Married At First Sight UK to make history and feature two gay couples

Virgin Radio

10 Jun 2022, 11:53

Fabulous news about the upcoming series of Married At First Sight. The nuptial-based E4 show will make history and feature TWO same-sex couples including a pair of lesbian brides and two gay grooms.

Last year, hearts were warmed with the show's first same-sex couple Matthew Jameson and Daniel McKee and now they're further flying the flag for the LGBTQ+ community.

A show source told The Sun: "The series always wants to reflect the world we live in today, so that's why this time around they wanted to feature both a male and a female same-sex couple.

"It's the first time any MAFS franchise has featured two same-sex pairings and it's a real sign of the progress reality TV dating shows are making at representing the LGBTQ community."

MAFS UK and Aussie expert Mel Schilling said: “We take the matchmaking process extremely seriously.

"When it comes to finding and matching our couples, it’s so important to us that we find matches that are authentic and reflect the diversity of the society we live in.

"That’s why I’m so thrilled that this year we’re welcoming not just one, but two same sex couples into the fold.

"I’m really looking forward to you meeting them – they are firecrackers and sure to keep you entertained.”

Channel 4 Factual Entertainment Commissioning Editor, Lee McMurray, added: “I am delighted to be making MAFS history by featuring two same-sex couples in a show that is committed to and celebrates diversity. 

"They are part of fantastic new cast whom I’m sure viewers will fall in love with.”

The new series of MAFS UK will feature 30 episodes and is due to land in the summer on Channel 4.

Also celebrating all things LGBTQ+ this summer, Virgin Radio Pride UK is now back on the airwaves and will be broadcasting more big LGBTQ+ conversations and music right through until the end of August.

The award-winning station is back by popular demand with a schedule jam-packed with the best pop-dance and pop-R&B music from the last 20 years, plus all the biggest talking points from the community in one big celebration of LGBTQ+ culture. You can listen online now at virginradiopride.co.uk, on the Virgin Radio UK app or ask your smart speaker to "Play Virgin Radio Pride UK".