Abbie Chatfield shares her very surprising take on MAFS 'trad wife' Lauren - after groom Eliot abandons her on their honeymoon Get all Daily Mail Australia's latest MAFS stories on WhatsApp here READ MORE: MAFS runaway groom Eliot breaks his silence after dramatically QUITTING reality show mid-honeymoon By SAVANNA YOUNG FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 17:54 EST, 30 January 2025 | Updated: 18:34 EST, 30 January 2025 e-mail View comments Abbie Chatfield has weighed in on Married At First Sight bride Lauren Hall's demeanour after her groom Eliot Donovan made a shock exit from the show on Wednesday night. The business owner, 35, blindsided his bride, 37, when he sensationally quit the show after throwing a tantrum and saying he wanted to be paired with a woman who was 'under 30'. While several fans have applauded Lauren for keeping 'calm' as her groom stormed off set during their K'Gari Island honeymoon in Queensland , Abbie empathised with the bride and gave a rather surprising take on her 'trad wife' beliefs.
The former reality star, 29, suggested Lauren's adherence to traditional gender roles is a coping mechanism stemming from a childhood marked by a lack of safety and protection. 'I think this Trad wife s**t is a trauma response for her. I think she had never felt safe in her childhood,' Abbie said on her recap of the show.
The former Bachelor star also hinted that her beliefs could stem from her bullying sister, Tamara, which makes her seek security through a strict set.
