Married At First Sight UK’s Jordan Gayle has broken his silence after MailOnline revealed contestant Luke Worley was kicked off the Channel 4 for punching him.
Show bosses ejected the Essex salesman, 30, with immediate effect after he shocked both cast and crew with his aggressive behaviour.
Jordan, 26, who joined the series as an ‘intruder’ groom, took to TikTok on Monday to address the incident.
He said: ‘What’s up guys, this is my response to what’s been leaked today about me clashing with Luke.
‘Now, there’s a lot to say, there’s a lot that goes down but you’re going to see all the drama unfold in front of your eyes over the next couple of weeks on your TV screens.
Speaking out: Married At First Sight UK ‘s Jordan Gayle has broken his silence after MailOnline revealed contestant Luke Worley was kicked off the Channel 4 for punching him
Axed: Show bosses ejected the Essex salesman, 30, with immediate effect after he shocked both cast and crew with his aggressive behaviour
‘The time is not right to talk now, I don’t know who is leaking it to the press and I don’t know why they’re doing it, it’s got nothing to do with them.
‘So I do agree with Luke on that, even though we don’t agree on many things.
‘Whoever is doing it, just stop. Now, when the time is right I’ll be able to tell you everything that happened and why it happened – and what really went down.
‘Stay tuned, because there’s a lot to find out.’
The broadcaster, who has a zero tolerance against violence, had no option but to axe Luke, which also marked the end of his on-screen wife Jay Howard’s time on the E4 series.
Tensions rise this week between Luke and Jordan with the pair eventually coming to blows over their differences in shocking scenes that were caught on camera.
Jordan was allowed to stay on the show because Luke instigated the ruckus, which he later said he was ‘proud’ of despite it being a ‘controversial’ move.
A show insider told MailOnline: ‘Luke and Jordan struggled to get along from the moment they met, but no one was expecting them to clash like they eventually did.
‘The cast attend a couples’ retreat and during dinner things got particularly heated between them and later they come to blows inside Jordan’s apartment.
‘Channel 4 bosses had no choice but eject Luke from the programme, which consequently ended his wife Jay’s time in the process… as per the show’s rules you enter as a couple and leave as a couple.
‘The fight was caught on camera, meaning there’s every chance it could be shown in the most explosive scenes ever to be aired on Married At First Sight UK.’
Luke and Jay married after meeting for the first time at the altar and quickly became close, bonding over their shared humour.
Aftermath: Jordan was allowed to stay on the show because Luke instigated the ruckus, which he later said he was ‘proud’ of despite it being a ‘controversial’ move
Married: The broadcaster, who has a zero tolerance against violence, had no option but to axe Luke, which also marked the end of his on-screen wife Jay Howard’s time on the E4 series
Show: Luke, pictured with co-stars Arthur and Thomas, told MailOnline he quit his ‘well-paid’ job to appear on Married At First Sight UK
They were one of the show’s happiest couples with Luke, who quit his well-paid job to be on Married At First Sight, admitting the sex with Jay was the ‘best he ever had.’
Jay also credited Luke for enhancing her confidence after he spent one of their dates with his arm tied behind his back to learn how she experiences every day life.
The sales team leader, 31, was born without her left arm and explained on the series that throughout her childhood she was ‘chucked in bins’ and ‘tied to a fence’ by school bullies, leaving her feeling like she wasn’t ‘worthy’ of a romantic partner.
She told MailOnline: ‘I felt that I wasn’t worthy of anyone because of the way that I am. But this process changed my perspective on life. I have learned a hell of a lot about myself, and I’ve grown massively.’
Speaking at the show’s launch last month, Luke revealed: ‘I did some really controversial things in there, really, really controversial but I’m proud of doing them.
‘I had to quit my job to do the show, and I was on good money, so I had to put a lot in to do this.’
Meanwhile, Jordan admitted to MailOnline last week that his past came back to haunt him during his appearance on the show.
He endured a tough childhood after one of his earliest memories was wanting to ‘protect’ his mother against his dad, saying those instinctive feelings came back as he filmed Married At First Sight.
He said: ‘What happened to me on the show has never happened before on reality TV, but my backstory played out… I am the biggest protector with my wife.’
A Channel 4 spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘The wellbeing of cast and crew is our utmost priority at all times throughout production and beyond.
‘During filming, an altercation occurred between two cast members which was defused immediately by the crew. All contributors involved were offered appropriate support.’
Brad Skelly was axed from the show after being accused of ‘toxic’ and ‘controlling’ behaviour towards wife Shona Manderson
Nathanial Valentino quit the show amid a cheating scandal that emerges between his wife Ella Morgan and JJ Slater, with the contestant previously branding the show’s producers ‘goblins’
It is the latest scandal to rock the Channel 4 series following contestant Brad Skelly’s axing after he was accused of demonstrating ‘toxic’ and ‘controlling’ towards his wife Shona Manderson.
The show’s relationship experts decided he and Shona should continue their romance away from the cameras after warning that in their view, it wasn’t working.
Charity Women’s Aid supported Channel 4’s call, saying: ‘It is so important that TV makers send out a clear message that controlling and abusive behaviour is not acceptable.’
Brad has since said that he believes producers portrayed him as a ‘villain’, admitting that during filming he was ‘deeply unhappy.’
Nathanial Valentino quit the show amid a cheating scandal that emerges between his wife Ella Morgan and JJ Slater, with the contestant previously branding the show’s producers ‘goblins.’
He claims he was paired with Ella against his wishes after he asked not to be paired with someone transgender and he was talked into the romance by TV staff.
Married At First Sight UK: Meet the series eight contestants
Name: Arthur
Age: 34
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: Nathanial
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 real’
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!’
Name: JJ
Age: 30
From: Essex
Job: Fashion brand owner
Why: ‘I haven’t been able to find anybody so these guys, when the opportunity came up, it felt right for me’
Name: Bianca
Age: 29
From: Buxton
Job: Hair Extension Specialist
Why: ‘All my friends around me were having babies and getting married and I just kept thinking to myself ‘surely there must be someone out there for me’.’
Name: Jordan
Age: 26
From: Sheffield
Job: Personal trainer
Why: ‘I’ve struggled before, finding that right person.’
Name: Erica
Age: 25
From: Dance teacher
Job: Dance teacher and social media manager
Why: ‘All I’ve wanted is to settle down and have that security, that someone that I can literally spend my life with and have a best friend.’
