‘Where did they find him?’… MAFS UK groom Paul branded ‘cringe’ as his awkward jokes leave bride Anita grimacing at the altar before she admits through gritted teeth: ‘He’s not the silver fox I hoped for’ – while viewers say she’s been ‘royally stitched up’...- suong
The highly anticipated 10th series of the E4 show Married At First Sight UK returned to screens last weekend, and already it's proven to be a drama-fuelled run.
During Sunday night's episode, bride Anita was left squirming the moment she met her new husband Paul at the altar, after he failed to make a good first impression.
The mum-of-two appeared hopeful about tying the knot at first, as the pair shared plenty in common.
On paper, the couple seemed well matched - both divorced, both parents to grown-up children and both grieving the loss of a parent.
Anita, who described herself as fun-loving, even spoke about embracing life by trying motorbikes and fire-eating.
But her optimism quickly faded when Paul cracked a string of awkward jokes and started filling the silence with nervous gags.
Sunday's edition of Married At First Sight saw bride Anita squirming the moment she met her new husband Paul at the altar, after he failed to make a good first impression
She was left less than impressed after Paul cracked a string of awkward jokes and started filling the silence with nervous gags
Whilst his family admitted he often does that when nervous, Anita looked visibly put off, pulling faces as her daughter-in-law grimaced from the audience.
Things got no better during Paul's vows. While he poured his heart out, Anita muttered 'yep' repeatedly, as though she was ticking items off a shopping list.
When the pair sealed the deal with a kiss, Paul quipped 'Go on then' prompting Anita to turn to the crowd and groan: 'Where did they find him?'
Later, in a private chat with producers, Anita confessed: 'He's not the silver fox I was hoping for. But I want to give him a chance. Hopefully the attraction will come later.'
Viewers on social media were quick to pick up on her icy reaction, pointing out Anita's frosty body language during the vows with one even saying that she had been 'royally stitched up'.
They wrote: '#mafsuk Show me a look of 'Anita is gonna be p****d off' without showing me'
Anita just giving a “what am I doing?” smile #MAFSUK
You look amazing, Thank you. So awkward she didn't give even a minor compliment back #MAFSUK
The mum-of-two, appeared hopeful about tying the knot at first, as the pair shared plenty in common both divorced, parents to grown-up children and grieving the loss of a parent
Anita, who described herself as fun-loving, even spoke about embracing life by trying motorbikes and fire-eating
Aside from the awkward jokes, things didn't improve during Paul's vows and while he poured his heart out, Anita muttered 'yep' repeatedly
When the pair sealed the deal with a kiss, Paul quipped 'go on then' prompting Anita to turn to the crowd and groan: 'Where did they find him?'
Whilst his family admitted he often does that when nervous, Anita looked visibly put off, pulling faces as her daughter-in-law grimaced from the audience
Later, in a private chat with producers, Anita confessed: 'He's not the silver fox I was hoping for. But I want to give him a chance. Hopefully the attraction will come later'
'Anita has been royally stitched up. Her marriage to Paul is like climbing Mount Everest #MAFSUK'
'What an absolute tool this paul is,how did he scam his way to this show,he is as cringe as f**k, really annoying, grow up man #mafsuk'
'#mafsuk Oh no Paul is going to be acting the fool this is going to be cringe #mafsuk'
'Loooooool knew he was going to be cringe, he needs to calm down #MAFSUK'
Married at First Sight UK is a reality TV show where single strangers are matched by experts, Paul Brunson (a life coach), Mel Schilling (a matchmaking expert), and Charlene Douglas (a matchmaking expert)
Viewers on social media were quick to pick up on her icy reaction, pointing out Anita's frosty body language during the vows
Couples then marry and meet for the first time on their wedding day.
The popular dating show which returned for season 10 explores whether these expert-matched couples can build a successful relationship.
It comes after Wednesday's episode saw Leigh brutally shout at her wife Leah that she's NOT excited about their date while on their honeymoon - and that she wants to go home.
NHS clinical coder Leigh, 30, and business owner Leah, 35, headed off to Switzerland to celebrate their nuptuals when things erupted.
Leigh shared to the camera that she wasn't sure if there was a connection between the two of them on their wedding day.
As Leah tried to build a relationship with Leigh by taking her on a zip lining activity - Leigh made it clear that she wasn't impressed.
Watch Married at First Sight UK on E4 at 9pm, Sunday to Thursday.
RHOM’s Alexia Nepola Reveals Marysol’s “Off-Camera” Convo With Stephanie, Says Marysol Owe[s] Todd an Apology and Shades Lisa’s Friendship With Guerdy tram
Alexia Nepola revealed Marysol Patton’s “off-camera” convo with Stephanie Shojaee before the season, and claimed Marysol “owe[s] an apology” to her ex-husband Todd Nepola. The Real Housewives of Miami star also shaded Lisa Hochstein’s friendship with Guerdy Abraira.
On the current season, Alexia revealed that Todd moved out toward the beginning of the season. Marysol, her best friend, shaded Todd repeatedly in confessionals, despite their on-off status. Marysol also feuded with newbie Stephanie over her friendship with Adriana de Moura (Marysol’s foe).
In an interview for Two Ts in a Pod, Alexia shared what happened behind the scenes before the season.
“Stephanie came into the group and she befriended Adriana only because Marysol had told her … You know, [Stephanie] asked her who should I be careful about in the group…” explained Alexia. “This was off-camera before she started filming, and Marysol said ‘Adriana.””
“And Stephanie, instead of taking that information and keeping it to herself, she … invited Adriana to lunch and kind of like cut a deal with her behind the scenes… [She said], ‘Listen, Marysol told me all this stuff about you. I’m not gonna believe it. I’m gonna give you a chance,'” Alexia added. “Larsa told us that Stephanie and Adriana had [this] lunch off-camera.”
She then addressed Marysol’s onscreen comments about Todd.
“Watching [it] back and reliving it back, you know, it was a lot,” said Alexia. “I just asked her like, please don’t talk about Todd anymore … At some point, you know, I believe that he’s owed an apology.”
The star also shaded Adriana’s involvement in the season.
“She was either just sitting there quiet, like, not engaged at all, or if she would come into a scene, like towards the end, it was like she was extra,” said Alexia. “Some girls do this … to secure a next season. Big, giant moments. And you know, it’s kind of like, okay we know why you’re doing it.”
Next, Alexia threw shade at Lisa’s friendship with Guerdy.
“Lisa’s never been friends with Guerdy. My thing with Lisa is, what do Marysol and I have to do with your problem?” she said. “I also feel a lot of the girls lie a lot on our show. How can you say, ‘oh I don’t brag, I don’t brag,’ and then everything is about you bragging?”
