Married At First Sight UK came to a dramatic end on Tuesday night as viewers found out which couples decided to stay married, and which broke up.
And the drama isn’t over quite yet with the reunion dinner party just around the corner, although one contestant has revealed that he will not be in attendance.
Nathanial Valentino admitted ‘he couldn’t imagine anything worse’ than coming face-to-face with his former ‘wife’ Ella Morgan.
During the dramatic series, viewers saw their rocky relationship go from bad to worse when Ella cheated on him with another groom, JJ Slater.
The revelation rocked the cast, with Nathanial, who identifies as pansexual, meaning he doesn’t see gender and falls in love with the person, making a dramatic departure.
Oops: Nathanial Valentino admitted ‘he couldn’t imagine anything worse’ than coming face-to-face with his former ‘wife’ Ella Morgan as he confirmed he would not be at the MAFS reunion
Ouch: During the dramatic series, vewiers saw their rocky relationship go from bad to worse when Ella cheated on him with another groom, JJ Slater
After their original partners Nathaniel and Bianca Petronzi both quit the series, JJ and Ella later re-entered the E4 show as a new couple, making it to the final episode despite not having married.
During a Q&A session on Instagram, a fan asked: ‘Did you attend the MAFS reunion date?’
To which Nathaniel replied: ‘I couldn’t imagine anything worse.’
On Tuesday night Married At First Sight UK fans were left in shock as Ella and JJ decided to break up during their vow renewal.
The E4 dating series came to an explosive close as four couples – Ella and JJ, Peggy and Georges, Adrienne and Matt, and Paul and Tasha – decided whether to stay together or break-up.
Viewers were left shocked when Ella and JJ mutually decided to go their separate ways in a very emotional vow renewal as they decided they were better off as friends.
The couple, who formed a connection and cheated on their partners together, both broke down in tears as they decided that they weren’t right for each other.
Taking to X – formerly known as Twitter, fans shared their shock over the decision, but praised the couple for their maturity during their break-up and gushed over Ella’s very emotional speech.
One wrote: ‘To be fair, I think JJ and Ella have handled these final vows really maturely. It’s amazing to see they’ll aim to stay as friends.’
Another said: ‘Ella knows her worth I’m so proud of her,’ while a third tweeted: ‘I am SHOCKED. was convinced JJ would leave and Ella would stay!!!’
Upset: The revelation rocked the cast, with Nathanial, who identifies as pansexual, meaning he doesn’t see gender and falls in love with the person, making a dramatic departure
Split: On Tuesday night Married At First Sight UK fans were left in shock as Ella and JJ decided to break up during their vow renewal
Tears: The couple, who formed a connection and cheated on their partners together, both broke down in tears as they decided that they weren’t right for each other
During the vow renewal, Ella broke down in tears as she was the first to deliver her speech, where she admitted that she didn’t think they were right together.
Ella, who is transgender, gushed over how accepting JJ was of her transition and told how he had changed her life forever as she broke down in tears during the very emotional moment.
JJ appeared overwhelmed with emotion during Ella’s heartfelt tribute before he delivered his own speech, agreeing with her decision for them to break-up.
He gushed: ‘I think you’re amazing, I’ve learnt so much from you, but as things stand, I think becoming friends is the healthiest thing for both of us. You are truly an inspirational person.’
The dinner party is set to bring its usual dose of drama as a teaser trailer has shown JJ and Ella come face-to-face with JJ’s ex-wife Bianca in explosive scenes.
Bianca was left raging as Ella told JJ – who she broke up with in the emotional final episode on Tuesday – that she ‘loves’ him ‘so much’.
From across the table, Bianca – who left the experiment after JJ cheated with Ella – fumed: ‘This is the f**king worst.’
Confronting JJ, she then angrily said: ‘I’ve had to watch you two being like, cuddly. What the f**k?’
Married At First Sight UK: Meet the series eight contestants
Name: Arthur
Age: 34
From: London
Occupation: Tennis coach
Why: ‘I’m ready to find the love of my life’
Name: Ella
Age: 29
From: Weston-Super-Mare
Occupation: Clinic Consultant
Why: ‘This experiment is so much more than just me getting married. I see this as a big deal for someone who has transitioned’
Name: Brad
Age: 27
From: Grimsby
Occupation: Model
Why: ‘I trust the experts with all my heart that they have matched me well’
Name: Jay
Age: 31
From: Lancashire
Occupation: Sales manager
Why: Hopefully, they’ve found someone who is right for me and I do have faith that everything happens for a reason’
Name: Georges
Age: 30
From: Surrey
Occupation: Sports Rehabilitator
Why: ‘I said to the Experts that I will give 120%. I trust them and I’m going to trust the process’
Name: Laura
Age: 34
From: Hampshire
Occupation: Finance Manager
Why: ‘I have my fingers firmly crossed for a positive outcome – I don’t want another divorce’
Name: Luke
Age: 30
From: Clacton
Occupation: Sales executive
Why: ‘I’m really open so I know I can make things work and build, I’m just hoping she has the same attitude’
Name: Peggy
Age: 32
From: Kent
Occupation: Technology risk partner
Why: ‘I want that lover and someone who can also be my best friend’
Name: Nathanial
Age: 36
From: Manchester
Occupation: Events marketing manager
Why: ‘I don’t trust anyone but myself, but I hope they’ve done a good job that’s all I can say’
Name: Porscha
Age: 36
From: London
Occupation: Executive assistant
Why: ‘I’m trying not to think too much about the fact that I’m marrying a total stranger because I’ll probably psych myself out’
Name: Paul
Age: 26
From: Chesham
Occupation: Account manager
Why: ‘I hope the experts literally hand delivered my best friend and life partner’
Name: Rosaline
Age: 28
From: Crewe
Occupation: Florist
Why: ‘I’m excited, but I’m also feeling quite nervous. It doesn’t feel real’
Name: Terence
Age: 40
From: Reading
Occupation: Youth Worker/DJ
Why: ‘I’m looking forward to it and I’m excited. The only bit I’m worried about is whether she’ll like me’
Name: Shona
Age: 31
From: Nottingham
Occupation: Performing arts teacher
Why: ‘My happily ever after would be for him and I to go through the experiment and really try and grow together’
Name: Thomas
Age: 27
From: Wiltshire
Occupation: Investment communications
Why: ‘I’m excited to meet this person and see what we could do together’
Name: Tasha
Age: 25
From: Leeds
Occupation: Childcare assistant
Why: ‘I have faith in the experts that I could find the love of my life – the Ant to my Dec!’
Name: JJ
Age: 30
From: Essex
Job: Fashion brand owner
Why: ‘I haven’t been able to find anybody so these guys, when the opportunity came up, it felt right for me’
Name: Bianca
Age: 29
From: Buxton
Job: Hair Extension Specialist
Why: ‘All my friends around me were having babies and getting married and I just kept thinking to myself ‘surely there must be someone out there for me’.’
Name: Jordan
Age: 26
From: Sheffield
Job: Personal trainer
Why: ‘I’ve struggled before, finding that right person.’
Name: Erica
Age: 25
From: Dance teacher
Job: Dance teacher and social media manager
Why: ‘All I’ve wanted is to settle down and have that security, that someone that I can literally spend my life with and have a best friend.’