Married At First Sight UK viewers defend bride as groom says she 'reminds him of his sister'
Married at First Sight's latest episode has caused a stir among fans after one groom's remarks to his new wife sparked outrage. In the episode aired on Wednesday (September 18), honeymooning couples were whisked away to idyllic destinations.
Caspar Todd and Emma Barnes, one of the newlywed pairs, spent their first day together in Jamaica, enjoying the thrills of a waterpark. However, as the day wound down, Caspar made a startling confession.
Upon returning to their room, Emma, carrying two drinks, expressed her delight over their "fabulous" day, enquiring about Caspar's feelings. In response, Caspar admitted: "I've been struggling, I don't know if you've felt it. But I haven't felt that spark I was hoping to feel."
Emma, visibly surprised by his blunt admission, probed further, asking: "What started off those feelings?" Caspar revealed that she reminded him of his sister, elaborating: "Watching you and her laugh together, there's an element and sort of mannerisms - I'm equating one with the other and it's not good," reports OK!
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The conversation took another turn when Emma questioned what his "usual type" was, to which Caspar disclosed: "I've rarely gone for the curvier person," leaving Emma stunned.
He continued, compounding the discomfort by telling Emma he didn't find her "sexy".
Refusing to accept his comments passively, Emma retorted with advice, suggesting he should reconsider his attitude towards judging women based on their looks.
Viewers of MAFS rallied behind Emma, with social media reactions pouring in. One viewer praised her on X, commenting: "Emma is an absolute goddess and I love her #MAFSUK."
A second viewer expressed admiration, saying: "Emma is my kinda woman. Beautiful, confident and doesn't take any s*** from shallow men. #MAFSUK." (sic).
Another fan supported her, commenting: "Emma is beautiful inside and out, Casper is so wrong and I'm glad Emma put him in his place well done Emma.. 'beauty comes from within'."
One viewer couldn't hide their astonishment at Emma's composure: "Emma is a way better person than me, I wouldn't be able to forget Casper's comments. #MAFSUK".
And another took to social media for the first time to declare: "Actually tweeting out for the first time to advise everyone that Emma is now officially my hero #MAFSUK #MarriedAtFirstSight #emma".
Married at First Sight UK airs weekdays at 9pm on E4