Married At First Sight Australia star Tyson Gordon has addressed the backlash surrounding his controversial comments on the reality show. The former groom, who appeared in Series 13, recently spoke out about his remarks during a television interview.
Tyson Clarifies His Words
Speaking to 60 Minutes Australia on Sunday, May 24, Tyson acknowledged that his choice of words was poor. 'So, submissive was the wrong word to use. Traditional is the word I was looking for and traditional is a word I wanted to use,' he told journalist Amelia Adams. The property developer emphasised that he is not seeking a partner to control. 'I'm not looking for a dog to obey me. I'm not looking to put my wife on a leash at all,' he added.
Tyson further clarified: 'I don't expect to chain her up in the kitchen and say, “Make me a sandwich.” She's not just going to be locked up in here all day. It's nothing like that.' He defended his preference for a traditional relationship, stating, 'There's really nothing wrong with wanting a traditional relationship in this day and age. I think if you can financially support it, then why not?'
Relationship with Stephanie Marshall
MAFS experts matched Tyson with bride Stephanie Marshall in 2026, believing she shared his traditional values. However, the couple quickly proved incompatible. Tensions arose during their honeymoon when they discussed their sexual histories. Tyson expressed concern that Stephanie had 20 partners, despite having been with approximately 30 people himself. He later justified his 'body count' remarks as a personal preference. 'I go to church – I want more of a pure girl. Everyone's got preferences. For my preference, I just don't want a girl with 200 bodies,' he told TV Week.
Married At First Sight Australia Season 13 is available for streaming on Channel 4 online.
