Married At First Sight star Bronte Schofield has broken her silence in an explosive, no-holds-barred interview.
The outspoken bride has finally set the record straight on her controversial link to current groom Adrian Araouzou, her infamous relationship with ex-TV husband Harrison Boon, and her eyebrow-raising stint on OnlyFans.
The former bride, who famously endured one of the show's most chaotic relationships with 'gaslighting' groom Harrison in 2023, admitted she knew the Adrian saga would explode the second she was snapped out with him in Perth last month.
'As soon as that photo was taken, I knew it was going to go crazy,' Bronte said, laughing.
The Perth-based beauty confirmed that it wasn't her who initiated contact—but Adrian himself, who slid into her DMs off his own free will.
'I have literal receipts. Everyone's saying I chased him, but it was him who chased me,' she insisted.
Married At First Sight star Bronte Schofield has broken her silence in an explosive, no-holds-barred interview. Pictured
The former bride, who famously endured one of the show's most chaotic relationships with 'gaslighting' groom Harrison in 2023, admitted she knew the Adrian saga would explode the second she was snapped out with him in Perth last month. Both pictured
'He even admitted he wished he was matched with me instead of Awhina,' she continued.
While Bronte made it clear she 'felt for Awhina' after Adrian's cheeky comments, she also added she's been in Awhina's position before.
'I know what it's like to be matched with someone who wishes they were with someone else,' she said.
'But I never told Adrian to message me - that was all him. And when Cleo [Awhina's sister] jumped online slamming me, I was disappointed. She could've just reached out to me privately and I would've cleared the air.'
For those wondering if the flirty DMs sparked a real romance, Bronte shut down the speculation.
'No, I'm not dating Adrian. I'm very single and very happy that way. If I choose to date anyone, that's my choice.
'But let's be real—he's not my type and I'm definitely not signing up for another Harrison 2.0.'
Bronte also lifted the lid on what really went down behind closed doors with Harrison during their tumultuous season.
The Perth-based beauty confirmed that it wasn't her who initiated contact—but Adrian himself, who slid into her DMs off his own free will
While Bronte made it clear she 'felt for Awhina' after Adrian's cheeky comments, she also added that been in Awhina's position before. (Awhina pictured with Adrian)
'Of course I had feelings for Harrison at some point,' she confessed.
'People think I was crazy for staying, but what they didn't see was how heavily producers manipulated me. I wanted to leave so many times, but producers would wind me down for hours, telling me Harrison had feelings for me and I shouldn't throw that away.'
'I would literally sit backstage during commitment ceremonies, so sick to my stomach, being begged to stay.'
Despite their explosive fights and Harrison's behaviour, Bronte admitted there were moments she genuinely wanted to make it work.
'I'll never deny that I did care about him during the experiment. But we were never, ever going to work. We are chalk and cheese.'
Bronte didn't shy away from addressing her time on adult platform OnlyFans either, revealing she raked in significant earnings during her short stint on the site.
'I left OnlyFans a long time ago. It was a hot minute - I made my money and dipped,' she said unapologetically.
'People criticised me, but honestly, I was fresh off the show, traumatised, paying $45 for a head of lettuce during the cost-of-living crisis - why wouldn't I capitalise off being on one of the biggest shows in Australia?'
Despite their explosive fights and Harrison's behaviour, Bronte admitted there were moments she genuinely wanted to make it work
Bronte didn't shy away from addressing her time on adult platform OnlyFans either
Her advice to any future MAFS contestants considering joining?
'If you want to do it, have a thick skin. People will judge you, but they're just jealous. Do it, make your money and leave.'
Since leaving the spotlight, Bronte has reopened her beauty business in Perth and is focused on rebuilding her life away from the cameras.
But she admits it's taken her nearly three years to feel like herself again.
'I left that experiment a shell of a woman. My parents even told me they saw the light go out of my eyes on TV.'
'It's taken me years to bounce back, but I'm finally in a good place. I'll never do reality TV again. You couldn't pay me enough.'
And while she laughs off the trolls these days, Bronte admits she wishes she hadn't let the online noise get to her in the past.
'My biggest mistake post-show was feeding the trolls. That's all they want - a reaction.'
While Bronte says she'd never return to MAFS or any heavy reality show, she joked she'd consider something more light-hearted.
'I was meant to be on I'm A Celebrity this year but pulled out when I heard Harrison might be on. No chance in hell was I doing that.'
'But I'd love to do The Amazing Race with my sister Kirra or even Dancing With The Stars - I actually can dance!'
Married At First Sight continues Sunday at 7pm on Channel Nine.
