There comes a point every season on MAFS Australia when one contestant – usually an outspoken bride – becomes the public punching bag.

This year, that role has fallen squarely on Bec Zacharia.

Depending on who you ask, she is either misunderstood, a loudmouth and unfairly targeted – or one of the season’s most reprehensible and irredeemable villains.

But whatever side of the fence you sit on, one thing is now impossible to ignore: the backlash against Bec has spiralled into something much darker than reality TV gossip.

I spoke to Bec this week. We agreed nothing would be off-limits – including the shocking claims circulating online that she is an alcoholic and drug user, as well as the vile abuse being directed at her and her high-profile family.

Bec is the first to admit she has made mistakes on screen and knows she is not everyone’s cup of tea. Still, she is firm in her belief that some of the commentary about her has crossed a line.

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I spoke to Bec Zacharia from MAFS this week. We agreed nothing would be off-limits – including the shocking claims circulating online that she is an alcoholic and drug user