Are the Married at First Sight UK couples still together? Where all the couples are now

Season 9 didn't have the best track record when it came to lasting relationships, with only one of the couples who made it to the final vows opting to stay together – but did romance reignite for some of the others?

Read on for everything we know about the Married at First Sight UK couples from season 1 stars Emma and James, to season 9 stars Nathan and Lacey.

Married at First Sight season 9 couples

Nathan and Lacey - Split

After filming finished for the series, Nathan and Lacey remained in a relationship before eventually splitting up.

During the recent reunion special, Nathan told the cameras he was "gutted" when their relationship ended, adding he thought they were "going to last forever".

However Lacey had a slightly different version of events as she said: "People are going to be shocked that it was Nathan that blocked me, I just feel that he gave up."

Kieran and Kristina - Split

Kieran and Kristina got on like a house on fire on their wedding day and were one of the strongest couples on season 9.

However during a commitment ceremony, the pair made the emotional decision to leave the experiment.

Following their shock exit from the series, Kieran wrote on Instagram (via Heart): "Is there a better wife on this series that I could have been matched with? No. Do I regret letting Kristina go? No.

"This sounds brutal, I know.. but I wasn't the man for Kristina, and she deserves someone to put her on a pedestal. Someone who can give their whole self to her, someone who can support her through the highs and lows. But I'm afraid that just isn't me anymore. In the past absolutely, I wanted to be a healer, a helper, someone's world.."

He concluded the message by apologising to Kristina, telling her he was "sorry" he "couldn't make it work".

Caspar and Emma - Split

Caspar and Emma's relationship got off to a rocky start when Caspar told the cameras that Emma reminded him of his sister.

However things didn't get better, with the pair failing to establish a romantic connection and they mutually agreed to leave the experiment.

Ross and Sacha - Split

While season 9 was airing, it was leaked that Ross and Sacha did not stay in a relationship after the experiment, which disappointed fans due to the pair's strong connection.

Following the end of the show, it appears Ross is in a new relationship and Sacha is moving on with her life.

Eve and Charlie - Split

Eve and Charlie seemed to get along well during their wedding, however it was during their honeymoon when cracks began to show.

After clashing multiple times due to communication issues, Charlie and Eve decided to leave the experiment.

"I'm conflicted. Yes, it's the right decision but it's still tough walking away from people you have feelings for," Charlie said at the ceremony. "I'm leaving a heartbroken woman right now."

Adam and Polly - Split

During the final week of the experiment, Adam stormed off at the final vows and it was clear that he and Polly were most definitely not together.

However the pair have since patched things up and remain cordial with one another.

Amy and Luke - Split

Amy and Luke split up at the final vows and have not rekindled their relationship since.

Alex and Holly - Split

During a commitment ceremony towards the end of the series, the couple decided to leave the experiment. While pictures shared on social media have suggested the pair got back together, Holly confirmed they are simply friends.

Orson and Richelle - Split

Orson and Richelle left the experiment for a multitude of reasons, but especially when it was revealed that Orson had kissed Hannah – another bride on the show!

Ryan and Sionainn - Split

Ryan and Sionainn left the experiment after an argument that led to Sionainn feeling uncomfortable.

Ryan explained on the show at the time: "I'm leaving boys. We've had a proper argument and I was trying to do my laces. I was trying to retie my laces and it was getting on my nerves. So Shannon was trying to help me. So I said, 'Oh just leave them, just leave them now.'

"And she said, 'Oh don't speak to me like that.' She said to me she doesn't feel comfortable in the relationship and she doesn't know if I'm here for a genuine reason."

However Sionainn later told the girls: "We had like a little fall out yesterday. And it was like, honestly over shoelaces, he just spoke to me really, really poorly."And I said, 'Ryan don't speak to me like that. You're not going to speak to me like s**t.' And it just flipped. He decided to tell me that none of his feelings had ever been real. He'd been faking it all. It was all a holiday romance for him."

Stephen and Hannah - Split

After accusations that Hannah had flirted with other grooms on the series, the pair decided to leave the experiment.

