Is MKRâ€™s Adam Andersen a â€˜deadbeat dadâ€™?

In A Current Affair exclusive report, Adam Anderson stands accused of not paying thousands of dollars in child support and turning his back on his five young children. Courtesy: ACA

Bad reputation ... MKR contestant Adam Anderson (left hand) has come under fire for being a "deadbeat dad", A Current Affair claims. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis. Source: News Corp Australia

LOB: MKR contestant Adam Anderson with Todd Woodbridge. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis Source: News Corp Australia

CHANNEL Nine's A Current Affair has lobbed a bombshell at its TV rival, Seven — with the ex-wife of a My Kitchen Rules contestant claiming he's a "deadbeat dad."

Former tennis pro Adam Andersen was at the centre of allegations by his first wife Cindy that he owes his five children more than $36,000 in support payments and has had

limited contact with them since remarrying his MKR partner, Carol Molloy.

Andersen, who was a highly competitive contestant during round two of MKR's instant restaurants, was accused of blocking the phone calls of his ex and two daughters; as well as squibbing on an alleged deal to pay half of his family's school fees.

Deadbeat dad? ... Former tennis pro Adam Andersen and his new wife Carol Molloy. Picture: Richard Dobson. Source: News Corp Australia

The explosive story also claimed Andersen has personal ties with MKR judge Pete Evans — with his ex-wife stating Evans was coached by her former husband, then later employed him to work the door at Evan's former eatery, Hugo's in Kings Cross.

It is understood Pete Evans has refuted claims he's ever been coached by Andersen, while a source pointed out Hugo's is now owned by Evan's brother, Dave.

Cindy told ACA reporter Brady Halls the father of their five children — aged 8 to 15 — had dodged child maintenance for the past 12-13 months.

Despite spruiking to Seven and NewsCorp Australia that he was a tennis coach at private schools — including guiding teams for Shore, Grammar and Wenona Girls College — Andersen had allegedly been pursued for payment unsuccessfully by the Child Support Agency.

Cindy told Halls "the children have no emotional support, nothing. They don't receive a card in the mail (for their birthdays) ...".

She said seeing him boast about his happy relationship and claim on MKR's website his children "visited as often as they can" had "sickened me."

Suspicion ... MKR contestants Carol Molloy and Adam Anderson, with Robert and Lynzey Murphy. Picture: Supplied. Source: Supplied

Her greatest support came from her terminally ill father who she feared would die unsure whether his grandchildren would be looked after financially.

The single mother produced a copy of a letter allegedly sent to Channel Seven asking for confirmation Andersen was being paid by the network, so she could make arrangements to have his child support debt "garnished" from his TV wages.

(All reality TV contestants are paid some appearance money, regardless of any prizes won).

Cindy said the system of recovering money from delinquent parents was "flawed and even when there's someone (on TV) they still can't access money for the children."

News Corp is seeking comment from Andersen.

A Channel Seven spokesperson said: "Production did not receive the letter. This is a private matter between the parties involved, therefore Channel Seven has no further comment."