Controversial MAFS groom Adrian Araouzou declares himself 'the superstar' of the show as he responds to villain edit in new rogue interview

Married At First Sight's Adrian Araouzou has broken his silence on his controversial portrayal on the show.

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Adrian, 36, insisted he's 'the superstar' of the experiment and has no regrets about his brutal honesty.

During the no-holds-barred interview, the sportswear brand owner doubled down on his candid nature, admitting he's aware his blunt approach has rubbed viewers the wrong way - but insists he wouldn't have it any other way.

Adrian is well aware of the attention he's receiving, both good and bad.

'I think I'm the superstar of the show right now. I'm getting that much love. It's crazy,' he said.

Despite being in the middle of multiple heated exchanges on-screen, Adrian claims he's not fazed by the backlash.

'I'm actually quite enjoying it, man. Every superhero, most superheroes start off as villains. For me, keep talking about me.

Adrian's marriage to Awhina Rutene has been anything but smooth sailing, with the pair clashing over communication styles and expectations.

'We obviously have a lot of hurdles at the moment to get through, but the thing about being in this experiment, if you're 100 percent honest, it's never going to be easy. And me and Awhina have been nothing but honest with each other,' he said.

When asked if he thought his honesty ever went too far, Adrian admitted, 'Sometimes I look back and I'm like, oh, probably didn't have to be so honest. But that's just the person I am.'

One of the most dramatic moments so far was Adrian's strong reaction to Awhina, revealing she had cheated in a past relationship.

'When someone goes, "you cheated", just say yes and it was a s**t thing to do and that's it. You can't sit there and make excuses,' he said.

Awhina, meanwhile, has expressed doubts about Adrian's honesty and whether he's in the experiment for the right reasons.

However, Adrian dismissed her concerns, insisting he has been 'nothing but brutally honest from the start.'

Adrian also hinted at behind-the-scenes editing that may have influenced his portrayal.

'You've got to remember this is entertainment here... things have been clipped,' he revealed.

One major sticking point was his refusal to participate in a particular task, which he said stemmed from personal reasons.

'At that time, when I wrote that letter, it involved other people in hard times in my life. I didn't feel like I was ready to share that with Awhina and someone I just met a week or two ago.

'And I definitely wasn't willing to share that with the world because not everyone needs to know my business.'

A major point of contention between Adrian and Awhina has been discussions around family, particularly her child from a previous relationship.

Adrian admitted that he struggled to navigate these conversations so early on.

'I just met you a week ago. I don't know if I'm ready to get into that just yet because we don't really know each other,' he explained.

'She was getting on the defensive, which I completely understand, because her child's her life.' 

And as for the future of his relationship with Awhina, Adrian teased: 'Right now, it's definitely ups and downs. Chemistry's there, no doubt... but when it comes to the hard questions, we are struggling to get through them together.'

Despite the drama, Adrian is leaning into his notoriety.

'They can definitely pass me the crown, mate. I'll sit on the throne, no worries.'

With Intimacy Week just around the corner, Adrian teased more fireworks ahead: 'Expect the unexpected'.

Married At First Sight continues Monday at 7.30pm on Channel Nine