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Why did Austin Reed leave 'MAFS' Season 17 reunion? Viewers accuse Lifetime show star of 'faking' his sickness 

'MAFS' Season 17 star Austin Reed complaints about stomach pain during reunion

DENVER, COLORADO: 'Married At First Sight' Season 17 Reunion Part 2 was filled with the stars abruptly leaving the Lifetime show and Austin Reed was one of them. Austin admitted to not feeling fine and complained about stomach ache. However, the viewers doubted Austin's claims.

Austin claimed to have a stomach bug and left the reunion for a while avoiding some shocking questions. Austin later returned for the session with a brand new look. Austin shaved his beard after having the stomach issue. However, after Lifetime show host Kevin Frazier asked about his health update, Austin responded, "Just needed a rest, relax, refresh.

He reflected on his new look and shared, "It was like 'All right, it's gotta go.'" However, the Lifetime show viewers claimed that Austin was faking his 'sickness'. A social media user claimed, "Austin is hungover because he has a drinking problem we saw all season." Another person added, "So it was Austin's funky azzed beard that was making him sick? Now that I can believe."

Another critic noted, "So it’s becoming very apparent that Austin has digestive issues (or is just afraid of women). Perhaps he felt naked without his hat." Another internet user penned, "Am I the only one thinking that Austin is faking like he’s sick so he doesn’t have to answer any of these questions."

Another X user said, "It’s sus that Austin suddenly didn’t feel well. I’m sorry if he really was sick, but I think the sudden illness was brought on by nerves because he didn’t want to answer questions about the producer." Another viewer wrote, "Austin is a scary azz bi@ch!!! Faking an illness to escape answering questions. That is what Becca was sobbing & snotting over? PLEASE!!!!"

Did Austin Reed cheat on his ex-wife  Becca Haley?

'MAFS' Season 17 couple Austin Reed and Becca Haley parted ways after he was spotted hanging out with a Lifetime show producer. Although Austin didn't clarify whether he got intimated with the producer, Becca felt being cheated. Austin continuously tried to manipulate the situation and initially denied meeting the producers.

Austin later claimed that he didn't plan the outing and they just bumped into each other at a restaurant while they were hanging out with other friends. After the outing, the Lifetime show producer was allegedly fired from the show.

'MAFS' star Austin Reed feels 'personally attacked'

Lifetime show star Austin Reed was slammed for lack of commitment amid his failed marriage with Becca Haley. His intentions of starring in the 'MAFS' was also questioned. However, Austin decided to address the matter after he felt 'personally attacked'.

During a previous episode, Austin admitted, "I just feel personally attacked because I definitely came into this with the right intentions." He elaborated, "I think every single one of us did," telling Becca, "And whether you believe me or not, I did my best to try to make us work. I really did. And I know I made mistakes. I know I didn't always do the right thing."

'Married At First Sight' Season 17 airs on Wednesdays at 8 pm ET on Lifetime.