Married at First Sight's Aaron defends new husband Ben amid 'brutal' backlash

Aaron (L) kisses Ben shortly after the pair were married on Married At First Sight NZ. Photo / Supplied

Married at First Sight's Aaron has come out to defend his new husband Ben over what he calls "brutal" backlash on social media.

Ben received social media criticism after his reaction to husband Ben at their wedding, which aired on Three last Sunday.

Ben admitted he was not attracted to Aaron and did not want to kiss him.

"There's been quite a bit of backlash against Ben, and look, what's said has been said and what's done has been done, but I think there's a fine line between people diplomatically posting their opinions and bullying," Aaron told Newshub.

Aaron says there is no excuse for how his new husband is being treated. Photo / Supplied

"Some of the stuff has been pretty brutal ... You've got to remember there is a person behind the computer screen that you're talking to, and much as you might not like the way someone has been portrayed, they still have feelings and what you say hurts."

Aaron says the couple were not able to watch the episode together and, as such, could not talk each other through what was being shown on TV.

He adds that things have now "fallen into place" and he has a better understanding of how new husband Ben was feeling at their wedding.