A leader of a global superpower is betrayed by his mistress, who makes public the sordid details of their secret affair. His wife stands by as he denies the charges. Debates over definitions of moral leadership ensue. Sound familiar?

A he-said, she-said battle has erupted between Married At First Sight contestants Mikey Pembroke and Stacey Hampton over reports they had a secret liaison during their time on the show. Mikey, 28, confirmed to news. The Sydney operations manager is currently matched with Natasha Spencer on the show, while Stacey is "married" to Michael Goonan. Mikey's comments follow a statement given by Stacey to Woman's Day on Monday, in which she flatly denied anything had happened between them after they published leaked texts between the pair hinting at a secret relationship. No sexual relations. I can guarantee that," she told the publication. In one of the leaked messages, Stacey asks Mikey "are you coming tonight?

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A leader of a global superpower is betrayed by his mistress, who makes public the sordid details of their secret affair. His wife stands by as he denies the charges. Debates over definitions of moral leadership ensue.