Married at First Sight season 8 couples

Shona and Matt - Still together

They weren't originally put together on the show, but following season 8, Shona, who was matched with Brad, and Matt, who was in a marriage with Adrienne, revealed that they were now a couple.

Speaking to OK! Magazine at the time, Shona revealed that the relationship is "really healthy, happy, safe, [and] fun".

She said: "I really appreciate Matt so much, it's what I deserve, we deserve each other. I'm proud to be his girlfriend and it just works."

Over a year later, the pair are still together and recently appeared in the latest Married at First Sight UK reunion.

Laura and Arthur - Split

Laura and Arthur were one of the first couples to get married on the 2023 season, but sadly it wasn't meant to be as Chelsea girl Laura decided to end things at the vow renewal.

The pair had got on well, but Laura's friends weren't keen on Arthur after he admitted to getting his vows off the internet, and some of the other cast felt as though Laura had changed, while others felt she was "talking down" to Arthur.

Erica and Jordan - Split

Erica and Jordan got on like a house on fire from the moment they met and, despite a few disagreements due to issues with communication, they decided to stay together at the vow renewal, with Jordan agreeing to move to Glasgow to be with his bride.

However a little under a year after filming, the pair confirmed they had split up.

At the time, Erica wrote on Instagram: "This hasn't been an easy decision for us both as we really wanted to make our relationship work. I truly wish him all the best and there is no bad blood between us."

Peggy and Georges - Split

Peggy and Georges are no longer together. The pair announced their split on Valentine's Day 2024, with Peggy writing: "I'm so sorry I've been quiet on socials everybody but there's a reason for my silence. Me and Georges are no longer together and I'm absolutely heartbroken.

"It's affected my mental health and it's taken me weeks to come to terms with it but with it being Valentine's Day, I can't pretend to be OK. Thank you to everyone who has supported us and our journey... Nobody is more upset about it than me x."

Georges then added: "Wasn’t expecting a statement from Peggy regarding this situation. I’m heart broken by our breakup and also trying to come to terms with life without Peggy. I appreciate a lot of you have questions but I won’t be talking about this situation as of yet. Also thank you for the messages of support."

The reunion special was filmed months ago, so the pair will have been together for the one-off episode.

During their time on the show, the couple had their fair share of issues, from her being annoyed that he wouldn't mind her posting adult content online, to her discovering his online gaming career which involved squatting for 'baguettes'.

During one of the commitment ceremonies, Peggy decided to quit her marriage to Georges. However, as he chose to stay, they remained in the experiment and managed to make it all the way to the final vows where they decided to remain in their marriage.

Tasha and Paul - Still together

After a year together, Tasha and Paul announced they had split up after coming "to terms with the fact that [they] are not right for each other".

Tasha wrote on Instagram at the time: "It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing Paul and I have decided to part ways.

"There isn't any major reason, we have just come to terms with the fact that we are not right for each other. Paul is the loveliest guy I've ever met and I'm grateful for the time we've shared together and I'm glad that we can remain friends.

"I'm utterly heartbroken that I'm having to write this post, but it is best for both of us. Thank you to everyone who has supported us as a couple. I hope you can now support us on our individual journeys."

Since leaving the show, the couple had been inseparable and regularly shared loved up snaps and videos on their respective social media accounts and Tasha supported Paul at a boxing match in February 2024, which he won.

Adrienne and Matt - Split

While Adrienne and Matt made it to the final vows, their relationship broke down following the end of filming for the experiment.

At a reunion after the 2023 season, Adrienne revealed that she and Matt had split but it was a mutual decision.

Ella and JJ - Split

Despite making it to the final vows, it wasn't meant to be for JJ and Ella, and the pair decided to stay friends instead.

During the final moment, Ella told JJ: "Being seen for Ella as Ella without any judgement is something I thought would never happen for me.

"I want it to be you, but it isn't right now. I'll never forget you and what you've done for me, you've change my life forever. You've done so much for the little boys and girls like I once was, I may not have found the one in you, but I've found myself and my worth. I'll always have so much love for you."

