MARRIED At First Sight UK is no stranger to drama but nothing brings the chaos quite like the shows’ infamous dinner parties.
The parties have become a hallmark of the series including explosive rows, tearful revelations and personality clashes.
Over the years, we’ve witnessed a number of dinner party showdowns that have left fans speechless and set the stage for some of reality TV’s most unforgettable moments.
From surprise betrayals and dramatic exits here are some of the most jaw-dropping dinner party moments in MAFS UK history:
Polly and Charlie Bully Row – (Season 8)
This season has already brought its fair share of drama and the series second dinner party was no exception when Polly Sellman called her fellow co-star a “bully”.
Bride Charlie was taken a back at the comment and reduced to tears when a confrontational Polly criticised her behaviour towards wife Eve.
Previously Eve had admitted to telling Polly she felt she had been bullied and insisted she’d told Polly not to say anything at the dinner party.
The problematic couple later left the room to have a heart to heart with Eve doing her best to console her wife.
Later on at the dinner party Polly and Charlie had another sit down chat, and the former apologised for her earlier accusations and not taking Charlie’s feelings into account.
While Charlie accepted the apology, she admitted she didn’t feel comfortable talking to Polly about her relationship.
The Whitney and Matt Affair Scandal – (Season 7)
One of the shows most scandalous moments happened in season 7 when Whitney Hughes and Matt Murray sparked a romance outside of their marriage.
Whitney was paired with Duka Cav and Matt with Gemma Rose Barnes and with both relationships going south when the pair decided to seek out an affair .
Tensions flared at a dinner party when the affair was ultimately revealed to the rest of the group, including Duka and Gemma who were blindsided by the shocking revelation.
The dinner party turned chaotic as accusations and emotions flew leaving bride Gemma absolutely devastated by Matt’s betrayal and Whitney showing little remorse.
Scenes after the dinner party showed Matt and Whitney sharing a kiss on a bridge and then sharing a bed.
This dinner party cemented Whitney and Matt’s affair as one of the most dramatic moments in MAFS UK history.
Nikita’s Explosive Exit – (Season 6)
No list of explosive MAFS UK dinner parties would be complete without mentioning Nikita Jasmine’s removal from the show back in 2021.
Geordie Nikita had been at the center of multiple arguments throughout the show clashing not only with husband Ant but other cast members as well.
Things came to a head at a dinner party when a verbal altercation escalated into a screaming match and a verbal assault targeted at her fellow co-stars.
Producers had to intervene and shortly after the incident Nikita was removed from the experiment altogether for her aggressive behaviour.
At the time she told The Sun that she was “truly sorry” and admitted that she reacts badly to overwhelming situations.
“I am truly gutted to have left the show. I loved every minute of the experience but it was a roller coaster of emotions, and sometimes they got the better of me.
“But that’s me as a person and I am truly sorry for any upset I caused during my time in the experiment. However, I will always stand up for what I believe in.
“I can be loud and lairy, I’ll admit that, but I have try to be a good person and have others backs.
“This can confuse people occasionally. But I do think I am misunderstood.”
Thomas and April Clash – (Season 7)
Season 7 was packed with fireworks, especially when Thomas Hartley and April Banbury went head-to-head at a dinner party.
Thomas, known for his outspoken and fiery personality had already had some clashes with other participants but things escalated when he confronted April over rumours and BTS drama.
The argument quickly spiralled when Thomas accused April of being fake and manipulative.
April did try and defend herself at the dinner table as tension’s continued to flare.
The rest of the group became caught in the crossfire as Thomas unleashed a tirade of accusations at them.
His explosive behaviour shocked fans and became one of the most intense and shocking confrontations in the show’s history.
Morag Vs Josh and Amy – ( Season 6 )
Season 6 Groom Josh lost his temper in an explosive fight with Morag after she revealed that he’d slid into her DMs before the show.
The pair came to blows at the explosive dinner party when Josh claimed he didn’t even remember ever messaging Morag.
Things then quickly escalated when he went as far as to accuse her of lying to cause simply trouble.
Wife Amy attempted to defend her husband after Morag suggested he was a “player”, she was quickly shot down by her husband.
“Shut your mouth and let me f***ing speak,” shouted Josh.
The horrified experts gasped watching back the footage, with expert Mel Schilling saying: “No, no he didn’t. He’s now like a cornered animal, flooded with hormones.”
Amy quickly hit back: “I’m on your f***ing side” as she was defended by the rest of the group.
Josh quickly apologised for his language, telling Amy: “Sorry I didn’t mean to tell you to shut up.”
