Married At First Sight star Josh White has opened up about his rocky marriage to “horny bride” Melissa Shephard in his most revealing interview yet.
In a wide-ranging session with Daily Mail Australia, the advertising executive, 40, also spoke about being still legally married when he joined the show, adding that producers were aware of his pending divorce.
Yes, I was still married (to my ex). production science (it). I said that my divorce will be finalized soon.
He also spoke about his post-show romance with MAFS bride Lyndall Grace, which took place in December after she dumped husband Cam Woods in Final Vows.
Josh explained that their friendship blossomed after Lyndall’s exit from the show when they began having deep and meaningful conversations.
Married At First Sight star Josh White opens up about his rocky marriage to Melissa Sheppard in his most revealing interview yet
In a wide-ranging session with Daily Mail Australia, the advertising executive, 40, also spoke about being still legally married when he joined the show, adding that producers were aware of his pending divorce. (Pictured with his TV wife Melissa Sheppard on their wedding day)
I started talking to Lyndall after she left the show. It was just a friendship of this kind that has moved on over time.
‘We had a lot in common. We think very similarly about a lot of things.
The single father of two said it was their mental connection that brought them closer, which eventually culminated in them kissing at the MAFS wrap party.
He also spoke about his post-show romance with MAFS bride Lyndall Grace, which took place in December after she dumped husband Cam Woods in Final Vows.
“When I look back on the time I spent on that experience, one of the things I kept saying was (appreciate) the deep conversations,” Josh explained.
He continued, “We, reportedly, shared a kiss. Yes.’
When asked about reports that he traveled to Perth in January to meet Lyndall – only to discover she already had a boyfriend – he confirmed it was all true.
Josh claims he was going through a ‘messy divorce’
Josh slammed Mel for commenting on his divorce proceedings, stressing that he never talks about his ex-wife on the show and believes she deserves respect.
Mel brought up Josh’s real-life marriage during an interview on The Kyle and Jackie O Show the morning after the couple left for the experiment.
‘It wasn’t a messy divorce,’ he told the Daily Mail, ‘but even if it was, I think it’s very despicable for someone who had nothing to do with my relationship with my ex-wife to comment on it the way I did. Australia.
I never talk about my ex on the show. I think she deserves the utmost respect.”
I will never talk about it again. (My ex-boyfriend) didn’t apply for the offer, she didn’t go through the experience, and I have the utmost disrespect for her.
“I would never talk about her private style like that.”
Josh was particularly hurt by Melissa’s claim that he shed “crocodile tears” for sympathy. He said, “They weren’t crocodile tears.”
Josh responds to Melissa, saying he cried “crocodile tears” at the show
Josh was particularly hurt by Melissa’s claim that he shed “crocodile tears” for sympathy.
He said, “They weren’t crocodile tears.” “It was real tears from someone who went through a difficult experience.”
He said her remarks were so spiteful that he still resents them to this day.
Josh also debunked claims he has a “custom contract” that gives him more freedom than other MAFS participants
Josh denies having a ‘custom contract’
Josh also debunked claims that he has a “custom contract” that gives him more freedom than other MAFS participants.
Josh called the claim, which was first reported by a gossip website, “outrageous”.
“No, I didn’t have a dedicated contract,” he said, adding that all he asked the producers was to understand “when I can see my kids.”
These arrangements are common for parents who present with MAFS.
“I was told 12 weeks into the show when I could come back and see my kids, which was basically every other week,” he said.
“This isn’t an ad-hoc contract—this is literally just knowing when I can go see my kids.”
“No, I never had a custom contract,” he said, adding that all he asked the producers was to understand “when can I see my kids.”
about his friendships from the show
Josh said his philosophy was to try to make friends with everyone in the cast, including the brides and grooms.
“ I remember after the night of the bucks I set myself a little task when I got home. I wrote down all the men’s names and then where they came from, what they did at work.
“Not only from a memory job, but also to try to get to know them because the next day when we all met everyone was kind of like, ‘Oh, how do you remember my name?'” And I said, “Well, that’s why.”
You know, getting to know women was just as important. I mean, it would make sense to be friends with them, too.
Josh said his philosophy was to try to make friends with everyone in the cast, including the brides and grooms. Pictured with Harrison Boone
