Introduction
The eighth series of Married At First Sight UK is already delivering the drama. From cheating scandals to shocking break-ups, this reality show has seen it all over the years. Let's recap some of the most controversial moments that have kept viewers hooked.
Bride Ella CHEATS on husband
Transgender star Ella Morgan Clark created chaos in this year's series when she cheated on her husband Nathanial Valentino with another groom. Nathanial accused Ella of lying about her past as a stripper, leading to a fiery confrontation during their honeymoon. Sources claim that Ella's attraction to another groom was stronger, jeopardizing her relationship with Nathanial.
Dumped on the radio
Ben Jardine and Stephanie seemed like a perfect match until Ben revealed that he had cheated on Stephanie before their honeymoon. To add insult to injury, Stephanie discovered that Ben was divorcing her when he publicly announced it on a radio show. The betrayal left Stephanie devastated, describing it as a moment that rocked her to her core.
Dad slates wife's looks
In the 2019 series, Jack's father made unkind comments about his son's new bride Verity's looks. Mark, a buyer on Dickinson's Real Deal, criticized Verity, expressing doubt that the marriage would last. However, he later apologized publicly, explaining that his comments were misinterpreted and that he appreciates people of all shapes, sizes, and ethnicities.
Cruel Christmas gift
Jonathan shocked his new bride Steph when he presented her with annulment papers inside a Christmas card. Although he pleaded for another chance, Steph refused, and the couple remained legally married despite their disastrous honeymoon. Jonathan reportedly blocked the divorce, making it a nightmare for Steph, who just wanted to move on.
Caught on Tinder
Jason Knowles and Kate Stewart's marriage ended when Jason was caught using Tinder just three weeks after their honeymoon. Jason claimed that he realized their marriage was doomed and joined the dating app as a result. The couple had their marriage annulled eight months later.
Wife swap
Last year, MAFS UK introduced a new format similar to the Australian version, which led to more drama. One couple, Megan Wolfe and Bob Voysey, cheated on their spouses behind their backs. Megan kissed another participant's husband, causing Bob to break down in tears. Despite the infidelity, Megan begged Bob for a second chance, but they eventually left the experiment as friends.
Axed from show
Nikita Jasmine's hot-headed nature caused chaos from the start. She threw a drink at her husband during their honeymoon and insisted on a separate room. Nikita's foul-mouthed rant at a dinner party, directed mostly at another participant, resulted in her removal from the show. Sources claim that bosses had no choice but to take this action due to the escalating situation.
Slid into another wife's DMs
Morag Crichton shocked her co-stars by revealing that Amy Christophers' husband had messaged her a year before filming. This revelation sparked a heated argument between Amy and Josh, with Josh denying the interactions and accusing Morag of lying. Despite Amy defending her husband, Josh dumped her shortly before the reunion show.
Conclusion
Married At First Sight UK has had its fair share of explosive scandals over the years. From cheating to confrontations, the drama keeps viewers hooked on this reality show. As the eighth series continues, it's anyone's guess what shocking moments are still in store.
