Married at First Sight fans slammed the show for its big reveal scene as the new series kicked off this week.
Many took to Twitter as the episode aired on Tuesday night to express their annoyance at how the families of those getting married reacted to the news.
In the show those who choose to tie the knot famously have to go and tell their friends and family first that that is what they are planning on doing.
But many commented online that they didn’t understand why the families were acting shocked they were going on the show when there was a MAFS camera crew in their home.
The second episode saw Ella Morgan, Nathanial Valentino, Rosaline Darlington and Thomas Kriaras tell their nearest and dearest that they were planning to marry a complete stranger.
Reaction: Married at First Sight fans slammed the show for its big reveal scene as the new series kicked off this week (Ella pictured)
Having their say: Many took to Twitter as the episode aired on Tuesday night to express their annoyance at how the families of those getting married reacted to the news (Ella’s dad and brother pictured)
One said: ‘Why are the families acting shocked like they didn’t just invite the Married at First Sight crew and camera people into their homes. #MAFSUK.’
Another added: ‘And done a big clean and got the best cups out before hand!’
A third wrote: ‘I say this every season. It’s just silly!’
Someone else commented: ‘#MAFSUK love how relatives in shock yet there’s a camera crew hanging round.’
As Thomas revealed to his mother that he was marrying a stranger she looked overwhelmed with shock as she said: ‘Oh my goodness you silly, silly boy.’
After calming down she added: ‘Well look it’s your life and you’re going to do what you’re going to do.’
Also on Tuesday’s episode viewers were moved to tears during the second episode of the series as Ella came out as transgender after marrying her husband Nathanial.
Clinic Consultant Ella, 29, spoke of her crippling fear of rejection before walking down the aisle, recalling times men have turned her down or even wanted their relationship with her to be a secret after she previously told them she was trans.
However, on Tuesday, Marketing and Events Manager Nathanial, 36, delighted fans of the show as he accepted Ella for who she was without a second thought, before coming out to her as pansexual, insisting he falls in love with the person regardless of their gender.
Opinions: One said: ‘Why are the families acting shocked like they didn’t just invite the Married at First Sight crew and camera people into their homes. #MAFSUK’
Emotional: Also on Tuesday’s episode viewers were moved to tears during the second episode of the series as Ella came out as transgender after marrying her husband Nathanial
Sealed with a kiss: Clinic Consultant Ella, 29, spoke of her crippling fear of rejection before walking down the aisle, recalling times men have turned her down for being trans (Ella pictured kissing Nathanial during their wedding ceremony)
Last week, MailOnline told of how the reality series had sparked a ‘fakery’ row after pretending that Nathanial was not aware he was marrying a trans woman.
The broadcaster admitted that they had actually told the groom in advance of the TV ceremony despite him acting shocked at the revelation, which aired on Tuesday night’s episode.
Married At First Sight, which is aired on the broadcaster’s E4 streaming platform, sees contestants not know who they are marrying until they meet them at the altar.
But a Channel 4 spokesperson confirmed to the MailOnline that Nathanial ‘was told that the match found for him was a trans woman.’
In a statement issued, the network says: ‘This is the first time MAFS UK has featured a trans bride so, to ensure fully informed consent, and with the permission of the bride, the groom was told that the match found for him was a trans woman, after which both parties chose to continue in the process.
‘In all other ways, the integrity of the format was preserved. Our priority during matchmaking is to protect the wellbeing of the cast and create compatible matches, based on detailed assessment of individual preferences, as part of an in-depth, careful matchmaking process.’
Despite the programme being fake, Channel 4 bosses insist that ‘a high duty of care’ was put into their match.
While a preview of Wednesday’s episode appeared to show Ella and Nathanial falling out during a bitter argument, the moment of Ella’s coming out moved viewers to tears, with many taking to Twitter to express their joy at seeing Ella accepted by Nathanial.
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One person wrote: ‘Good job experts. Looking forward to seeing Nathaniel and Ella grow!!!!’
Another shared: ‘Nathaniel must be protected at all costs #mafsuk,’ while someone else posted: ‘Yes Nathanial… MY GUY!!!!’
Someone else tweeted: ‘I’ve cried twice in 20 minutes Ella and Nathaniel you got me.’
‘These 2 have me sobbing. I love them,’ commented another viewer, while someone else wrote: ‘Nathaniel is a King. Look at Ella’s smile.’
One other show fan posted: ‘Awwww love this for them awww Nath & Ella routing for you two.’
Referring to Nathanial’s response to Ella’s coming out, someone else wrote: ‘”As beautiful as you are, it isn’t about how you look. It’s about how you are inside and how you make me feel.” Wonderful words … but I also bet it’d be handy to look like Nathanial.’
Another person tweeted: ‘I will be ride or dying for these two for the next 2 months – if anything goes wrong, don’t speak to me.’
And one other viewer wrote: ‘Ella telling him and Nathaniel accepting is so lovely. High hopes for them.’
