Former Married At First Sight star Tracey Jewel is being taken to court by her ex-boyfriend Patrick Kedemos after failing to pay back a $20,000 loan.
The embattled reality star, 36, has reportedly failed to repay the sum to Patrick, which he claims was given to her as a 'business loan' in 2018.
After the pair separated following a disastrous trip to Berlin in July 2018, Patrick, 45, has now taken legal action in an attempt to reclaim the money.
'This is a motive of resentment and bitterness': MAFS' Tracey Jewel (left) slams ex-boyfriend Patrick Kedemos (right) for taking her to court for failing to repay $20,000 'business loan'
However, Tracey, who is currently on holidays the US with new boyfriend Nathan Constable, is hitting back at Patrick, claiming he's only taking the issue to court now that she's overseas and is unable to defend herself.
Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail Australia on Friday, Tracey called the court summoning 'a motive of resentment and bitterness'.
'If he wanted his money back, he has had plenty of opportunities to do so,' she said.
'This is a motive of resentment and bitterness, due to the fact of the timing while I’m away with my current partner Nathan.'
Tracey revealed she has been trying to make a deal to repay the sum to Patrick since he initially filed in August 2018.
Remember her? Tracey was a bride on Married At First Sight in 2018, and was in a TV marriage with 'alpha male' Dean Wells
Happier times? The embattled reality star, 36, is being taken to court by Patrick after reportedly failing to repay the sum, which was given to her as a 'business loan' in 2018. Pictured: Tracey and Patrick during their European trip last year
'I have been trying to reason with him through his lawyer. I’ve offered him $5000 and $10,000, plus a repayment plan, all of which weren't accepted or replied to.'
'The last being in April. And I haven’t heard anything since last week when, to my surprise, I checked my emails to find out he’s taken it to court while I’m away with no time to respond.'
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Patrick Kedemos for comment.
Court documents sent to Daily Mail Australia by Tracey entail the correspondence between her and Patrick's lawyer.
'I have been trying to reason with him': Tracey claimed she had been trying to work out a repayment plan with Patrick through his lawyer, but had failed to reach an agreement
In the emails, which are dated from March 26 to April 2 this year, Tracey stated that she's currently unemployed due to 'ongoing mental health issues' and is being financially supported by her parents.
However, Tracey said that she's willing to go on a repayment plan of $250 per month as that's all her parents, who are both retired, can afford - otherwise she will have to file for bankruptcy.
'If Patrick won't accept my payment plan than [sic] I have no choice but to file for bankruptcy which I will start these proceedings on Monday, does Patrick understand if I do that he won't be paid at all?,' Tracey wrote on March 26.
Legal troubles: In emails, found in court documents sent to Daily Mail Australia by Tracey, the former reality star told Patrick's lawyer that she would 'have no choice but to file for bankruptcy' if her
