Brides from previous seasons of the hit reality show have revealed they were left 'terrified' by the aggressive behaviour of their partners.

Manderson claimed that while relationship experts were expressing doubts about the viability of the pairing, production staff were encouraging the couple to stay together.

Meerdere oud-deelnemers zeggen dat zij pas tijdens of na afloop ontdekten dat hun partner een strafrechtelijk verleden had, onder meer voor drugs- of geweldsdelicten.