MAFS UK twist sparks fan backlash as viewers demand major change

Married At First Sight UK viewers have called for a major shake-up to the programme just weeks into the latest series.

The popular E4 dating experiment has witnessed 18 singletons tie the knot with complete strangers. True to Married At First Sightform, the show has already delivered heaps of chaos within just a few weeks, featuring blazing rows and emotional breakdowns.

But whilst the couples attempt to adjust to their new marriages, a massive curveball has already introduced three fresh pairs to the mix.

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This comes as tonight's episode (October 6) sees the original duos tackle in-laws week, encountering each other's relatives and friends, reports OK!

Yet tonight's instalment has left viewers unimpressed, with many demanding a scheduling overhaul - craving more family drama and fewer fresh faces.

Venting on X, previously known as Twitter, one viewer raged: "We got new couples waaaaaay too quick this season." Another commented: "I didn't realise these were the new couples I thought it was a Made in Chelsea preview hahaha."

A third said: "I thought these were someone's mates, then realised they're the newbies."

A fourth suggested some couples could have left early, adding: "Why are they putting in new couples. Deal with the couples you have #MAFSUK unless some of the old couples are leaving and the public don't know yet."

One person declared: "Why more marriages? I wanna see the drama of the in-laws." Another agreed: "This episode is so unbelievably boring already."

However, one person said: "Ooh, we get to see the intruders on their hen and stag nights. Feel like that's new this series."

Tonight witnessed Abigail and John exchange vows after encountering each other at the altar for the very first time.

Abi has never experienced a romance lasting beyond 12 months as she "won't settle for anything less than she believes she would".

Searching for her ideal partner, she believes it might be Flintshire-born John, who describes himself as a Romantic Romeo.

During tonight's episode, the pair instantly clicked upon their initial meeting, even gaining approval from Abi's mum. The duo felt confident their romance could blossom as they prepare to embark on their honeymoon.

Tomorrow evening will witness another couple walk down the aisle as family and friends week carries on for the original pairs.

MAFS UK continues tomorrow on E4.