The producers of Married at First Sight will dr. Trisha Stratford will be honored following her shocking death when the series returns on January 29.
Despite her controversial exit from the show in 2019, Channel Nine will pay tribute to her legacy in the new season, according to Yahoo Lifestyle.
Sources close to the production revealed the deep sense of loss felt by the show’s co-stars and producers.
“No one was more shocked by the news of Trisha’s death than John Aiken and Mel Schilling, and both wanted to see their former colleague and friend recognized,” the insider said.
Aiken, who worked closely with Trisha throughout her time on the show, was reportedly unaware of the extent of her health problems.
The producers of Married at First Sight will dr. Trisha Stratford will be honored following her shocking death when the series returns on January 29
“John filmed the first seven seasons of MAFS with her and yet knew very little about her health issues,” the source said.
The source added that the tribute was a necessary addition and fans would be upset if it wasn’t included.
“It would really be a statement if they didn’t include her in the first episode. Fans of the show will be disappointed and John and Mel will feel betrayed,” the insider said.
Sources close to the production revealed the deep sense of loss felt by the show’s co-stars and producers
Aiken announced Trisha’s death at age 72 on September 19.
“I am saddened and devastated that my friend and dear colleague Trisha has passed away,” he announced on Instagram after her death.
“We shared seven amazing seasons of MAFS together. She loved all things New Zealand, relationships, the All Blacks, the Black Caps, French wine and traveling the world.
“I’ll miss you, Tish.” “Thanks for all the memories.”
During her time on the show, Trisha was known for her “pheromone test” and for asking contestants if they were “intimate” with each other
Appearing on the Today show to share his fondest memories of working with the neuropsychotherapist, Aitken told co-hosts Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo that Trisha was an “incredible woman” and a “voice of reason”. wash.
“Nothing could really upset her. She was always the smartest person in the room when I was with her. The MAFS contestants threw things at her [and] “She was fine,” said a visibly emotional Aitken.
“You flirted with her on set, you know, and she just brushed it off,” he joked.
When asked about the cause of death, Aitken said he wanted to respect the wishes of Trisha and her family by keeping this information private.
“Although she performed on the number one show in Australasia and also toured the world, she was also quite a private person and had a lot of integrity,” he said.
Trisha’s impressive achievements include being a single mother to three girls while also having an impressive career.
She was also New Zealand’s first ever female sports journalist and later became a war correspondent before retraining as a clinical neuropsychotherapist.
Channel 9 said in a statement at the time of her death: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Om Trisha Stratford.”
“Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to her family and those closest to her during this difficult time.”
During her time on the show, Trisha was known for her “pheromone test” and asking contestants if they were “intimate” with each other.
In early 2021, Trisha also launched a scathing attack on the controversial reality series, claiming it made her feel “sick”.
She was part of the series for seven seasons and announced in 2020 that she would retire before the eighth season.
“After seven seasons of Married at First Sight, I have decided to step away from television and focus on my writing, research and neuropsychotherapy,” Trisha said in a statement at the time.
In early 2021, Trisha also launched a scathing attack on the controversial reality series, claiming it made her feel “sick”.
“Toward the end, I couldn’t compromise my professional and personal standards because there were contestants on the show who I felt shouldn’t have been there,” she told Women’s Day New Zealand.
Source: Daily Mail
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