Bianca and JJ - Split

Bianca and JJ were originally matched by the experts – however, JJ struggled to get past her not being his type and it was later revealed that he'd been secretly texting Ella. Bianca eventually left the show, as JJ re-entered the experiment with Ella.

Ella and Nathanial - Split

Probably the most dramatic couple of the season, Ella and Nathanial seemed to get on fantastically on their wedding day, only for things to come crashing down by the honeymoon. Nathanial exposed Ella's past work, and from here on out, things were just up and down. They never seemed to get out of the friend zone, as Nathanial insisted he needed a "deeper" connection.

Ella then started flirting with new groom JJ, and Nathanial exposed their secret connection at a dinner party, before quitting the experiment. For more on Ella and Nathanial, see here.

Porscha and Terence - Split

Porscha and Terence were the first couple to leave the show.

Their honeymoon didn't go down well because of a spoon – no, really. You can read more here.

Terence then decided to leave at the commitment ceremony, but Porscha wanted to stay. They continued in the competition for a few weeks, but after Porscha took part in a game of spin the bottle and kissed four grooms, Terence was out.

Mark and Sean - Split

Mark and Sean appeared to get on well after their wedding day, but things took a turn during a couples away day when Sean admitted that he couldn't have his head turned as there was no one else in the line-up who is available.

These comments didn't sit well with Mark and from there on, things just got worse, with Sean calling it quits at a dinner party.

Brad and Shona - Split

Brad and Shona were removed from the experiment as the experts felt that it was no longer working for them. Despite deciding to give things a go outside of the show, it didn't work for them.

Rozz and Thomas - Split

Despite coming a very long way, it just wasn't meant to be for Rozz and Thomas, unfortunately.

Following their home stays, Rozz came to the decision that Thomas wasn't a top priority for her and she couldn't see herself having children with him, leading her to end the marriage.

Nevertheless, it seems the couple are still really good friends.

Jay and Luke - Still together

It was love at first sight for Jay and Luke when they met on their wedding day, and things continued to go from strength-to-strength for the couple.

However, Luke started to question whether his wife was a pushover and after commenting that he could get a girl's number and get away with it, things turned sour between Jay and Luke.

Luke was later removed after "coming to blows" with Jordan. This subsequently put an end to his and Jay's time on the show.

While the couple appeared to remain in a relationship after the show, they split shortly after leaving the experiment.

"I agree with us leaving at the time that we did because the altercation between Luke and Jordan shouldn’t have happened," Jay told The Sun at the time.

"At the time I would have liked to have completed the experience with Luke but on reflection I’m grateful that I didn’t because it showed me that not every relationship is meant to last and that me and Luke weren’t right for each other."

Married at First Sight season 7 couples

Chanita and Jordan - Split

Despite making it all the way to the end of the experiment, surprisingly Jordan and Chanita decided to go their separate ways at the final vows, shocking fans of the show and their fellow contestants.

The pair returning for the Christmas special in 2022, but did not reconcile.

Whitney and Duka - Split

Things didn't start off well for Whitney and Duka, with Whit struggling to get to grips with his personality. She accused him of being "fake" and hiding his true feelings. The pair tried to work on things, but eventually split when Whitney's feelings for fellow groom Matt became stronger.

Whitney and Matt were invited back into the experiment as a couple, but have since gone their separate ways.

Thomas and Adrian - Split

Although they managed to form a pretty strong friendship, it just wasn't meant to be for Thomas and Adrian. The pair decided to leave the show ahead of the final vows.

While the former couple weren't on speaking terms when they left the experiment, Adrian and Thomas are now friends and celebrated what would've been their one year anniversary on Instagram.

April and George - Split

They managed to make it all the way to the reunion together, but unfortunately April and George have now split.

During a chat with presenter AJ Odudu on Unveiled, April confirmed their split. When about her relationship status and whether she was still with George, April replied: "No. sadly not."

Jess and Pjay - Split

It was curtains for Pjay and Jess pretty early into the experiment. Dental hygienist Jess couldn't get past Pjay's career as an exotic dancer, and eventually decided to leave the show.

