The dramatic tenth series of Married at First Sight UK has concluded, leaving viewers to wonder which of the brave couples managed to make their televised marriages work in the real world. The E4 reality show, which sees strangers wed after being matched by experts, delivered its usual mix of heartwarming connections and heartbreaking splits.
The Shocking Split That Stunned Fans
Following the series finale, one of the most unexpected developments was the announcement that Keye Luke and Davide Anica had parted ways. The same-sex couple was widely considered the strongest pair of the 2025 series and had committed to each other during the emotional Final Vows ceremony.
The split left fans in disbelief, and Keye, 33, later took to Instagram to publicly address the reasons behind the breakup. He revealed that their relationship crumbled after he created a Grindr profile, a decision he described as a mistake that 'cost me my marriage'.
MAFS UK Success Stories From Series Past
While the success rate on the social experiment is varied, several couples from previous series have defied the odds and built lasting relationships.
Shona Manderson and Matt Pilmoor (Series 8)
This pair represents one of the show's most unusual success stories. They didn't actually marry each other on the show but found love after their original marriages to other partners ended. Shona, 32, was initially paired with Brad Skelly, while Matt, 30, joined later with Adrienne Naylor.
By the reunion dinner party, both were single, and a new connection sparked between them. Shona told OK! magazine: 'When you know, you know, and it just works.' The couple now plans to marry and start a family.
Jenna Robinson and Zoe Clifton (Series 7)
Jenna and Zoe made history as the first lesbian couple on MAFS UK in 2022. Their biggest challenge involved Zoe, 32, adjusting to 34-year-old Jenna's vegan lifestyle. They worked through their differences and emerged as the only couple from their series to stay together.
Despite their success, they decided to remove their wedding bands and date as a 'normal couple'. Their patience paid off when Zoe proposed to Jenna in June 2025, with plans for a legal wedding in 2026 since the show's ceremonies aren't legally binding.
Tayah and Adam Aveling (Series 6)
This couple from the 2021 series has been inseparable since meeting. Adam, who had never been in a relationship before, called Tayah his 'first and last love' after just one week. He proposed during the final vow renewal, and they legally married in December 2022 after welcoming their daughter, Beau.
The pair celebrated another milestone in April 2025 with the arrival of their second child, cementing their status as one of MAFS UK's biggest success stories.
Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins (Series 5)
Meeting on the 2020 series, Michelle and Owen are still going strong five years later. They share a joint Instagram account documenting their life together and announced the arrival of their daughter, Jess, in December 2024, describing her as 'the best Christmas gift in the world'.
Owen, 36, originally applied for the show after seeing an advertisement while having pints at the pub, while Michelle, 30, joined after growing tired of dating apps.
Which MAFS UK 2025 Couples Are Still Together?
With the latest series having just concluded, most couples from the 2025 cohort are still together, at least for now. Four pairs decided to continue their relationships after the cameras stopped rolling:
- Abigail and John
- Leisha and Reiss
- Rebecca and Bailey
Only time will tell if these relationships can withstand the transition from television experiment to real-world partnership. The journey from stranger to spouse is never easy, but as previous success stories prove, sometimes the unconventional beginning leads to lasting love.
Married at First Sight UK is available to stream on Channel 4, where new couples continue to take the ultimate relationship gamble in hopes of finding their perfect match.
