Viewers of Married At First Sight UK on E4 were left gobsmacked as one groom's insensitive remarks towards his new bride caused uproar. In the episode aired on September 18, honeymoon escapades unfolded in picturesque locations with the first clutch of couples enjoying their post-nuptial getaways.
Newlyweds Caspar Todd and Emma Barnes found themselves soaking up the sun in the radiant climes of Jamaica, taking delight in the thrills of a waterpark on their maiden day as man and wife. However, as the day waned, Caspar let slip a startling revelation.
Upon Emma's return to their room, cheerily recounting her "fabulous" day and enquiring about Caspar's spirits over a pair of freshly served drinks, he dropped a bombshell: "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."
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His unexpected admission caught Emma off guard, prompting her quest for an explanation, to which Caspar disclosed how her resemblance to his sister was dampening his attraction to her: "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."
The conversation took a turn as Emma probed about Caspar's typical preferences, eliciting a blunt response from him that he normally didn't opt for "the curvier person".
This left her noticeably stunned, especially when he continued, criticising her appeal by confessing he didn't find her "sexy", reports OK!.
Emma didn't retreat quietly, retorting sharply with advice for Caspar to re-evaluate his perspective before appraising women solely based on their looks.
Fans of MAFS UK rushed to stand by Emma, flocking to social media platforms like X to express their support. One audience member declared: "Emma is an absolute goddess and I love her #MAFSUK."
One fan gushed: "Emma is my kinda woman. Beautiful, confident and doesn't take any s*** from shallow men. #MAFSUK." (sic).
Another supporter added their voice, saying: "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'."
A viewer confessed: "Emma is a way better person than me, I wouldn't be able to forget Casper's comments. #MAFSUK".
And another took to Twitter 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
