Married At First Sight is left in shambles after wild ‘wife swap’ revelation at the first dinner party – as fans brand it the ‘most chaotic episode ever’

Married At First Sight was left in chaos after a very awkward ‘wife swap’ revelation came to light on Wednesday night’s episode.

The reality show has returned to E4 for a brand-new series and after three hugely successful runs, two BAFTA nominations and even a baby, the upcoming fourth series is set to bring more love and drama than ever.

The latest episode of the E4 show saw the first dinner party with experts Paul C Brunson, Mel Schilling and Charlene Douglas watching on.

Despite Holly Ditchfield and Alex Henry going well up until now, a row between them brought the drama to the dinner party after Sacha Jones revealed what he had said during the stag do.

According to Sacha, Alex told her husband Ross McCarthy he’d be open to ‘swapping partners’ if he didn’t like them. 

Despite Holly Ditchfield and Alex Henry going well up until now, a row between them brought the drama to the dinner party after Sacha Jones revealed what he had said during the stag do

Alex had not met Holly when the comment was made but she was upset at what she found to be a ‘disrespectful’ approach to taking part in the marriage experiment.

Alex tried to explain himself by saying: ‘I said, ‘If I don’t like my wife, I’m not gonna pursue something with somebody I don’t like.”

Holly insisted that his attitude was ‘setting a bad vibe’, as a defensive Alex retorted: ‘You’re coming at me sideways.’

He added: ‘If you’re only going to keep talking over me, the conversation is done.’

Holly then dramatically stormed out leaving the rest of the dinner party guests reeling.  

She then decided to spend the night apart from him, as he later told producers: ‘I don’t think I can move past this.’ 

Fans were loving the drama as they penned on X after watching the episode: ‘That dinner party was so wild.’,

‘Jeez, and this is only the first dinner party! Imagine the drama when we get to the 5th or 6th!’

According to Sacha, Alex told her husband Ross McCarthy he’d be open to ‘swapping partners’ if he didn’t like them

Alex had not met Holly when the comment was made but she was upset at what she found to be a ‘disrespectful’ approach to taking part in the marriage experiment

Alex tried to explain himself by saying: ‘I said, ‘If I don’t like my wife, I’m not gonna pursue something with somebody I don’t like.’

Fans were loving the drama as they penned on X after watching the episode: ‘That dinner party was so wild’

‘How is this the first and quite possibly the most chaotic dinner party ever?’ 

‘This dinner party is giving a bunch of people that are here for drama and not the process #MAFS.’, 

‘Well this dinner party has turned out to be a complete show! And so the drama begiiiinss!!’

It comes after viewers were left divided over Polly and Adam’s romance during their disastrous honeymoon which was shown on Tuesday night’s show – with many accusing him of leading her on.

The show saw Kent based careers adviser Polly, 28, on her honeymoon with barber Adam, 33, from Nottingham.

The couple consummated their marriage on their wedding night but after Adam showed her no physical intimacy during their honeymoon she started to become insecure.

Adam told her that he was a ‘slow burner’ when it came to relationships but did later admit she wasn’t his ‘type’.

On the honeymoon Holly asked him: ‘So we went into it on the wedding night, and now it hasn’t happened all week. 

‘It would obviously just be nice for me to hear from you, like your head is kind of at the moment.’

Adam replied: ‘There’s nothing on your part. It’s I know it’s a bad thing, but it’s not you, it’s me. I feel like it can change. 

‘I do like you and I’ve got to know you I’ve realised how amazing you are and how good of a person you are.’ 

Polly replied close to tears: ‘That was really sweet. I just haven’t heard such a positive praise from someone or a partner for so long. 

‘The fact that you are after such a short space of time, it’s huge.’

And viewers were left divided over their future as some said they were a bad match while others thought he was leading Polly on.

