Why Trisha really left Married At First Sight: Stratford slammed reality TV juggernaut after quitting and said she ‘felt sick’ over ‘outrageous’ dinner party behaviour by the cast… as expert passes away at age 72
The Australian television industry was rocked on Monday by news of Dr. Trisha Stratford at age 72.
And now comments the former TV relationship expert made on Married At First Sight, the show that made her famous, have resurfaced.
She joined the show in 2015 and chose to leave just five years later, heavily criticizing the franchise after quitting.
She condemned the direction of the show and said she felt “sick” about what happened during some of the wild dinner parties that were part of the show.
In an interview with women’s Day Trisha claimed at the time that the show was not what she had originally agreed to.
Dr. Trisha Stratford (photo), known for giving relationship advice on Married At First Sight Australia, has sadly passed away at the age of 72. When she joined the show in 2015, she chose to leave just five years later and turned down the show after resigning
“Towards the end, I couldn’t compromise my professional and personal standards because there were contestants on the show that I felt shouldn’t have been there,” she said.
‘During a few dinners I felt nauseous. I felt in my gut that this was not what I would want to see on TV at home. The contestants we got in seasons six and seven were so outrageous and out of the norm that it wasn’t what I signed up for.”
The psychotherapist later elaborated on her views on New Zealand’s Newstalk ZB.
In an interview with Woman’s Day at the time, Trisha claimed that the show was not what she had originally agreed to.
“Towards the end, I couldn’t compromise my professional and personal standards because there were contestants on the show that I felt shouldn’t have been there,” she said. In the photo: Jessika Power
“It became very clear to me over the last two seasons, but especially this past season, that the types of people signing up for the show were becoming more and more outrageous,” she said.
“And it became very difficult to match people who were on the show for the wrong reasons. I’m in my integrity and it just doesn’t work for me anymore. I feel like I’m not involved enough in the matching because it’s kind of shifted from matching to casting.”
“If someone passes the critical selection process and we say we don’t want him on the show because he’s quite vulnerable, he’s not going to do well after the show,” she said.
The New Zealand-based therapist went on to say that what the participants are experiencing is “psychologically a tough gig,” and she likened it to experiencing “conflict in war zones.” Pictured: Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli
The New Zealand-based therapist went on to say that what the participants are experiencing is “psychologically a tough gig,” and she likened it to experiencing “conflict in war zones.”
She added that the show changed from the “observational documentary” she thought she had agreed to be a part of.
‘It went super big, a bit like MasterChef, into what we now know as MAFS.
Angry: “The contestants we got in seasons six and seven were so outrageous and out of the norm that it wasn’t what I signed up for. At a few dinner parties I felt nauseous. I felt like this wasn’t what I would want to see on TV at home,” Trish said. In the photo: Cyrell Paule
The clinical neuropsychotherapist was 72 years old when she died.
John Aiken, who currently stars as a relationship coach at MAFS, took to social media to break the news, posting, “I am heartbroken and devastated that my friend and dear colleague Trisha has passed away.”
“We shared seven amazing seasons of MAFS together. She loved everything about New Zealand, relationships, the All Blacks, the Black Caps, French wine and traveling around the world. I will miss you Tish.
“Thanks for all the memories.”
Nine also said in a statement: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Trisha Stratford.”
The clinical neuropsychotherapist was 72 years old when she died. John Aiken, who currently stars as a relationship coach at MAFS, took to social media to break the news, posting: ‘I am heartbroken and devastated that my friend and dear colleague Trisha has passed away’
“Our sincere condolences and heartfelt condolences go out to her family and those closest to her at this difficult time.”
Several former MAFS contestants have since taken to Instagram to express their sadness over the loss of their former confidante.
Elizabeth Sobinoff, who appeared on the show in seasons six and seven, commented, “She was so genuine and so kind to me. She was so smart and a safe place.”
Season five star Sarah Roza also said: ‘Ohhh my god, this is so terrible and unexpected news! Rest in peace Trisha. You were ALWAYS so nice to me.’
Trisha, who hails from New Zealand, took part in the first season of the Nine show in 2015, starring relationship gurus John Aiken (pictured right) and Sabina Read. Sabina was later replaced by current expert Mel Schilling (pictured left)
Trisha, who hails from New Zealand, joined the Nine show in 2015 in its first season, starring relationship gurus John Aiken and Sabina Read. Sabina was later replaced by current expert Mel Schilling.
Stratford was replaced on the show by clinical sex therapist Alessandra Rampolla, who has shaken up the current season of the show with racy challenges and exercises.
Before joining MAFS, Trisha worked as a journalist in New Zealand and Australia for 60 Minutes.
She also served as a war correspondent in Somalia and Bosnia and produced and directed more than twenty prime-time TV documentaries on social justice issues.
Before joining MAFS, Trisha worked as a journalist in New Zealand and Australia for 60 Minutes