The tension was high on Monday night as Married At First Sight UK kicked off its latest season on E4.
The show, famous for pairing strangers in the hope of finding love, had fans on the edge of their seats as a new group of singletons walked down the aisle.
But it wasn’t long before one couple in particular became the talk of social media.
Grace and Ashley’s Rocky Start
Midwife Grace, 31, from Norwich, found herself paired with Ashley, 35, an Operations Director from Bridgend.
At first glance, everything seemed normal as Grace chatted with her new husband and their wedding guests.
Yet, in a private confession to the camera, she admitted, “I wouldn’t say he’s my type.”
Things quickly escalated when Grace, visibly upset, told the crew, “I just don’t know how I feel, I don’t want to do this, I’m sorry.”
Despite the rocky start, Grace eventually decided to continue with the experiment, giving Ashley and their budding relationship another chance.
Awkward Wedding Photos Add to Tension
Even after deciding to give their marriage a go, awkward moments persisted.
During the wedding photoshoot, Ashley suggested a sweet kiss to mark their new union.
Grace hesitated and, when he tried to kiss her on the cheek, she made it clear she wasn’t comfortable with PDA.
Ashley, trying to stay positive, commented off-camera: “Not being PDA, that’s a little bit disappointing, it feels like a bit of a knock back because I like someone who is affectionate.”
Social Media Reacts to Grace’s Hesitation
Viewers didn’t hold back, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to share their thoughts.
Many were quick to defend Ashley and criticize Grace’s behavior:
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“I actually feel sorry for him omg.”
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“Feels like Grace is being unnecessarily dramatic. I don’t think it’s Ashley, I think she’s regretting taking part.”
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“Did Grace know what programme she applied to be in?!”
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“Hands on a handsome man with a good career, seems mature & stable, and she still isn’t interested. Girl bye.”
The consensus? Fans think Grace is overthinking every interaction and dragging Ashley through a challenging start to their marriage.
Meet the New Season 10 Contestants
Alongside Grace and Ashley, the season introduced several new faces:
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Maeve, 29, Newcastle – Aesthetics
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Joe, 31, Huddersfield – Personal Trainer
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Anita, 54, Durham – Operations Manager
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Steven, 34, Essex – Banking Manager
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Divarni, 29, London – Musician
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Rebecca, 32, Liverpool – Aesthetics Nurse
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Paul, 60, Edinburgh – Retired
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Leah, 35, Liverpool – Business Owner
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Leigh, 30, Romford – NHS Clinical Coder
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Dean, 31, Feltham – Team Building Host
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Davide, 33, Portugal – Cabin Crew
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Julia-Ruth, 29, New Zealand – Dancer
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Keye, 33, London – Marketing
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Sarah, 31, Aberdeen – Recruitment
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Bailey, 36, St Albans – Sales Manager
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Neelima, 30, Manchester – Cosmetic Dentist
What’s Next for Grace and Ashley?
With tensions already running high in episode two, viewers will be watching closely to see if Grace can warm up to Ashley or if their relationship continues to stumble.
One thing is for certain: Married At First Sight UK Season 10 is off to a dramatic and unforgettable start.