Why this reality TV love-seeker was called ‘stupid’

Bel Clarke is no stranger to Kiwi reality TV shows - but she says her second quest to find love has taken its toll

The former bachelorette says she has been ditched by her ‘closest friends’ in a bid to find love for the second time on Married At First Sight NZ, according to Woman’s Day.

“They told me I was stupid and that they didn’t agree with it.”

“They’ve left my life now. This has cost me some very good friends – well what I thought were good friends,” says the Christchurch-born blonde.

Clarke’s own family were also shocked that she was interested at putting her love life back on television for all to see.

Her father needed a few bourbons to process the news before saying “oh, it’s ok.”

Bel then jokes, “I don’t think he’s stopped drinking since!”

At the end of the day, the love-seeking lass hasn’t given up hope yet: “I love being in love. I want that feeling again.”

Married At First Sight NZ airs on Sunday and Monday nights on Three.

My face says it all! I was just as nervous to meet the other wives as I was to meet my husband! Didn't realise that they would turn out to be such incredible friends and some of the most incredible support! Love you wifeys, I cannot wait to watch all of your weddings! What an incredible journey we're about to watch! Starts tonight at 7 on @threenewzealand 👰🏼💍 . . @lacey_swanepoel @vickyglee @benjamin_blackwell @angelstarheron #mafsnz #mafs #betheone #wifeys #realitytv #married #marriedatfirstsightnz #marriedatfirstsight #prettycommittee

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