MAFS finale: Jesse Burford goes rogue in tell-all interview

MAFS star Jesse Burford has opened up about his experience on the show – and his doomed marriage to Claire Nomarhas – in his most unfiltered interview to date.

Breaking his contract with Channel Nine to speak exclusively to Daily Mail Australia, the Perth marriage celebrant, 30, made a series of bombshell revelations – including the shocking slur his wife used against him on their honeymoon.

He also shared for the first time how fellow groom Adam Groom felt so bad for kissing Claire behind his back that he bought him an ‘apology gift’ to make up for it.

Jesse admitted he was ‘shocked’ to see how his tumultuous relationship with Claire played out on screen, with the kindergarten assistant portrayed as an angel despite her ‘crazy’ and two-faced behaviour behind the scenes.

He also said he ‘doesn’t believe for a second’ that Claire ever liked or respected him, despite her gushing praise in piece-to-camera interviews.

Breaking his contract with Channel Nine to speak exclusively to Daily Mail Australia, the Perth marriage celebrant, 30, made a series of bombshell revelations – including the shocking slur his wife used against him on their honeymoon. (Pictured with Claire on their wedding day)

But perhaps the most crushing part of the whole experience was seeing himself portrayed as the ‘villain’ – at least at the start of the season – saying it was ‘bizarre to see a whole different version of events shown on TV.

‘It was so bizarre to see [and] go through that whole filming experience, then to see what [MAFS viewers] are saying about me and how it just doesn’t match,’ he said.

In particular, Jesse was disappointed that two pivotal moments from their honeymoon were left on the cutting room floor.

Jesse admitted he was ‘shocked’ to see how his tumultuous relationship with Claire played out on screen, with the kindergarten assistant portrayed as an angel despite her ‘crazy’ and two-faced behaviour behind the scenes

‘There were two things [left out] that really upset me,’ he said, referring to incidents from their honeymoon.

‘Claire made a comment about the age request during casting. She wanted someone older, and I wanted someone younger.

‘She made a comment about me saying [I wanted someone] younger, which I was incredibly offended by, so take from that what you will.’

In particular, Jesse was disappointed that two pivotal moments from their honeymoon were left on the cutting room floor

Jesse also revealed Claire accused him of being on the autism spectrum – which he is not – after they argued over minor issues like her interest in astrology. 

‘While insulting me, [Claire] made fun of a minority that exists, underprivileged people, and I have family friends who suffer from that,’ he said.

‘That really upset me.’

Jesse was disappointed that didn’t air on television, as it would have shown another side to Claire’s personality that was buried in post-production.

He was also surprised by Claire’s confrontational attitude, saying: ‘Just because I’m calling it for what it is doesn’t mean I dislike you. It doesn’t mean this has to be a fight.’

Jesse revealed Claire accused him of being on the autism spectrum – which he is not – after they argued over minor issues like her interest in astrology

‘While insulting me, [Claire] made fun of a minority that exists, underprivileged people, and I have family friends who suffer from that,’ he said. ‘That really upset me’

Adam Seed makes amends

Elsewhere in the interview, Jesse revealed how fellow groom Adam Seed tried to make amends after kissing Claire behind his back.

‘Adam bought me an apology gift,’ he revealed.

‘He bought me tickets to a heavy metal show in Perth. I couldn’t go, but I messaged him and said, “Bro, something’s come up, and I want you to know that I appreciate the gift so much, but I can’t make it to the show.”‘

‘If there was another conversation between me and him, it would’ve been him saying sorry, because every single time we’ve touched base, since the filming of MAFS, he’s always said sorry – again and again and again,’ he added.

Elsewhere in the interview, Jesse revealed how fellow groom Adam Seed tried to make amends after kissing Claire behind his back

What Jesse was hoping to find on MAFS

When asked what he was looking for in a MAFS partner, Jesse pointedly said he wanted someone with whom he could have a ‘dual-sided conversation’.

‘I’m looking for someone who equally listens as much as they speak,’ he explained, in a sly reference to Claire’s big mouth.

‘I want someone who admires me, who respects me, who wants to be around me, who wants to show me off to people.’

‘I’ve had ex-girlfriends keep me secret for two years. I’ve got a f**k load to show, man. I think I’m a pretty interesting guy.’

When asked what he was looking for in a MAFS partner, Jesse pointedly said he wanted someone with whom he could have a ‘dual-sided conversation’

Jesse planned to walk into the reunion with Janelle

Jesse also revealed he had planned to walk into the MAFS reunion as as a ‘couple’ with his friend and co-star Janelle Han.

Janelle was ‘married’ to Adam, who kissed Claire, and she and Jesse bonded over the shared experience of being cheated on.

‘Janelle and I were going to walk in together as a prank and get everyone,’ he said.

‘Because how funny [would it be] -Adam and Claire both cheat on us and then bang, me and Janelle walk in together – but production didn’t want it,’ he added.

‘We thought that was a head-turning idea… [but] they were like, “Nah, don’t want it.” Cancelled it.’

Jesse also revealed he had planned to walk into the MAFS reunion as as a ‘couple’ with his friend and co-star Janelle Han. (They are pictured together in Perth last month)