MAFS UK reunion's biggest bombshells - teary rows, 'showmance' claims and secret kisses

Married at First Sight UK returned tonight with a reunion special, with stars from both the 2023 and 2024 series coming face-to-face for even more tears, drama and romance on E4

Tonight's Married at First Sight UK reunion proved to be tearful affair, with the stars rowing, crying and snogging throughout the one-and-a-half special on E4.

With stars from both the 2023 and 2024 series of the show returning for another dinner party, viewers had a seat at the table for some of the biggest revelations of the night - from Shona Manderson and Matt Pilmoor's budding romance to Nathan Campbell's shock claims about his ex Lacey Martin.

As the former MAFS stars spilt the tea on their splits, love lives and feuds, here are the biggest bombshells from tonight's reunion on E4.

Nathan claims Lacey just wanted a 'showmance'

Nathan Campbell and Lacey Martin were one of the few couples to make it to the end of MAFS UK last year, however their break-up was fully unpacked in tonight's reunion - with Nathan making some wild claims. In tonight's special, Lacey claimed that Nathan had blocked her on social media, while Nathan claimed to his fellow grooms that after their split, Lacey had wanted a "showmance" with him.

"Shortly after, she messaged me saying, 'After a year you get magazine deals and things like that. Like a showmance,'" Nathan said. "After Lacey broke up with me, she sent me a text message saying that the relationship she wanted would be a pretend one so that she could get more opportunity from it and make more money. I didn't want to do it."

After confronting Lacey with the claims, she said that it may have been a "miscommunication" - however, after star Kieran Chapman weighed into the debate, Lacey stormed out of the reunion.

"I'm actually going to go tonight. I'm proud of myself, I fell in love with you Nathan, I wish you all the best. I have to go and put myself first. The chapter has ended, I'm leaving," she said.

Speaking to some of the girls outside, Lacey said: "We're the ones that fell in love. No one knows our relationship. I want to talk to him civil, but he keeps bringing up things about a showmance. I worked at it, I really fought for it."

Erica and Kieran shared a kiss during a 'sleepover'

In tonight's reunion, 2023 contestant Erica Roberts - who was originally paired with Jordan Gayle before splitting in February last year - revealed that she had shared a snog with series nine's Kieran Chapman. While the pair were rumoured to have kissed, Erica confirmed the fling in tonight's episode, telling co-star Ella Morgan that Kieran had travelled all the way to her home in Edinburgh to see her.

"Kieran came up to Edinburgh, he stayed at mine for the night. We had a kiss," she told Ella. Later at the reunion, Erica said that she felt "a little bit awkward" after realising that Kieran was yet to tell Kristina, who he was paired with on MAFS. "I feel like he's trying to keep it really hush-hush," she said.

The romance later came out at the dinner party, however Kristina handled it like a champion. "It's none of my business. Erica, I hope you haven't got a cold sore now," she said, laughing. Erica came back with: "I just thought maybe he needed some practice after all that."

Kristina told the camera: "The hope and want is gone. I know he is just my friend, nothing more, nothing less."

Tasha's heartbreaking admission after Paul split

Series eight stars Tasha Jay and Paul Liba were another MAFS success story after making their 2023 debut - but left fans shocked when they split in November last year. Filming the reunion shortly after their break-up, Tasha broke down in tears multiple times during the evening when opening up about Paul.

"It just wasn't what it was. I didn't feel like I was giving him what he needed and I didn't feel like I was getting what I needed from him," she told the girls. "It's weird because we've ended things so good. I still love him. He's still my best mate - that won't stop overnight. It's really f***ing hard."

Towards the end of the night, there seemed to be hope of a reconciliation for Tasha and Paul after they were asked about the moments they treasured most from the experiment.

When asked whether they could rekindle their spark, Paul said: "I'll say with chest, if you asked me before I saw Tasha today, I would have said it's done. But I've seen her today and obviously, I'm still smiling and I genuinely have no answer to say. It's so up in the air."

Tasha added: "It was the same for me. Seeing each other, it's made my head go like this. I don't know, my head is f***ed."

Amy and Adam didn't rule out romance

A surprise pairing to come from last year's MAFS UK was Amy Kenyon and Adam Nightingale, who were coupled up with other stars and became fast friends during the experiment.

However, in tonight's reunion special, the duo teased a potential romance between them. When asked why people were so keen for them to become a couple, Amy said at the dinner party: "I think it's because we bring out the best in each other.

"We bounce off each other, and we have an amazing friendship. We're always laughing. You care about my feelings, I care about yours, and we just support each other through everything."

Amy later told the cameras: "I'm not sure what the future holds for me and Adam. I don't think the book is fully closed." While Adam flirtatiously added: "Maybe some little mini Adams could be on the cards? Or maybe we could just practice."

Married at First Sight UK: The Reunion is available to stream on E4.

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