Ryan Donnelly's friends urged him to leave toxic marriage

Ryan Donnelly, a participant on the reality show Married At First Sight, was reportedly in a toxic marriage with Jacqui Burfoot. His friends, Adam and Karla, say they were very concerned for him and tried to persuade him to leave the relationship. They recalled how Adam encouraged Ryan to break the rules of the show and skip out for a weekend, believing that producers would not kick him off. Ryan's friends expressed that he seemed increasingly unhappy but was determined to stick with the marriage, thinking it would improve. Adam noted that Ryan's mental well-being had visibly deteriorated during the show. He described Ryan's daily struggle with unhappiness, making it clear how much the situation affected him. The friends also accused the show's producers of manipulating Ryan, convincing him to stay despite the toxicity of the relationship. Ryan concurred with their claims and stated that Jacqui was focused on controlling their public image even before the show aired. His friends suggested that Jacqui was more interested in gaining fame than in a genuine relationship. As the drama continues to unfold, Ryan is preparing for an upcoming reunion episode where he plans to reveal more about his experiences and the manipulation on the show. He expressed that he feels relieved to have left the toxic situation behind.