The season eight MAFS UK couples have tied the knot, and viewers want to know if Shona and Brad are still together. 

Married At First Sight UK has started, and there's already plenty of weddings, honeymoons and dinner party drama to catch up on. Though 2023's MAFS cast haven't been paired up for long, for some couples it's already clear they won't be going the distance, while others seem to have hit it off straight away - Ros and Thomas made a big reveal about their relationship status, causing a bit of controversy.

Shona and Brad fall into the latter category, and having both admitted that they usually fall in love hard and fast, their pairing has made for an intense connection that has already left some viewers cringing. We've done some digging about who is still together from MAFS UK 2023, and here's what we know about Shona and Brad.

Are Shona and Brad still together?

We don't know if Shona and Brad are still together - and it's unlikely we will find out while MAFS UK is still airing, as the couples are told not to reveal their relationship status until the final commitment ceremony.

However, we've done some digging and found some clues. The first being that Shona and Brad no longer follow each other on Instagram - which is never a good sign. Meanwhile, Heart Radio reported that Brad recently spoke about Shona at a press event, where he said "In my experience, we couldn't be any less compatible, but that's okay. It's all an experience nevertheless. I most definitely went in and got lost in lust, one million per cent. Being lost in the physical aspect of things rather than the emotional."

Elsewhere, Shona spent much of the summer in Sri Lanka with friends, but Brad is missing from the pictures she posted on her Instagram. While she was away, he appeared to have stayed at home and continued working on his modelling career.

What happened between Shona and Brad on MAFS UK?

Shona and Brad hit it off straight away at their Married At First Sight wedding, where they bonded over their shared love of spirituality and animals, and even kissed at the altar.

The experts matched the pair because of their shared attitudes to spirituality - as well as being a model, Brad is a meditation leader and Shona has a love of yoga. Shona is also a drama teacher and loves spending time with kids, making her a perfect match for dad-of-one Brad.

The eighth season of Married At First Sight UK is still in its early days, with Shona and Brad tying the knot in the episode that aired on Monday 25 September, but Shona was quick to make her happiness known, telling her bridesmaids at the wedding breakfast: "Guys, I think I’m in love."

Brad's sister Amy also seemed happy with the pairing, and was heard saying of Brad and Shona’s marriage, "100 per cent this is the real deal. I think this will work, I have every faith in it."

However, Shona's friend Joanna shared concerns, saying, "Because Shona falls so madly and deeply in love, I feel very protective over her. I want to make sure she gets to know him before she gets into that headspace... But, she is already in that headspace. I know she is."

The pair then headed off on their honeymoon in the Maldives, where Shona's feelings for Brad deepend. "In my head, I am aware, 'Okay, you have fallen in love with people really fast before, Shona' - but then I am feeling these things for this person, so then I want to go with this feeling," she revealed.

The couple then returned to the UK to move in together and attended the first of many Married At First Sight dinner parties. 

As things have been going well for Brad and Shona, there's been no shortage of PDA between the pair during their time on Married At First Sight - and it's not gone unnoticed by viewers.

One fan wrote on X (the platform formerly know as Twitter), "I really liked Brad and Shona at first but I’m starting to think they’re a little bit much", while another said, "No can Shona and Brad get off the tv please - “we are in love” - KNOCK IT OFF it’s too much".

Where is Shona now?

Over on Instagram, Shona has been keeping her followers up to date with her MAFS journey, posting screenshots from the show as well as some behind the scenes photos from her and Brad's honeymoon. 

She's also shared on her story some photos of a recent yoga retreat she attended in Morocco with Soul Body Retreats, and has a separate Instagram account, @myblossomtreeterrace, dedicated to interior design (and her Frenchie pup, Winnie).

Where is Brad now?

Brad has also shared plenty of photos from Married At First Sight on his Instagram, as well as keeping his followers updated with his modelling career.

He has also been holding group meditation sessions at The Attic Spa, a spa and aesthetic clinic located in his home town of Grimsby.

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Reality TV fans want to know when Married At First Sight starts in the UK, as the show is set to return for another series.

The MAFS UK cast for 2023 has been revealed, and finally we have a release date too. For those who've already watched the entirety of Married at First Sight Australia 2023, and others who are eagerly keeping up with who is still together from MAFS UK 2022, there's a whole new batch of brides and grooms about to arrive on TV screens for the latest series of the hit matchmaking show.  

For those who love the drama of the dinner parties, couch sessions and commitment ceremonies, MAFS UK 2023 promises all that and more, including a format change and six additional episodes. As the release date approaches, we reveal when Married At First Sight UK starts in 2023 and how to watch it. 

When does Married At First Sight UK start in 2023?

Married at First Sight UK 2023 starts on Monday 18th September. The first episode will see the brides and grooms paired, off along with the first of the wedding ceremonies.

This series is set to be the longest-running yet, with a whopping 36 episodes of the show for reality TV fans to enjoy, compared to last year's 30 instalments. The format change comes after the previous series was last year's most-watched show on Channel 4's streaming service.

One TV insider has claimed there's plenty of drama for viewers to look forward to this series, with the source telling OK!, "This season of MAFS UK has just finished filming and it is very explosive. [There’s] wife swapping, massive rows and even a physical altercation between two of the grooms. One of them was even removed from the show."

They added, "This year has a younger cast, which has resulted in loads of drama."

Viewers might remember the controversial wife swap that occurred in last year's series of MAFS UK, which saw Whitney Hughes leave her groom Duka Cavolli for another cast member, Matt Murray. The events saw an explosive argument occur between Whitney, Matt, and Matt's former bride Gemma.

This year's line up of brides and grooms includes former Geordie Shore star Nathanial, who is no stranger to reality TV after appearing on Geordie Shore: Hot Single Summer in 2021. 

Meanwhile, bride Ella is the show's first-ever trans cast member, and has said ahead of appearing on MAFS UK, "This experiment is so much more than just me getting married. I see this as a big deal for someone who has transitioned."

Where to watch Married At First Sight UK

Married at First Sight UK will be broadcast on E4 at 9pm from Monday 18 September. Episodes air Monday to Thursday and are usually around an hour long.

With 36 episodes in this year's series, MAFS UK 2023 is expected to last between eight and nine weeks, meaning the final commitment ceremonies could take place in mid-November. 

All episodes of the new series will be available to watch on Channel 4's streaming service after they have aired, along with episodes from the previous series and episodes of Married At First Sight Australia and Married At First Sight USA.

If you're a fan of reality dating shows, we've revealed if Lisa and Brian are still together from The Ultimatum season 2, as well as if Emily and Cam are still together from Too Hot To Handle. You might also be interested to find out which Love Island couples are still together. We've revealed when Married At First Sight ends in 2023 too.

After months of rumours, Married at First Sight fans finally have an answer to whether Evelyn and Duncan are together.

The Married at First Sight reunion and season 10 of the hit dating show has officially drawn to an end. There's been breakups, a cheating scandal, a butt-dial scandal and all the usual drama from the dinner parties, and now we know who did and didn't make it past final vows (spoiler: Melinda and Layton and Ollie and Tahnee were the only successful couples).

But it seems the drama isn't over, because for months rumours have been circulating that two cast members have struck up a relationship post-filming. Evelyn Ellis, who was partnered with Rupert, and Duncan James, who was married to Alyssa on the show, have sparked relationship rumours after being photographed out and about together a number of times. Here's what we now about whether Evelyn and Duncan are together.

Are Evelyn and Duncan together?

Yes, Evelyn and Rupert have confirmed they are together. Though they weren't partnered together in MAFS, the pair revealed in an exclusive interview for 9Entertainment that they have fallen for each other since leaving the experiment. 

When asked if they were together, Evelyn said, "This is Evelyn and Duncan's hard launch. It feels good to finally just say it, and it feels kind of exhilarating in a weird, freeing way."

Duncan explained: "We started hanging out a little bit after the show. Everyone's sort of friends in the cast, and obviously me and you living in Sydney we probably hung out a little bit more."

He went on to say, "All of a sudden we went out on a couple of nights, and some of the warm fuzzy feelings happened in my stomach and I thought, 'What's this? How we going here?'

"Then... one thing led to another."

When asked if they had told their fellow cast members that they're together, they said the response had been positive - adding that they had been given a blessing from Rupert, Evelyn's husband on the show. 

The news won't come as a surprise to some MAFS fans, as rumours of Duncan and Evelyn's romance have been around for a while, and they were recently pictured kissing and cuddling on a date night in Sydney

What happened to Evelyn and Duncan of MAFS Australia?

Neither Evelyn nor Duncan's relationships on Married at First Sight made it past final vows. While Evelyn and her partner Rupert struggled to connect romantically and parted ways in the final episode, Duncan called it quits with his bride Alyssa over their difficulty communicating. 

Evelyn and Rupert were involved in this season's infamous 'butt dial scandal', where Rupert accidentally called his bride while on a boys night out, leading her to hear some disrespectful comments made by cast members Hugo and Dan. Evelyn wasn't afraid to call them out at a dinner party, leading to an explosive argument which left Rupert no option but to speak out and defend his wife. 

Meanwhile, Duncan and Alyssa had their own share of drama. Though they hit it off on their wedding day, Alyssa was frustrated by Duncan's decision to play tennis with the other grooms instead of spend time with her during intimacy week, and further tensions emerged at the final dinner party, when Alyssa shot down her husband after he was asked to reveal how he felt about her. 

He said: "I feel warm, I feel close. I love how you make me feel when it’s good," to which Alyssa responded, "When it’s good. Which is what, 56 per cent of the time."

Duncan replied, "Yeah. … Even just then, I’m just describing some things about how I like about you and you just cut me down."

So, it's no surprise that the pair didn't end up together. And though Alyssa ultimately decided to commit to Duncan in her final vows, he chose to walk away, saying, "I don't want to hurt you and I don't want to continue getting hurt, so I have to say goodbye."

Where is Evelyn Ellis now?

Evelyn remains living in Sydney, and though she's been pretty quiet on social media since MAFS aired, she did share some thought on her experience on the show via Instagram.

Writing in a photo caption on May 1, she said: " I knew I was signing up for something absolutely mental but this experience has been a beautiful journey on so many levels. Yes, at times it has been testing but it's made me so much stronger, braver and more confident."

She added: "Big Shoutout to the beautiful people I got to share this experiment with, I can't wait to create more memories with you guys".

Meanwhile, it seems Rupert and Evelyn have remained on good terms and are even good friends. A TikTok video shared by boutique cosmetic clinic, The Cosmetic Lounge, showed the two getting botox together. They captioned the post: “We loved having these two drop in! You’re welcome back whenever you like!”

Where is Duncan James now?

Duncan is also living in Sydney, and has been romantically linked to more than one other MAFS cast member. 

In January, he was photographed with season 9 cast member Carolina Santos, showing Duncan and Carolina having an intimate conversation while whispering into each other's ears.

Speaking to Yahoo! Lifestyle about the rumours, Carolina said: "It was kind of a club so it was really hard to hear each other and we obviously had to speak into each other’s ears. There’s nothing really more to it."

Of course, those rumours have been dispelled now that he and Evelyn have confirmed their relationship. And speaking to 9Entertainment, Duncan revealed that he is looking forward to many exciting dates in future now the news is out.

"That's the part I'm really looking forward to once we've come out and said that we're in a relationship," he said.

"We can do all those fun things, and not have to sneak around and share all those great moments together."

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Season 10 has drawn to a close, which means fans are keen to know when the Married at First Sight reunion will air.

Following breakups, a cheating scandal, a butt-dial scandal and the usual dramatic dinner parties, Married at First Sight Australia season 10 is almost over. True to its name, the show sees couples get married on the first day they meet, and what follows is an experiment to test their compatibility - ending in a final commitment ceremony where the couples must decide whether to stay together.

While some couples hit it off straight away - such as Lydall and Cameron and Ollie and Tahnee - others, like Sandy and Dan, have a much rockier start. But a lot can change in nine weeks, and as viewers begin to wonder who has stayed together from season 10, we reveal when the Married at First Sight Australia reunion will be on....

When is the Married at First Sight Australia reunion?

The Married at First Sight Australia season 10 reunion will air on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 May in the UK. Over the two episodes, the cast will spend time with the experts and have one final dinner party - and some of them won't have seen each other since they left the show.

These include Bronte, who stormed out of a dinner party telling husband Harrison she never wanted to see him again, and Lydall, who refused to let Cam read out his vows at the final commitment ceremony, saying, "Not matter what you say today, it is only going to disappoint me again and I think I'm done."

How to watch the MAFS Australia reunion in the UK

The Married at First Sight Australia reunion episodes will air on E4 at 7.30pm. If you miss it, viewers can watch the new episodes on catch up on channel4.com.

You can also catch up on all 34 episodes so far on the on-demand platform, to make sure you're caught up with all the drama - and which couples made it to the final commitment ceremony.

The reunion has already aired in Australia, where it was broadcast on Channel 9. E4 remains the UK network dedicated to showing Married at First Sight Australia, but there's always a slight delay in premiering episodes.

What to expect from the MAFS Australia reunion

Viewers can look forward to finding how things are going for Melinda and Layton and Ollie and Tahnee - the only two couples who chose to stay together at final vows.

But there's sure to be some drama from the other couples. In recent weeks, rumours of a 'sexting scandal' between Tayla and Cam have emerged, and they'll likely have some questions to answer from their partners on the show, Hugo and Lyndall.

There's also sure to be more discussions around the 'butt-dial scandal', where Rupert accidentally called his bride Evelyn on a boys night out, leading to her overhearing some of the grooms making insulting comments about their other halves.

And viewers will also want to know more about the rumoured leaked texts that were obtained by Daily Mail Australia, in which Bronte discussed that she had planned all along to leave the show at the last moment.

Are any couples from MAFS 2023 still together?

Yes, Melinda and Layton and Ollie and Tahnee are both still together. They were the only couples to make it through final vows, and things have been going well for all four of them since.

In December, they were spotted on what looked to be a double date.  According to the Mail Online, the four cast members visited the Van Gogh Alive multi-sensory exhibition in Sydney.

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The couple joined the experiment late, but viewers are already wondering if Tayla and Hugo are still together.

Married at First Sight Australia season 10 has reality TV fans glued to the popular dating experiment, which sees couples that have been matched by experts meet for the first time on their wedding day, and go on to navigate life as newlyweds.

Viewers have been eager to know the fate of the couples on the show, whether it's successful matches such as Melinda and Layton and Ollie and Tahnee, or those who had a tougher time on their wedding day - like Harrison and Bronte and Evelyn and Rupert. And now, newcomers Tayla and Hugo have got MAFS fans asking the same question. Here's what we know...

Are Tayla and Hugo still together?

Fans of the show won't be surprised to find out that Tayla and Hugo are no longer together, after announcing they were leaving the experiment during a dinner party. Tayla turned up halfway through the party, after previously returning home to Tasmania without telling Hugo.

In a private chat away from the rest of the guests, Hugo told Tayla it was unnecessary to continue to the commitment ceremony if they were on the same page about their relationship. They then returned to the group and announced their decision to split.

What happened between Tayla and Hugo on MAFS Australia?

The bride and groom joined the series much later than their fellow couples, and had a bit of a rocky start. Tayla was left disappointed on the wedding day, admitting to the camera "He's definitely not my type… at all."

Hugo later said, "She seems like she's going to be a bit of a handful," after Tayla announced that she doesn't like being told what to do, and that she expected him to defend her in public - even if he disagreed with her.

At their honeymoon, Tayla announced she didn't intend to share a bed with Hugo for the duration of the experiment. And things went from bad to worse when Hugo asked Tayla what she was looking for in a partner, to which she replied: "It was probably someone the opposite of you. When I first saw you I thought... I don't think he's very sporty.

"I actually requested someone who didn't talk much... a man's man. A Tradie, footballer, a bit rowdy, likes to drink beer. That's definitely my type of guy. You're probably not my type."

Then came the 'butt dial scandal', which involved fellow MAFS cast member Evelyn hearing some questionable comments from the grooms when her husband Rupert accidentally called her while on a boys' night out.

Hugo came under fire for comments he made about Tayla at a dinner party where Evelyn revealed, "You said you couldn't stand her, and you called her a ****." According to Evelyn, Hugo also said he would choose any other wife over Tayla.

Though Hugo eventually apologised, Tayla wouldn't accept it and during the following commitment ceremony she chose to leave, then storming out when Hugo revealed he wanted to stay.

It was the following dinner party that Tayla turned up halfway through, saying she wanted to give Hugo 'a second chance'. But despite the olive branch, Hugo decided that the pair's journey was over.

Where is Tayla Winter now?

Tayla has since spoken about her time on the show, saying she feels like she was made to look like a villain.

Speaking on Hit100.9’s Dan & Christie, she said: "They didn’t really have a female villain this year and I had to slide into that role a little bit.

"I don’t think it’s a true representation of myself and it’s not reflecting who I am, but it is what it is. The people who know me know me."

She's also been involved in a 'sexting scandal' with fellow MAFS cast member Cam Woods, after his bride Lyndall brought up rumours in the series' reunion.

Cam defended himself, saying, "It was just a back and forth text. It was nothing serious. It was just a friendly chat."

Meanwhile, Tayla said, "I really like Cam as a friend. We get along really, really well. There's not much to it. He's up in Darwin, I'm down in Tassie. It hasn't been explored yet,” before clarifying that “it's not going to be explored."

However, speaking about the rumours during her appearance on Dan & Christie, Tayla admitted: "Yeah, there is a little bit of truth to that," before calling Cam a "loose cannon," and adding it was "very one-sided."

Where is Hugo Armstrong now?

Hugo has been rumoured to have moved on from Tayla to fitness influencer Carla Chatkiewicz, after the pair were spotted together.

A source told Daily Mail Australia that the pair "really hit it off", adding: "They have so much in common and their chemistry is undeniable.

"It's like night and day compared to his relationship with Tayla."

Speaking about his relationship with Tayla on Today Extra, Hugo said: "I have zero clue why Tayla did half the things she did during our time in the experiment. It was all quite a lot and quite confusing for me."

He added: "It was largely mixed messaging. If you say someone isn't your type and you put in zero effort from day one, and then you flee back to Tasmania and return to say you wish to give the experiment a go!"

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Reality TV fans want to know if Married at First Sight Australia couple Janelle and Adam are still together.

Janelle and Adam have had more than their fair share of drama during their time on MAFS, having been caught up in a cheating scandal that involves fellow cast members Claire and Jesse.

