Reality-show tensions don’t always stay confined to the episodes we watch, and the latest spillover from Married At First Sight UK proves exactly that.
The disagreements between Leigh and Leah — already intense on the show — have now burst onto Instagram, adding a whole new layer to their already complicated story.
How Their Relationship Began to Unravel
Their marriage on the series never found solid ground.
From the very start, both women struggled to find their rhythm, and what began as a shaky match quickly turned into a connection filled with emotional landmines.
Things deteriorated so much that they eventually chose to go their separate ways before the experiment even finished.
The Bar Moment That Sparked It All
One of the scenes viewers couldn’t forget was their heated row in a bar.
Leigh, then 30, questioned Leah’s behaviour toward another woman, sparking one of their biggest arguments of the season.
At the time, Leah insisted nothing inappropriate happened — but fast-forward to now, and that same woman has been revealed as Everton footballer Maz Pacheco, who is currently dating Leah.
Leigh Connects the Dots on Instagram
Leigh recently took to Instagram to explain how she pieced everything together.
She said she noticed comments suggesting that Leah’s new partner had been spotted with her even before filming.
Eventually, a fan shared a photo of Leah and Maz, and that’s when Leigh realised the woman from the bar was the very same person Leah is now romantically involved with.
Early Red Flags and Mixed Feelings
Their issues didn’t start with the bar incident alone.
Leigh had previously shared on the show that Leah’s feminine style wasn’t typically her preference, though she still wanted to give the relationship a fair chance.
As a clinical coder with the NHS, Leigh said she was stunned watching the episodes back — feeling she had been made to believe she was simply overreacting when she had raised her concerns.
Leah Sets the Record Straight
Meanwhile, Leah has opened up about her new romance in an interview with Nonchalant Magazine.
She clarified that she’s known Maz for many years but stressed that their relationship only turned romantic after filming ended.
She also revealed why she didn’t feel able to stay friends with Leigh once the experiment wrapped.
Why Friendship Wasn’t an Option
According to Leah, the turning point came when she discovered that some people close to Leigh had reached out to influencers in an attempt to stir up rumours about her and her new partner.
Leah said it created a sense of distrust and made it impossible to maintain any kind of friendship.
Clearing the Air on Behind-the-Scenes Drama
Leah admitted that someone from her circle had indeed contacted a couple of content creators — but it was only one person, not the multiple relatives or friends Leigh had suggested.
She acknowledged that the situation wasn’t handled well and offered an apology for how it unfolded.
Where Leah and Her New Partner Stand Now
Leah described her connection with Maz as something that has grown naturally.
They had followed each other on Instagram for over a decade, and getting closer after the show ended felt organic.
She emphasized that nothing romantic happened between them during filming, insisting they only became a couple recently.
Catching Up with the Show
For anyone wanting to revisit the drama or watch it unfold from the beginning, Married at First Sight UK is available to stream now on Channel 4.
What’s Next?
The online exchanges suggest that tensions between the former spouses may continue bubbling for a while, especially as Leah’s new relationship becomes more public and Leigh remains active on social media addressing the situation.
The next phase likely involves each woman setting firmer boundaries, continuing with their individual lives beyond the experiment, and allowing the dust to settle as viewers watch to see whether more revelations — or reconciliations — surface.
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