Married at First Sight UK star Nathanial Valentino has been seen for the first time since MailOnline exclusively revealed his transgender bride Ella Morgan cheated with another groom.
Nathianal, 36, appeared to shake off any signs of heartbreak as he was spotted looking cosy and strolling arm-in-arm with former Love Island star Natalia Zoppa, 24, while heading to lunch in Manchester on Saturday.
He cut a casual figure in a padded jacket which he layered over a white T-shirt and wide-legged corduroy trousers won route to Jimmy’s Killer Prawns restaurant.
Nathanial, who recently shared a cryptic post about revealing ‘the truth’ about his time on the show, kept a low profile and donned a black baseball cap while slipping his feet into a pair of comfy trainers.
Meanwhile Natalia, who appeared on the ITV2 show in 2020, teased a hint of her toned midriff in a cropped and distressed hoody.
Out and about: Married at First Sight UK star Nathanial Valentino, 36, was spotted looking close with with former Love Island star Natalia Zoppa, 24, in Manchester on Saturday
Shock: He was seen for the first time since MailOnline exclusively revealed his transgender bride Ella Morgan (pictured) had cheated with another groom
The Casa Amor bombshell completed the look with baggy jeans and wore her long caramel tresses poker straight.
Natalia hit the headlines earlier this year when rapper Chris Brown grabbed her by the throat during his Manchester concert.
The artist, who famously assaulted his then girlfriend Rhianna in 2009, faced a backlash over the performance only to be defended by the reality star who said she ‘loved every minute’.
The outing comes after MailOnline revealed Ella, 29, shared a passionate kiss with a contestant on the E4 series that enters the experiment at a later date behind Nathanial’s back despite them committing to each other on their wedding day.
The revelation rocked the cast and Ella’s relationship with Nathanial, who identifies as pansexual, meaning he doesn’t see gender and falls in love with the person, was left in tatters.
Viewers sobbed as Ella and Nathanial married after meeting for the first time at the altar and the former Geordie Shore star accepted his new wife for who she is as a transgender woman.
But Ella formed a connection with one of the other grooms in the process who is a heterosexual man, with the two agreeing they were much better suited.
A TV source told MailOnline: ‘There’s no denying that Ella and Nathanial were instantly attracted to each other the day of their wedding.
Strolling: He cut a casual figure in a padded jacket which he layered over a white T-shirt and wide-legged corduroy trousers while heading for food at Jimmy’s Killer Prawns restaurant
Low key: Nathanial kept a low profile and donned a black baseball cap while slipping his feet into a pair of comfy trainers
Natural beauty: Meanwhile Natalia, who appeared on the ITV2 show in 2020, eased a hint of her toned midriff in a cropped and distressed hoody
Keeping things casual: She completed the look with baggy jeans and wore her long caramel tresses poker straight
Cosy: The pair appeared at ease in each others company and shared a giggle as they walked along the busy street
Shock: Natalia hit the headlines earlier this year when rapper Chris Brown grabbed her by the throat during his Manchester concert
‘But Ella’s natural type is a straight man with masculine energy so one of the other grooms ticked more of her boxes.
‘She didn’t want to hurt Nathanial or go against the process because being part of the show means so much to her.
‘Ella was looking for love and with the other groom, he adores her body and mind, and they had a much better chance of enjoying a long-lasting relationship together.’
The E4 show introduces new couples to the experiment as the series unfolds and Ella’s affair takes place with one of the grooms who is yet to join the process.
In Thursday night’s episode, four more couples marry at first sight, as new contestants begin their journeys towards marital bliss.
Ella and Nathanial’s relationship is already on the rocks three days into the eight-week series as they flew to Mexico for their honeymoon.
In furious scenes shown on Wednesday night, Nathanial questioned Ella’s intensions and accused her of playing up to the cameras.
Heartbreak: The outing comes after MailOnline revealed Ella, 29, shared a passionate kiss with a contestant on the E4 series that enters the experiment at a later date behind Nathanial’s back despite them committing to each other on their wedding day (pictured)
Fuming: In furious scenes shown on Wednesday night, Nathanial questioned Ella’s intensions and accused her of playing up to the cameras
Blows: Ella then claimed Nathanial is a ‘showman’ before he exposed her hidden past as a stripper and refused to share their final night on honeymoon together
Ella then claimed Nathanial is a ‘showman’ before he exposed her hidden past as a stripper and refused to share their final night on honeymoon together.
He said: ‘You say s*** in front of these cameras that is different from what you say in front of me. I can’t even say everything I know and why I act the way I am because I’m not allowed to say it.
‘I respect you… and I wouldn’t say s***… you are lying again and are lying in this whole thing. You have lied because you’re a stripper.’
MailOnline revealed last week that Channel 4 were at the centre of a ‘fakery’ row after telling Nathanial in advance that he was marrying a transgender bride but the reality star still acted like the revelation was a shock.
Viewers have since voiced their criticism of the series over the families of the contestants playing up their reactions to camera after being told for the first time their loved one is marrying a stranger.
Relationship expert Paul Brunson told one Twitter user: ‘The families know a TV crew has arrived but do not know what show it’s for. Therefore, the surprise is authentic.’
A Channel 4 spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘We don’t comment on speculation.
‘Viewers will have to tune in to find out what does or doesn’t happen as the series develops – there’s still 33 episodes to go.’
Married At First Sight UK: Meet the series eight 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: 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 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!’