And just like fans of the show want to know the fate of each of the MAFS couples - from compatible matches like Melinda and Layton to less successful couples such as Sandy and Dan - viewers have also been asking if Janelle and Adam are still together.

Are Janelle and Adam still together?

No, Janelle and Adam are no longer together. The pair made the decision to call it quits at the third commitment ceremony, when they both chose to leave the experiment.

Adam's choice of career, his admission of cheating in a previous relationship and an explosive cheating scandal proved to be too much for the couple to work through, and it won't have been a surprise to viewers that this relationship didn't work out.

What happened between Janelle and Adam on MAFS Australia?

The wedding day didn't go too well for this couple, as Janelle's brothers planted concern in her mind that Adam's career as an entrepreneur wasn't a stable way of making a living.

Janelle's doubt was further fuelled by her groom's confession to cheating in a past relationship.

And despite saying he wouldn't make the mistake again, Adam 'cheated' on Janelle while on MAFS Australia, sharing a kiss with another bride on the show. When Janelle found out, things went downhill very quickly.

The couple turned up to the next dinner party alone, and it proved to be an explosive event as Adam declared he "wasn't a cheat" and that he and Janelle "weren't in a real relationship then".

Janelle didn't find the apology sincere, and in response to Adam's justification that he and his bride hadn't been in a good place at the time, she told the group, "I kissed him goodbye before he left, and he had sex with me that night."

Shortly after, both Janelle and Adam decided to leave at the third commitment ceremony.

What happened between Adam and Claire?

Early on in the experiment Janelle and Adam were rocked by a 'cheating' scandal, after Adam kissed fellow MAFS cast member Claire on a night out.

The rumour was first started by Claire's husband Jesse, who said she and Adam had been getting cosy at the time. But the pair denied it until much further on in the series, when Claire came clean to her husband.

Jesse then confronted Adam, who went on to confess to wife Janelle. He said: "To me it was absolutely nothing, me and Claire had a little kiss downstairs."

He added, "And I'm saying here right now he was pinning it on me like it was all me but it 100% wasn't, it takes two to tango, I'm not gonna lie about that, we were blind, we were smashed, we were just having a vape and it just kind of happened."

Janelle responded with, "I just feel like I've had your back throughout this whole thing and this is only coming out now... and I just feel so stupid."

She later told Adam she wanted him to move out.

Where is Janelle Han now?

Janelle is still working as a beauty influencer and since leaving the show has shared plenty of aspirational snaps of her wearing some creative makeup looks.

She's also been spending a lot of time with fellow MAFS cast member Jesse Burford, leading to rumours that the pair could be more than just friends. One Instagram post showed the pair hanging out together in Sydney, while the Daily Mail reported that the pair had been spotted on a date in Perth.

In another Instagram post, Janelle apologised and shared her appreciation for Jesse during their time of MAFS. In the caption she wrote: "Not the trauma bond 😫 @jesse_burford, I am so sorry I ever doubted you. You were right all along. Please forgive me 🙏🏻

"Thank you for being there for me. A shoulder to cry on. You are a wonderful man with a big heart, and I have nothing but respect for you. I hope you’re okay ❤️ #MAFS".

Where is Adam Seed now?

Adam has stayed pretty much under the radar since MAFS, but has posted a few pictures from the show on Instagram admitting that he "messed up".

He has also appeared on the Kyle and Jackie O Show - where he tried to clear his name - claiming that he and Janelle had a huge argument right before his kiss with Clair. He said Janelle "basically convinced me to stay and experiment for – I'm going to say clout and that's why."

He added: "So on the night that I actually kissed Claire, in my head I felt like I was a single guy, so it's gonna sound a bit ridiculous but that's exactly how it is."

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They're the youngest bride and group in the experiment. We share whether Ollie and Tahnee are still together in 2023.

Married at First Sight Australia 2023 is in full swing, with episodes dropping weekly on E4 much to the delight of longstanding fans. Whilst couples like Bronte and Harrison, Melissa and Josh and Claire and Jesse have been delivering the drama so far, there's been other matches whose relationship has been smooth sailing. Much like Lyndall and Cameron, husband and wife team Ollie and Tahnee hit it off from the get go and have seemingly gone from strength to strength on the show.

Just as people wanted to know the fate of several Married at First Sight Australia season 9 couples - fans are wanting details on whether Ollie and Tahnee are still together following the Married at First Sight reunion. We've shared an update on their relationship status and details of what they are up to now.

Are Ollie and Tahnee still together?

Yes! Ollie and Tahnee are very much still together in 2023. In fact, the two have even taken the next step in their relationship and moved in together. According to Daily Mail Australia, Perth-based Ollie Skelton made the move to Sydney to be with Tahnee Cook, who works as a PR manager near Bondi Beach. 

Pictures showed Ollie arriving at Sydney airport with four large suitcases in February 2023 - much to the delight of his wife. A source told the publication: "Ollie's already secured a job in Sydney and in it for the long haul." They added, "Ollie and Tahnee spent New Year's together and have met each other's families. They are truly mad for each other. Ollie packed up his life in Perth to be with her."

A week later Yahoo Lifestyle published photos of the two together and holding hands whilst out and about in Bondi. Ollie and Tahnee also shared a kiss whilst waiting at a pedestrian crossing - confirming their continued happiness and relationship status.

A source said: "Once filming wrapped in December, Ollie never really returned to Perth and has been living with Tahnee ever since."

In March 2023, post-filming, Tahnee opened up on how she feels pressure from viewers for her and Ollie to succeed.

"It’s a lot of pressure from people putting us up on a weird pedestal because they see us on TV and they’re like, 'Oh my god they’re so cute I want them to work out'," she told Yahoo Lifestyle. "Seeing that we’re like, we don’t want to live up to this high expectation of people. But it’s nice that people feel that way about us."

What happened between Ollie and Tahnee on MAFS Australia?

MAFS Australia fans will no doubt be delighted to learn that Ollie and Tahnee are still together - with the pair of them being one of the strongest couples on the show. The two hit it off straight away on their wedding day and their relationship went from strength to strength as the experiment continued.

They remained pretty drama-free throughout the experiment, both choosing to 'stay' at every commitment ceremony and winning the support of the dating experts on the couch.

The couple's Final Vows episode certainly left some viewers emotional. Tahnee told her husband: "It's crazy to think we were only strangers a few months ago and now to see how far we've come it's hard for me to picture what life would look like without you in it.

"Ollie I am falling in love with you and I can't wait to see what the future has in store for us."

Ollie similarly showed words of love and affection on his bride in his final vows. "This is not the end of our experiment, we're just getting started," he said. "Am I falling in love with you? Yep! And I'm excited to confirm these feelings outside of this experiment."

Are Ollie and Tahnee related?

Yes, Ollie and Tahnee are very distantly related. It turns out that Tahnee's sister's husband is Ollie's second cousin. The revelation came to light on the couple's wedding day, but was never aired on MAFS Australia.

Tahnee confirmed the connection to Yahoo Lifestyle and shared how the families figured it out on the day.

"Ollie's mum looked over and she saw my sister's fiance Jasper and she said, 'I know you! Your dad is my cousin!," she said. "And then she started freaking out being like, what if the bride is Jasper's sister? Because then we'd literally be blood related.

"She was going up to producers being like, 'Is that guy blood related to the bride because we're going to have an issue if so'."

The two are not blood related and Tahnee has put it down to being a 'wild coincidence'.

Where is Tahnee Cook now?

Tahnee is currently living in Sydney with husband Ollie. It's not clear if she has returned to her PR and content creation job, based in Bondi.

Most recently Tahnee was spotted attending Melbourne Fashion Week with fellow MAFS bride Claire Nomarthas. The two secured seats at designer Pablo Sebastian's show in early March and posed alongside reality TV stars Phoebe Spiller and Claudia Bonifazio of Love Island fame.

And she's also still friends with fellow MAFS cast members Melinda and Layton, and was spotted back in December on a double date with the couple and husband Ollie at the the Van Gogh Alive multi-sensory exhibition.

Where is Ollie Skelton now?

Ollie Skelton is currently living with wife Tahnee in Sydney, New South Wales, and has shared plenty of sweet photos with his wife on his Instagram.

Previously, Ollie opened up to Who Magazine about what the future holds for him and Tahnee, saying: "We're in our mid-20s, so we've definitely got some time up our sleeves! We're just living in the moment and getting through what's left of the experiment."

He added: "Having a friendship with your partner builds a foundation to have a really secure bond. There have been times during the experiment when we've disagreed, but we try to focus on being open and communicating."

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Fans of Married at First Sight Australia want to know if Sandy and Dan are still together.

MAFS Australia season 10 is here, and reality TV fans have already had plenty of drama to tune into following the weddings, honeymoons and dinner parties. Everyone wants to know which couples have gone the distance now that the Married at First Sight reunion is on the horizon, and just like fans are asking if some of the more questionable matches - like Claire and Jesse and Harrison and Bronte - are still together, as well as more successful couples like Melinda and Layton too, viewers also want to know if Sandy and Dan are still together.

The couple certainly didn't have the smoothest start on the show, and rumour has it one of them has since dated a guest from their MAFS wedding. Here's everything we know about what Sandy and Dan are up to now...

Are Sandy and Dan still together?

No, Sandy and Dan are no longer together, after the pair split up in the fourth commitment ceremony. This probably won't come as a surprise to many, as  Dan already spoiled his own journey by going public with his new girlfriend on Instagram right as the series aired.

Sandy and Dan didn't have a smooth ride on Married at First Sight, what with the 'butt dial' scandal, Dan telling Sandy he wasn't sexually attracted to her, and Sandy's allergy to the ocean proving to be a deal breaker. There were lots of reasons why this relationship didn't work out, but let's take a look in more detail at what happened to Sandy and Dan on Married at First Sight Australia...

What happened between Sandy and Dan on MAFS Australia?

Sandy and Dan had a rough ride from the start, but things went rapidly downhill after the 'butt dial' scandal.

The incident took place on a boys night out when Rupert accidentally called his wife Evelyn, who listened into the conversation taking place on the other end of the line - and she was shocked by what she heard.

Evelyn later revealed: "I heard Dan saying some nasty s***. I know for a fact he was showing them [the boys] how hot his previous ex-girlfriends were.

"Rupert came back drunk and told me that Dan was holding up pictures of his ex-girlfriends, belittling Sandy saying that his other girlfriends were way better looking than Sandy was."

She added, "I kind of had a feeling from the ceremony that Dan was an a*****e, but that cemented my first assumptions,"

Evelyn then told Sandy about what had happened, and discovered that Dan had said he was looking after his daughter when he was actually out with the boys. Sandy packed up her stuff and left, and she and Dan attended the next dinner party alone.

The couple eventually decided to leave the show after they realised their relationship couldn't be salvaged during the fourth commitment ceremony. Dan said he believed a key factor in their relationship not working was that Sandy didn't like the beach, to which expert John said: "Dan, a key ingredient to a healthy relationship is not the love of an ocean."

When making the decision to leave, Dan said: " I feel that this has been more of a friendship that we've been building, so I think the best thing for me to do is leave. The beach and the ocean is calling me and I have to go home."

Sandy added: "I didn't come here to be disrespected. I came here to meet my person. I mean, it sucks when you start to form feelings for someone but I need to look after myself. As much as I care for Dan, I care for me more and I need to stand up for myself and respect myself. So I have to leave."

Where is Dan Hunjas now?

When the latest season on Married at First Sight Australia first aired, Dan revealed he was dating nurse and influencer Samantha Symes, who was actually a guest at his wedding on the show.

Speaking to Fitzy and Wippa's breakfast radio show, Dan denied he was secretly dating Samantha while he was in the experiment with Sandy. He said: ''Well, I left the experiment in September last year, and Samantha and I got together for the very first time [in] mid-January this year.

"So, you know, you tell me if you're dating someone for six weeks, how long should you leave it before you move on to somebody else?"

The news of Dan and Samantha's relationship was also been exposed by fellow MAFS cast member Harrison Boon, during his appearance on Today Extra. He confirmed to David Campbell and co-host Belinda Russell that while Dan and Samantha had been friends for a long time, they didn't become romantically involved until after he and Sandy had ended things.

However, it has since been revealed that Dan and Samantha have now broken up after three months together. The Daily Mail reported that Samantha has said in a statement: "It's true, me and Dan have decided to end our relationship. It wasn't meant to be."

Where is Sandy Jawanda now?

Sandy has opened up about her thoughts on Dan's relationship with wedding guest Samantha.

When asked about her ex's new relationship on Fitzy and Wippa's show, Sandy said she hadn't particularly noticed Samantha at the wedding because Dan invited "a lot of girls".

She said: "There were a lot of girls at the wedding. A few of them he had told me about, saying they were all friends of his.

"To be honest, I didn't really remember Sam too much, but I think back now, I thought everybody was really friendly and nice. Watching the wedding [on TV], I didn't realise half the comments that were being said [about me].

"But look, the more I'm knowing about Dan, it's not surprising."

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As Married At First Sight Australia continues, fans want to know if Duncan and Alyssa are still together.

Married at First Sight Australia is now well under way - with the Married at First Sight reunion on the horizon - and plenty of drama has already gone down during the weddings and honeymoons, with more to come as the show's dinner parties and commitment ceremonies continue.

And viewers are eager to know which couples have gone the distance after filming ended, whether its solid pairings like Lyndall and Cameron and Melinda and Layton, or those that have had a rougher ride such as Caitlin and Shannon. Another couple that has drawn intrigue from fans is Duncan and Alyssa - especially after rumours emerged that Duncan and Evelyn are now together post-filming...

Are Duncan and Alyssa still together?

Despite starting out as one of the strongest couples on season 10 of Married At First Sight Australia, it looks like Duncan and Alyssa have gone their separate ways. Fans believe this to be the case because the pair have not been photographed or seen together since the show ended - despite both living in Sydney.

Further rumours have been fuelled after Daily Mail Australia reported that Duncan ends up dumping Alyssa during their final vows. They quote a source close to the bride who said, "Alyssa just didn't understand why she was strung along." They add that Alyssa was pressured her to say "yes" by producers, when they "clearly knew Duncan would be dumping her. It wasn't fair."

What happened between Duncan and Alyssa on MAFS Australia?

Duncan and Alyssa hit it off on their wedding day, with Alyssa telling the cameras, "Duncan is absolutely my Prince Charming." Duncan said, "I felt fireworks."

But despite starting off strong, enjoying a smooth honeymoon and making good progress in intimacy week, the first cracks showed while the pair were at the retreat. 

Alyssa hinted she was annoyed at how little time Duncan was spending with her, instead opting to play tennis with the other grooms. She said: "I think this is the first conversation we've had today."

Confused, Duncan responded, "I thought you wanted to spend more time with the girls?" and, "If I'm not reading this right, tell me!" - leading to a heated argument.

Further tensions emerged at the final dinner party, when Alyssa shot down her husband after he was asked to reveal how he felt about her. He said: "I feel warm, I feel close. I love how you make me feel when it’s good."

Alyssa responded with: "When it’s good. Which is what, 56 per cent of the time."

To which Duncan said: "Yeah. … Even just then, I’m just describing some things about how I like about you and you just cut me down."

The experts weighed in on this situation, with John Aiken saying, "She wants him to be direct and he can’t be because she shoots him down."

Fellow expert Alessandra said, "And once again he can’t win. He can’t do something right. She’s putting him in the position to be the one who maybe rejects her so she can say it was him."

Where is Duncan James now?

Duncan has recently been linked to former Married at First Sight contestant Carolina Santos, after the pair were spotted flirting and holding hands.

Photos of the pair were taken in January - shortly after filming wrapped on this year's season - showing Duncan and Carolina having an intimate conversation while whispering into each other's ears.

Speaking to Yahoo! Lifestyle about the rumours, Carolina said: "It was kind of a club so it was really hard to hear each other and we obviously had to speak into each other’s ears. There’s nothing really more to it."

She added, "We had a little chat about the show and he was just telling me about how things went on his end and I was kind of explaining to him about what happened for me and how it's not exactly what you get to see on TV."

More recently, when Duncan appeared on Weekend Today, host Jayne Azzopardi asked, "Where’s Alyssa?"

He offered a cryptic response that has fuelled further rumours that the pair have gone separate ways, saying, "Where's Alyssa? Uh, probably down the road having a coffee. I'm not sure."

Where is Alyssa Barmonde now?

Much less is known about what Alyssa has been up to since appearing on Married At First Sight. While she has been posting plenty of screenshots from her MAFS journey on Instagram, there aren't any other posts on her page, apart from one photo of her posing with two friends in Sydney.

In a carousel post that showed Alyssa breaking down on the couch during one of the commitment ceremonies, she opened up about her struggles with anxiety, writing: "This is a bit of a longer post than usual, but I’m sharing this for everyone who can relate, for everyone who panics, who feels scared and sometimes very alone in their journey. Anxiety is something that’s part of me, but it’s not who I am. Living with an anxiety diagnosis for over 20 years is HARD."

She added: "Having a panic attack on the couch is something that happened to me a few times. But this time I wasn’t strong enough to manage it head on. I took time. Stepped away. Calmed myself down. And returned to a hard conversation."

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As Married At First Sight Australia continues on E4, viewers want to know if Caitlin and Shannon are still together...

Season 10 of MAFS Australia has already become one of the most dramatic seasons yet, with wedding day revelations, dramatic dinner parties and emotional commitment ceremonies. And as fans of the the reality show become invested in the on-screen marriages, many want to know where each of the Married At First Sight couples are now.

Some are asking if solid couples Lyndall and Cameron or Melinda and Layton are still together, while others are interested to know the fate of those who've been on the rocks - like Claire and Jesse. And another couple that's had a rollercoaster of a ride on season 10 of MAFS is Caitlin and Shannon. Here's what we know about where they are now...

Are Caitlin and Shannon still together?

Caitlin and Shannon are no loner together, after the pair left Married at First Sight Australia during the second commitment ceremony. Shannon wanted a second chance at repairing their relationship, but Caitlin needed convincing.

The decision to exit the experiment was Caitlin's in the end, as she wrote 'leave' while Shannon chose to stay. Usually, couples are only allowed to leave if both want to, but expert John Aiken allowed Caitlin to make the decision on this occasion.

After Shannon was unable to explain how he planned to fix their relationship, Caitlin was allowed to leave and the pair went their separate ways.

What happened between Caitlin and Shannon on MAFS Australia?

At the wedding, Caitlin and Shannon seemed like a perfect match. But things went downhill quickly when Shannon began to make comments about Caitlin's appearance.