They penned on X: ‘#MAFS I think #Polly is far too good for #Adam. Here’s a thought – don’t give someone mixed messages and sleep with them if you are unsure! Adam wants a skinny brunette! Clearly that’s worked well for him in the past. Give Polly a chance – she’s beautiful & seems lovely.’,

‘Polly seems like she’s willing to accept whatever scraps Adam will throw at her because she’s been treated badly in the past, and Adam knows it. #MAFSUK #mafs.’,

‘Polly stop taking the breadcrumbs Adam is offering you. Raise your standards babe! He’s giving you the bare minimum and you’re ready to drop your knickers again. You deserve better than bowl head! #MAFS #MarriedAtFirstSight #MAFSUK #MarriedAtFirstSightUK.’,

‘Polly is giving Adam too much power. He fancied you enough to sleep with you. Tell him you ain’t got time to waste and you don’t have to wait on him either #MAFSUK #MAFS #MarriedAtFirstSight #MarriedAtFirstSightuk.’,

‘Polly, have some self respect & stop embarrassing urself asking adam if he finds u attractive every 5 minutes.’,

‘Polly leave Adam now. You are wasting your time, he doesn’t deserve you #mafsuk #mafs.’,

Elsewhere Polly and Adam came to blows after he was accused of leading her on during their honeymoon

She ended up leaving the dinner party in tears – as fans took to X to share their shock at all the drama 

‘Adam was going to go in on Adam for just wanting to get his end away because he knows he doesn’t like Polly, however she knew that as well and went for it. #mafs #MAFSUK #mafshysteria.’,

‘Adam on MAFS has a cheek really. Polly is lovely and doesn’t deserve to be made to feel crap by someone with an inflated ego. So many red flags.’ 

It came after viewers were left furious and questioning the experts’ matchmaking skills, after ‘shallow’ groom Adam declared he was ‘not attracted’ to his bride Polly.

Married at First Sight UK airs Monday to Thursday on E4 at 9pm 

MAFS UK 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS

Name: Emma

Age: 31

From: Bristol

Occupation: Sales Manager

Why: ‘I think the experts are going to do me a solid and find me a nice match’

Name: Adam

Age: 33

From: Nottingham

Occupation: Barber

Why: ‘I would love the happily ever after.’

Name: Sacha

Age: 29

From: Birmingham

Occupation: Aesthetics Practitioner

Why: ‘A red flag to me is someone not liking cats. I was always told to never trust a man that doesn’t like cats.’

Name: Alex

Age: 28

From: Birmingham

Occupation: Aviation Operations

Why: ‘Maybe the experts can help me work out where I’ve been going wrong.’

Name: Kristina

Age: 31

From: East Sussex

Occupation: Dog Walker

Why: ‘I wanted to sign up because I felt like I was ready to meet the love of my life.’

Name: Caspar

Age: 34

From: New Forest

Occupation: Head Gardener

Why: ‘I want the wife. I want the 2.4 kids, white picket fence. I hope this process does this for me.’

Name: Eve

Age: 31

From: Omagh

Occupation: Lifeguard and Fitness instructor

Why: ‘I want to find somebody that I fall in love with and I want somebody to fall in love with me.’

Name: Kieran

Age: 28

From: Newcastle

Occupation: Mechanic

Why: ‘I’ve been unlucky in love. I’ve been heartbroken and messed around and I really need the experts’ advice.’

Name: Holly

Age: 29

From: Huddersfield

Occupation: Beautician

Why: ‘I want to gain love, work on myself as well, and learn how to trust again.’

Name: Nathan

Age: 24

From: Somerset

Occupation: Engineer

Why: ‘It will be cool to meet someone. Hopefully we’re on the same vibe.’

Name: Charlie

Age: 30

From: Surrey

Occupation: Lettings Operations Co-ordinator

Why: ‘I’m at the age now where I want to settle down’

Name: Orson

Age: 41

From: St Kitts and Nevis

Occupation: Project Engineer

Why: ‘I want to get married as I feel that is the only thing missing from my life.’

Name: Richelle

Age: 48

From: London

Occupation: Head of Alternative Investments

Why: ‘It’d be nice to, when I look back at my life when I’m older, say I’ve had a once in a lifetime experience.’

Name: Ross

Age: 32

From: Manchester

Occupation: Painter and Decorator

Why: ‘I’ve been engaged before and this is my third time lucky. I’m looking forward to meeting my wife. I’m ready for this.’

Name: Polly

Age: 28

From: Kent

Occupation: Careers Advisor

Why: ‘I’m excited to go into the unknown, to have things that aren’t in my control and to just go into it open minded.’

Name: Lacey

Age: 27

From: Hertfordshire

Occupation: Office Manager

Why: ‘I’d love to get a husband. I’m thinking long term so husband, babies, travel then move in together.’