Controversy Follows “Married At First Sight UK” as Couple Splits

In a dramatic turn of events, “Married At First Sight UK” contestant Sacha Jones has been left devastated after her husband, Ross McCarthy, ended their marriage shortly after the show’s conclusion. The couple, who met on the popular E4 reality series, had initially appeared to have a strong connection, with Ross even expressing his love for Sacha during the show’s filming.

The 32-year-old painter and decorator, McCarthy, who is notably the first deaf contestant on the series, reportedly broke off the relationship with 29-year-old Jones just days after filming ended. This sudden breakup came despite Jones’s significant life changes, including relocating from her hometown of Walsall to Manchester for Ross.

An anonymous TV source revealed to MailOnline that the production team criticized McCarthy’s behavior, terming it inconsiderate, especially since he revealed his new relationship on Instagram soon after the split, much to the disappointment and shock of both Jones and the show’s producers.

A close associate of Jones shared with MailOnline, “Sacha had an incredible experience filming ‘Married At First Sight UK’ and truly believed her marriage with Ross would succeed.” The source continued, highlighting Jones’s noteworthy efforts to accommodate McCarthy by learning sign language and engaging with his interests, which included accompanying her father, a bodybuilder, to a gym session with Ross.

The tension surrounding the couple’s breakup has also overshadowed other unfolding events on the reality series. In a recent episode, the marriage of Stephen Nolson and Hannah Norburn also faced turbulence. Amid accusations of flirtation with another contestant, Orson Nurse, tension escalated, leading to Stephen declaring their marriage “toxic.”

As the show progressed, another off-screen development drew attention, with producers attempting to coordinate a Christmas reunion involving cast members from multiple seasons. However, efforts to include McCarthy in the lineup have proven challenging as he has distanced himself from the show.

According to The Sun, producers are keen to have McCarthy return to address the drama surrounding his abrupt departure from his relationship with Jones. Despite their attempts, sources indicate McCarthy is currently avoiding communication with the production team and prefers to focus on his new relationship instead.