Lara and Richie - Split

Lara and Richie were another couple to bow out of the experiment early, following numerous disagreements.

The pair haven't rekindled their relationship since filming.

Kasia and Kwame - Split

Kasia decided to call time on her and Kwame's marriage after the home visits. While Kasia invited Kwame into her home, he wasn't ready to take this step in their relationship and instead invited her to his local park where they had a conversation on a bench.

As if that wasn't enough, Kwame then joked as Kasia opened up to him about her past and falling pregnant at the age of 15 - something she didn't take lightly.

Zoe and Jenna - Still together

Zoe and Jenna were the only couple to survive the 2022 season and manage to make it all the way to the reunion, where they seemed pretty loved up.

The couple are still together as of 2025 and are engaged!

Matt and Whitney - Split

Despite not originally being matched on the show, Matt and Whitney were invited back into the experiment and given the chance to form a closer relationship.

Unfortunately, however, they're no longer together. According to the couple, geographical distance between them drove them apart as they live three hours away from each other.

Gemma and Matt - Split

It was probably one of the biggest scandals of this year, as it emerged that Matt had cheated on Gemma with Whitney.

Following an explosive row at the couples' retreat, Gemma left the experiment and Matt went on to explore his relationship with Whitney. Although, that didn't last much longer.

Sophie and Jonathan - Split

Jonathan raised eyebrows on the show for his views about women, but the couple managed to see it through and stayed together at the end of the show. They decided to go their separate ways after filming and admitted at the reunion they had not seen each other since the show ended.

Married at First Sight season 6 couples

Nikita and Ant - Split

Nikita and Ant were one of the first couples to tie the knot on season six, but things didn't end well. Despite a lack of attraction on Nikita's side, the pair appeared to put things behind them and got on with their honeymoon.

However, Nikita got very angry at the first dinner party, as she argued with Jordon. It was then revealed that Married at First Sight UK star Nikita had been removed from show for "unacceptable aggression" off camera, putting an end to hers and Ant's time on the show.

Ant re-entered the process with Alexis, but that didn't work out either.

Megan and Bob - Split

Despite Megan admitting she wasn't attracted to Bob, Megan and Bob stuck at the experiment for some time, before ending their marriage ahead of the home stays. Their relationship had been rocked by Megan's affair with Jordon – who she shared a kiss with after the first dinner – and the pair eventually decided to call it quits.

Morag and Luke - Split

Sparks didn't fly when Morag and Luke met on their wedding day, and on their honeymoon, Morag didn't hold back, as she told Luke he wasn't her usual type and she didn't like his clothes. He decided to upgrade his wardrobe and after Morag bought him a fireman costume and they opened a bottle of bubbly.

Things seemed good between them – that is until, Luke dropped the L-bomb and Morag didn't feel the same. And during the girls' day out, Morag admitted she didn't know how she'd react if her usual type slid into her DMs. The message got back to Luke, and he wasn't happy about it. Nevertheless, they agreed to continue in the experiment, only for one of Morag's friends to completely dismiss Luke during the homestays.

Despite differences, and a very interesting speech from Morag as she told Luke she came on the show to find a "ready made man" not a project, the couple decided to stay together at the end of the experiment.

By the time the reunion episode aired a week later, however, the pair had ended things for good, as Morag claimed that Luke didn't contact her after the experiment. The reunion got a little heated as Luke accused her of "faking" her vows for views. It's safe to say these two wouldn't be getting back together.

Dan and Matt - Split

Dan and Matt hit it off from the get-go, and only seemed to go from strength to strength throughout the experiment. The only issue they seemed to have was that Dan, 26, lived in Ireland, and Matt 39, lived in Leeds.

The pair decided to stay together at the end of the experiment and Matt eventually moved to Ireland to be with Dan.

In a statement posted to Instagram, the former couple said: "As you all know, we have been on an incredible adventure together the last two years and we have given ourselves every opportunity to make things work as a couple, but over the last few months we have realised that we are actually better as friends.

"Break ups are never easy, even when amicable, but we can’t thank you enough for your support and kindness following our journey together."

