Former Married At First Sight bride Jacqui Burfoot made headlines on Tuesday when she appeared in Campbelltown Local Court to face her former TV husband Ryan Donnelly accompanied by a bodyguard.

Now, the reality star has shed light on the true story behind the hired protection, revealing not all is as it seems.

Jacqui took to Instagram on Thursday to share a clip of her and her fiancé Clint Rice, who also appeared on the hit dating show, along with an explanation.

‘Look guys, we needed a lift to Campbelltown (an hour south west of Sydney), from Double Bay, in a nice car (or we would have been trolled to death and bullied online – people are horrible),’ the 30-year-old wrote in an Instagram story.

‘The Uber was going to cost $300.’

Former Married At First Sight bride Jacqui Burfoot made headlines on Tuesday after she appeared in Campbelltown Local Court to face her former TV husband Ryan Donnelly accompanied by a bodyguard

The reality star has since shed light on the true story behind the hired protection

Jacqui took to Instagram on Thursday to share a clip of her and her fiancé Clint Rice, who also appeared on the hit dating show, along with an explanation

‘So we accepted a nice ride with an awesome friend who (in another life doubles as a body guard) and doesn’t mind the media attention – easy decision,’ she finished the post.

In another post, Jacqui referred to the driver as Mo, saying he was ‘a legend’ for driving them back and forth on Tuesday.

‘Fair to say there was no trouble today,’ she added as she posed with the driver.

This week, Jacqui appeared at Campbelltown Local Court after her former TV groom Ryan applied for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) against her.

This was the first time Burfoot came face-to-face with Donnelly since filming for MAFS wrapped in November last year.

She did not say anything to reporters about the allegations outside court after the matter was adjourned.

Her barrister, Marcia Edwards, said it would be prejudicial for her to speak.

Donnelly’s lawyer, Daniel Wakim, later said his client still sought protection and he would talk with Burfoot’s lawyers about resolving the matter.

This week, Jacqui (left) appeared at Campbelltown Local Court after her former TV groom Ryan (right) applied for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) against her.

‘We’re yet to see what the respondent has to put on in relation to my client’s fears,’ he said.

Donnelly told reporters he had found it very difficult emotionally, claiming his former screen wife posted about him ‘almost incessantly’.

He said he had never thought his on-screen marriage would turn out this way.

‘It wasn’t the adventure I had planned,’ he told reporters.

‘I wanted to have this amazing chapter of my life and have a comfortable circle, and leave amicably and as friends.’

The matter will return to court on July 29.