During a photo ranking task, Shannon hurt her feelings when revealing he didn't find her to be the most attractive of this season's cast.

He said: "I haven't seen these girls without makeup...but I have seen you without makeup," before revealing he thought Melinda was the most attractive as she was the one "who would impress your mates," telling Caitlin that the other women in the experiment's "natural beauty shines more than yours." 

Caitlin then heard Shannon on the phone with his ex, and he later admitted that he is still in love with her.

In addition, after a task that involved the couple having to gaze into each other's eyes, Shannon told his bride he didn't find her attractive, leading Caitlin to feel that her husband had "done a 180" and was being "emotionally distant".

When she confronted Shannon, his response was to say: "You are a good-looking girl but not in my eyes. I thought you were going to come down that aisle and completely blow me away."

Caitlin responded, "You don’t need to love me, you don’t even need to like me. But you do need to respect me because I am a brilliant person, I’m amazing. It’s a privilege to be in this experiment with me. I deserve better."

In the second commitment ceremony, Caitlin revealed what Shannon had said to the experts and to the rest of the cast. "He said that if someone had walked down the aisle that wowed him, he would have cut it off with his ex then and there. Because I didn't wow him, that is why what happened with his ex happened."

The experts were shocked, and John Aiken described Shannon's behaviour towards Caitlin as "disgusting."

While Shannon said he wanted one more chance with Caitlin, when the decision was left up to her she said: "You don't deserve me. I came in here really hoping to meet someone who I could love and who would love me. For me, I wanted someone to be proud of being with me, and to appreciate me. I wanted to be someone's someone, because I have never been that for somebody before. But this here, this isn't what I wanted.

"If I could do it all over again with someone else, I would. Because I deserve that chance but this man does not deserve me."

Where is Caitlin McConville now?

Caitlin is  now working for fellow MAFS cast member Melinda, as a senior technician at her business Melly's Beauty Parlour. 

Caitlin is a make-up artist and had to leave her job to film the show, so fellow bride Melinda offered her a position in her salon in Brisbane. Speaking to Yahoo! Lifestyle, Caitlin said: "I was working a different job and I was saying how I needed another job, something I can enjoy a little bit more and something a bit more financially stable.

"And Melinda was like, 'Babe, get your qualifications and come work for me!' and I was like, 'I already have them!' So we just thought why not? We’re both Brisbane girls and we both have the same qualifications in this industry. Women supporting women vibes."

Caitlin has also since revealed that she received a text from Shannon's ex during filming. She said: "She messaged me on the show and she was quite upset, but I didn't reply.

"She reached out about how she was feeling about it all, but I don't want to be inserting myself into their relationship."

Caitlin added that she hasn't spoken to Shannon since leaving the show.

Where is Shannon Adams now?

Shannon is reportedly back with his ex Jamea Drake, who he shares four-year-old daughter Milli with.

In a recent post on the Facebook group 'Married at First Sight UNCENSORED', Jamea said, "Guys, I am the ex, You can all continue to comments about the people and who ON THE show, god I don’t care what you say about Shannon either he signed up for it and put himself there, but PLEASE leave me out of the negativity."

She added: "Please remember me and my daughter are innocent, Shan and I have seven years and a kid and lots of stuff happens behind the scenes/ before and after."

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This couple have had a dramatic journey on the latest season of Married at First Sight Australia, so it's no surprise viewers want to know if Claire and Jesse are still together.

The Married at First Sight Australia cast are back on our screens, bringing all the drama of the weddings, honeymoons and dinner parties with it. And one couple that have had more than their fair share of the action is Claire and Jesse. Though the wedding day saw the pair form a connection, in episodes since there has been a number of heated arguments and cheating allegations too.

Just like fans of the show are eager to know if the season's strongest couple Lyndall and Cameron are still together, if Melinda and Layton are still together, or if another couple that have struggled with drama - Harrison and Bronte - are still together, now viewers are wondering if Claire and Jesse are still together. *Warning*, there's some serious spoilers ahead...

Are Claire and Jesse still together?

No, Claire and Jesse are no longer together. The couple called it quits while they were still taking part in the show, when both decided to leave during one of the commitment ceremonies.

Their shock exit came after Harrison revealed he thought Claire was on the experiment to fix her image - after she admitted kissing another cast member - rather than develop a relationship, which caused Jesse to seriously doubt their connection.

Jesse said in the commitment ceremony: "Claire cheated on me. I have stretched myself so much. I came into this saying that my fight or flight kicks in real quick and I'm quick to end things early on so I really stretched myself...but this comment really brought back a lot of things that I had been pushing to the side."

He added: "I think the straw that broke the camel's back was a comment made by Harrison."

Claire agreed, telling the experts, "I think it definitely came from Harrison's comment. It seems as though Harrison wanted to deflect the pressure he may have been facing at the table...I think he turned his sights on what may be potentially the weakest of the couples."

What happened between Claire and Jesse on MAFS Australia?

Claire and Jesse clicked on their wedding day - despite Jesse's very long list of "icks" - but things went downhill on their honeymoon, as Jesse was quick to criticise his wife's behaviour.

When Claire brought up astrology and crystals, Jesse made it clear he wasn't interested, and on a separate occasion when the couple were at the airport before their honeymoon he told her to "shush".

Claire also criticised Jesse during the honeymoon episode, calling him "superficial" and "close-minded," when he revealed the many things he finds to be an "ick". 

After an argument, their honeymoon ended on a bitter note. Claire then paid a visit to Jesse ahead of the first dinner party to try and reconcile, but was left furious when he said he hadn't reached out to her because he "doesn't chase girls."

Things went from bad to worse when Claire kissed a fellow cast member during a night out, and Jesse struggled to move past the incident. When Harrison accused Claire of using Jesse to make herself look better, Jesse decided he was done.

He said at the dinner party: "What Harrison said is what I'm perhaps afraid to say or even admit to myself, " adding, "How can I trust that you stayed to build a connection with me and not to repair your image?"

Claire said: "I did not stick around for my image. I couldn't care less what anyone thinks of me.

"I would never make you stay in a situation you don't want to stay in."

What happened between Claire and Adam?

In a particularly dramatic episode, Claire revealed she had kissed Adam on a night out, before coming clean to Jesse. Adam was in a marriage with another cast member, Janelle, when they kissed.

Jesse had been suspicious of Adam even before the kiss took place, and had already questioned Claire about flirting with him that evening, though Claire denied anything had happened at the time.

The couple argued when Jesse accused his wife of being on the phone with Adam, though appearing on Australian radio show Fitzy and Wippa recently, Claire said: "Just to be clear, I definitely was not on the phone at any point to Adam." She also said that their kiss lasted "two seconds, three seconds max".

When asked if she'd thought about kissing Adam again, she said, "No I’ve thought about punching Adam."

When Claire confessed to Jesse that she and Adam has kissed, Jesse responded, "That is classic...I knew it." He also called Adam a "snake."

Where is Claire Nomarhas now?

Appearing on Today Extra, Claire revealed that she and Jesse haven't been in touch since leaving the experiment. 

She said: "I've always been the first to reach out to Jesse. You know, 'How are you going? How was watching that? How you feeling?'" 

She went on to say: "Jesse seems to be doing great. He's enjoying his newfound fame back in Perth. He's having a great time. Jesse is not really one to be like, 'How are you going? How are you feeling?' So I'm not really sure how he really feels about me."

Where is Jesse Burford now?

Jesse has been in the news after he recently shared a video of himself dramatically taking off his wedding ring and stripping, while an episode of Married at First Sight played in the background.

He has been criticised by some fans of the show for celebrating his split with Claire in the video, which also included his friends chanting "Take it off!" in the background.

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She's the bride with an insatiable sexual appetite - but is her Disney-loving groom the perfect man? We share whether Melissa and Josh are still together in 2023.

Married at First Sight Australia started on E4 this month and it's safe to say that fans are already hooked, with couple drama beginning as early as the wedding day. Of the MAFS Australia cast members looking for love in series 10, are match-perfect Lyndall and Cameron and ambitious Melissa and Layton. Not forgetting of course, Caitlin and Shannon, whose relationship has been anything but smooth-sailing.

Much like people wanted to know the fate of several Married at First Sight Australia season 9 couples - there's already intrigue into whether any of this year's cohort have survived the experiment. We delve into whether Melissa and Josh are still together today, a mature match that feels like a chalk-and-cheese pairing.

Are Melissa and Josh still together?

No, Melissa and Josh are not still together in 2023. During the second commitment ceremony, Josh wrote to leave whilst Melissa wanted to stay. It was expert John Aiken who overrode Melissa's decision and the two then left the show separately.

On the sofa, Josh claimed that Melissa had become increasingly controlling - restricting access to his phone, TV and books. "She's trying to tell me when I can go out, where I can go out, who I talk to, when I talked to them. And last week you heard her talk about the fact that she's going to limit intimacy - that was never something I agreed to," he said. "She is using degrading and dehumanizing language to me, questioning my manhood."

Melissa hit back by sharing her dissatisfaction at the couple's sex life - revealing some intimate details of Josh's performance. Something the experts saw as a "cruel" retaliation.

After putting it to a vote - with Josh opting to leave and Melissa wanting to stay - a twist came in the form of MAFS relationship expert John Aitken.

"Josh we can see clearly that you are pretty broken right now. Considering what we've seen tonight and what we've heard, I'm going to do something that I've never done before because I have never seen a relationship like this before in the experiment," explained John. He went on to give Josh the option to leave - which Josh agreed to. 

Josh shared that he'd "tried to persevere" with the relationship but felt like the couple weren't on the same page. In an interview with 9Now, he said: "What I wanted out of a relationship was not just intimacy from a physical component, but also spiritual connection, able to have deep conversations and experience growth together versus just the physical."

Melissa shared her disappointment at their failed relationship, revealing that there was more to her than meets the eye. "I mean just because I'm strong and I'm confident, it doesn't mean that I don't have feelings or that I'm not hurt as well," she said. "I was heartbroken."

Whilst no longer together, Josh did take to social media to defend Melissa from online abuse following the accusations of control. 

He uploaded a video to Instagram, alongside the caption: "I ask you as an audience to please be respectful and kind to Melissa. There isn’t a need to attack her at all - I understand people will want to but that doesn’t make me feel any better and it just perpetuates a cycle that we should all reflect on.

"Please know that I am doing well, and I appreciate everyone that has reached out."

Melissa has also apologised to Josh publicly since the show. On Instagram, Melissa wrote: "Josh, I am sorry that my words were hurtful or damaging to you and that was never my intention to hurt you in any way, shape or form."

Alongside a photo from them on their wedding day and in happier times, she added: "Take care and hope to smile with you one day when we both have healed."

Melissa presented herself as an alpha female from the start, with the feisty bride declaring that she was looking for her "Thor" - a masculine, big, rugged man who could fulfil her fantasy. Viewers were surprised to learn it was Josh meeting Melissa at the altar - a quiet father of one who loves all things Disney.

During the wedding reception, friends of Melissa voiced their concerns that the bride was going 'to eat Josh alive' and that the groom didn't quite match up in terms of energy and personality. Nevertheless, Melissa declared that she thought the experts had made the right choice for her and was happy to see where things would go.

Intimacy, however, remained an ongoing issue between the two. On their honeymoon, when quizzed by producers if they'd consummated their marriage - Melissa said yes, whilst Josh said no. Melissa later quizzed Josh why he denied that the two were intimate on their wedding night, with Josh replying that he wasn't raised to be so open and oversharing when it came to sex.

Intimacy week also caused further friction when Melissa berated Josh for his lack of physical attention. "It's uncomfortable - you don't kiss, you don't touch, you have sex but you don't know how to love," she told him. It left Josh furious.

Where is Josh White now?

It's thought that Josh White is currently single and living in New South Wales. After his relationship with Melissa came to an end, it was reported that the 40-year-old briefly hooked up with fellow MAFS bride Lyndall Grace.

According to the Daily Mail, Josh and Lyndall (who was married to Cameron on the show) hooked up at the show's wrap party - in front of their castmates - in December 2022. 

A source told the publication: "Lyndall and Josh were all over each other in front of everyone, and it was really uncomfortable to watch. They were so caught up in the moment they didn't even care who was watching."

Things allegedly progressed further with Josh even flying to Perth to see Lyndall during the Australia Day weekend in late January 2023. However, the romance is now reportedly over.

According to Australian entertainment journalist Megan Pustetto, host of the So Dramatic! podcast, Lyndall has since branded Josh a "dog" and that his nice guy persona was all "an act".

"She’s been saying that he’s not a nice person, he can’t be trusted and he’s not what everyone sees," an insider shared on the podcast. "She wants nothing to do with him."

In contrast, Daily Mail Australia reports that the tryst came to an end when Josh discovered Lyndall had a secret boyfriend he wasn't aware of. 

"Josh was heartbroken as he was under the impression Lyndall was single. She completely led him on," said a source. "He was on the first flight back to Sydney and not f***ing happy one bit. They spoke for hours every day leading up to this holiday and she didn't mention it once."

Where is Melissa Sheppard now?

Melissa Sheppard has returned to her Hairdressing job in Sydney. Whilst quiet on social media since her apology to Josh, the 41-year-old has given a few interviews since departing the show.

In her most recent interview on The Kyle and Jackie O Show Melissa brought up her ex-husband again and insisted that Josh had a habit of changing for the cameras.

"Josh is a very different person in front of me and he would go to [film] these vox-pops. I felt like I was sleeping with a secret assassin," she said. "He was just running off. He would be so kind to my face and then behind closed doors [would] break down, and I had no idea.

"I don't feel like he is one hundred per cent honest," she concluded.

Melissa has also slammed the way producers edited her on the show. Particularly for portraying her as sex-obsessed. The mum recalled an incident that took place at her work which had particularly shaken her.

"Two men have been to my place of work to find me. One man asked my colleagues if the 'freak in the sheets' was in," she told Mamamia. "When she said 'no' and then asked what he wanted, he just said, 'Well if she's after a good f**k, I can give it to her'. My colleague asked him to leave and I reported it."

An insider told Yahoo! that Melissa "wants the show to hurry up and end so she can return to normal life".

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Season 10 of Married at First Sight Australia has landed in the UK, and viewers want to know if Melinda and Layton are still together.

Reality TV fans have been tuning in to the weddings, honeymoons and oh-so-dramatic dinner parties that we all know and love from Married at First Sight, and already everyone's asking who has stayed together from the series - ahead of the Married at First Sight reunion. Whether it's the less successful pairings like Melissa and Josh and Harrison and Bronte, or couples like Lyndall and Cameron who seemed to hit it off straight away - we're all curious about the fates of the season 10 couples.

Another pair that's caught the eye of viewers is Melinda and Layton. Both career-driven company owners, these two have a lot in common and were expected to hit it off right away. But the wedding was a tense affair, so it's no surprise that everyone's asking if Melinda and Layton are still together.

Are Melinda and Layton still together? 

Yes! Melinda and Layton are still together. While the show was airing, viewers began to suspect that Melinda and Layton were still going strong after the pair were spotted out and about in Sydney, and now both have confirmed their relationship on Instagram. 

After saying "yes" to each other at final vows, Melinda posted a series of photos of the pair next to Sydney Harbour Bridge, writing in the caption, "No matter what it takes to get this right or how hard the road ahead of us may be, I will always choose you, my Layton. ❤️" And she's since shared plenty of romantic couple photos of the pair.

Meanwhile, Layton also confirmed the happy news via social media, writing under a photo of him and his bride at final vows, "I couldn’t have asked for a better match to go on this journey with. Our relationship hasn’t been perfect, but no ones is." He added, "One chapter has and ended and I’m excited to see what the new one has in store for me and my babe ❤️".

What happened between Melinda and Layton on MAFS Australia?

Despite the pair becoming one of the few couples from MAFS Australia season 10 who's relationship has lasted, Melinda and Layton's journey was anything but smooth.

On their wedding day, Melinda was left unimpressed by Layton, particularly his physical appearance. She said at the time: "First impressions… he may be punching just a little. I would swipe left. I'm a 9 and a half… on a bad day. My usual type is more…tall, dark, handsome, European, chiselled."

After Layton's wedding vows hinting he was "from money", Melinda was further deterred from her new husband. And further tensions arose from the partner swap challenge, which saw Melinda partnered with Harrison, another groom who Layton did not see eye-to-eye with.

However, they worked hard to overcome their early issues and decided to stay part of the experiment during the final commitment ceremony. 

But when final vows were around the corner, the future of Melinda and Layton's relationship looked uncertain following a conversation at the final dinner party.

When the Honesty Box came out, Melinda admitted that she had fallen in love with Layton, a confession which was met with hesitancy from her other half. Layton said in response to the same question: "I can't say that I'm in love with Mel. That's not a bad thing because for me that's a really big word."

Melinda later told the cameras that she felt she cared more for Layton than he did her, and the pair spent the final day of the experiment apart ahead of final vows.

However, when the moment came Layton let his walls come down, telling Melinda, "It's better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all and I am falling in love with you." 

Melinda said, "Layton, in case you're still confused with how I feel about you let me make it clear, I love you and I want us to be together."

Where is Melinda Willis now?

Melinda's beauty business, Feather Sisters, remains a priority for the CEO, and the company recently posted a video on Instagram of Melinda giving a tutorial for one of their eyebrow products.

It's also been reported that Melinda has hired her MAFS co-star Caitlin McConville, who had previously worked as a makeup artist but gave up her job to appear on the show. 

According to the Express, Caitlin now works at another of Melinda's businesses called Melly's Beauty Parlour, which specialises in eyelash extensions, lash lifts, brow lamination, waxing and tinting.

She's also kept in touch with her fellow MAFS cast members, posting a group photo of them having dinner together, and she's been keeping her followers up to date with her relationship with Layton too, recently sharing a video made up of snippets of their life together, with the caption, "Creating memories together 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨".

Where is Layton Mills now?

Layton has also been keeping his followers up to date with his relationship with Melinda, and it looks like the pair have been spending plenty of time together - despite Melinda living in Brisbane and Layton residing in Sydney.

Layton has even hinted he would consider relocating to be closer to Melinda, telling Women's Day, "I love Brisbane. I think it's awesome. We've just been waiting for the show to finish airing to sort out timings, and what that looks like."

Meanwhile, Melinda shared plans for the pair to adopt a dog together, saying, "I want an Italian greyhound. It's just me as a dog."

The pair have also been spotted on a double date with Tahnee and Ollie - who are reportedly the only other successful couple from this year's season of MAFS Australia. According to the Mail Online, the four cast members were spotted visiting the Van Gogh Alive multi-sensory exhibition in Sydney.

