November 8, 2024, 11:44 a.m.

Married At First Sight’s Holly has defended herself after fans called out her behavior towards Hannah.

British wife Holly Ditchfield, 29, from Married At First Sight, has hit back at fans who called her a “bully” following her row with Hannah Nolson, 33.

Earlier this week, viewers watched as all nine MAFS contestants returned to discuss their time on the show. While many of the cast were happy to see each other, the same couldn’t be said for Holly and Hannah, as the two clashed as soon as they locked eyes.

Viewers watched as Holly accused Hannah of flirting with Ryan Livesey, 28, an allegation Hannah later denied.

As their heated argument continued, many fans took Hannah’s side and were unimpressed with Holly’s behavior.

Take to Xformerly known as Twitter, viewers voiced their opinions on the dramatic fallout between the two men.

One user wrote: “Imagine being a mother, a grown woman and being even worse than a playground bully. I hope you’re ashamed Holly. #MAFSUK #MAFS”

Another added: “I’m going to say it – Hannah is right, she doesn’t owe them anything. These women chose not to be with these men. And owe Holly? She definitely doesn’t owe Holly anything! Bully! #MAFSUK”

While a third added: “Don’t get me wrong I’m not a Hannah fan but the way these girls are so comfortable in 10v1 IS INSANE #MAFSUK”

Before the episode aired, Holly took to her Instagram Stories to defend her actions, writing: “Before tonight’s episode airs, I just want to release a statement to say that I absolutely stand by everything I said due to disrespect on numerous occasions on camera.

“I was pushed to the point where I could no longer accept someone playing the role of victim after constantly making complicated mistakes. I take responsibility when I say ‘look what the cat dragged in’ , that’s a mean girl comment, by my other behaviors, I take full responsibility and I own everything.

“I got along so well with every girl, as with everyone I met, but I was constantly bugged and couldn’t stand it anymore, personal comments were made about me and things about the camera were also told my husband.

“So before you jump into the word ‘bully’. I’m sure many of you would react the same way if you were put in my place.”

Hannah also broke her silence regarding the awkward interaction, commenting on Instagram: “Holding my head high and my middle finger higher!!

“Sometimes in life you are introduced to people you don’t get along with – but as mature adults you always have two options in this scenario…

“You can establish that you will never be friends, you can avoid them, let them do what they want and show them respect and decency from a distance without letting what they do bother you, because let’s be honest, they are not relevant in your life at all… OR… you can do the complete opposite and you can go out of your way to try to make them feel as demeaned, disrespected and embarrassed as possible.

She continued: “I will always be very proud to be the woman who behaves first, no matter what!

“Rewatching that evening was as hard as experiencing it then. Even after leaving the experience, I still can’t walk into a room without feeling so nervous, on edge, on guard and so afraid of what what I engage with that group but here I am again (perhaps more fooled) throwing myself into everything with optimism and continued effort.

“However, let’s turn one of the worst ‘girls nights’ of my life into a few lessons. I’m all for letting people be wrong about me and wrong about situations they’ve been gossiping about among themselves , especially when they actually do it. “I don’t know myself and I haven’t made any effort to try.”

Hannah concluded her statement with: “I will continue to keep my own peace, sit in my own truths, conduct myself with class, respect and decency and not match any toxic energy projected at me. This will always be my power!!

“My only goal in life is to be myself, bad people can do stupid things behind my back in the toilet while good people will gravitate towards me, support me and respect me.

“Think what you want about me but I will never shrink myself to become more digestible – I hope you don’t choke!! “