #MAFS
â Seven Twenty Three (@Beryl25426370) February 5, 2019