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Married At First Sight Drama: Jacqui Burfoot’s Heartbreak Over Ryan’s Brutal Ranking
[Image: Jacqui Burfoot looking upset during the ranking task]
Jacqui Burfoot at the ranking challenge (Channel Nine)

Married At First Sight’s Jacqui Burfoot, 29, was left devastated last week when her husband Ryan Donnelly, 36, ranked her third in a controversial task. While viewers saw her tearful reaction, insiders claim the chaos behind the scenes was even messier.

During the challenge, Jacqui confidently placed Ryan first, expecting him to reciprocate. Instead, he coldly ranked her third, citing “honesty” as his reasoning. A source close to Jacqui told Daily Mail Australia, “She wasn’t hurt by the ranking itself—she was crushed to be matched with someone lacking the emotional depth to prioritize her.”

[Image: Ryan Donnelly hesitating during the ranking task]
Ryan Donnelly during the controversial moment (Channel Nine)

Jacqui allegedly never expected to top Ryan’s list, admitting in unaired footage that she’d rank herself fourth, behind fellow brides Rhi and Morena. Her tears stemmed from deeper issues: Ryan’s “Andrew Tate-like” remarks during their honeymoon and his inability to make her feel valued. “She wanted loyalty and emotional intelligence,” the insider added. “Instead, Ryan treated her like a pageant contestant.”

Producer Manipulation?
The show allegedly amplified the drama by splicing in a crying scene from a different moment. “Producers wanted more reaction,” the source disclosed. Jacqui’s self-confidence, built through modeling and pageants, shielded her from crumbling over Ryan’s opinion.

[Image: Jacqui and Ryan at their first dinner party]
Tensions simmering between the pair (Channel Nine)

Viewers blasted Ryan’s “brutal honesty,” but Jacqui’s frustration centered on his failure to meet her needs. “She craved a partner who’d make her feel cherished,” the insider explained. The task confirmed her fears: Ryan wasn’t the devoted, intelligent partner she’d hoped for.

What’s Next for the Couple?
With trust eroded, their relationship hangs in the balance. Can they move past this betrayal, or has the damage sealed their fate?

[Image: A dramatic split-screen of Jacqui and Ryan]
Will they stay together? (Channel Nine)

Married At First Sight airs Sundays at 7pm on Channel Nine.

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