Married At First Sight star Mat has shared a cryptic social media post, prompting fans to engage in an argument over his decision to dump ‘wife’ Alycia Galbraith.
Posing with a steely gaze in a professionally shot photograph, he wrote: ‘free to be me,’ alongside several enigmatic hashtags.
Most fans know Mat as the man who ‘struggled’ with his emotions on the show.
‘Free to be me’: Married At First Sight’s Mat shares a cryptic social media post prompting fans to engage in an argument over his decision to dump Alycia
He’s a complex guy, and his hashtags proved it: ‘#listentoyourheart #betruetoyourself #keepmovingforward #takingitslow #real #exciting #life,’ he wrote.
Fans were certain his message was directly referring to the break-up, but argued over whether-or-not the post was a subtle jab at his heartbroken ex.
One offered: ‘You kind of stuffed up by breaking up with her cos she’s “out of your league”.
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‘Now every girl u date after will think u only want to be with them because they’re in a lower league haha.’
The majority were supportive, however, one even replied to the previous commenter’s critique:
‘That’s a really mean thing to say … it’s not about looks hunny or whether anyone is out of someone’s league… shows how superficial you are… (sic).’
‘It’s about connection and Mat was true to himself. And did the right thing by leaving and not hurting someone else’s feelings long term…’
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Jab? Fans were certain his message was directly referring to the break-up, but argued over whether-or-not the post was a subtle jab at his heartbroken ex
Critique: ‘You kind of stuffed up by breaking up with her cos she’s “out of your league” one fan wrote. ‘Now every girl u date after will think u only want to be with them because they’re in a lower league hah
‘Maybe keep your uneducated opinions to yourself… good on you for being the genuine beautiful soul that you are.’
They concluded: ‘Don’t worry about the haters they clearly aren’t happy in there own lives that they need to voice negative s**t about yours… stay happy.’
Fight! ‘That’s a really mean thing to say… it’s not about looks hunny or whether anyone is out of someone’s league… shows how superficial you are… (sic)’ another replied to the first’s criticism
Famous friend! On Monday, Matt was seen posing with AFL WAG Bec Judd