Mel, 44, and Jack, 28, split earlier this year after police were called when Mel allegedly started hitting her ex in a ‘drink fuelled rage’.
Speaking to The Sun, Jack revealed that Mel had thrown Jack out, telling him their marriage was for show.
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He said: "She told me the whole marriage was a publicity stunt. That was the most hurtful thing throughout the relationship."
"She went to slap me, but missed because I pulled away. She went again and landed that one."
Mel entered the jungle as a single woman, but has ruled out a jungle romance following her painful split.
Speaking to a UK magazine, Mel said: “I’ve got my family and sons and millions of people watching so it's not on the cards.
"It’s nice to be romanced, but I’m just not in that zone for another man right now, I haven’t been for 12 months. Of course, if there are good-looking boys in there, I’ll appreciate the eye candy because it makes the day go easier.”
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