Married at First Sight Australia viewers have taken to social media to support groom Josh White after he told bride Melissa Sheppard about his concerns regarding sex. During the episode on Monday, March 20 of the E4 reality show, couples were made to choose whether they wanted to stay or leave their partners during a commitment ceremony.
Speaking with experts John Aiken, Alessandra Rampolla and Mel Schilling, Josh and Melissa talked about how their marriage was going. Revealing that he and his bride had agreed to take sex ‘off the menu’ for the time being, Josh said: “I don’t want to be seen as a sexual object.”
The 40-year-old Advertising Client Director added: “The task yesterday where we talked about first impressions - the wedding videos that played were very different. I talked about a feeling and about the aspect of turning round and having an instant connection. Whereas Mel's video didn’t touch on that and she references that I look like Thor and she hopes that I have Thor’s hammer!”
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A clearly uncomfortable Josh then said: “I want to be liked for me and not because I have a penis.” Despite their current situation, both Josh and his bride decided to stay with each other.
Over on social media, viewers rallied behind Josh and some even warned him away from his bride. “How dare Josh being a gentleman for not being a “lad” and go on a boasting trip. Now she’s punishing him - Josh RUN!!” wrote one person.
A second then echoed: “Josh is so eloquent talking about his feelings and his discomfort in being sexualised in that way. Actually made my eyes tear up a little.” A third added: “Melissa saying "so we can get to know each other" ... no, so you can get to know Josh! You know nothing about him! And haven't tried to find out!”
Married At First Sight Australia continues on E4 on Tuesday, March 21 at 7.30pm. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.
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