'I was on Married At First Sight and there is one key part I'd change'

Daily Mirror

4 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE: Married At First Sight star Dave Hand has revealed how his edits didn't show the complete story and opened up on an issue he has with fellow cast members
A Married At First Sight star has revealed the worst part about the show - and it wasn't the breakdown of his marriage. Despite exchanging vows and looking to be a strong couple, Dave Hand and Jamie Marinos' connection was short-lived.
After cameras stopped rolling the duo called it quits and are no longer on speaking terms. But Dave exclusively told the Mirror he wishes nothing but the best for his ex - and wishes his co-stars would all be as amicable.
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He also revealed how the narrative for his story on the Australian version of the show wasn't exactly how things panned out. The tattooed star, 36, admits he wishes viewers had the chance to see how much he was struggling with his dad's health woes during filming.
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"I communicated that a few times on the couch," he confessed, revealing the scenes were cut from the show. "People just think I went from the partner swap to me not liking Jamie. There was a build up there.
"I cried on the couch the week before because I was struggling so much, you know? Then, yeah, it was quite difficult for me as it just sort of made it out to look like I've changed overnight, which definitely wasn't the case."
He added there were other instances of the final edit not showing exactly what happened, claiming the duo had also discussed calling time on their relationship and leaving earlier on. "It wasn't just a me thing. We both communicated that we were both struggling, but you have got to give it to us for giving it a crack and sticking it out."
The 6'7" tradesman went on to call out the online taunts from other cast members towards each other. And it is this that he said was one of the worst parts from his experience. "We had cast members coming at other cast members online," he said, speaking of the show's aftermath.
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"Like, we didn't need to do that. I think that was quite childish, you know? I was affected by some of it and it's taken its toll. We should have been looking out for each other if anything.
"I don't think we should have been taking the p*** out of each other. It was hard to watch, whether you got a good edit or a bad edit, it was still difficult."
He went on to name Veronica as being someone who didn't have a good edit, saying she "copped it" in terms of online abuse.
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"I still feel sorry or the people who copped it from the whole public. Online social trolling and stuff like that needs to be stamped about and people need to be held accountable for it.
"Just because I can put on a mask and not reply to these people or give them a reaction, doesn't mean I wasn't dealing with anything or that it wasn't affect me. That's what we have to be scared of as well, because people who suffer in silence, it does eat away at people.
"People think they can say what they want and get away with it, and I don't think that should be the case at all."
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Despite the issues, Dave is still keen to show what he has to offer on-screen, with UK shows such as Celebrity Big Brother and I'm A Celebrity two options he'd be happy to explore.
He is also interested in giving back to the community and helping others who may be struggling. "I'd love to get into the side of helping young males with their mental health. I think I'm very well experienced enough to talk and help younger kids, especially males.
"Life is full of happiness and joy and these dark days are okay as well. They're going to be there. I think that the biggest message of all... You know, you can change what you're going through."