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Married at First Sight Australia 2023 has finally landed in the UK - and viewers already want to know if Harrison and Bronte are still together.

For those who have been wondering when Married at First Sight Australia starts,  season 10 has now started and many of us are ready to invest in the weddings, honeymoons and dinner parties of the Married at First Sight cast. 

And just like fans of the show have been wondering who is still together from MAFS Australia 2022, or if fellow season 10 couples Melissa and Josh, Ollie and Tahnee and Lyndall and Cameron are still together, viewers also want to know if Harrison and Bronte went the distance after the show finished filming.

Are Harrison and Bronte still together? 

While we'll have to wait until the end of the season to find out for sure, it looks like Harrison and Bronte are still together. According to New Idea, Harrison recently appeared on Today Extra and revealed that the pair were still together, and have been living together for a month.

He said: "We are in a good place. There are real feelings there and I introduced Bronte to my son which is a big step. I can see myself being with this girl long-term. There are a lot of questions about whether or not it is genuine. We have been living together for over a month now. That is just a natural progression of a relationship."

However, when Bronte appeared on Australian breakfast radio show Fitzy and Wippa, she cast some doubt on her relationship status. When asked if she was seeing anyone, Bronte said "Hey, I'm still wearing my ring. So who knows what happens." 

But she also spoke about a Married At First Sight episode where Harrison took a girl's phone number, and said that watching her initial acceptance of Harrison's behaviour made her now feel like a "clown". 

Further fuelling speculation, on February 6 Yahoo! Lifestyle reported that Harrison had recently been spotted holding hands with a 'mystery blonde' woman.

In addition, Harrison and Bronte do not follow each other on Instagram, but Harrison does still follow some of the other contestants.

Harrison and Bronte: The MAFS journey so far

Harrison and Bronte have had a rocky journey on MAFS so far to say the least. While they initially seemed happy at the wedding, things quickly took a turn. 

Harrison said "Bronte legitimately blew me away. She’s absolutely stunning, I just felt all the air leave my body," but their wedding party turned sour after Bronte's friend Jessica revealed that Harrison had been seeing girls right up until the day before his wedding.

Jessica also tells Bronte that the relationship isn't over and claimed Harrison was leading the girl on and saying the relationship could continue after the show was over, showing her friend the messages on her phone. 

Bronte then confronts her new husband, who tells her has done nothing wrong. He explained that he was single at the time but is now committed to his wife and that he will remain faithful to her. 

However, he did admit, "There’s someone that I had a crush on for a long time… I kind of told her I wished it was her I was doing this with."

Then, on their honeymoon in the Hunter Valley, Bronte and Harrison attempt to set their marriage back on track with a game of golf and a few glasses of wine. But after getting intimate that night, Bronte said "[Sex] was so rushed and there was no emotions in it. Basically, I know his favourite sex position before I know his favourite colour."

Viewers will have to keep watching to see how far Harrison and Bronte's relationship goes on the show...

Where is Harrison Boon now?

Harrison has been keeping viewers up to date on his MAFS journey via his Instagram, but other than that the groom has been keeping out of the limelight.

However, some rumours have emerged as to who the 'other woman' who he had been messaging could be. Harrison was reportedly dating Abby Miller - who starred on this year's season of The Bachelors - according to the MailOnline. 

Harrison's best friend, Paul Salviani, told the publication, "Harrison was never committed to Abby, he was just seeing her for a few weeks for fun. She was so unimportant that I only knew her as 'the 21-year-old'."

On the day the latest season of MAFS premiered in Australia, Abby posted a selfie captioned with the tea emoji on her Instagram, leading many to believe that she intends to share the gossip about her relationship with Harrison.

Where is Bronte Schofield now?

Bronte Schofield isn’t giving much away from her social media accounts either, but she was recently spotted partying with fellow star Lyndall Grace in Sydney.

The MailOnline reported that the pair headed out after dinner with another MAFS bride - Selina Chhaur - before heading to ARQ nightclub. 

Bronte also seemingly got a matching Roman numeral tattoo with some of the other brides. Lyndall revealed to Yahoo! Lifestyle: "When we went to the hens' night we all got along really well, most of us are really progressive and everyone was like, we should all get little 'X' tattoos for season 10, we're 10 women, we're all 10s."

She added: "I know not all of the women were comfortable getting a tattoo but that's the story behind it, just that we all want to be our best selves."

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Sparks flew on the wedding day - but did they make it in the outside world?

Married at First Sight Australia started on E4 this week much to fans delight, with the all-important wedding episodes revealing the new MAFS Australia cast members looking to find love in the series ahead. Hopes are high that this year's show proves to be as juicy, dramatic and drama-filled as the 2022 edition. And whilst we're only at the start, we feel pretty certain that season 10 won't leave us disappointed.

One pairing that has already proven to be popular with MAFS audiences are Lyndell Grace and Cameron Woods, who melted hearts during their picture perfect wedding day. There was attraction and shared interests from the start with these two, which certainly bodes well. And just like viewers want to know if Harrison and Bronte are still together or if Melinda and Layton are still together, the same is being asked of this pairing. We've shared an update on whether Lyndall and Cameron are still together in 2023, ahead of the Married at First Sight reunion...

Are Lyndall and Cameron still together?

Sadly Lyndall and Cameron are no longer together in 2023. The Daily Mail claims the two parted ways before the season 10 finale and post-split, allege Lyndall briefly moved on with fellow contestant Josh White instead.

It's a blow for MAFS Australia fans who were shipping the couple from the start. Their wedding day can only be described as nothing short of a fairytale, with Lyndall and Cameron hitting it off from the start. Groom Cameron was also incredibly supportive when new wife Lyndall revealed her Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis on the day.

Viewers were delighted to see this connection continue to blossom during their honeymoon in Fraser Island. Many let out an audible aww as Cameron assured his blonde bride "I ain’t going anywhere, I’ve got you," in a sweet moment.

Moving in together also didn't appear to faze Lyndall and Cameron. They got through the honesty box and photo ranking challenge unscathed and continue to appear loved up at multiple group dinner parties.

However, the first challenge seemed to arrive in Family and Friends week, when a hugging incident divided both mother-in-laws. After recovering from this setback, the two had another difference in opinion during one particularly dramatic dinner party. Lyndall claimed she saw fellow contestant Shannon out with another woman who wasn't his wife Caitlin and raised it as suspicious. Cam meanwhile didn't seem too pleased that his wife was getting involved in other people's drama.

Whilst the Daily Mail report that the two ended things before the Married at First Australia finale, no reasons have been publicly shared as to why. However, Yahoo Lifestyle stated that things were frosty between the two during filming for a dinner party back in September 2022.

"The pair arrived together but didn't speak a word to each other," an insider told Yahoo. "Producers quickly split them up for over an hour to find out what happened and try and convince them to enter the party together."

What happened with Lyndall and Josh?

According to the Daily Mail, Lyndall and Josh (who was married to Melissa on the show) hooked up at the show's wrap party - in front of their castmates - in December 2022. 

A source told the publication: "Lyndall and Josh were all over each other in front of everyone, and it was really uncomfortable to watch. They were so caught up in the moment they didn't even care who was watching."

Things allegedly progressed further with Josh even flying to Perth to see Lyndall during the Australia Day weekend in late January 2023. However, the romance is now reportedly over.

According to Australian entertainment journalist Megan Pustetto, host of the So Dramatic! podcast, Lyndall has since branded Josh a "dog" and that his nice guy persona was all "an act".

"She’s been saying that he’s not a nice person, he can’t be trusted and he’s not what everyone sees," an insider shared on the podcast. "She wants nothing to do with him."

In contrast, Daily Mail Australia reports that the tryst came to an end when Josh discovered Lyndall had a secret boyfriend he wasn't aware of. 

"Josh was heartbroken as he was under the impression Lyndall was single. She completely led him on," said a source. "He was on the first flight back to Sydney and not f***ing happy one bit. They spoke for hours every day leading up to this holiday and she didn't mention it once."

Where is Lyndall now?

Lyndall Grace is now living back in Perth after Married at First Sight Australia. It appears the accountant has stayed closed to fellow brides from the show though.

In early March, Lyndall was spotted out clubbing with season 10 bride Bronte Schofield. The two were also joined by MAFS season 8 contestant Selina Chhaur. According to the Daily Mail, all three enjoyed dinner together before dancing the night away at LGBTQ nightclub ARQ in Sydney.

Where is Cameron now?

Cameron Woods has since returned to his roots in the Northern Territory. Footage published by Yahoo! shows the carpenter out and about in Alice Springs.

It seems the MAFS star has returned to his day job, with the video in question showing Cam enjoying a few post-work drinks with friends. 

Cam similarly hasn't eluded drama or rumours during Married at First Sight filming. Fellow bride Tayla confirmed that she received a drunken Facetime from Cam, in which he showed her his genitals. In an interview on The Kyle and Jackie O Show, Tayla clarified that the incident was something she'd "dared him" to do and was nothing mote than a prank. 

"I didn't think he actually would," she said. "He's a loose cannon so he doesn't really care too much at getting his thing out. I don't think I was the only person who saw it that night. He was in a nightclub. Everyone got a bit of a show."

Tayla went on to clarify that nothing romantic had happened between her and Cam, insisting instead that they are just "really good friends".

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As the new couples make their journey down the aisle, we take a look at the season 10 Married at First Sight cast...

For those who've been wondering when does Married at First Sight start, it's finally here. And while reality TV fans have spent the last year or so keeping up with who is still together from Married at First Sight season 9 or the MAFS UK cast, now there are ten new couples to obsess over.

We're set for another series of dinner party drama as relationship experts John Aiken, Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla pair off the hopeful participants who will meet for the first time on their wedding days. But before we dive right in to season 10, let's take a look at the Married at First Sight Australia cast...

Married at First Sight Australia 2023 cast

1. Alyssa Barmonde

Age: 35 Occupation: Executive Assistant 

Before moving to Australia, Alyssa spent her childhood in Utah and was raised a Mormon, and family is a huge part of her life. She was previously married for seven years and shares a two-year-old son with her ex-partner, but now Alyssa has been single for 12 months and he finds dating as a single mum extremely hard. 

Alyssa love to spend hours in her kitchen creating Instagram-worthy baked foods, but while she may appear equally as sweet she admits she can be bossy and digs her heels in even when she knows she's wrong.

Alyssa believes that her soul mate is out there waiting for her – he just needs to be over six foot tall, and he better cry when she walks down the aisle.

2. Bronte Schofield

Age: 28 Occupation: Online Beauty Educator

Bronte is outspoken, fiery and confident. She’s attracted to alpha males but is always finding herself in ‘situationships’ with men who break her heart, and she admits to letting men walk all over her as they take advantage of her kindness.

Putting her faith in the MAFS experts, Bronte hopes she can learn to open her heart again, and now she is looking for someone she can hold a conversation with and looks forward to being able to spoil her man. Forever the optimist, Bronte believes there must be someone out there for her.

3. Caitlin McConville

Age: 27 Occupation: Makeup Artist

A makeup artist by day and nightclub host by night, while Caitlin often has to hit the clubs for work, she’s actually a homebody who prefers playing video games with her dad or spend time with her cat than being out all night. 

She's a hopeless romantic and admits to falling hard and fast for the wrong men, though she also has high standard and is unwilling to settle for anything less than she deserves. 

After dating too many "douchebags with big egos", she’s hoping the experts will find her forever person. 

4. Claire Nomarhas

Age: 31 Occupation: Kindergarten Assistant

Claire  was raised in a Greek household and is very close to her grandparents, who also had an arranged marriage. As Claire’s parents are divorced, she’s hoping to follow the path of her grandparents and be the one in the third generation to "make it" in love.

She's unapologetically loud, direct, vivacious and energetic, Claire is a tomboy and car fanatic, she has a classic Holden Kingswood tattooed on her arm and loves all things adventurous, as well as fishing, motorbikes and camping. But she also has a softer side, and cares deeply for those she loves. 

Claire is looking for a soul mate she can have kids and grow old with, and her ideal man is playful and sexy, and someone who can match her passion and love for a deep and meaningful chat.

5. Janelle Han

Age: 28 Occupation: Beauty Influencer

Janelle  grew up in a very strict Singaporean-Chinese family and it's important to her that her family love and approve of her partner. She's incredibly close to her two brothers and parents, who are still happily married.

Janelle doesn't do casual dating and is looking for marriage, and living with lupus means she feels the pressure of her biological clock more keenly than most, and hopes to have kids sooner than later.

Janelle admits she can be bossy, clingy, short-tempered in relationships and that she is "ridiculously picky" when it comes to men. She's sick of settling for men who are not good enough for her, and wants to be the one doing the reaching in a relationship for once.

6. Lyndall Grace

Age: 27 Occupation: Accountant

Lyndall lives with cystic fibrosis and at one stage never thought that she’d make it to the age of 30, but with new medicine that dramatically extends her life expectancy and gives her the same lung capacity of someone without cystic fibrosis, Lyndall is now ready to experience everything that life has to offer. 

Now, Lyndall has now become a risk-taker who grabs every moment by the horns and says yes to big life decisions – and she needs her husband to live his life the same way.

She wants to make up for lost time, to experience everything that life and love has to offer.

7. Melissa Sheppard

Age: 41 Occupation: Hairdresser

Melissa feels this is her final shot and finding real love, after her 10-year marriage ended several years ago.

While she lives a busy and social life, Melissa also co-parents her son with her ex-husband and lives with her twin sister in on Sydney's Northern Beaches.

Melissa has a huge heart and is upbeat, charismatic and flirtatious. She's comfortable with her sexuality and expects her partner to keep up with her in the bedroom too.

8. Melinda Willis

Age: 32 Occupation: CEO

Melinda describes herself as an alpha female who doesn’t suffer fools. But while people often find her looks and intelligence intimidating, Melinda has an emotional side and admits to picking fights in a relationship when she gets bored or insecure about not being number one.

She doesn't have any problems attracting men but has never found the right one, and now she's looking for a man who's equally ambitious and understands her lifestyle, is patient and not clingy. 

9. Sandy Jawanda

Age: 36 Occupation: Dental Hygienist

Sandy grew up in a strict Indian family and has never been in a serious relationship and has had very little experience with men, as she was not allowed to mix with boys and had no male friends.

She's insecure about her lack of dating experience and is hoping to "fast-track" her experience with someone who can respect her boundaries and help her overcome her fears. 

With her parents still happily together in an arranged marriage, Sandy believes the MAFS experiment could work for her. She's trusting the experts to match her with someone compassionate, who she hopes to meet at a beautiful Bollywood wedding.

10. Tahnee Cook

Age: 27 Occupation: PR Manager

Tahnee is sick of dating apps and the shallow swipe-right culture that results in "situationships" being all about looks and no real connection.

Having grown up being the awkward teenager, Tahnee now gets attention from guys, but they're still not asking her out and she's left wondering what she's doing wrong.

Tahnee is half Thai and the quickest way to her heart is through Thai cooking, as the daughter of a Thai mum who cooks her national cuisine daily.

Proud of her heritage and her professional successes in life, Tahnee is hopeful that the experts can help her find true love.

11. Adam Seed

Age: 35 Occupation: Business Owner

Adam was previously with his ex-girlfriend for 10 years and even got engaged, before realising that he was too young to settle down. Now he’s done with dating apps and wants to find something more meaningful with someone who is ready to settle down.

Born in England with Jamaican West Indian heritage, Adam was adopted by Australian parents who raised him in Queensland, but he's called London home for the past six years.

Now, Adam has flown halfway across the world with hopes of finding love Down Under with someone who is as mature, honest and open as he is.

12. Cameron Woods

Age: 27 Occupation: Carpenter

Cameron grew up on a farm in Queensland before moving to Darwin to work as a carpenter in Indigenous communities in the remote Northern Territory. He has never had a girlfriend, so being part of the MAFS experiment is far beyond his comfort zone.

He did once have his heart broken however, when he discovered the girl he was falling for was with another man while delivering flowers to her in hospital.

It was then that he took off for a job "out bush", where he spends months at a time sometimes as far as 600km from a grocery store – which is not helping his search for love.

13. Dan Hunjas

Age: 42 Occupation: Digital Marketing Business Owner

Dan is proudly semi-retired and enjoys an active lifestyle on the beach on the Gold Coast - the only thing missing from his perfect life is Mrs Right.

At 42, he's been married twice and has a 16-year-old daughter, but now he's looking for someone who is healthy, fit and motivated like himself, and can match his lifestyle, dreams and ambitions.

14. Duncan James

Age: 36 Occupation: Cybersecurity Sales Regional Director

Duncan's parents have been married for 44 years, and he's now looking for his own long-lasting love story.

Duncan has no trouble meeting women, and he believes that growing up with two older sisters has helped him understand women on a deeper level.  However, he admits that he finds himself falling quickly into a relationship, only to realise after months have passed that they aren't compatible.

In a relationship Duncan is "the best friend and the lover", and he's searching for a woman with class, emotional intelligence and confidence.

15. Harrison Boon

Age: 32 Occupation: Builder

Harrison is a single dad to a three-year-old, though he's open yo having more children. He has a dry sense of humour and doesn’t take himself too seriously, but one thing he is serious about is finding love.

He admits he sets the bar "ridiculously high" to achieve love, and he wants himself and his future partner to aspire to be like his own parents, who have been happily married for 33 years. 

After two years dating, Harrison is now ready to settle down with a beautiful woman who shares his zest for life, goals, values and sense of humour.

16. Jesse Burford

Age: 30 Occupation: Marriage Celebrant

Jesse has officiated over 500 weddings, and now he's looking for his own happily-ever-after. 

He's had two serious relationships in the past, but Jesse admits that he’s fussy and gets “the ick” quickly if his date isn’t perfect. His list of turnoffs is extensive, with wine snobs, cosmetic enhancements and gym junkies – to name a few – really setting him off.

17. Josh White

Age: 40 Occupation: Advertising Client Director

Josh is hoping to find someone he can establish an emotional connection with through the MAFS experiment. He struggles with modern dating apps and the 'ghosting' that comes with it, and the world of dating has evolved dramatically since before his marriage ended.

Although he says he's a "yes man" who can become submissive in a relationship, his priority this time around is to establish a solid emotional connection with his partner and find his voice.

18. Layton Mills

Age: 35 Occupation: CEO

Layton is looking for someone to grow his empire with and, as the only single person in his group of friends, Layton is ready to find his perfect match. 