It continued: "There's nothing but love and good energy between us, and we feel very lucky to have found each other in our lives. Just sadly not as a couple! And although we are parting ways, we will always continue to support one another."

Marilyse and Franky - Split

Things seemed to be going well for Marilyse and Franky until the matchmakers and other couples began to comment on their relationship, with many feeling that Franky could be "controlling" and Marilyse didn't open up.

Nevertheless, Marilyse, 37, and Franky, 47, continued in the experiment, with Franky – who resides in Dubai – considering moving back to the UK to be with his wife and her two sons.

The duo chose to stay together at the final vows and attended the reunion as a couple, but sadly they've now broken up.

Franky announced the split on his Instagram, saying: "Hi Guys. Unfortunately, Marilyse and I have broken up. It’s very sad because we get along great and have gotten through a lot of obstacles but it just hasn’t worked out.

"We have been mature enough to remain friends because we still respect each other and been through so much together in such a short time.

He added: "Let me tell you that this woman has a huge heart which I adored and I will always appreciate all the support she gave me when trying to adapt to a new life.Thank you Maz you're a star! You and your family have been a very special chapter in my life. X"

Despite their split, the pair are still good friends.

Amy and Josh - Split

Despite their age gap, with Amy being 34 and Josh being just 26-years-old at the time of the experiment, Amy and Josh seemed to get on really well in the beginning. There was definitely an attraction between them, however, by the time they got to their honeymoon, cracks were beginning to show, as Josh labelled her "needy" and she got upset as she felt he wasn't being open.

The couple managed to work on things, and Josh even admitted he could see himself falling in love with Amy, however, the other couples didn't think they were strong enough – something that made Amy consider leaving Married at First Sight UK 2021 on many occasions.

They managed to make it to the end of the show, and left as a married couple.

However, they revealed that they'd called things off at the reunion.

Speaking of their split, Amy said: "We haven’t spoken since the reunion show aired. It was a bit of a cold cut-off. I wouldn’t say we’ve left it on a bad note – there’s no animosity between the two of us. I’m sure if we saw each other out we would be civil and say ‘hello’. It would be nice to still have a friendship because we went through a lot together, but I guess I’m just a bit more sentimental than he is."

Tayah and Adam - Still together

There was an instant connection between Tayah and Adam, and on their honeymoon, the pair told each other they're in love. Things only got better when they returned to the UK and moved into their apartment together.

It's not yet know whether the pair stayed together at the end of the experiment, with Tayah, 25, and Adam, 26, still to make their decision at the final vows, but Adam previously revealed she'd be moving into his home in Doncaster, and the pair announced they were "expecting"... a little puppy.

In a preview for the final episode it looked like Adam might be having second thoughts about his marriage with Tayah, as he told a tearful Tayah there's "something missing", however, it was good news as Adam got down on one knee and proposed to Tayah.

The marriages on Married at First Sight UK are not legally binding, and are instead "commitment ceremonies", so the thing that was missing for Adam was to make it well and truly official.

The couple are now parents to a baby girl, Beau Emily Aveling, who was born in October 2022.

Huge congratulations!

Jordon and Alexis - Split

Jordon and Alexis just couldn't see eye to eye. After he admitted she wasn't his usual type and he preferred blondes, things just went downhill. And at the first commitment ceremony, Jordon revealed he'd shared a kiss with Megan, putting an end to his and Alexis' marriage.

Alexis and Ant - Split

After flirting at the first dinner party, Alexis and Ant asked Mel Schilling if they could reenter the experiment as a couple, but things never seemed to get off the ground for them. Alexis told the girls Ant wasn't being very forthcoming, and he admitted to the boys he wasn't attracted to her in that way and just saw them as friends. The pair ended up arguing at a dinner party, and later decided to leave the experiment.

Since the show both Ant and Alexis have been focusing on their modelling careers.

Married at First Sight season 5 couples

Shareen and David – Split

Shareen and David were matched on the 2020 series of MAFS.

At 56 years old, David – a sales director from Solihull, David – and Shareen, 47, made history as the oldest couple to ever be matched on the show.

