Married At First Sight RECAP: The gut-wrenching moment Lauren learns that her ‘husband’ Jonathan has been secretly texting another bride during the experiment

Married At First Sight has been rocked by a new cheating scandal.

Sunday night’s episode featured the heartbreaking moment Lauren Dunn discovered her on-screen husband Jonathan McCullough had secretly texted another bride from the show, Ellie Dix.

The Commitment Ceremony turned into a stage for scandal when Tori Adams interrupted proceedings to unveil a bomb that would send shockwaves through the show.

‘Can I come in for a moment, sorry to bother you? I was told some information today, which is that Jonno, you texted Ellie,” she revealed, as the cast gasped.

Jonathan’s defense was swift, as he insisted his interactions extended beyond Ellie and reached several cast members.

Married At First Sight has been rocked by a new cheating scandal. Sunday night’s episode featured the heartbreaking moment Lauren Dunn discovered her on-screen husband Jonathan McCullough was secretly texting another bride from the show, Ellie Dix.

The Commitment Ceremony turned into a stage for scandal when Tori Adams (left) interrupted proceedings to unveil a bomb that would send shockwaves through the show

The Commitment Ceremony turned into a stage for scandal when Tori Adams (left) interrupted proceedings to unveil a bomb that would send shockwaves through the show

“I’m texting Stephen, Michael, Ellie, like a bunch of people,” he insisted.

The nature of these messages? Simple check-ins according to Jonathan: “How was the dinner or how was the commitment ceremony.”

However, his explanation did little to assuage the growing sense of betrayal.

“I'm texting Stephen, Michael, Ellie, like a bunch of people,” he insisted.  The nature of these messages?  Simple check-ins, he claimed

“I’m texting Stephen, Michael, Ellie, like a bunch of people,” he insisted. The nature of these messages? Simple check-ins, he claimed

‘But there is nothing at all. She’s not my type,” he continued, trying to quell the growing suspicions.

Lauren’s response was one of pure emotional pain as she recounted the ghost of past betrayals, articulating how such communications had been harbingers of heartache in previous relationships.

“I just think it’s a little bit, it’s obviously a little bit triggering for me. Yes I know. In the past I just felt like a fool,” she expressed through tears.

Lauren's response was one of pure emotional pain as she recounted the ghost of past betrayals, articulating how such communication had been the harbinger of heartache in previous relationships.

Lauren’s response was one of pure emotional pain as she recounted the ghost of past betrayals, articulating how such communication had been the harbinger of heartache in previous relationships.

“I just think it's a little bit, it's obviously a little bit triggering for me.  Yes I know.  In the past I just felt like a fool,” she expressed through tears

“I just think it’s a little bit, it’s obviously a little bit triggering for me. Yes I know. In the past I just felt like a fool,” she expressed through tears

Expert Alessandra Rampolla’s investigation into the case has only widened the rift, with Jonathan reiterating his position and portraying the texts as harmless banter.

‘She’s funny. We, I’m literally giving her an update, and we’re laughing about the experiment,” he claimed. ‘No, I don’t (have feelings). No, I don’t. Not really.’

Despite Jonathan’s assurances, the seeds of doubt had been planted.

Expert Alessandra Rampolla's investigation into the case has only widened the rift, with Jonathan reiterating his position and portraying the texts as harmless banter.

Expert Alessandra Rampolla’s investigation into the case has only widened the rift, with Jonathan reiterating his position and portraying the texts as harmless banter.

'She's funny.  We, I'm literally giving her an update, and we're laughing about the experiment,” he claimed.  'No, I don't (have feelings).  No, I don't.  I really don't

‘She’s funny. We, I’m literally giving her an update, and we’re laughing about the experiment,” he claimed. ‘No, I don’t (have feelings). No, I don’t. I really don’t

Lauren, visibly shaken and looking for comfort, questioned the basis of their television union.

As she cried openly on the couch, Jonathan apologized, but the damage had already been done.

Both decided to stay in the experiment, but with Lauren’s trust visibly damaged, her search for the truth has only just begun, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting the revelations that Monday’s dinner will bring.

Lauren, visibly shaken and looking for comfort, questioned the basis of their television union

Lauren, visibly shaken and looking for comfort, questioned the basis of their television union