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MAFS drama explodes in Sydney court
Married At First Sight star Ryan Donnelly claims his one-time on-screen partner Jacqui Burfoot posted about him 'almost incessantly', but his lawyer says Mr Donnelly is open to coming to an amicable resolution after he took out an apprehended violence order (AVO) against her.
Mr Donnelly was initially coupled with Ms Burfoot on the popular Aussie TV program.
The pair shared a tumultuous on-screen relationship that Ms Burfoot ultimately chose to walk away from.
In the program's Final Vows segment, she said 'Ryan, in a world of red flags, you are the red carpet', to which Mr Donnelly responded 'Be gone with you, you horrible woman'.
Mr Donnelly previously said outside court that Ms Burfoot had attempted to 'destroy' his life.
The matter was mentioned briefly in Campbelltown Local Court on Tuesday when it was adjourned to give Ms Burfoot time to respond.
He has applied for an AVO but it has not yet been granted.
His solicitor Daniel Wakim said outside court that Mr Donnelly was open to the matter being resolved amicably.
'In any situation, you always have to be mindful there is the possibility of a resolution,' Mr Wakim said.
'At this particular point it is still early, we are yet to see what the respondent has to put on in relation to my client's fears.'
Mr Donnelly said outside court that the matter had made his life 'very difficult'.
'I know for a fact that she continues to post about me almost incessantly and as of today's outcome, I'm very pleased with it,' Mr Donnelly said when asked about his allegations.
The matter will return to court on July 29.
