MAFS Australia: Natalie Parham reveals she is dating a woman after a failed relationship with Collins Christian
Natalie Parham has finally found love after her brief stint on Married At First Sight this season.
The reality star, 32, is now happily in a relationship with a woman – who Natalie reveals is a friend she’s known for some time – after she sensationally left the show after failing to connect with her TV husband Collins Christian .
‘I’ve been talking to someone special,’ she told Channel Nine, per Pedestrian.
‘We have known each other for years. We met when she was married and I was in a long-term relationship.’
The physio said her partner has been ‘incredible’ in supporting her since she stopped MAFS.
Natalie Parham (pictured) has finally found love after her brief stint on Married At First Sight this season
“I’ve never dated a woman before, I’ve been attracted to them, but I’ve never been able to take that step into dating,” she added.
‘They have been an incredible support to me since I left the experiment. Even if it just ends up being a nice friendship, we’ll just have to see what happens.’
In February, Natalie broke her silence shortly after leaving the experiment.
Speaking to TheWSTNews Australia, the brunette opened up about the stark reality of her doomed partnership with Collins – and the moment that made her walk away from her ‘marriage’.
The reality star, 32, is now happily in a relationship with a woman – who Natalie reveals is a friend she’s known for some time
Natalie sensationally left the show when she failed to connect with her TV husband Collins Christian. Both pictured
Collins’ apparent lack of attraction was a key factor in her decision.
“There was no connection,” she said flatly.
‘I wasn’t Blake Lively enough for him,’ Natalie revealed as she watched his audition tape where he revealed the Hollywood actress was his ‘dream girl’.
Collins and Natalie quickly left the show, returning home less than two days after the first commitment ceremony was filmed.
Sources close to the production told TheWSTNews Australia that Natalie struggled immensely during filming and missed her family.
The physio said her partner has been ‘incredible’ in supporting her since she quit MAFS
“Natalie was homesick after losing her dad and just wanted out,” an insider revealed.
‘Collins was just head over heels and Natalie couldn’t handle it.
‘Nat finally reached the boiling point and production agreed to let her go home.’
According to the spy, the pair ended on ‘bad terms’ and things don’t get much better at the reunion when they have an on-camera spat.
“Collins is still spiteful and keeps blaming her for robbing him of his opportunity,” the source said.
‘Things got really ugly quickly and they both went their separate ways.
‘Collins didn’t even want to be with friends with Natalie afterwards, it’s really crazy.’
Collins and Natalie quickly left the show, returning home less than two days after the first commitment ceremony was filmed
According to friends, Natalie always felt that Collins was putting on a show for the cameras and was a completely different person when the cameras weren’t rolling.
The decision to allow Natalie to leave came despite Collins’ choice to remain on the show.
The show’s guidelines and overall concept take a backseat when a contestant’s mental health or well-being is at stake.
Natalie had previously expressed a desire to leave during the inaugural dinner event, but was persuaded to stay at least until the next commitment ceremony to fulfill her part in the show’s narrative.
But when it became clear that she would be required to stay an extra week, production management intervened.
It was noted that being on the show is inherently challenging, but given Natalie’s recent personal loss and her emotional state, it would have been unreasonable to continue on the show.