November 22nd 2024.
The reality TV show, Married At First Sight UK, has been a hit among viewers, with a handful of couples finding success through the unconventional method of being set up by experts and tying the knot on their first meeting. However, along with the dramatic dinner parties and disastrous dates, the series has also seen its fair share of divorces.
Airing on E4, the show follows the journey of couples who take a leap of faith and marry a complete stranger, with a camera crew documenting their every move. From their wedding day to their honeymoon, moving in together, and even intense therapy sessions, viewers get a front-row seat to all the ups and downs of their relationships. And to guide them through this unconventional process are relationship experts Mel Schilling, Paul C Brunson, and Charlene Douglas.
The recent ninth series saw 16 brave contestants put themselves up for the challenge. While they provided plenty of must-see moments, unfortunately, none of their marriages stood the test of time. The last remaining hope, 24-year-old Nathan Campbell, just confirmed the end of his marriage to 27-year-old Lacey Martin, but he still holds respect for her.
But amidst all the heartbreak and breakups, there have been a few couples who have beaten the odds and found true love through the show. One such couple is Paul and Tasha, who recently celebrated their first anniversary together.
Unfortunately, not all couples have been as lucky as Paul and Tasha. Another pair from the ninth series, Paul Liba, 27, and Tasha Jay, 26, have also announced their split after just over a year of being together. In a heartfelt message on Instagram, Tasha shared that there was no major reason for their breakup, but they both came to the realization that they were not meant to be together. She also expressed her gratitude for their time together and their friendship.
With yet another couple calling it quits, it begs the question - is Married At First Sight just entertaining TV, or does the social experiment actually work? While the success rate may be varied, there have been a few couples who have defied the odds and are still together to this day.
One such couple is Shona Manderson and Matt Pilmoor. Interestingly, the relationship experts cannot take credit for their love story, as they were initially matched with different partners. However, after their respective marriages ended and they met at the reunion dinner party, a new connection formed between them. They have since shared their plans to get married and start a family.
Another couple who made MAFS history in the 2022 series is Jenna Robinson and Zoe Clifton, the first lesbian couple on the show. Despite their initial struggles, they managed to work through their differences and were the only couple to survive their series. However, they have since removed their wedding bands and are now focusing on dating like a normal couple. They recently got engaged, with Zoe proposing to Jenna in a heartwarming moment.
Tayah and Adam Aveling are another MAFS success story. Despite being first-time daters, they quickly fell in love and even had a daughter together. They legally tied the knot in 2022 after their daughter's birth and recently celebrated their wedding for a second time. Despite Tayah's father not attending the TV wedding, she is grateful for his absence and is happily married to Adam.
Lastly, we have Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins, who met on the 2020 series and are still going strong four years later. They recently welcomed their daughter Jess and continue to share their adventures on social media.
While there have been many heartbreaks and divorces on Married At First Sight UK, there have also been a few love stories that have stood the test of time. Whether it's just entertaining TV or a successful social experiment, the show continues to captivate viewers and spark debate. What are your thoughts on the show? Share them in the comments below.
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