While Layton admits he struggles to compromise and often puts work first, over the past few years Layton has taken a lot of time considering and re-evaluating what is important in life, and now he's looking for a woman who shares his work ethic, his sense of determination and drive.

He's also close to his parents and wants to be there to care for them as they grow older.

19. Ollie Skelton

Age: 26 Occupation: Voice-over Artist

Ollie was raised by three women (his mum and two sisters) and looking for a “strong, independent and patient woman", to build a life with. 

Despite being part of the dating app generation, Ollie has sworn off swiping for love. He's had one serious relationship and knows what it's like to fall in love – he just hopes that next time it's with 'The One'.

Equal parts goofy and earnest, Ollie is hard not to love. His candour and wit are often hard to come by, and he's put full faith in the experts to find him a match as unique and vulnerable as he is.

20. Shannon Adams

Age: 30 Occupation: Personal Trainer

After ending an “on-again off-again relationship” with his ex, Shannon has spent the last year working on himself and is ready to find love again. He now shares custody of his three-year-old daughter with his ex and is ready to move on with someone he can build a future with.

Though he is sometimes hot-headed and his no-nonsense, say-it-how-it-is attitude can often land him in trouble, he believes he is now the best version of himself and is ready to settle down again with someone who accepts him just as he is.

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The hotly anticipated tenth season is currently airing down under but is coming to the UK very soon - so when does Married at First Sight Australia start in 2023?

Reality TV fans were left directionless when the final episode of MAFS UK aired back in October 2022. Many have been keeping up to date with who is still together from Married at First Sight UK as well as who is still together from MAFS Australia to get their fix, but it's not quite the same as the drama and scandal of the dinner parties.

Luckily, the reality show is back, with a whole new Married at First Sight cast of brides and grooms hoping to find the love of their life. And with the show's tenth season about to hit screens, fans are wondering is Married at First Sight legally binding, and where can they watch season 10...

When is Married at First Sight Australia on in 2023?

Married at First Sight Australia starts at 7:30pm on Monday 6 March 2023. The show will see 10 new brides and 10 new grooms meet for the first time at the altar, with the usual drama and scandal following shortly after.

According to Yahoo Lifestyle, this season sees the show's "biggest ever scandal", as a source told the publication that one groom is "exposed at his wedding for hooking up with another woman hours before walking down the aisle".

The source went on to say: "As soon as the groom arrived at the ceremony the maid of honour knew she recognised him from somewhere.

"She couldn't believe it when she eventually realised it was the guy her friend was hooking up with. This all then came out at the wedding leaving the bride humiliated and confused. This season is chaotic from the very start."

Audiences are also set to meet 'Mama Bear' Mel - a 41-year-old bride in this year's Married at First Sight Australia who certainly has one thing on the brain: sex. Will her sexual desires prove too much for her budding husband-to-be? All will be revealed.

Where can I watch MAFS Australia season 10?

Viewers in Australia can watch the 2023 season of MAFS Australia on Channel 9 and 9Now. UK viewers will be able to watch MAFS Australia season 10 on E4 when it's released in March.

E4 remains the UK network dedicated to showing Married at First Sight Australia. There's always a slight delay in premiering episodes in the UK though. For example, season 9 premiered in the UK on E4 on 21 February last year, a few weeks after it was released in Australia. 

If you're desperately craving some MAFS action now, you can watch series four to nine of the hit show on catch-up on the Channel 4 website.

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MAFS Australia 2023 trailer

The MAFS Australia trailer first dropped on December 10, 2022 and since then a few teaser clips of the upcoming series have been shared on the Married at First Sight Instagram.

Currently posting updates on episodes being released in Australia, one is captioned "Claire’s getting lippy 💋". It shows bride Claire Nomarhas at one of the infamous dinner parties being animated. "All I can hear is toxic masculinity going blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah," she says. In a piece to camera - alongside husband Jesse Burford - she adds: "I'm going to get lippy". To which Jesse replies: "That's alright you go for it."

Fans in the comment section weighed in on what Claire says in the clip. "There are a few narcissistic men on MAFS this year and they wonder why they’re still single," wrote one Instagram user.

The teaser clip certainly suggests that UK viewers can expect the same drama as seen in previous series.

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Channel 4's Married at First Sight UK Christmas Reunion is nearly here, find out everything you need to know...

Since filming wrapped on the most recent season of MAFS UK, fans have been desperate to know who is still together from the 2022 series. And while the Married at First Sight reunion back in October certainly gave us some juicy gossip, Channel 4 must have decided we've all been very good this year, because now we're getting another update in the form of a Christmas special.

The episode will see members of the Married at First Sight cast come together once again for a festive dinner party, and we don't doubt they'll be plenty of drama too. Keep reading to find out when the MAFS UK Christmas Reunion is landing, who will be in attendance and what you can expect from the show...

When is the Married at First Sight UK Christmas reunion?

The Married at First Sight UK Christmas Reunion will be aired on Sunday 11 December at 9pm, and will bring together cast members from two different series in a 'swanky country hideaway' for a festive dinner party.

Channel 4 says the cast members will "confront ghosts from Christmas past, present and reveal their wishes for the year to come. But as the evening unfolds - will any new friendships form? Will exes confront each other? Will any budding romances blossom under the mistletoe?"

Commissioning editor, Mel Bezalel said: "The latest series of Married at First Sight UK has been a phenomenal success on E4 and All 4; there’s no better way to see out 2022 than a seasonal special with some of our favourite brides and grooms. Married at First Sight is such a unique experience, we’re excited to bring two casts together and see what new connections might form across the dinner table and even under the mistletoe…"

Where to watch the Married at First Sight Christmas Reunion

The Married at First Sight UK Christmas Reunion will be broadcast on E4, but you can also watch live on All 4, or catch up with the episode on the streaming service after it has aired.

And if you want to refresh your memory and make sure you're caught up with the MAFS UK drama, all the previous episodes are still available to watch on All 4, along with the weekly round-up show, Married at First Sight UK: Unveiled.

Who will be at the Married at First Sight Christmas Reunion?

• 2021 series: Alexis, Amy and Nikita.
• 2022 series: Zoe, Jenna, Chanita, Jordan, Pjay, Duka, Adrian, Thomas and Johnathan.

There will be a few notable faces missing from the reunion, including April and George and Whitney and Matt. A source told the Sun: "Many of the cast were surprised to learn that Whitney and April hadn't been asked to film the Christmas special - they expected them to be there.

"Not every participant from the 2021 and 2022 series was asked, but considering what key characters both of them were during the most recent run, there was lots of chatter on set about them not being involved."

Married at First Sight Christmas Reunion: What to expect

Channel 4 has said of the MAFS UK Christmas Reunion: "Whilst some of our brides and grooms found love in the experiment, others didn’t, so we’ll be catching up to see what the participants have been up to since – and finding out if any new connections form during the festivities."

The only couple we know are still together who will be attending the reunion are Zoe and Jenna. Fans will be eager to see the reunion of Chanita and Jordan, who were one of the strongest couples on the most recent series, but split not long after filming stopped, as well as Thomas and Adrian, who had a rocky ride but left the show as good friends, before recently revealing they're no longer on speaking terms.

There have also been rumours that Jonathan and Amy, who participated in different series, have struck up a romance in recent months - though they maintain that they are just friends. Both are attending the reunion, so we're sure fans will be eager to see if there's a connection between the pair.

A Channel 4 teaser for the episode reads: "It's a marry Christmas, as some of MAFS UK's most memorable brides and grooms head to a country hideaway for a festive dinner party... will any new romances blossom under the mistletoe?"

Murray Boland, creative director of CPL Productions, said: "There’s no better occasion to bring together some of our favourite MAFS UK brides and grooms. Who’s been naughty, who’s been nice…and who is single?"

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Everyone's talking about Love is Blind season 2 and whether couples like Iyanna and Jarrette and Nick and Danielle are still together following After the Altar. We've done the detective work and shared the inside scoop.

Tears, heartbreak, relationship drama  - there's a reason why the cast of the second series proved just as popular as the Love is Blind season 1 couples when it dropped last year. And now the season 4 cast has been revealed, we're just as invested as ever. So unsurprisingly, fans are keen to know how these happily ever afters pan out. Plus whether new couple Deepti and Kyle are together following a switch up in partners.

Sadly one or two didn't get the chance to say 'I Do' at the altar, but there were plenty who did. And we've been following their journey since the series, reunion special and recent After the Altar episodes to help give you an idea of their present relationship status.

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Love is Blind season 2: who is still together?

1. Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones

Did they say I Do? Yes| Are they still together? No

It's safe to say that Jarrette and Iyanna were a fan favourite from Love is Blind season 2. And many thought that these two were set for forever and beyond, especially after Jarrette confirmed during the reunion episode that he "wouldn't ride this rollercoaster with anyone else but this woman right here."

Viewers were therefore shocked when news of their split was announced in August 2022 with a joint Instagram statement from the pair. "After much thought, we're saddened to share that we have separated and will begin the process of divorcing," read the statement.

The arrival of After the Altar season 2 on Netflix has however given reasons as to why these two sadly didn't make it. With Jarrette's former bachelor lifestyle proving to be a source of contention between him and his bride.

Iyanna opened up to fellow cast-member Natalie about Jarrette not 'having the ability to say no' when it came to drinking and being on a night out. And how Jarrette would sometimes not arrive home until 7am, after partying with friends. This behaviour upset Iyanna - to the point where she moved out temporarily to her parents during the marriage.

In an interview on We are the Brand podcast, Jarrette gave his side of the story. He stated that the two had tried counselling since December 2021 and that he was working on himself. But he felt that Iyanna didn't allow enough time for him to make the lifestyle changes she wanted from him. 

"I need somebody that's going to be honest with me. And I also need somebody that's going to grow and compromise," he said. "And somebody that's going to be patient… Change takes time. I have to train myself, i have to train my mind."

2. Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl

Did they say I Do? Yes | Are they still together? No

August 2022 signaled the end for another Love is Blind season 2 couple - Danielle and Nick. Whilst neither has publicly commented or shared details of their split, PEOPLE magazine reported that Danielle filed for divorce in mid-August.

The publication obtained court documents filed with the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. Danielle has also changed her name back from Ruhl to Thompson on Instagram.

Viewers might be struggling to get their heads around this split as the two seemed very happy together during recent episodes from After the Altar. And those that have been following their love story via social media will have seen snaps of the two with their fellow Love is Blind cast having fun at Lollapalozza at the beginning of August.

In July the two also threw a birthday party together for Nick's adorable pet pooch Mr Greyson. Danielle also shared a number of loved up shots from a couple's photoshoot in July too.

We don't know the reasons behind the split, but both Nick and Danielle's Instagram profiles still show posts of the couple together. Which certainly has our hopes up for a reconciliation. AFter all, we didn't shed a happy tear for nothing when Nick recipricated Danielle's 'I Do' at their stunning outdoor wedding ceremony in 2021.

3. Shaina Hurley and Kyle Abrams

Did they say I Do? No | Are they still together? Absolutely not

Fans of the show will know that these two called it quits after episode 6 of Love is Blind season 2. And the two definitely haven't reconciled. PEOPLE Magazine reported in March that Shaina was engaged again (to another suitor). And four months later she and Christos Lardakis wed in a romantic Greek ceremony.

Christos was introduced to audiences in After the Altar, when Shaina and her new man join Nick and Danielle for a double date dinner. Shaina explained on camera that the two knew each other from before, but only started dating seriously in the year between the show's premiere.

Shaina has confirmed that Christos shares the same religious and family values as her - something that previously proved to be the kiss of death for Shaina and Kyle's doomed relationship. Though many also credit Shaina's continued pining for pod friend Shayne as another spanner in the works.

In the reunion episode, things got very honest between the two. Kyle admitted he did not know about Shaina's feelings towards Shayne and said "you wasted my time". Shayna took responsibility for her actions on the show and agreed that "I should never have said yes".

Whilst Kyle didn't get his happy ending, he revealed he did not regret his experience in one Instagram post. "No matter the outcome, this special bond I share with Shaina will be forever kept in mind, until the end of time," he wrote.

Kyle hasn't been a totally solo bachelor since the show though, with After the Altar showing him and a fellow Love is Blind co-star getting very close indeed...

4. Deepti Vempati and Abhishek 'Shake' Chatterjee

Did they say I Do? No | Are they still together? Absolutely not

Yeeesh. Fans will recall the reunion episode proved hard viewing with these two. Deepti summed up her feelings towards Shake in one brutal line: "The fact i ever respected you as a person - I'm mind blown." The Vet received some flack from fans online for comments made about his partner during the Love is Blind season 2 episodes. Including one less than complimentary one that she reminds him of his aunt - ouch.

We're guessing relations between these two hasn't improved since, with Shake not appearing in the After the Altar update. But we do know that the controversial cast-member has a new girlfriend called Emily.

As for Deepti, she had a fairly recent romantic connection with another Love is Blind cohort during the After the Alter reunion. And whilst she hasn't yet found a husband, she has been vocal about making some life-long friends on the journey instead. In early August she shared a post of her hanging with her fellow female cast members at Lollapalloza. She's also a celebrated TEDX talk speaker, sharing her experiences as a South Asian and Chicagoan woman.

5. Shayne Jansen and Natalie Lee

Did they say I Do? No | Are they still together? No

After the Altar episodes confirmed that these two sadly haven't reconciled. There was a brief glimmer of hope during the reunion when the two revealed they did try to date again after the wedding. But Shayne confirmed that "it was too fresh" and Natalie agreed she "couldn't move on" to make it work.

Fast forward to After the Altar and a still-hurt Natalie claims that Shaina once again got in between any hopes of a second chance. She stated that flirty messages had been exchanged between the two - whilst Shayne and Natalie had tried again. And this ultimately led to this love match being over for good. Both Shayne and Shaina have denied these allegations. They instead claim that Natalie is "playing the victim". 

It's certainly divided their fellow co-stars and viewers online. And at the end of After the Altar several cast members claimed that they haven't see physical evidence of these messages - but it's safe to say the majority of girls have Natalie's back. The gang got together for Natalie's 30th birthday party with a surprise weekend away - and unsurprisingly Shayne was nowhere to be seen.

As for their relationship status now - both Natalie and Shayne appear to be single. During After the Altar, Shayne admits he isn't seeing anyone and mentions he is considering dating apps to help him find the one.

6. Mallory Zapata and Salvador Perez

Did they say I Do? No | Are they still together? Definitely not

It was dear, sweet, Ukulele-playing Sal who called an end to the proceedings on their picture perfect wedding day. "I cannot. I feel like I just need more time," he told his bride-to-be. Thankfully Mallory took the news quite well, replying: "That's okay". And wiped his tears away, before making a swift exit down the aisle.

Viewers learnt in the reunion episode that the two had not rekindled their relationship. When asked to comment on his thoughts and why things didn't work out, Sal shared that he didn't want to air any dirty laundry and that it was a private matter. This being said, he told Mallory the one thing to say was that he "felt unheard" during the two's arguments.

After the Altar provided further confirmation that the two were no longer together - as Sal introduced his Love is Blind co-stars to his new girlfriend Jessica...

We also hear more of Sal's side of the story in the new episodes, with him telling his siblings that it was Mallory hanging out with a guy before their wedding that led to him calling it off. "I was like, 'Wow, that sounded a lot like Mallory.' I look into the car, and Mallory's in there with some random guy, just drunk," he said, adding. "That was the night that I actually came and stayed with you all, 'cause I couldn't stay at that apartment that night." 

Mallory commented on Sal's version of events in the closing episode of After the Altar. She claims it was a male friend who she was just catching up with.

"This is somebody who I've known most of my life, and who is one of my closest friends. And I don't know if Sal thought that this was like — you know, because it's my guy friend — he misunderstood the situation, but I didn't stand Sal up that day at all... I don't know why this is even being brought up," Mallory said. "Wow, anything to just play the f*****g victim."

Safe to say this is one relationship that is dead and buried.

Where were the weddings in Love is Blind season 2 filmed?

The Love is Blind season 2 weddings were filmed at the Ravisloe Country Club and it's sister hotel La Banque located in Homewood, Cook County, Illinois. The stunning Spanish mission-style clubhouse and outdoor areas appear in the show's finale and fans will be pleased to know it's an established wedding venue in real life.

Ravisloe Weddings confirmed their part in the Netflix show with a post on their official Facebook page. "What a fun and awesome experience it was to work with the Team at Kinetic Content," said Ravisloe director of marketing and events, Johanna Morawski.

Netflix released the wedding episode on February 25, 2022 much to viewer's delight, who wanted to learn the couple's fate.

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Married at First Sight UK is the reality show everyone's talking about at the moment. With a new season just around the corner, viewers are eager to know who's still together from 2022.

Expect drama from start to finish on Married at First Sight UK, with the couples experiencing more ups and downs than a rollercoaster and once even an affair to leave viewers gobsmacked. The Married at First Sight UK reunion is always an exciting event to catch up with your favourites, after the end of Married At First Sight UK. 

And just like viewers wanted to know who is still together from Married at First Sight Australia, the same question is being asked of the Married at First Sight UK cast. We've done our research to bring you everything there is to know about the current state of the season 7 contestants' relationships. 

Married at first sight UK: Who is still together from season 7? 

1. Jess and Pjay

Jess and Pjay are not together - in fact, they were the first couple to leave the show. Though they both said that they had formed a friendship - with Jess thanking Pjay for "one of the best experiences of my life" - the couple made the decision to end their time on Married at First Sight after Jess admitted she didn't find Pjay physically attractive. 

Following the show, Pjay was active on sharing photos of his son, his performances with Dreamboys and a few with fellow MAFS cast member Duka Cav. However, he has now set the account to private, perhaps looking for a quieter life.

Meanwhile, Jess is back working as a dental hygienist - she also has a boyfriend named TJ, and her Instagram currently documents their IVF journey together. She recently wrote that they had tried to fall pregnant for a year with no success, and with the NHS waiting list standing at 3 years for IVF, they'd made the decision to pay privately for treatment. 

2. Lara and Richie

Lara and Richie's relationship also wasn't meant to be, and the pair left the show a few weeks in, due to a "lack of communication", Lara saying she felt she was unable to provide for Richie's "emotional need".

After their exit, Richie confessed: "If I'm really honest I'm heartbroken because part of me thought that she was the one," while Lara said, "I wanted sunset walks on the beach and he wanted personal growth."

The pair don't follow each other on Instagram, but they both look like they've been having fun since the show, with Richie now running a website named GearUp Guru. The site aims to offer music industry techniques and advice on how to progress performance, recordings, and song writing. 

