'My Kitchen Rules NZ' couple calls it quits

We're only one week into My Kitchen Rules New Zealand and already there's drama on and off screen.

The cooking show's newlyweds from Wanaka, Chris and Bex Wright, have just confirmed they have separated after seven years together.

The pair seemed very much in love as they skipped hand in hand into the first home restaurant on last Monday's debut episode.

But according to SPY.co.nz there were signs of trouble at the season launch a few weeks ago, when Chris wasn’t sure whether he should be photographed with his wife.

A TVNZ spokesman has said:

“We love having Chris and Bex as part of My Kitchen Rules New Zealand. Audiences will know them as the newlyweds from Wanaka but we can confirm that since filming the show their situation has changed.

“Viewers will still be able to enjoy the couple on screen and watch their journey as they battle it out in the kitchen with the other contestants.”

Sources tell Spy they called it quits two months ago.

My Kitchen Rules New Zealand continues tonight at 7.30pm, on TVNZ2.