‘We are in the midst of 24/7 dramas’: NSW Police ‘issue warning to Married At First Sight cast over complaints and time wasting’ – as paparazzi flock to stations to capture the drama
A Senior New South Wales Police Officer has issued a warning to the cast of Channel Nine’s Married At First Sight not to ‘waste their time with trivial complaints’.
According to The Sunday Telegraph, the unnamed officer said overworked staff are ‘bemused and frustrated’ when stars arrive to file reports with paparazzi in tow.
‘It has happened a lot this year. We take all police reports seriously, but what’s happening with MAFS contestants is a gee-up. We are in the midst of 24/7 dramas,’ the anonymous police officer said on Sunday.
‘We are in the midst of 24/7 dramas’: A Senior New South Wales Police Officer has issued a warning to the cast of Channel Nine’s Married At First Sight not to ‘waste their time with trivial complaints’. Pictured: Mikey Pembroke filming the show on October 22 in Sydney
The police source said they plan on speaking to Channel Nine, production company Endemol Shine Australia and celebrity agents about this going forward.
They want the contestants to ‘be warned’ about wasting police time and resources.
In recent months, current star Natasha Spencer filed a complaint after a nude video of her leaked, and Mike Pembroke filed a complaint over online threats.
‘We take all police reports seriously, but what’s happening is a gee-up’: The unnamed officer said overworked staff are ‘bemused and frustrated’ when stars arrive to file reports with paparazzi in tow. Pictured: Former star Nasser Sultan at Redfern Police Station in May 2018
They follow a string of complaints from contestants on previous seasons, with most of them photographed by paparazzi as they exit police stations.
There is no suggestion the stars tip-off photographers themselves.
Instead, the source believes it is possibly their agents ‘trying to get them some cash for stories’ and drum up publicity, likely without their knowledge.
Complaints: In recent months, current star Natasha Spencer (R) filed a complaint after a nude video of her leaked, and Mike Pembroke (L) filed a complaint over online threats
The source concluded: ‘I have cautioned commanders not to be dismissive of reports, but to be mindful that paps will often be present when someone presents because they were coming thick and fast.’
Daily Mail Australia has contacted NSW Police and Channel Nine for comment.
Heavy media presence: There is no suggestion the stars tip-off photographers themselves. Instead, the source believes it is possibly their agents trying to drum up publicity, likely without their knowledge. Pictured: Current star Natasha Spencer filming on October 16