MARRIED At First Sight’s relationship experts have sparked a huge show mystery after the reunion episode aired.
Paul Carrick Brunson, 50, Charlene Douglas, 43, and Mel Schilling, 53, are at the heart of the debate – despite the explosive aftermath of the E4 special.
The Married At First Sight alum braving the reunion included Adam Nightingale, Amy Kenyon, Holly Ditchfield, Lacey Martin, Nathan Campbell, Kieran Chapman and Kristina Goodsell.
They were joined by other series nine contestants Hannah Norburn, Orson Nurse, Sacha Jones and Sionnain Carmichael.
In addition, a number of 2023 stars were also in attendance, with the likes of Ella Morgan, Erica Roberts, Tasha Jay, Paul Liba, Matt Pilmoor and Shona Manderson.
Yet despite a slew of drama – which saw Lacey break down in tears after claims her relationship was a showmance – the panel have not yet spoken out.
At the time of writing none of the judges – who used their expert skills to match the couples together – commented publicly on social media.
Paul’s latest Instagram Story centred on his We Need To Talk podcast.
While Charlene re-posted preview clips for the series, she said nothing in the aftermath of the actual show.
Aussie Mel did take to Instagram – but posted a preview for her sort and declutter session with a professional organising service – so nothing about the matchmaking series at all.
Yet while it has been quiet from the panel, the stars themselves have not shied away from speaking out.
Many MAFS stars have taken to TikTok to clap back at Nathan after he exposed his “showmance” with Lacey.
Sacha Jones also revealed what really happened when Lacey stormed off.
Kieran also called out the series – and said he had “got my life back now.”
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It came after one fan favourite bride appeared to mock the series after being snubbed from the reunion invite list.
Mafs couples that have stood the test of time
Loved-up Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling of series six fame had the first Mafs baby.
The pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other on the programme and quickly found their feet in the outside world, moving into Adam’s Doncaster home.
Just 18 months after meeting, the couple welcomed their daughter Beau.
Season five couple Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins also managed to make their marriage work away from the cameras and had their first child in December.
Teacher Michelle, 29, has no regrets about taking part in the experiment. She told us: “I just feel very lucky and thankful that it has worked out – and excited for everything to come.”
Michelle and Owen were both sick of dating apps when they applied in 2019.
Owen recalled: “I had been out for some drinks with a friend after work.
“While he was out for a cigarette I was scrolling on Instagram waiting for him to come back in.
“The MAFS advert was the last thing I saw, and I joked, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if I signed up?’
“A few beers later when I was back at home I sent in the application, and the rest is history.”
Another couple to make Mafs UK history is Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson.
Despite a slight rocky start, where they clashed over Jenna’s vegan lifestyle, the show’s first same sex pairing are still going strong.
They even have a successful podcast together called Life With a Pod.
Jenna shed light on being involved in the show earlier this year when she told us: “We’re not legally married, and I never felt like we were. I definitely feel the process makes you take the relationship a lot more seriously and having the help of the experts… if you can survive that process it sets a firm foundation for a long-lasting relationship.”
Despite the bulk of the attendees coming from the 2024 season, Emma Barnes missed out.
The Bristol lass swiftly became a fan-favourite last year as her rollercoaster relationship with Caspar played out.
Yet after being snubbed of a reunion invite, she took to Instagram to post a signature witty video.
It saw the TV show play out on a screen behind her with a cut out of Emma’s head.
The scene culminated when a cartoon voice said she was “Not flipping invited.”
Emma posted the scenes with the caption: “Heheh xx”
As well as Emma, Polly, Luke and Ross from last year’s show also missed out.
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