MAFS Australia: Mike Gunner risks angering his Irish fans

The latest series of Married At First Sight Australia has just aired in the UK.

And while the shows sixth series was well received by fans, Mike Gunner risked angering the show’s Irish following with a recent comment on social media.

The reality star, 45, said that he didn’t know Ireland wasn’t in the United Kingdom when thanking fans in the UK for their ‘overwhelming support’ for the series.

Uh oh! Mike Gunner risked angering the show’s Irish following with a recent comment on social media

In the comments section of the post, which failed to mention Irish fans, one person wrote: ‘Don’t forget your Irish fans. Loved the show! You were great to watch.

However Mike shocked his followers when he replied, and said: ‘Hang on, doesn’t the UK include Ireland?’

Setting him straight, one person said: ‘No… we are a completely different country.’ 

Another clarified: ‘Only Northern Ireland is part of the UK. Ireland isn’t.’ 

Oops: The reality star, 45, said that he didn't know Ireland wasn't in the United Kingdom when thanking fans in the UK for their 'overwhelming support' for the series

Oops: The reality star, 45, said that he didn’t know Ireland wasn’t in the United Kingdom when thanking fans in the UK for their ‘overwhelming support’ for the series

Don't forget us: In the comments section of the post, which failed to mention Irish fans, one person wrote: 'Don't forget your Irish fans. Loved the show! You were great to watch

Don’t forget us: In the comments section of the post, which failed to mention Irish fans, one person wrote: ‘Don’t forget your Irish fans. Loved the show! You were great to watch

Another said: 'The biggest insult you could give an Irish person. Anyway, just finished the show lol you cracked me up, going to miss it.'

Another said: 'The biggest insult you could give an Irish person. Anyway, just finished the show lol you cracked me up, going to miss it.'

Another said: ‘The biggest insult you could give an Irish person. Anyway, just finished the show lol you cracked me up, going to miss it’

Another person wrote: ‘Can of worms… can of worms…’

While another said: ‘Ehhhhhh no.’

A different user said: ‘You’re a brave man saying that.’

Another said: ‘The biggest insult you could give an Irish person. Anyway, just finished the show lol you cracked me up, going to miss it.’ 

Correction: Mike later appeased his Irish fans by amending his caption to include both the UK and Northern Ireland

Correction: Mike later appeased his Irish fans by amending his caption to include both the UK and Northern Ireland

Mike later appeased his Irish fans by amending his caption to include both the UK and Northern Ireland, while also appearing to mock the situation by including ‘southern, eastern, western and central Ireland and any other part I’ve left out’.

He wrote: ‘Thanks United Kingdom and Ireland- that includes Northern Ireland, southern, eastern, western and central Ireland and any other part I’ve left out- for your overwhelming support in the last two months. 

‘I’ve never seen so many thoughtful and courteous messages as I have from you guys. I appreciate the understanding that you showed through the journey. 

‘I may not be able to respond to all of you but please know that I appreciate your kindness #mafs #unitedkingdom. 

Looking back: The star confessed that his home country gave him a 'really hard time,' while the 'English are really lovely,' as he detailed his experience with online trolls

Looking back: The star confessed that his home country gave him a ‘really hard time,’ while the ‘English are really lovely,’ as he detailed his experience with online trolls

It comes after Mike, who was matched with Heidi Latcha, revealed he has generally received a very warm and welcome response from those watching in the UK. 

The star confessed that his home country gave him a ‘really hard time,’ while the ‘English are really lovely,’ as he detailed his experience with online trolls. 

He said he feels the UK have a similar way of thinking to him and could appreciate his stance and opinions which were documented on the dating series.  

Warm welcome: It comes after Mike, who was matched with Heidi Latcha, revealed he has generally received a very warm and welcome response from those watching in the UK

 Warm welcome: It comes after Mike, who was matched with Heidi Latcha, revealed he has generally received a very warm and welcome response from those watching in the UK

The electrician turned cosmetic tattoo artist confirmed that the contentious comment was made during the final evening after he had stated his final vows to Heidi and had reflected on their relationship during the TV experiment. 

Mike and Heidi’s passionate yet chequered romance had seen the couple lock horns on a number of occasions, with Heidi frequently left hurt by his words.  

After facing many roadblocks during their relationship due to communication, or lack thereof, the pair decided to go their separate ways. 

Despite receiving a general warm and positive reaction, Mike was criticised for failing to listen to Heidi and for allegedly shutting her down when she tried to broach emotional topics of discussion.

While reflecting on the experience with OK! Magazine, Mike said he was just being himself, but admitted that there were moments when he would ‘flare up’ at remarks made by other contestants on the show.  

He has since moved on with Sonja Marcelline who he met on the dating app Bumble, and he confessed to the publication that things are ‘going really well’. 

Meanwhile, it is believed that Heidi is single. 

Split: Mike and Heidi's passionate yet chequered romance had seen the couple lock horns on a number of occasions and they ultimately decided to part ways

Split: Mike and Heidi’s passionate yet chequered romance had seen the couple lock horns on a number of occasions and they ultimately decided to part ways