MAFS UK’s Julia-Ruth Issues Statement After ‘Three Husbands’ Bombshell 

Julia-Ruth, a former bride from Married at First Sight UK, has broken her silence following explosive revelations that she had “three husbands” during her time on the hit reality experiment. Her emotional statement comes after the latest episode sparked intense reactions from viewers and fellow cast members alike.

Last week’s commitment ceremony saw several couples decide to walk away from the process, leaving the remaining participants determined to strengthen their relationships as the experiment neared its conclusion. However, Sunday’s episode delivered one final twist — and it came from Julia-Ruth herself.

During a separate girls’ and boys’ night out, Julia-Ruth admitted to her co-stars that she had been exchanging flirty messages with Steven, a former groom who left the show after his relationship with Nelly fell apart amid accusations of him using a dating app. Her confession stunned the group — but that was only the beginning.

As the night went on, Julia-Ruth revealed another shocking detail: she had also been intimate with a different groom altogether. Just days after officially exiting the experiment, she reportedly jetted off on a spontaneous holiday with Joe, another former participant.

The revelation sent shockwaves through the group, with tensions escalating rapidly. Julia-Ruth offered an immediate apology for her actions, but her co-stars were visibly upset — some branding her behavior as “disgusting” and “unfair” to those who had taken the experiment seriously.


Julia-Ruth admits she had '3 husbands' on the show(Channel 4)

Now, in a candid and heartfelt social media statement, Julia-Ruth has addressed the controversy and offered her side of the story.

“I guess the cat’s out of the bag,” she began. “The truth is, I’m just a woman who was trying to find love and connection. After everything that happened during the experiment, I felt incredibly isolated and reached out to some of the cast who were already out.”

She went on to describe how her connection with Joe developed unexpectedly:

“Joe and I ended up taking a very spontaneous trip together, and honestly, it was amazing. I hadn’t laughed that much in months — he reminded me of who I am and how I deserve to be treated.”

However, despite their seemingly strong chemistry, things between the two took an unexpected turn. Julia-Ruth revealed that she had planned to visit Joe again after their trip — but was “ghosted” the day before she was meant to go.

The incident has reignited debate among fans about the boundaries of relationships within Married at First Sight UK, with many questioning whether such off-camera connections compromise the integrity of the experiment.


Julia-Ruth went on holiday with another groom days after leaving the experiment(Matt Monfredi / Channel 4 )

Julia-Ruth’s honesty has received mixed reactions online — while some viewers condemned her choices, others sympathized, noting the emotional strain contestants often face once filming ends.

As MAFS UK continues to stir controversy in its latest season, it’s clear that Julia-Ruth’s story has become one of the show’s most talked-about moments — raising fresh questions about love, loyalty, and what really happens after the cameras stop rolling.

(Source: The Mirror / Metro Entertainment / Digital Spy)