Married At First Sight UK viewers who had placed their bets on Keye Luke and Davide Anica going the distance woke up to unexpected news this week.
The pair, who were widely seen as the anchor relationship of the season, have officially gone their separate ways — and now Keye has opened up about the painful reason behind the split.
Keye’s Confession: “I Crossed a Line”
In a raw and emotional Instagram post, Keye, 33, admitted that he had created a Grindr profile while Davide was away working.
He didn’t mince words: it was a decision that “cost me my marriage.”
The marketing professional shared a black-and-white photo of himself turned away from the camera and revealed he’d been in a “dark and fragile place” at the time.
According to Keye, he wasn’t searching for hookups or an escape with another person — he was trying to cope with feelings he didn’t know how to handle.
Even so, he acknowledged the weight of what he did.
Trust was broken, and that alone was enough to unravel the relationship.
A Moment That Changed Everything
Keye explained that he downloaded the app while Davide, 34, was on a flight.
He said the decision wasn’t rooted in a desire to cheat, but in emotional turmoil he didn’t know how to sit with.
He admitted leaning into unhealthy coping mechanisms — including substance use — instead of reaching out for help.
And then came the turning point: Davide discovered the profile.
From that moment, Keye said, the marriage began to crumble.
He expressed deep regret, saying he hated that Davide believed he was seeking someone else.
Sitting With Accountability
Despite the heartbreak, Keye insisted that the bond they shared was real, both during filming and after.
He wrote that he has since been going to therapy, taking responsibility for his choices, and working on healthier ways to cope so he doesn’t return to the destructive patterns that hurt him and the people he loves.
He ended his message with a mix of honesty and hope — acknowledging the messiness of the situation but also expressing a desire to move forward with more self-awareness.
Davide’s Response: “I Couldn’t Move Past It”
Shortly after Keye’s post, Davide shared his own feelings.
He said he had sensed something was off that night, and acting on a gut feeling, made his own Grindr profile to check.
When he found Keye’s account, he said the pain was immediate — and from that point, trust was broken in a way he couldn’t repair.
Though deeply hurt, Davide stressed that he holds no bitterness.
He acknowledged the accountability Keye took and said he genuinely wishes him peace and happiness.
Despite everything, he said he doesn’t regret being on MAFS and believes the experience taught him valuable lessons.
From Fan Favourites to Farewell
Viewers will surely be surprised by the split, considering how strong the couple seemed from the start. When they met at their televised wedding, Keye confessed that he’d been married before, and Davide’s warm reaction instantly won fans over.
Throughout the season, they were often the supportive duo for other couples, stepping in when tensions ran high.
Their journey gave viewers plenty to smile at — even their playful bickering, like the moment Keye teased Davide about coming from Horsham because it had a Greggs instead of a Gail’s.
When Things Began to Go Wrong
Not everything was smooth sailing. Their visit to a cat café during Davide’s homestay sparked one of their biggest hiccups when Keye became overwhelmed by the number of cats and ended up spending the night in a hotel.
Still, the pair managed to recover and kept pushing forward, speaking openly about their long-term hopes once the cameras stopped rolling.
But according to insiders, life outside the MAFS bubble was tougher than expected.
With Davide frequently travelling for work and Keye tied to his life in London, the strain quickly added up.
Love, Fear, and What Comes After
Both men subtly hinted at trouble in recent posts. Davide admitted that his biggest fear was whether he’d still be enough for Keye once filming ended.
Keye, in turn, shared a message about love requiring balance — that one person can’t endlessly shrink themselves to keep things afloat.
By the time the final catch-up episode airs this Sunday, the breakup will already be a done deal.
Out of the entire cast, only two couples remain together: Abigail and John, and Bailey and Rebecca.
So What Happens Now?
For Keye, the road ahead seems focused on healing, growth, and taking ownership of the choices that brought him here.
For Davide, it’s about closing the chapter with peace and gratitude for what the relationship taught him.
For viewers, it’s another reminder that even the strongest-looking couples can face silent battles behind closed doors.
What’s next for either man remains to be seen — but both appear determined to move forward with clarity, compassion, and a sense of self they may not have had before.
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