Ella, who lives with her nan, was delighted to be walking down the aisle, admitting she felt like the ‘Disney princess’ she’s always dreamed of being in her wedding dress.
She tearfully said as she stood in her wedding dress: ‘I cant believe I’m getting married as Ella, as me, if I could tell my six-year-old self I am going to be that Disney princess I always dreamt of being.’
She was matched with Nathanial by the experts, who said he was looking for an ‘open-minded’ partner and is pansexual himself.
Ella spoke of her heartbreaking previous experiences as she told how men she’d dated wanted to keep her gender identity a secret from their friends and families after finding out she was trans.
She explained: ‘Guys have rejected me on the whole trans issue. Once I told them about me they would continue dating me but wanted to keep it a secret and I don’t want to be someone’s dirty little secret – It’s why many trans people don’t get married because they don’t make it that far.
‘I just want someone to be proud of me and equally open-minded and accept my past its all I want.’
Nathanial said he simply wants to meet someone who ‘radiates love and kindness’ and he is attracted to what the person is like on the inside over anything else.
‘It’s been hard not having anyone else to rely on. It’s important to have stability and has wisdom – someone who has gone through stuff to connect with them, my ride and die,’ he said.
Tears flowing: Ella was tearful as she stood in her wedding dress ahead of her ceremony with Nathanial
Vows: Ella was nervous as she married Nathanial but he has no problem with the fact she was transgender when she told him
Blazing row: It seems as if wedded bliss may not last that long, as in a preview for Wednesday’s episode, Nathanial was seen ferociously accusing Ella of lying
As they met for the first time, Ella said in a piece to camera: ‘He is so fit – he’s ticking all my boxes, amazing hair and amazing teeth.’
Nathanial said: ‘Seeing Ella for the first time her eyes and that smile I am so relieved.’
However, it seems as if wedded bliss may not last that long, as in a preview for Wednesday’s episode, Nathanial was seen ferociously accusing Ella of lying as they had a furious argument on the beach during their honeymoon.
Ella was seen sobbing as she chatted along to camera after their spat.
Married at First Sight UK airs Mon-Thurs, 9pm on E4.
Married At First Sight UK: Meet the series seven contestants
Name: Arthur
Age: 23
From: London
Occupation: Tennis coach
Why: ‘I’m ready to find the love of my life’
Name: Ella
Age: 29
From: Weston-Super-Mare
Occupation: Clinic Consultant
Why: ‘This experiment is so much more than just me getting married. I see this as a big deal for someone who has transitioned’
Name: Brad
Age: 27
From: Grimsby
Occupation: Model
Why: ‘I trust the experts with all my heart that they have matched me well’
Name: Jay
Age: 31
From: Lancashire
Occupation: Sales manager
Why: Hopefully, they’ve found someone who is right for me and I do have faith that everything happens for a reason’
Name: Georges
Age: 30
From: Surrey
Occupation: Sports Rehabilitator
Why: ‘I said to the Experts that I will give 120%. I trust them and I’m going to trust the process’
Name: Laura
Age: 34
From: Hampshire
Occupation: Finance Manager
Why: ‘I have my fingers firmly crossed for a positive outcome – I don’t want another divorce’
Name: Luke
Age: 30
From: Clacton
Occupation: Sales executive
Why: ‘I’m really open so I know I can make things work and build, I’m just hoping she has the same attitude’
Name: Peggy
Age: 32
From: Kent
Occupation: Technology risk partner
Why: ‘I want that lover and someone who can also be my best friend’
Name: Nathaniel
Age: 36
From: Manchester
Occupation: Events marketing manager
Why: ‘I don’t trust anyone but myself, but I hope they’ve done a good job that’s all I can say’
Name: Porscha
Age: 36
From: London
Occupation: Executive assistant
Why: ‘I’m trying not to think too much about the fact that I’m marrying a total stranger because I’ll probably psych myself out’
Name: Paul
Age: 26
From: Chesham
Occupation: Account manager
Why: ‘I hope the experts literally hand delivered my best friend and life partner’
Name: Rosaline
Age: 28
From: Crewe
Occupation: Florist
Why: ‘I’m excited, but I’m also feeling quite nervous. It doesn’t feel real1’
Name: Terence
Age: 40
From: Reading
Occupation: Youth Worker/DJ
Why: ‘I’m looking forward to it and I’m excited. The only bit I’m worried about is whether she’ll like me’
Name: Shona
Age: 31
From: Nottingham
Occupation: Performing arts teacher
Why: ‘My happily ever after would be for him and I to go through the experiment and really try and grow together’
Name: Thomas
Age: 27
From: Wiltshire
Occupation: Investment communications
Why: ‘I’m excited to meet this person and see what we could do together’
Name: Tasha
Age: 25
From: Leeds
Occupation: Childcare assistant
Why: ‘I have faith in the experts that I could find the love of my life – the Ant to my Dec!’
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