MAFS UK fans blast experts for 'ANOTHER mismatch' as Grace flees ceremony in tears minutes after meeting groom Ashley

Grace, a 31-year-old midwife from Norwich, was the latest participant on Married At First Sight UK to draw fans’ scrutiny as the second episode of season 10 aired on E4. After agreeing to marry a total stranger, Grace appeared to settle into conversation with her groom, Ashley, an operations director. Yet a cutaway moment revealed a more unsettled scene, as Grace’s demeanor suggested she was not convinced about the match.

Midway through the ceremony, Grace walked away from the gathering, telling the camera: "I wouldn’t say he’s my type. I’m not sure how I feel. I’m sorry." The moment set the tone for a tense episode that would leave viewers debating whether the experts had made another mismatched pairing.

After stepping away, Grace eventually decided to give the relationship another try, though the atmosphere remained awkward. When the photographer suggested a celebratory kiss to mark the union, Grace hesitated and told Ashley she did not do PDA. Ash­ley, for his part, tried to stay positive, saying: "It is a bit awkward, but I’m really looking forward to just getting to know her!" The moment underscored a theme that has followed the show since its return: the tension between genuine compatibility and the manufactured nerves of entering a marriage with a complete stranger.

Viewers quickly took to social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), with many branding Grace as dramatic while others defended Ashley, arguing that he seemed mature and deserving of a fair trial. Some fans questioned Grace’s readiness to participate, with remarks suggesting she might be regretting her decision to join the experiment from the outset. Others urged viewers to give the process a chance, emphasizing the show’s premise of forming couples under public scrutiny and the pressure that comes with marrying a stranger on television.

The second episode followed the first, in which Dean and Sarah and Davide and Keye were among the couples who wed in the opening ceremony. The fresh batch of singles has sparked ongoing discussion about whether the panel of experts correctly assess long-term compatibility or prioritize chemistry in the moment. The show’s format, now in its 10th season, continues to pair participants for marriages they enter without prior knowledge of one another, inviting viewers to judge the match in real time as relationships unfold.

MAFS UK has provided a mix of successful unions and high-drama mismatches since its U.K. debut, with fans closely watching how experts advise couples both before and after tying the knot. Grace’s reaction to Ashley’s approach—hesitant about displays of affection, tempered by a genuine desire to understand her partner—adds to a broader conversation about balance between personal boundaries and the show’s romantic expectations.

Grace’s name appears on the season’s contestant list, along with Ashley and a larger cast that includes participants such as Dean, Davide, and Keye, who have already been part of the public’s early reactions to the series. The cast list, which circulated ahead of the premiere, highlights a range of ages, professions, and backgrounds, underscoring the show’s aim of presenting diverse singles seeking connection in an unscripted, televised setting.

As the season progresses, viewers will see how the remaining couples navigate the pressures of a televised wedding, ongoing compatibility tests, and the evolving dynamics within the couples’ group. E4’s broadcast of MAFS UK continues to deliver the drama, the heartfelt moments, and the social-media conversations that have become a hallmark of the franchise. The public response to Grace and Ashley’s early moments is likely to color ongoing conversations about how the show selects matches and supports participants through the unique challenges of marrying a stranger.