Meanwhile, Lara shares details of her life back in Nottingham, and runs the podcast Lara on Eyre. Here, she talks all things MAFS, and interviews previous couples and contestants. 

3. Thomas and Adrian

Thomas and Adrian have not stayed together following Married at First Sight. Ahead of the show's final vows, the couple decided to 'bow out gracefully', citing their lack of intimacy as the main issue in their relationship.

Fans were left shocked by their decision, as the pair have left hints that they might still be together. Adrian posted on Instagram a video of the pair sharing a kiss outside Fatboy's Diner at Trinity Buoy Wharf, while Thomas uploaded a selfie of the two with the caption "I LOVE my husband. Make any assumptions. He’s kind, he makes me laugh and he checks me when I’m being a nightmare. P.s. I’m a nightmare trapped in a dream."

However, on August 30, Adrian shared some pictures of their wedding to Instagram with the caption "I still laugh looking at these," adding "This day 1 year ago we were getting ready for our wedding to be aired on National Television and that began a life changing journey. Some change for the good, some the bad."

He added "Hopefully one day me and Tom will be able to attend each others weddings and watch each other find what we want, and I know how happy we will be for each other." 

He concluded "I hope our LQBTQAI+ wedding made a difference to someone out there," with Tom commenting "My angel, miss you and love you," despite the couple still being apart. 

4. April and George

April confirmed that she is now single during the final episode of Married at First Sight UK: Unveiled, leaving many wondering why did April and George split?

The pair seemed to be getting on well during the series, and the pair decided to stay together in the final commitment ceremony. However, at the end of September, George was arrested after three of his ex-girlfriends accused him of 'emotional abuse'. George denies all allegations.

Channel 4 has said: "We work incredibly closely with our production partners to ensure all Married at First Sight UK contributors are subject to rigorous background and psychological checks, including the most detailed police checks a production is able to undertake.

"Any allegations of this nature are taken extremely seriously by Channel 4."

April's Instagram account now lists her as a trainee pilot for AeroSPARX, a service aiming to "revolutionise the event world combining formation aerobatics at night with pyrotechnics." However, her journey could be impeded by a recent diagnosis of a prolapsed L5/S1 disc in her spine. She is sharing her treatment currently, describing the pain as "unmatched."

There has been no mention of a special man in her life on her social media. 

5. Kasia and Kwame

Kasia and Kwame aren't together after the show, following Kasia deciding to leave at one of the commitment ceremonies.

Kwame was left shocked during filming after Kasia wanted to walk away from the experiment in the final commitment ceremony. Her decision came after Kwame decided to take his wife to a park bench rather than to his home, and when Kasia decided to share her journey with him, he interrupted the story with jokes.

Speaking the The Sun, Kasia said she left Kwame because of his "fat shaming antics," adding, "I left Kwame because he didn’t appreciate me and he publicly said I was bigger than what he normally goes for. As a woman you kinda know if a guy is into you and I feel strongly about empowering plus size women."

She continues to document her life on Instagram, although currently appears to be single. Kwame also appears to still be going it alone, and will be sharing interviews and insights from the latest MAFS series, on his YouTube channel and podcast, KB Talkshow. 

6. Chanita and Jordan

Chanita and Jordan are no longer together, shocking the experts and their fellow contestants when they walked in solo at the reunion.

The pair did leave the show together, and were one of the strongest couples the whole way through, but during the reunion Chanita confided in the other girls, saying: "When we came out of the experiment, his efforts changed.

"I kept saying I don't feel like you're interested in me, you're not making an effort' and he was like 'oh no, I can't wait to see you'.

"Then he was like 'I don't think we're compatible, I don't want to be with you'. It was really weird."

Apparently single, Chanita now spends a lot of time advocating for important topics on social media. She is ambassador for Nacoa, a charity providing support and advice to children who have grown up with an alcohol-dependent parent. She has also worked with Refuge to raise awareness about domestic abuse and coercive control. 

Jordan has offered no update on his current relationship status. 

7. Zoe and Jenna

Zoe and Jenna have confirmed that they are still together following MAFS UK. The pair shared an Instagram photo together following the finale, with the caption "Don’t fear… vegans and non vegans unite ✊".

The post makes reference to the difficult time the couple had adapting to each other's different lifestyles, with Jenna's veganism causing some rows.

The news that Jenna and Zoe have stayed together won't be a huge surprise to fans who've been following the pair closely, as both have shared sweet pictures together in the time since the show stopped filming. 

They recently shared a joint Instagram post with the caption "Just me and Zo living that Blackpool life." Given that Zoe is from the West Midlands, it looked promising that she made the trip up to visit Jenna's home town.

Fans of the couple will be pleased to know just how strong their relationship remains. Zoe recently took to Instagram to celebrate their anniversary, writing "Just like the Queen had 2 birthdays… we have 2 anniversaries. 1st on 7th April and the other is the day our wedding aired and you all saw the beginning of our journey."

After adding "I guess we’ll have a third when we get married for real which I’ve just realised is going to cost me a fortune," Zoe concluded "Happy TV anniversary the better half of the lesbos @jennarobo." 

8. Whitney and Matt

Whitney and Matt are no longer together, revealing that their relationship had ended during the reunion episode

The couple made an unorthodox entry to the show - Whitney was originally paired with Duka and Matt with Gemma, but the pair asked to  re-enter the show as a new couple after forming a connection with each other. 

However, following the show the couple struggled to make their relationship work, with Whitney saying  at the reunion: “After our vow renewals I went up to his and we were still super intense… but distance is a big thing."

Following the reunion, reports surfaced that Matt had been cosying up to series 6 bride Marilyse Corrigan, with a source telling the Sun, "They've been meeting up for secret dates - even though Matt was supposed to be keeping up appearances that he was still in a relationship with Whitney until the end of the series aired."

However, a rep for the pair told the publication that Matt and Marilyse are "just good friends".

Whitney remains coy over her relationship status, while Matt has a new girlfriend - he shares pictures of their adventures together to Instagram, but has not named or tagged his new beau. 

9. Sophie and Jonathan

Sophie and Jonathan are no longer together, which was revealed during the series' reunion. 

The pair joined the show mid-series as a late couple, and though they didn't always see eye to eye, they decided to give their relationship a go in the final ceremony. Although, Jonathan seemed to be less enthusiastic about the prospect than his partner, saying, "my heart hasn't been 100 per cent in it," and adding that he never had "that feeling" of attraction from the beginning and it never grew on him.

During the reunion, Sophie said "We had our ups and downs, but we are very different people," while Jonathan said, "I knew I couldn’t give Sophie what she wanted."

Although Sophie doesn't appear to be in a relationship, she's very close with fellow season 7 cast mate, Adrian. The pair often appear in each other's Instagram feeds, looking adorable together. 

Jonathan appears to have a girlfriend named Abigail, with the pair looking cosy on Instagram, attending events and walking the cutest dog.

Where are Duka and Gemma now?

Duka and Gemma both left the show after their marriages were unsuccessful, with their partners Whitney and Matt having an affair.

Duka has shared plenty of snaps of his time since leaving the show on his Instagram - and it looks like he and fellow cast member Pjay are still good friends. He's also hit out at his partner on the show, Whitney, in an recent appearance on Reality with Will Njobvu, claiming that she has blocked "at least half" of the other cast members.

But it looks like Duka is no longer single, after telling a follower via his Instagram story, "To the person that is asking that question, you know the answer already. No, I'm not single. More will be revealed soon." However, so far, he is yet to divulge any further details - either the relationship didn't work out, or he's chosen to keep it low key.

Gemma is now in a relationship with a man named Jordan, with the pair appearing extremely happy and loved-up together. 

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Meet the Married at First Sight UK 2022 contestants looking for their happily ever after in series 7.

Many were left directionless after Married at First Sight 2021 finished, with the popular reality wedding series taking up most weekday evenings. But luckily the wait wasn't for long - with the start of Married At First Sight Australia entertaining us during the hiatus - until Married at First Sight UK started again.

Season 7 has introduced us to 16 new faces to familiarise yourself with - featuring everyone from a Dreamboy performer to a body contouring business owner. We give you the lowdown on the 2022 couples so far, plus the individual brides and grooms. (And whilst you're here - this is what you need to know about who is still together from Married at First sight UK and the MAFS UK Christmas Reunion).

Confirmed MAFS UK 2022 couples

Kasia and Kwame

It's safe to say that viewers felt for Kasia, after groom Kwame's unwarranted comments about her appearance and not being his type. 

He told the cameras that he "more often than not goes for someone more petite". And in another comment - in the presence of his in-laws - said that Kasia wasn’t "everything" he was looking for.

Kasia's family hit back at the groom's suggestion that the honeymoon was just a "holiday" for him, reminding the businessman that their "daughter's heart was on the line" for this experiment. And that he should be similarly as commited.

Despite the brush offs, Kasia remained optimistic, telling Kwame that she was "looking forward to spending the night with you." However, the groom was quick to clarify that no intimate acts were to take place that evening - resulting in a hilarious facial reaction from Kasia which inadvertantly led to her being added to the MAFS UK's meme hall of fame.

What prompted such a response? "Having sex and getting intimate can cloud your judgment. I think it is an important thing to understand that we are not here for foolishness, we are here for realness," Kwame told his new wife. 

And true to his word, the two did not get intimate that evening with the groom asking Kasia if the two could sleep in separate beds for the night (him taking the four-poster bed of course, leaving Kasia to the pull-out bed!).

Viewers are rooting for Kasia, but is a change from Kwame too much to expect? 

Lara and Richie

Lara and Richie's relationship got off to a rough start shortly after their ceremony - with some of Richie's home truths signalling alarm bells for bride Lara. 

Richie shared that he still lives at home with his parents and has never had a long-term relationship before. The admission prompted Lara to tell the cameras: "It’s worrying to be at our age and never to have a serious relationship or felt in love."

However it wasn't long before the tables had turned and Richie was experiencing some cold feet of his own. His 49-year-old bride opened up about being a mother. She asked Richie: "Is it worrying for you that I have kids?" to which Richie replied: "No, not at all. No."

In a later one-on-one with cameras, he added: "I won’t fool myself to say that’s an easy thing to hear. It’s quite a big thing."

Here's hoping the honeymoon will help put to bed any lingering doubts between these two.

Jenna and Zoe

MAFS UK's first female same-sex couple seem to be getting on swimmingly. So much so that fans of the show saw bride Jenna feel comfortable in opening up to Zoe about a particularly personal matter. 

Jenna revealed she has alopecia - something she was diagnosed with aged 12 after a car accident. "I got knocked down by a car and the trauma made my hair start falling out. It’s been so long and so many years dealing with it, and I know my hair doesn’t define me and I’m happy in my own skin.

"I know that someone who gets to know me will get to know everything about me and that’s one little factor," she added. Partner Zoe was quick to reassure Jenna though, admitting that she fancied her and didn't see it as an issue. 

"I know that I’m initially attracted to her. I think they’ve matched me with the perfect stranger," the smug bride shared with cameras. The heartwarming moment went down a storm with viewers online, with some calling them the 'perfect match'. Expectations are therefore high for this pairing.

Jess and Pjay

It's been one rejection after another for poor groom Pjay. Things were going well on their wedding day until the Dreamboys entertainer shared his profession with his new wife. 

Pjay began by asking her "not to judge" his job, however the confession left Jess lost for words: "I don’t know what to say.” "I don't want to go out with a stripper," an unimpressed and sobbing Jess later added to camera. The admission left the new bride threatening to ditch their upcoming honeymoon altogether.

Luckily Jess changed her mind - but relations between the two didn't improve as had hoped. The bride went on to share that she was lacking a 'romantic spark' with her partner - shortly after rejecting Pjay's offer of a massage.

Some hopes of a renewed connection came later in the episode though, when Jess opened up on her experience of having been cheated on by a former partner. "It’s things like that, that get me so mad," Pjay responded. "You’re a good person, everyday we’ve had here, everyday gets better, you’re wonderful."

Pjay added that this had helped him understand his bride some more, though he was still confused as to where they stood as a couple. He told the camera: "I’m starting to like Jess more everyday, but I’m worried I could get hurt, I just want to find out exactly where we are and what the future holds. I just want to hear it from her."

George and April

Former Miss Great Britain April certainly blew George away with her beauty on their wedding day. And the two even managed to smooth over a slight hitch when George revealed his full-time role as a father of four. 

Following their wedding photos, the two headed for a chat in the garden. "Is it just you?" he asked April, to which she replied yes and "I'm not sure if I want children. Do you?". The 32-year-old was then taken slightly a-back when George replied: "I have four. I have three girls and one man."

All however did not seem lost, as April promised George she would be willing to still give him a chance. But it seems the challenges are far from over for these two - as a honeymoon preview suggests.

"April’s been intimate with somebody else," George tells the camera in one shocking teaser. "I’ve been cheated on. F***." he adds, before storming out of shot. The clip left many viewers online confused and outraged: "Did he just say April was intimate with someone else?! ON THEIR HONEYMOON?" tweeted one. It looks like we'll have to watch more to learn the full story. 

Adrian and Thomas

It wasn't exactly love at first sight for Thomas when he saw his new husband walking down the aisle. Blonde-haired Adrian was compared to H from Steps and TV presenter Clare Balding by his groom - which didn't exactly make for the best start. "I’ve never dated someone who was blonde. I didn’t anticipate that I would be marrying Clare Balding!" he said.

Things escalated further when Adrian's best friend Kate started questioning Thomas about his intentions, which led to Adrian having to step in and ask his pal to keep out of it. 

The rocky start doesn't look to be over yet either, with a preview for the honeymoon showing a row between the two grooms.

Whitney and Duka

Bride Whitney made it clear that Duka did not tick her boxes appearance-wise, brutally quipping: "I wanted a man who’s a man that’s towering over me, like massive, like a brick house. Compared to a house, maybe he’s a shed." Though thankfully his beard seemed to meet her standards.

The uncomfortable viewing continued into the vows, with Whitney interrupting Duka whilst he voiced his. She reluctantly delivered her vows, before the two pecked on the cheek and walked down the aisle as husband and wife. Some at home watching were left stunned at Whitney's thoughts post-ceremony, where she declared: "This is the worst thing I’ve ever done in my f***ing life."

As if things couldn't get any worse, Whitney went on to call her new husband a "showman" for having thanked the guests for attending their - awkward - nuptials. It seems Duka is yet to catch a break with Whitney, so here's hoping time away together on an intimate honeymoon will be the respite these two need.

Jordan and Chanita

Sparks flew and laughter flowed at the altar between Jordan and his new wife Chanita. "She's beautiful, She's just my type, she's got a bit of craic about her. So yeah i'm happy," Jordan told the cameras. And it seems that many of his family and friends agreed, with many a teary eye seen in the chapel. 

"From this day forward I promise to share my life with you - which I understand also means sharing the covers and the last slice of pizza," Chanita shared whilst reading out her vows. To which, Jordan replied Yes with a hearty laugh. 

Chanita's mum also saw the connection immediately between the two: "I really like that they're laughing and joking and there's a natural, easy, humour between them".

Post-wedding the two seem as smitten as ever, with a teaser for Wednesday's episode showing Jordan getting quite excited over a massage from his new missus. 

MAFS UK Cast members 2022: Who's who

1. Adrian

Age: 37 | From: Manchester | Instagram: @Adriansanderson

Cheeky Northern chap Adrian is a full time digital designer and former serial dater. After three years of dating around, he's now looking for something serious and is hoping that his MAFS journey will see him matched with an upbeat, funny and adventurous character. 

Trust and respect are two other importanyt qualities Adrian is seeking in a future relationship - having previously felt that people have taken advantage of his nice guy persona. 

2. April

Age: 32 | From: London | Instagram: @aprilbanbury

Dress designer and former Miss GB Amy describes herself as driven and ambitious when it comes to love. Hoping to shake off the 'always the bridal designer, never the bride’ line her friends joke about, Amy is hoping the experts will pair her with someone who is similarly as independent and likes to live-live-to-the-full. 

Her biggest no-no? Someone who doesn't love cheese!

3. Chanita

Age: 29 | From: Derby | Instagram: @chanita__x

Caring, loyal and protective are the three best words to describe social worker Chanita. She's quick to make friends wherever she goes but hasn't had the same success in her love life.

Chanita came out of a 10-year relationship two years ago but now feels ready and excited to meet the one. Her goal? To be happily married with a family and a stable home in the not-too-distant future. 

4. Duka

Age: 31 | From: Birmingham | Instagram: @dukacav

Yugoslavian-born Duka is no stranger to challenges. He left his homeland behind to escape conflict, arriving in the UK aged 10 unable to speak a word of English. There's no doubt that his experiences have shaped who he is today, and Duka openly admits he's struggled to open up to partners emotionally as a result.

Enter Married at First Sight UK 2022 and their expert panel who have been tasked with finding Duka an 'Instagram girl' who loves art, poetry and deep conversations.

5. George

Age: 40 | From: Worcester | Instagram: @george__roberts__

Financial advisor George is an old romantic and family man at heart. The 40-year-old is a dad of four who has struggled to find something special with someone since his divorce. 

He's seeking a companian to suit his countryside life - asking the experts for a partner who excites him, keeps him on his toes and is open emotionally.

6. Jenna

Age: 32 | From: Blackpool | Instagram: @jennarobo

She's the Zero Waste small business owner that boasts a big personality and strong views. Jenna always hated the traditional concept of marriage, disliking the idea
that a woman traditionally takes the man’s name.

She's seeking a soulmate who wants to find love, commit to someone and build a long life together.

7. Jess

Age: 31 | From: Cambridgeshire | Instagram: @jesspotter_xx

Life is all about laughing and enjoying yourself, says Jess - a dental hygenist who describes herself as unique, weird, fun and outgoing. She's hoping for a partner in crime who comes with just as much energy as her - be that table dancing or something equally as silly. 

She admits to jumping into relationships too soon in the past - and credits this as the reason she's still single today. But here's hoping the experts work their magic to deliver a perfect partner for Jess - who must be open to the occassional Harry Potter marathon. 

8. Jordan

Age: 29 | From: Darlington | Instagram: @jordanemmettconnelly

He's an account manager seeking someone with a sense of adventure and spontaneity. A self-titled "catch" - Jordan is a homeowner with a good job who loves to cook and spend time with the family. We're definitely getting "Mummy Boy" vibes.

Whilst Jordan ticks a lot of boxes, he readily admits that his check list of attributes in a partner is perhaps why he hasn't yet found the girl of his dreams. Here's hoping the MAFS experts can deliver someone who is also after love and a real connection.

