‘She was a lost soul – but I’m here for her’

FORMER CBB CO-STAR BEN:

He formed such a close bond with Roxanne during their time in the house that the mother of his child ended their romance – believing their friendship was a sign of something more.

And despite admitting his upset when he discovered that Roxanne had exaggerated her claims against Ryan to him,

Married At First Sight star Ben Jardine thinks she deserves a second chance.

The 37-year-old says, “Me and Roxie had a special bond. We got on well and she would always come to me for support. She opened up to me about horrible things that had happened to her in her past, like domestic violence. That’s something my grandma had been through so I related and was sympathetic.

“When I left the house and watched the footage of her and Ryan, I was understandably upset – I felt I’d been led up the garden path. I questioned whether the other things she’d told me in the house were true.

“I think she’s a tragic victim of her past. When she looked me in the eyes in that house, I could see she was a lost soul. I don’t agree with what she did to Ryan at all – she was totally wrong – but I think everyone deserves a second chance. I haven’t spoken to Roxanne since the scandal, but my door is always open and I’d be happy to have that chat with her. I’m here if she needs me.”