The pair seemed to have a lot in common in the beginning, but things quickly changed on their honeymoon. Shareen wasn't happy with his tattoos and survival kit containing massage oil, burning scents and 30 condoms.

Fans struggled to survive the shambles between David and Shareen, with many taking to social media to voice their concerns.

It will probably come as no surprise to fans then that the pair are no longer together.

Michelle and Owen – Still married

Primary school teacher Michelle, 25, and IT manager Owen Jenkins, 31, seemingly hit it off from the get go.

She instantly felt "calmer" when she saw him and he was definitely attracted to her. However, the pair soon realised they disagreed on a lot of things when they moved in together at Owen’s parents’ house in Sheffield.

Five years on since the show, and Michelle and Owen are still together and have a child together!

They have a joint Instagram account where they share loved up photos.

Married at First Sight season 4 couples

Steph and Jonathan – Split

Steph and Jonathan were the first couple to be matched on series 4 of the dating show, but unfortunately their marriage wasn't a match made in heaven.

From their honeymoon, it looked like things were off between them and the couple decided to call it quits at the final decision.

Speaking about their split, Steph said: "No regrets, weirdly. It’s a shame it didn’t work. I don’t think finding a husband is a thing that needs to happen.”

Verity and Jack – Split

Things looked promising for Verity and Jack. However, Jack later confirmed onscreen that their paring was over, because of "a missing jigsaw puzzle".

He said: "The last time I saw Verity was two weeks ago where I decided that we left it there and go our separate ways.

"It was hard making that decision and seeing someone get hurt. She is such an amazing girl, but I didn't have that connection, that missing jigsaw puzzle, unfortunately we didn’t have that."

Speaking about their break up, a tearful Verity said: "I really tried and I thought we were in it together, and were both gonna work at it."

Married at First Sight season 3 couples

Harriet and Richard – Split

When it came to science, Harriet and Richard seemed like the perfect match on paper. But sadly, it just wasn't meant to be.

In the series finale, they filed for divorce after sleeping in separate bedrooms just a week into living together.

Speaking to the experts after making the decision to split, Harriet said: "Obviously I didn't want, expect it to end in divorce so I think I definitely leave with a heavy heart."

The feelings weren't mutual though, as police officer Richard, 28, admitted he would have liked to give it longer.

"It feels so rubbish to kind of not make your wife feel that way. I think deflated just hits the nail on the head," he said.

Stephanie and Ben – Split

Their chemistry was instant, with both feeling as though they'd met their perfect match, but the cracks started to show when they moved in together.

Ben got cold feet and ran off to Portugal. They managed to patch things up when millionaire Ben whisked Steph away to one of his apartments in Cyprus.

However, one week after the show, Ben revealed he'd left her. He later went into the Celebrity Big Brother home and revealed that he was having a baby with his mystery girlfriend.

Married at First Sight season 2 couples

Lucie and Steve – Divorced

Lucie and Steve split after six weeks together, but have remained friends since the experiment.

Melissa and Clark – Divorced

Things looked strong for Melissa and Clark. The duo went through with their wedding and even moved in together at Melissa's London home. However, they didn't last and split after just five months.

Sara and Adam – Split

It looked like it was completely over for Sara and Adam after the pair had a huge fight on camera as Adam got drunk on their honeymoon. Nevertheless, they moved in together.

Twelve months later, however, the broke up due to lack of chemistry.

Caroline and Adam – Split

Caroline and Adam made some steps in their relationship, moving in together and even getting a pet rabbit.

However, they split after a year and Caroline has since found love with a new man.

Married at First Sight season 1 couples

Emma and James – Split

They were the first ever couple to walk down the aisle on the show, however, things just didn't last for Emma and James.

The pair ended their marriage on the show 34 weeks after the wedding, admitting they weren't sexually attracted to each other.

Sam and Jack – Never married

Sam and Jack didn't even go through with their wedding. Sam's family pressured her to back out and the pair ended up dating away from the show. However, it just wasn't meant to be and they split within four months.

Married at First Sight UK is available to stream on Channel 4.

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