9. Kasia

Age: 36 | From: London | Instagram: @beginswithak

Businesswoman Kasia is used to bossing life when it comes to work and motherhood. But it's a man who can take the lead that she's hoping to gain from her Married at First Sight 2022 experience.

Determined with a capital D, she left school at 16 to have her first child and has worked hard since to build up her successful body contouring business she runs today.

10. Kwame

Age: 42 | From: London | Instagram: @kwame.badu

Kwame - aka Mr Ghana circa 2000 - brings many things to the table: charm, confidence and 'talk'. It's just a leading lady that's lacking from his life.

The business consultant has ticked many things off his list - a steady job, extensive travel, kids and a previous marriage. But this self-assured bachelor is hoping that his MAFS UK journey will give him another shot at love. 

11. Lara

Age: 49 | From: Nottingham | Instagram: @thelaraeyre

Canadian ex-dancer Lara certainly brings a wealth of life experience to the table. She's a mother, two-time divorcee and self-confessed fashionista who's lived a luxury lifestyle - once flying from Japan to New York for a dinner date.

12 years of the single life though and Lara is ready to find her prince. She credits her parents as her love life inspiration - with the two having been happily married for 51 years.

12. Pjay

Age: 31 | From: Birmingham | Instagram: @pjayfinch

"Pjay like Pyjamas" - This Dreamboy performer is looking for his 'dream girl' in season seven of Married at First Sight UK. The Brummie boy often travels for his work, which has caused trust issues with ex-partners in the past - but he remains hopeful that the right woman won't make him choose between his job and love.

A mummy's boy - who is also close to his sister - it's important that Pjay's new missus gets the family's seal of approval.

13. Richie

Age: 51 | From: Sheffield | Instagram: No known Instagram

Sheffield sales advisor with GSOH seeks love of his life. But there's more than meets the eye to MAFS contestant Richie. Having worked in the music industry for 23 years, he has a few strings to bow - from writing a song for Russell Watson to doing session work with Sheryl Crow. 

Richie's looking for someone who will compliment his deep, emotional, creative and intelligent nature.

14. Thomas

Age: 31 | From: Liverpool | Instagram: @thomashartleyofficial

Bursting with energy, sarcasm, and bawdy humour - mental health care assistant Thomas is a larger than life character. So it's no surprise that his worst nightmare is being called just 'nice'.

The centre of attention in any room, this sociable groom is seeking a partner that will help balance him out. 

15. Whitney

Age: 31 | From: St Albans| Instagram: No known Instagram

Independent, confident and classy, Whitney isn’t short of male attention. But this PA won't settle for just any guy - with her high expectations in the opposite sex being cited as the main reason for her current single status. 

It'll take someone impressive to sweep Whitney off her feet and receive an invitation to meet her family. Here's hoping MAFS will pair her with the right one.

16. Zoe

Age: 30 | From: West Midlands | Instagram: @zoeclifton

Quantity Surveyor Zoe wants to bid goodbye to dating in her thirties and spend the forthcoming decades with a partner who isn't afraid to share their sensitive side. 

Zoe describes herself as dominant and no stranger to the work hard and play even harder lifestyle. But she's willing to give that up to a degree for the family dream.

Who will make it all the way to the Married at First Sight UK reunion?

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With Married At First Sight UK season 7 starting last week, we're already hooked on watching romance and chaos unfold among this year's MAFS cast of newly-wedded couples who met for the first time at the altar. 

After MAFS UK 2021 finished, fans enjoyed the dramas of Married At First Sight Australia, but the UK series is back with a bang and leaving plenty of viewers wondering if those marriages are legally binding, and who is still together from Married at First Sight UK.

If last week's episodes of MAFS UK left you desperate for more, you may have been disappointed to discover that there was no new instalments on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. So when is Married At First Sight UK on, exactly? 

When is Married At First Sight UK on?

Married At First Sight UK season 7 is on Monday to Thursday each week, airing at 9pm on E4. 

There are no new MAFS UK episodes on Friday, Saturday or Sunday nights, meaning fans have to wait all weekend until Monday for the latest on the MAFS couples and their progress into married life. 

How many episodes of Married At First Sight UK season 7 are there?

Married At First Sight UK season 7 is set to run from the end of August to October, lasting for around seven weeks with 30 episodes in total. 

The first episode aired at 9pm on Monday August 29th 2022, with the finale episode set to hit screens in the middle of October. 

When is the final of Married At First Sight UK season 7?

The final of Married At First Sight UK will air on October 18th 2022 on E4. This will follow the couples' final vow ceremonies, and will be a MAFS UK reunion.

It will likely see all of the show's couples come together with dating experts Paul C Brunson, Mel Schilling and Charlene Douglas for a final review of the season. 

The couples who stood the test of time after being put through their paces during the experiment will decide whether to split or remain together and renew their vows. 

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Married at First Sight UK 2022 is officially underway!

It's the reality dating show with a difference that's back for another year of highs, lows, honeymoons and catfights. And we've no doubt that the Married at First Sight UK cast will be bringing the drama to audiences during season 7 - as well as the MAFS UK Christmas Reunion to boot. 

Much like the Married At First Sight Australia couples the cast will meet at the altar, exchange vows, jet off on honeymoon and endure many a relationship test expected during the traditional MAFS journey. Here's where you can watch this season and what you need to know about whether Married at First Sight UK is legally binding.

When did Married at First Sight UK start?

Season seven of Married At First Sight UK started on Monday 29 August, 2022. E4 announced the start date on Twitter on 17 August - two days after sharing details of the contestants that will be taking part in this year's show.

The 2022 edition has promised to be bigger and better this year too - with E4 confirming in August that season 7 will be the longest running series yet, with 30 episodes in total.

Where can I watch Married at First Sight UK 2022?

Fans will be able to watch Married at First Sight UK live on E4, with episodes airing Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights at 9pm. Once broadcast, episodes will also be available to stream on All4.

According to Media Shotz, Married at First Sight UK is E4’s highest rating non-scripted programme ever. It also takes the crown for the third most streamed show on All 4 in 2021.

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Everyone's talking about the return of Married At First Sight Australia and whether last season's couples of Domenica and Jack and Olivia and Jackson have gone the distance. We reveal all.

Shouting matches, smashed wine glasses, a nude photo leak - and that's just from the dinner parties. The down under version of Married at First Sight UK has plenty of drama to keep viewers entertained. And it's safe to say that UK audiences were particularly invested in season 9's Married at First Sight Australia cast. Be it the hideously attractive Ella and Mitch, the fiery Tamara and Brent or the surprise pairing of Carolina and Daniel.

Similar to Netflix's popular Love is Blind couples, many want to know who is still together from last year's Married At First Sight Australia. In addition to whether the marriages are legally binding. So we've done the research and are finally able to confirm the contestants' current relationship statuses.

Married at First Sight Australia: Who is still together from season 9?

1. Olivia and Jackson

Did they say I Do? Yes | Are they still together? No

In what may come as a shock to some, we can confirm that Olivia Fraser and Jackson Lonie are no longer after Married At First Sight Australia season 9. On August 9, 2022, a joint Instagram post was shared telling fans that the two had decided to split.

"After a wonderful 10 months together we have decided to go our seperate ways," read the caption. "There has always been a lot of love in our relationship and there will continue to be as we transition into a friendship."

The post also specified that no one was to blame for the end of the relationship - something that the two have continued to insist in interviews since news of the split.

At the beginning of September 2022, Olivia took to her Instagram stories to rubbish rumours Jackson 'dumped' her. "I understand people like to think that I got 'dumped' but it wasn't like that at all," she wrote. "We're adults. We had an adult conversation about how the relationship wasn't working for either of us and we both came to the resolution that splitting up was the only thing left to do.

"There's no 'juicy' story. There's no truth to the 'haha he dumped you' comments people say. It was a peaceful, joint decision."

Two weeks later on a Q&A on his Instagram stories, Jackson acknowledged the dumping rumours too. He explained that "Us splitting had nothing to do with the haters... We had just drifted apart". 

Fans were taken by the two's strong connection that began pretty much as soon as they first locked eyes on each other on their wedding day. The two were arguably the most solid couple throughout the experiment, and post-MAFS we learnt that Melbourne-born Jackson moved to Sydney and to live with Olivia in the beachside town of Avoca (per The Daily Mail)

Olivia - one of the show's more controversial brides - also credited Jackson with having helped her with negative public perception post-filming. The 27-year-old lost her teaching assistant job and was the subject of an online petition for her involvement with the leaked nude photo.

"I’m a shell of a person, honestly" she told 2Day’s Hughesy, Ed & Erin. "Thank God for Jackson, as I would not have survived this without him, and my mum and brother. It’s been hell."

As for their relationship statuses now, we know that Olivia signed up to dating app Hinge and has also been running a successful Only Fans account. Meanwhile Jackson has thrown himself into his new Boxing career.

2. Domenica and Jack

Did they say I Do? Yes | Are they still together? No

It's safe to say that Domenica Calarco and Jack Millar seemed pretty smitten from day one with each other. Bride Dom even went so far as to call Jack "perfect" as they bonded over their love of dogs, vegetarianism and Italian family heritage instantly.

They encountered a few bumps along the way though. Most notably THAT leaked nude photo scandal which came to light at one group dinner party. Though Jack admirably defended his wife - even when the two were on less than great terms.

Sadly the reunion revealed that the two were no longer together and the split is definitely permanent, with no news of a reconciliation in 2023. It was one coupling that fans were particularly sad about as the pair still showed strong signs of chemistry. Dom even admitted that she was "sad" seeing Jack that night and them not being together.

Jack has since moved on with new girlfriend Courtney Stubbs - who appeared on Love Island Australia season 3. He described the new lady is his life as "the woman of my dreams" in one sweet Instagram post.

As for Domenica, a quick scroll through her Instagram suggests she's enjoying the single life still. Whilst Domenica didn't find romantic love, she did come out of the show with a new best friend for life. She and fellow MAFS Australia season 9 contestant Ella May Ding seem thick as thieves and have teamed up together for new podcast Sit With Us.

3. Ella and Mitch

Did they say I Do? Yes | Are they still together? No

On-off-on-off. Ella May Ding and Mitch Naud's relationship was a real rollercoaster ride on the show. And just when we thought they'd finally decided to stay together once and for all - post-experiment insights suggested otherwise.

According to Ella, Mitch "cut her off" two months after the reunion show was recorded. "I haven’t seen Mitchell since the reunion," she told radio Nova’s Fitzy & Wippa in April 2022. Though it wasn't "straightaway" she said things started to "fizzle out" when “articles hit the media".

She elaborated on The Handbags podcast, that it was an article showing photos of her and fellow groom Brent hanging out at the beach that proved to be the final nail in the coffin.

"The article came out of Brent and I at the beach. Mitchell was waiting for one little thing for me to do wrong for him to just tap out," Ella said. "As soon as they came out, he showed a really ugly side".

Ella clarified that friend and fellow bride Domenica was with Brent and Ella that day. And nothing romantic occured. Nonetheless Mitch went on to block her "on every platform".

After her stint on the show Ella caught the attention of Made in Chelsea star Miles Nazaire. The Brit slid into her DMs and the flirtation led to Ella appearing on the famed E4 show. However, in October 2022, she confirmed that she and Miles had split amicably.

Ella remains single for now, as does Mitch who had uploaded a number of solo photos to his Instagram since Married at First Sight Australia ended.

4. Tamara and Brent

Did they say I Do? Yes | Are they still together? Absolutely not!

Opinionated bride Tamara Djordjevic certainly put husband Brent Leon through his paces on Married At First Sight Australia. And things ultimately looked like they fell apart between the two during the final romantic date before their renewed vows.

Asked if she had any regrets whilst appearing on the show, Tamara quipped: "Probably this whole experiment. From start to finish". It went from bad to worse from here when Brent said that his wife was "always moody". To which she replied: "If you don't want to be somewhere with someone, of course you are going to get p**sed off." Unsurprisingly Brett disembarked the yacht after this admission telling her "I think I'm done, mate."

Any hopes of a reconciliation between the two looked unlikely when the two arrived separately during the reunion filming. And further hopes were dashed when it came to light that bride Tamara had tried to hook up with another groom...

During the final dinner party, a jilted Brent revealed to the group: "Tamara, you tried to pick up Mitch when we got out of the experiment and he rejected you! We saw the call logs and we saw the messages!"

Off-screen Ella also confirmed that Tamara had tried to come between her and Mitch.

"She did a few things in the experiment that didn’t make it to air," Ella shared. "One example, at the retreat it was the final dinner get together and you know, we were all having a drink and stuff and by the end of the evening she’s like, 'Ella and Mitch you guys haven’t had any drama this whole retreat... What about if I said that Mitchell grabbed my a** in the pool today when you weren’t around'."

Tamara denies ever going after Mitch - though it seems the two remain friendly, with Tamara sharing a post of the two in October 2022. As for her dating life, it appears the blonde bride is still single in real life. 

Brent is also newly single after confirming his split from Australian fashion model Taylor Davey. The two began dating in May 2022 after meeting in Las Vegas whilst  attending the Electric Daisy Carnival, a famous electronic music festival. Brent and Taylor shared a number of loved up snaps during their 7-month relationship. However in January 2023, Brent told Daily Mail Australia that the two had gone their separate ways 'a while ago' but remain 'good friends'.

5. Cody and Selina

Did they say I Do? Yes | Are they still together? No

For Cody Bromley, it wasn't instant love - or attraction - with bride Selina Chhaur. And it proved to be quite the hurdle in the couple's first few weeks together, as Selina struggled to come to terms with his confession. But never-the-less intimacy week proved to bring a breakthrough for these two, and by the 7th day the pair happily shared that they had successfully consummated the marriage. Hurrah!

Whilst the rest of their journeys did involve some additional ups and downs - *cough Cody and his untidy dwellings cough*. The two seemed to be really solid by the end of the experiment. But sadly there's no happy ever after to report...

Cody and Selina put on a united front at the reunion dinner party. However groom Cody was the one to call it quits just hours after the cameras stopped rolling.

"I'm gonna call it," he told Selina in the car ride back to the hotel. The words came as a shock to Selina who said that the two had been discussing living together. She told Yahoo: "I was a little bit rattled, like, 'Wait, what's going on? What did you just say? What do you mean you're calling it? Calling what?'And he's like, 'Yeah, I've decided we're just going to break up.'"

Cody confirmed his decision to the experts on the couch, adding that he felt the relationship felt 'forced' and he wanted to end it. In a Instagram post later, he wrote: "The path we walked wasn't an easy one but it was our story and all I'll ever wish for her is happiness."

Selina similarly confirmed her single status in an Instagram post and reflected on her journey. "Although I didn’t find my soulmate I ended up finding the greatest love of all which is Self Love. This #MAFS journey has been an incredible one, to say the least, and I am so grateful for all the blessings and lessons I’ve learnt along the way."

A look at their social media accounts confirm that there's been no reconciliation in 2023. And Cody revealed on his Instagram stories last August that the two haven't talked since the split. 

Responding to a fan's question on whether he was still in contact with Selina, Cody said: "Nah man, Selina's way of dealing with the breakup is to just cut all ties and that's her way of moving on.

"But, it's a damn shame after the experience we went through. It would have been great to have touched base, laugh about the memories but - not my decision."

Whilst he didn't find a wife for life, Cody has found a best friend in Jackson (who is also newly single). The two MAFS Australia castmates have shared a number of snaps of each other hanging out together on Instagram. As for Cody and Selina's relationship statues now - both appear to remain single.

6. Carolina and Dion

Did they say I Do? Yes | Are they still together? Absolutely not

Brazilian bride Carolina Schimidt certainly made her mark in season 9 of Married At First Sight Australia. And fans of the show will know that her and Dion Giannarelli did not make it as a married couple after she fell for another contestant. Eeek.

In a shock MAFS twist, the 33-year-old got cosy with co-star Daniel Holmes. And the two hit it off on a few secret behind-the-scenes dates. During a particularly awkward episode the two came out to their fellow contestants and asked if they could rejoin the experiment as a new match. But alas after a cast-wide walk out, the experts agreed that this wasn't to be.

Whilst they weren't matched together, Daniel and Carolina carried on dating post-MAFS. Though in August 2022, it was later confirmed by both parties that the two had parted ways. As of 2023, Carolina appears to still be single - though she's kept in touch with fellow cast mates Olivia, Tamara and Mitch.

As for Dion, he's also moved on since the show. The 34-year-old rekindled his relationship with ex Nikki Walton and seem to be going strong. The two called it quits mere weeks before Dion's stint on the programme. And many accused the entrepreneur of having her as a 'secret girlfriend' whilst filming.

Dion denies this to be the case though. He told Yahoo in March: "No, that's definitely not the case at all. I was single when I entered the show and I was single when I signed up."

Career wise, Dion announced the exciting news in October 2022 that his development company the Giannarelli Group in partnership with the Pelligra Group will be behind the new luxury Ritz-Carlton hotel opening on the Gold Coast in 2026.

7. Jess and Daniel

Did they say I Do? Yes | Are they still together? Absolutely not

Unsurprisingly Jessica Seracino and Daniel Holmes are not still together from Married at First Sight Australia. With Jess losing her groom at the time to fellow contestant Carolina.

Though the two were the last to say 'I Do' in the series, they were one of the quickest pairings to fall apart. At their first dinner party outing, Jess slammed the car door on her husband. And the rest of the night pretty much went downhill from there. Jess came to blows with fellow bride Domenica for calling Daniel a "little bitch". To which Dom replied that Jess was being 'petulant'.

At a later commitment ceremony they called it quits. Jess told the experts: "It clearly isn't working, and I'm not going to fake it and it's never going to work." The florist has been keeping a low-profile since the show and doesn't appear to be dating anyone. Though her social media suggests she keeps in contact with fellow MAFS bride Tamara.

Daniel reflected on his relationship with his ex-bride saying that the energy he experienced with Carolina was "completely different to being around Jess".

"To me, Carolina's vibe is kind of warm. We have a bit of flirtatiousness towards each other, I like that," he said on the show. "There's just chemistry, I don't know."

It was Daniel who confirmed that Carolina and he had split in August 2022 in a note posted on his Instagram account.

"I think it's been obvious for a while we have gone our separate ways," read the caption. "There's no right way to deal with these situations. There's a huge pressure to just hold off going public for as long as possible cause you know all the hate that's gonna come."

He wished Carolina nothing but the best. And like his ex, it seems that Daniel currently remains single.

