Married at First Sight British star Nathanial Valentino has claimed he was “manipulated” by show bosses into marrying transgender bride Ella Morgan, branding the E4 series a “sham” – allegations the broadcaster strenuously denies .
Nathanial, 36, who identifies as pansexual and is attracted to a person regardless of gender, said he initially turned down pairing with the busty blonde beauty, 29, after requesting a match with someone “masculine.” Energy” showed.
He told The Mirror that producers had “encouraged” him to reconsider his decision not to ruin Ella’s “story” and that the production team had “provoked conflict” behind the scenes as they had no interest in helping the couples to help find love.
He told the publication: “The way some were treated on the show became very dark.” From the start it was a complete farce.
Among his many shocking claims, Nathanial said contestants were fed scripted lines by a team he called “the little bitches and witches” and at one point were even locked in their rooms for 22 hours a day.
Admission: Married at First Sight British star Nathanial Valentino, 36, has claimed he was “manipulated” by show bosses into marrying transgender bride Ella Morgan, branding the E4 series a “sham”
Claims: Nathanial, 36, who identifies as pansexual and is attracted to a person regardless of gender, said he initially turned down pairing with the busty blonde beauty after requesting a match with someone who has “masculine energy “ showed (pictured together in the show). )
“That was the type of manipulation that took place.” [the team] were like goblins who whispered in people’s ears. I would be having a great conversation with Ella, she would be pulled away and five minutes later we would be arguing about the exact same thing.
Nathanial, who left the show early, said he eventually agreed to marry Ella with the only condition that he would not be someone who smoked or worked in the “sex industry,” only to find out on their honeymoon that his new wife had been a stripper.
While his bride became a “monster” due to the production team’s interference, another contestant suffered a “full-blown panic attack.”
A Channel 4 spokesperson told Web: “Nathanial has taken part in this process voluntarily and with full and informed consent and in this case has actually received more information than we would normally share with cast members to make him aware that his bride is transsexual.”
“The matching process involves a detailed survey of each participant’s preferences and none of these are ignored when deciding who to match them with.”
“The wellbeing of all cast members on Married at First Sight UK is our top priority and we ensure that appropriate support is available to cast members at all times before, during and after filming – including 24-hour access to a member of the welfare team or a psychologist. “Support”.
“The show is an unscripted reality series that follows real events as they unfold naturally and is not scripted in any way.”
It comes after Web revealed Ella shared a passionate kiss with a contestant on the E4 series, who later took part in the experiment behind Nathanial’s back, despite them being committed to each other on their wedding day.
Shocking: He said producers “encouraged” him to reconsider his decision not to ruin Ella’s “story” and said the production team “provoked conflict” behind the scenes as they had no interest in helping the couples to help find love
Crazy: Among his many shocking claims, Nathanial said that contestants were fed scripted lines by a team he called “the little bitches and witches” and at one point were even locked in their rooms for 22 hours a day
BTS: He continued, while his bride became a “monster” due to the production team’s interference, another contestant suffered a “full-blown panic attack.”
The revelation rocked the cast and Ella’s relationship with Nathanial, who identifies as pansexual, meaning he doesn’t recognize gender and falls in love with the person, was in tatters.
Viewers sobbed as Ella and Nathanial married after meeting at the altar for the first time, with the former Geordie Shore star accepting his new wife for who she is as a transgender woman.
But in the process, Ella made a connection with one of the other grooms, a straight man, and the two agreed they were a much better match.
A TV source told Web: “There’s no denying that Ella and Nathanial were instantly attracted to each other on their wedding day.”
“But Ella’s natural type is a straight man with masculine energy, so one of the other grooms met more of her criteria.”
“She didn’t want to hurt Nathanial or go against the process because being part of the show means so much to her.”
“Ella was looking for love and with the other groom he adored her physically and mentally and they had a much better chance of enjoying a lasting relationship together.”
The E4 show introduces new couples to the experiment as the series unfolds and Ella’s affair takes place with one of the grooms who has not yet joined the trial.
Married at First Sight UK airs Monday to Thursday at 9pm on E4.
Married At First Sight UK: Meet the eight contestants in the series
Name: Arthur
Age: 23
From London
Occupation: Tennis coach
Why: “I am ready to find the love of my life”
Name: Ella
Age: 29
From: Weston Super Mare
Occupation: clinical consultant
Why: “This experiment is so much more than just my marriage.” I see this as a big deal for someone in transition.
Name: Brad
Age: 27
From: Grimsby
Occupation: model
Why: “I wholeheartedly trust the experts to match me well.”
Name: Jay
Age: 31
From: Lancashire
Occupation: Sales Manager
Why: Hopefully they found someone suitable for me and I believe everything happens for a reason.
Name: Georges
Age: 30
From: Surrey
Profession: Sports rehabilitator
Why: “I told the experts I will give 120%.” I trust them and I will trust the process.
Name: Laura
Age: 34
From: Hampshire
Occupation: Financial manager
Why: “I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a positive outcome – I don’t want another divorce.”
Name: Luke
Age: 30
By: Clacton
Occupation: Sales Manager
Why: “I’m really open and I know I can make things work and build things. I just hope she has the same attitude.”
Name: Peggy
Age: 32
From: Kent
Occupation: Technology venture partner
Why: “I want that lover and someone who can also be my best friend”
Name: Nathaniel
Age: 36
From: Manchester
Occupation: Event marketing manager
Why: “I don’t trust anyone but myself, but I hope they did a good job, that’s all I can say.”
Name: Porsche
Age: 36
From London
Occupation: Executive Assistant
Why: “I try not to think too much about the fact that I’m marrying a complete stranger because I’ll probably overwhelm myself.”
Name: Paul
Age: 26
By: Chesham
Occupation: Account Manager
Why: “I hope the experts have literally personally extradited my best friend and life partner.”
Name: Rosaline
Age: 28
From: Crewe
Occupation: Florist
Why: “I’m excited, but I also feel pretty nervous.” It doesn’t feel real1′
Name: Terence
Age: 40
From: Reading
Occupation: Youth worker/DJ
Why: “I’m looking forward to it and excited.” The only thing I’m worried about is whether she’ll like me.
Name: Shona
Age: 31
From: Nottingham
Occupation: Performing arts teacher
Why: “My greatest happiness would be if he and I did the experiment and really tried to grow together.”
Name: Thomas
Age: 27
From: Wiltshire
Occupation: Investment communications
Why: “I look forward to getting to know this person and seeing what we can do together.”
Name: Tasha
Age: 25
From: Leeds
Occupation: Childcare assistant
Why: “I trust the experts to help me find the love of my life – the ant for my December!”