Ryan Donnelly defends himself against ex-wife's allegations

Ryan Donnelly, a participant from "Married At First Sight," has responded to claims from his ex-wife Jacqui Burfoot that he was controlling and emotionally abusive. He shared text messages from Jacqui, where she expressed affection and begged him to stay in the relationship. Ryan accused Jacqui of spreading falsehoods and stated that she has no evidence to support her claims. He described her actions as defamatory and harmful to his reputation, asserting that other participants have distanced themselves from her narrative. In her response, Jacqui criticized the show's producers for not protecting her from Ryan's public statements. She expressed concern over his continued media presence and the impact it has on her.