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Jacqui Burfoot and Ryan Donnelly seem to have put their Married at First Sight drama behind them, with pictures emerging of them enjoying a steamy beach outing.
The photos were taken on October 7 last year, during the end of filming, proving their relationship survived the stormy scenes watched by viewers of the show this week.
Their marriage appeared on very rocky ground after Ryan joked about Jacqui behind her back when talking with other grooms, mentioning her 'crazy eyes' and her proficiency at a sexual act.
In the beach photos, former model Jacqui, 29, flaunted her toned figure in a blue gingham bikini as she frolicked in the surf with Ryan.
Ryan, 37, showcased his muscular physique in a pair of bold patterned board shorts.
They've been at the centre of some of Married At First Sight's most jaw-dropping moments, but it seems Jacqui Burfoot and Ryan Donnelly have put all the drama behind them
The couple were spotted enjoying a steamy beach outing on October 7 during the end of filming
The controversial groom scooped Jacqui up in his arms, the couple laughing and playing in the waves like a pair of honeymooners.
At one point, they were seen holding hands and sharing intimate smiles as they strolled along the shore, making it clear their chemistry is still sizzling.
The emergence of the photos comes just days after Ryan landed himself in hot water over an offhand remark that left both the cast and viewers stunned.
During the intimacy workshop, Ryan joked that Jacqui had 'crazy eyes', repeating a put-down that another groom had made about her..
But it was his next comment about her being good at a particular sexual act that repulsed some other grooms, and he was confronted about that at the dinner party.
Jacqui, having learnt of his grubby comments, stormed away from the table.
The backlash from fans was swift, with many slamming Ryan's remarks as 'disrespectful' and 'degrading'.
Jacqui, 29, flaunted her toned figure in a skimpy blue gingham bikini as she frolicked in the surf with Ryan
Meanwhile, Ryan, 37, showcased his muscular physique in a pair of bold patterned board shorts
Ryan, 37, gave Jacqui a piggyback
The controversial groom couldn't keep his hands off Jacqui as he scooped her up in his arms
The couple were seen laughing and playing in the waves like a pair of honeymooners
The beach date comes just days after Ryan landed himself in hot water over an offhand remark that left both the cast and viewers stunned
The groom later admitted he regrets saying that.
'It's probably one of my biggest blunders on the show,' Ryan confessed in a tell-all interview with Daily Mail Australia.
'There's dropping your bride at the wedding, there's being a so-called warrior and squatting this and that – but that was just crass and inconsiderate. It wasn't gentlemanly at all.'
Despite his apology, Jacqui has had mixed reactions to the controversy, with insiders revealing that their rollercoaster relationship has seen plenty of heated clashes behind the scenes.
When asked whether Jacqui's portrayal on the show has been fair, Ryan didn't hold back.
'That's the million-dollar question. What do you think?' he teased, before hinting that viewers aren't getting the full story.
'All I can say is that this marriage has been a wild ride. You can't strap yourself in and start wailing two minutes in – you knew what you signed up for. Holding a mirror up to yourself isn't easy, and I won't say I disagree with what I'm seeing so far.'
He also suggested Jacqui had her own difficult moments, claiming she was 'pretty horrible at the wedding' and that her moods take drastic turns throughout the experiment.
At one point, they were seen holding hands and sharing intimate smiles as they strolled along the shore, making it clear their chemistry is still sizzling
Jacqui looked absolutely smitten with her man by her side
'I got blindsided a few times, and a lot of things happened that I didn't expect. It definitely makes you question where we stand as a couple,' Ryan revealed.
Despite the ups and downs, the beach flirtations suggest that sparks are still flying between them.
But with more dinner party showdowns and commitment ceremony bombshells ahead, will their love survive the experiment – or is another MAFS breakup just around the corner?
Only time will tell.
Married At First Sight continues Sunday at 7pm on Channel Nine.
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