8. Sam and Al

Did they say I Do? Yes | Are they still together? No

Bride Samantha Moitzi was looking for a rugged, older gentleman as her perfect partner in the experiment. Instead, the experts paired her with the young but loveable Al Perkins. And it was their age difference and Sam's concerns around his maturity levels that was ultimately the nail in the coffin for these two.

A final make-or-break date led to the couple leaving the experiment at the following commitment ceremony. But it seems that the split was amicable and the two have remained friends.

Whilst he didn't get his happy ending, Al told 9Entertainment that he learnt a lot: "After coming out of the experiment, I do feel confident that I will be a great husband one day. I've grown as a person in this experiment. I need to talk a lot more deep, I've got to be not so surface level."

Following his stint on MAFS, Al went on to join the cast of Love Island Australia 2022. He left the villa with Jess Lursodo but sadly the two are no longer dating. Talking to Taku Chimwaza on the Back To Reality podcast in January 2023, he shared that that it was him who called it quits.

"It was actually me that broke it off with Jess," he said. "We did speak for probably I think it was like over a week and a bit. Once we left the villa. I did go over to her place, I met her mum. And we watched some anime together.

It seemed distance was the issue for the couple, with Al asking himself of the 40 minute journey between them: "Do I want to do this?". It seems Al is currently still single post-breakup.

Back to bride Sam now, who seems very in love with a new mystery man. The two have been linked since July 2022 and Sam has been keen to share snaps of the pair on her social media. 

Replying to a fan's comment in one Instagram post, the reality star said she had finally found a 'genuine connection' with someone who wants the 'same things' as her.

9. Selin and Anthony

Did they say I Do? Yes | Are they still together? Absolutely not

With such a strong start at the aisle and throughout their wedding day, fans were hopeful these two would make it. But things started to crumble on the honeymoon after a few disagreements. Anthony Cincotta accused Selin Mengu of bullying behaviour, emasculating him and his vulnerability by calling him "Princess" and asking if he needed a "boo hoo". This was followed by the first dinner party, where a solo Selin gained the girls support for having being 'left' by Anthony on their honeymoon. And let's just say a few co-stars - Tamara and Domenica - weren't afraid to get vocal with Anthony.

Despite the tense situation, the two later apologised to one another. And they decided to stay and work on the relationship at the first commitment ceremony. During intimacy week the two grew close again, with Anthony even moving back in with his bride. But sadly it was antics at another dinner party which proved to be the last straw.

Both voiced their frustrations on the sofa, with expert John Aitken agreeing their outburst at the dinner was "heated" and "full on". Anthony revealed he wanted to leave, as did Selin who said: "Honestly, I don't know what else I can say. I wrote 'I'm done'."

A quick peak through their social media accounts and it seems that Selin is focusing on mum life. Meanwhile, Anthony has an exciting 2023 ahead of him.

The dad-of-one made his relationship with new girlfriend Katie public in April 2022 and eight months later the two are expecting their first child together. Anthony shared the exciting announcement on Christmas Day 2022, alongside a photo of Katie and Anthony with his daughter Gabby holding up the ultrasound.

Anthony confirmed they were expecting a baby boy - who they can't wait to meet. He suggested that Katie fell pregnany shortly after their trip to Italy, blaming the romance of Venice.

10. Holly and Andrew

Did they say I Do? Yes | Are they still together? Absolutely not

Holly Greenstein and Andrew's union was the first to come to an end on Married At First Sight Australia. And so ugly was the parting that motivational speaker Andrew decided against returning to the sofa to let his bride know he was leaving.

Things turned sour on the honeymoon when Andrew said that he wasn't feeling the intimacy and connection with Holly in the bedroom. In one brutal blow he told her he had experienced more passion with a one night stand than with his new wife between the sheets. Ouch.

Hurt but willing to overlook his comments for the sake of the relationship, Holly gave Andrew another shot. But it was during confessions week when Holly shared her desires to have children ASAP that Andrew realised it wasn't for him.

A blazing row followed. And at the dinner party, Andrew managed to persuade his fellow contestants that Holly was the one in the wrong. Which made for some uncomfortable viewing. A solo Holly at the next commitment ceremony shared how she was disappointed that the group didn't have her back and shared her side of the story. In a heartfelt letter she shared that Andrew "took her voice" and that she was now reclaiming it by leaving the experiment.

It's safe to say the two haven't reconciled. And rather interestingly Holly's Instagram doesn't feature a single photo of Andrew or her together. But in good news, Holly has found someone and seems much happier with her new beau. She and her new partner seem to enjoy travelling the world together, frequently posting images of their trips away.

11. Matt and Kate

Did they say I Do? Yes | Are they still together? No

No sadly, Kate Laidlow and Matt Ridley are not still together from Married At First Sight Australia season 9. The marriage was awkward with a capital A from the offset - with the two having very different tolerance levels when it came to being affectionate and intimate. And it's safe to say that Kate - whose never been in a relationship - felt it was moving too fast.

The blonde bride accused Matt of being delusional when he surpised her with perfume to to celebrate their "three-week anniversary". They struggled through another week but a rejected Matt hit the booze hard one night, which left Kate furious.

At the commitment ceremony, Kate and Matt both wrote to leave. Matt told the experts he was a "realist" who didn't see how the two could make it work.

MAFS fans will be pleased to learn that Matt has since found love with a new lady. In December 2022, he confirmed he was happily in a relationship, describing the last three months with girlfriend Dominique as 'the best of his life'. The two recently enjoyed a trip to Noosa in Queensland.

As for Kate, she reflected on her Married at Frist Sight Australia experience one year on. Posting on October 12, 2022, she shared a montage of her journey and gave insight into the realities of what that entailled.

"The way the wedding was edited was a surprise to me," read the caption. "I knew then that this experience was not going be in my favour. I felt like like I was set up to be bullied. I felt betrayed by people I trusted my life with. The nasty comments started flowing in.

"I’m not saying this to get sympathy and definitely don’t won’t to dwell on things," she continued. "But I think people should know the reality of reality tv isn’t always amazing.

"So in summary the last year hasn’t been easy. Yes the experience did leave me broken but I refused to let it beat me. I was determined to stay strong. I have looked at the positives where I can. I am grateful for the people I’ve met and the experiences I have had. I have definitely grown as a person and have become stronger. I will still have my down days and the experience will be with me forever but I am hopeful for brighter days ahead."

Kate conclued that she as yet still had not found love but "YES I still have hope".

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The drama of last night's show has fans wondering, when does Married at Sight finish? 

Whether it's the UK version or Married at First Sight Australia - many question whether the show is legally binding, as couples in this show act as though the people they stood next to at the altar in that first episode are really their husband or wife. The concept has put many people through their paces over the season, which began in August this year. Some couples, such as Ant and Nikita, didn’t make it to the end. 

But some couples certainly have and that's another revelation that's set to feature in the upcoming shows. 

When does Married at First Sight finish?

This season of Married at First Sight ends on Monday October 4 at 9pm.

Dating experts Mel Schilling, Paul C Brunson and Charlene Douglas will get together for a reunion episode with all 16 contestants for a review of the series.

Nikita, Jordon, Ant and Alexis, who all left the show during the course of filming, are also likely to come back for a look at their time on MAFS.

But the drama began on Wednesday night as more couples decided whether to renew their vows or to call it quits on the relationship. The next set of couples were supposed to either renew their vows or separate on Thursday September 30. However, Channel 4's ongoing technical problems meant that a repeat of Wednesday night's episode of MAFS was played instead of the new episode. The second vow renewal episode then took place on Friday October 1.

Which couples have stayed together?

The couples who have decided to renew their vows are: 

• Josh and Amy
• Morag and Luke
• Tayah and Adam
• Daniel and Matt
• Marilyse and Franky

MAFS’ second dramatic vow renewals took place on Friday night with all couples deciding to stay together. 

Josh and Amy's vow renewal ceremony also started on Wednesday evening but it was delayed with a cliff hanger moment. Picking it up again two days later, the two decided to stay together despite some bumpy moments in their relationship.

At one point, Amy reminded Josh, "You called me needy and let me tell you, I’m a strong independent woman, I don’t need anyone."

She said, "I ask myself am I being mugged off? Am I wasting my time on someone who is just not that into me? But, as I was giving up, you fought for us and stepped up to meet me at my level where you’ve continued climbing."

In turn, Josh revealed that Amy had some moments he didn't like, saying she could be "selfish" sometimes. "But despite the difficulties we faced, I can truly see why we were matched," he said. "You are an incredible woman who brought things out in me that I never knew existed."

Morag and Luke were the next couple to renew their vows on Friday night's show.

Luke said that he had to do some soul-searching and asked himself some hard questions about their relationship over the week the couple were apart.

Luke admitted to having done some soul-searching and asking himself some hard questions over their week apart. He recalled their highs and lows and admitted that he felt emotionally ahead in their relationship. He said he was worried about getting hurt by being with Morag and was scared about what could happen next. But ultimately, he said that was what he considered love to be and confirmed he wanted to stay with her.

In turn, Morag said she signed up to the show with the idea of a "ready-made man and not a project" in her future. She said she realised they were "polar opposites", questioning whether Luke's intentions were truly "genuine" and she also outlined other fears for their relationship.

“I worry you are not putting your own needs and desires first,” she said.

However, she confirmed she did want to make it work as a couple and said they had a future together.

Tayah and Adam were the last couple to renew their vows on Friday night. The two have had a relatively relaxed time throughout the series, appearing to get to know each other quite quickly.

During their time spent apart before the vow renewal, Tayah said she was worried that Adam would have second thoughts about giving up his single life - especially as he hadn't had a girlfriend before. But when it came to crunch time, Tayah made her feelings clear to Adam and in response, Adam made a very big gesture.

He said there was something "missing" from their relationship, despite it being an overall "perfect" experience.

While fans held their breath, Adam got down on one knee and proposed to Tayah.

Matt and Daniel are the series’ first ever same sex couple. Initially it looked like their relationship could have been heading for the rocks as Daniel listed some of the potential difficulties they may face as a couple in the future, saying “do I need to be cruel to be kind?”.

However in their vow renewal episode on Wednesday, he said, “The truth of the matter is...I’m in love with you. I love you Matthew.

“So come on, let’s get out of here. Let’s make memories, let’s make mistakes and let’s grow together this amazing connection that we have so we can both achieve what we really want in our lives.”

During the ceremony, Matt went on to tell Daniel that he was his “best friend” as well as being his life partner. 

He added, “I will always have your back and you will always have my heart.” 

Marilyse and Franky have had a difficult time throughout the series. In one of the latest episodes, Marilyse told her ‘husband’ that she couldn’t move to Dubai where he currently lives as she has children to look after in the UK. 

To this decision, Franky replied, “Everybody in life says ‘ideally this’, ‘ideally that’, OK? I also said ideally, maybe she doesn’t have kids.” 

It was a tense moment for the couple as Marylise said she was “offended” by the statement as “I have got children, so I don’t want that to be a problem.”

However the couple decided to remain together in the final renewal of vows yesterday with Franky declaring his love for Marylise. 

It did look like Marylise wasn’t going to say the same, though, as she said, “I really don’t want to hurt you...but we have had a few struggles along the way, which did make me question our relationship. I didn’t know if we were right for each other…” 

But she continued, “I do want you to be part of my world. Let’s take each and every day as it comes...thank you for being my husband in this experiment. I couldn’t have gone through this with anyone else other than you.” 

How many episodes of Married at First Sight UK are there?

There are 21 episodes of MAFS UK. 

The sixth series of the UK version aired its first episode on Monday August 30 at 9pm, followed by a new instalment every Monday to Thursday. 

When Married at First Sight does finish though, there are plenty more exciting dramas to be had. Catch up on the latest episodes of everyone's favourite baking show on All4 as Bake Off has started again for 2021. Then head over to BBC iPlayer on October 4 after the final, as the first episode of new drama Ridley Road starts on the channel.

How to apply for Married at First Sight UK 2022

If you want a piece of the drama yourself, you can apply for MAFS 2022 by emailing the production company. Include your name, age and contact number in your first email.  

The email you need is: marriedatfirstsight@cplproductions.co.uk. 

You must be over 18 years of age to enter the show. But that’s one of the only requirements to be chosen. 

The Channel 4 series matches selected people with others who are supposedly their ideal type. But the catch, and it’s a big one, is that they only meet on the day of the wedding. 

Camera crews then follow the couple through the first few months of marriage. This includes all the ups and downs it contains, to see whether they grow closer or apart after getting married.

This season of MAFS UK followed a slightly different format to the seasons in previous years, however. This time it's more similar to the Australian format. The couples have group therapy sessions and dinners together after getting back from their honeymoons. 

All couples also have to take part in a so-called “yes week”. This is where one person takes control of all the decisions made in the relationship for one week. Their spouse has to go along with whatever they decide.

With the latest series of Married at First Sight UK set to hit our screens soon, many people are wondering whether it’s actually legally binding, aka. a “real” marriage. 

For some, the prospect of getting hitched to someone you've never met or even seen before is a baffling prospect. But for others, it's a leap of faith worth taking for the chance to find a perfectly-matched partner for life. Either way, that's the premise of Married at First Sight UK and it's popular down under edition Married at First Sight Australia (pssst - here's which MAFS Australia couples are still together) 

From the altar to the family visits, challenges and dinner parties - the series provides ample opportunity for drama, which has kept viewers coming back series after series, and eager to know who is still together from Married at First Sight. But how much have the Married at First Sight couples really committed to each other? Here's everything you need to know.

Is Married at First Sight UK legally binding?

No, the marriages on Married at First Sight UK are not legally binding. 

A spokesperson for the show said recently that the couples will make lifelong commitments to each other at a ceremony but don't actually get married. The event is overseen by a wedding celebrant and it includes guests, bridal gowns, dancing, speeches and cake like a regular wedding would - but without the legal part.

This comes as a surprise to most fans of the show as it’s only the Australian and UK versions that don’t include legally binding marriages. 

Executive producer of MAFS US, Chris Coelen, spoke to The Wrap and confirmed that the contestants in the American series sign a marriage license after filming their ceremony. 

However, he said, “There is a prenup that is built-in. It’s a very short, brief prenup. It basically says what they walk into [the marriage with], is what they walk out of the marriage with.” 

So far, none of the contestants from either series of MAFS UK have stayed together after getting married. 

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Do MAFS couples get divorced?

If couples on the UK version of Married at First Sight decide to split up, they do not get divorced. This is because their marriages were never legally binding in the first place.

For the same reason, it would also not be possible to have their 'marriages' annulled.

If the couples do decide to stay together in the long term after the show and want to get married, they'll have to have to sign a marriage license. For those that want to go separate ways when the show finishes, it's good news as they can walk away from their partners without any legal problems or financial costs.

Who pays for the wedding on Married at First Sight?

It's not clear who exactly pays for the wedding but there are monetary allowances from the production company for certain elements of the celebration.

Clark James was a contestant on the show in 2016. He told Cosmopolitan UK, "There's a small budget for the wedding dress, and stag-dos. But there's no financial gain from going on the show.

"There’s budget for things – her wedding dress, a small budget for the suits. There’s some money for hen-do and stag-dos, but it was mainly out of my pocket. I think they put money towards travel or something. But there was genuinely no monetary gain. Lots of people think, ‘No one would do that for free’, but actually I spent quite a lot of money on the process."

And what about the divorce? There's money for that, too. Clark said that couples "have to let the producers know" when they want a divorce as the budget is already set aside for it.

"The money was already in place when they put the bid in for the programme," he added.

Although the actual divorce is an easy process, contestants have to be married for one year before they can apply for a divorce.

How many couples are still married on Married at First Sight?

There is one couple from the previous series of MAFS UK who is still married.

Owen and Michelle from season 5 of the show are still together. They have a joint Instagram account and everything!

The couple live in Sheffield now, following Michelle's move up north to be with her husband after the end of the show in October last year.

As well as sharing photos of themselves with friends and family, Owen and Michelle have revealed that they keep in contact with some of the other contestants. Two of those also still together are Ally and Paul, who were matched by the experts for the show but their wedding never happened due to Covid-19.

Ally and Paul are now engaged and share updates of their life on the Instagram account @unseen_couple. They announced they were expecting a baby in February and their daughter, Penelope, was born in June.

Unfortunately, there's no word on whether any couples from this new season of MAFS are still together. Contestants have undoubtedly been warned to keep tight-lipped about whether they're still married to avoid any unwanted spoilers for the show.

When was the new series filmed?

Married at First Sight UK began filming for the new series in April 2021. 

One month after the government first lifted lockdown restrictions, new dating expert Mel Schilling flew from Australia to the UK under working allowances to meet the contestants and start the filing process. 

She said at the time, “We have just begun filming the brand new series of Married at First Sight UK and oh my god, it is going to be incredible.

“They all have their own very unique story to tell and I cannot wait for all to fall in love with them.” 

The couples likely got married a few weeks after the kick-off date and flew off on their honeymoons shortly after that. 

What channel is Married at First Sight UK on?

The sixth series of Married at First Sight UK is broadcast on E4 and it’s available to watch on Channel 4 catch up. 

The show now airs every Monday and Thursday at 6pm, with the final episode airing on Monday October 5. 

With the last episode of the series approaching, fans have been sharing their thoughts on the season so far.

"Married at first sight is actually mad way best tv i've watched in years," said one.

"Has anyone been watching Married At First Sight ? Oh my days, luke and morag are just so good to watch. #MAFSUK," wrote another fan. 

Others want to get in on the action in upcoming series. "Secretly my dream job is being a psychologist on Married at First Sight. I may or may not mention this show in my master thesis proposal," said another. 

It's one of the latest Channel 4 shows to take our fancy, though, as you can watch Bake Off 2021 on Netflix now as well as on C4's own catch-up service, All 4.

Where are the wedding venues on Married at First Sight UK 2021?

Previously, couples have tied the knot at Eastwell Manor in Ashford, Kent. 

The beautiful building is a former Royal residence as part of The Garden of England, Kent. Today the manor is home to Champneys Spa hotel. 

A quick look at their Instagram account will tell you that it’s been the location for plenty of weddings over the years, not just those filmed as part of the show. 

Packages for spring/summer weddings at the venue start at £11,950 while their “Fairy Tale Winter Wedding” package comes in at £8,750 respectively. The couples on the show don’t pay for their own wedding, though, and they receive an all-expenses-paid honeymoon after the ceremony. 

Looking for more exciting television shows? Ridley Road is coming out in October, a show that follows the fight against fascism in post-war Britian. A must-watch for history buffs who love a classic BBC drama.

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