{"id":240474,"date":"2025-11-03T01:16:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T01:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/240474\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T01:16:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T01:16:14","slug":"liverpool-mafs-uk-bride-backed-into-corner-as-groom-admits-my-hands-are-tied","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/240474\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool MAFS UK bride backed into corner as groom admits &#8216;my hands are tied&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A Married at First Sight UK couple are set to receive some brutal home truths in tonight&#8217;s episode<\/p>\n<p>Kimberly Nhundu Under 35s Screen Time reporter<\/p>\n<p>16:53, 02 Nov 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">A <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/mafs\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Married at First Sight UKLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Married at First Sight UK<\/a> couple is bracing for some harsh realities in tonight&#8217;s episode.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Brighton-based groom Bailey, 36, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/news\/tv\/liverpool-mafs-uk-bride-slammed-32554244\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"tied the knot with Liverpool bride RebeccaLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tied the knot with Liverpool bride Rebecca<\/a>, 32, at the start of the experiment and they&#8217;ve since formed a solid connection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">However, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/news\/tv\/mafs-uk-bride-completely-unrecognisable-32568371\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"as the show draws to a closeLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">as the show draws to a close<\/a>, the pair are grappling with what their future might look like outside the experiment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">In scenes due to air on Sunday (November 2), the couple sit down with Bailey&#8217;s sister to reflect on their marriage journey so far.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Despite the groom insisting that everything has been going swimmingly, he admits that the long distance could pose a problem, reports <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ok.co.uk\/tv\/reality\/mafs-uk-groom-admits-my-36177174\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">OK!<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Bailey admits: &#8220;Everything&#8217;s great, but we live opposite ends of the b****y country.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0_MAFS-Bailey.jpg\" alt=\"Bailey MAFS \" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Bailey&#8217;s sister says she would be angry if her brother moved up north(Image: Channel 4)READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/news\/tv\/way-watch-itv-shows-without-32797269\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32797269\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Way to watch ITV shows without adverts after &#8216;first of its kind agreement&#8217;<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/news\/tv\/brilliant-netflix-series-viewers-binge-32784464\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32784464\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&#8216;Brilliant&#8217; Netflix series viewers are binge-watching<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">The sales manager, who has a three-year-old daughter named Bluebell, is adamant about not moving away from her.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">&#8220;I just wouldn&#8217;t sacrifice any time with Blue,&#8221; he confides in his sister.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">On the other hand, Rebecca is also rooted to her home as her friends, family and business are all located up north. She expresses: &#8220;I don&#8217;t know if I could leave.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">While the couple appear reluctant to tackle the issue of long distance, Bailey&#8217;s sister doesn&#8217;t hold back in giving them some tough advice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t think long distance is going to work that well,&#8221; she begins. &#8220;I&#8217;d literally be so angry if you moved. And it&#8217;s just too far so you can&#8217;t just pop and see her [Bluebell].<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">&#8220;You need to know how it&#8217;s gonna happen. How would it work? I don&#8217;t want you to move up there, definitely not.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1_Rebecca-MAFS.png\" alt=\"Liverpool MAFS UK bride leaves fans cringing after 'icky' comment \" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Rebecca also doesn&#8217;t want to move away from home(Image: Channel 4)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">The groom agrees with his sibling, stating: &#8220;I can&#8217;t move. My hands are like completely tied.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Rebecca and Bailey have journeyed far since their nuptials. Identifying herself as an independent woman, Rebecca was clear in her pursuit of an &#8220;alpha male&#8221; who takes the lead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">However, she wasn&#8217;t entirely sure that Bailey was the right fit after their walk down the aisle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Despite this, the couple has gradually grown closer and are now considered one of the most solid pairs. But will they be able to handle a long-distance relationship?<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Married at First Sight UK continues on E4 tonight at 9pm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A Married at First Sight UK couple are set to receive some brutal home truths in tonight&#8217;s episode&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":240475,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[1633,96,73265,391,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-240474","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tv","8":"tag-channel-4","9":"tag-entertainment","10":"tag-mafs","11":"tag-tv","12":"tag-uk","13":"tag-united-kingdom","14":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/240474","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=240474"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/240474\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/240475"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=240474"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=240474"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=240474"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}