One of Married At First Sight UK's most high-conflict couples have apparently already reunited after an explosive final episode that saw viewers flock to Ofcom to complain.
The E4 show received 54 complaints after experts failed to recognise 'gaslighting behaviour' from Alex Henry, 28, in his dramatic split from mum-of-two Holly Ditchfield. The 29-year-old Huddersfield native was at the centre of another week of furious bust-ups with her partner, which saw her leave the show and head home to be with her children.
Holly was left feeling neglected when late MAFS arrival Amy Kenyon seemed to catch Alex's eye at one of the show's dinner parties. When she attempted to explain her feelings to Holly, it didn't end well, with Alex going on to tell her she was "acting up" and putting on a show for the cameras.
Ofcom confirmed 56 complaints of the staggering 991 received between 15 and 29 October related to "alleged gaslighting behaviour by Alex".
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E4)The final straw for Holly came when Alex allegedly dismissed her emotions when she told him she missed her children, with the beautician deciding enough was enough. In an unsurprising commitment ceremony, both parties decided to leave, ending their time on the show.
Fans were left concerned by their tumultuous romance, with it often ending in a blazing argument. Many urged Holly to leave the relationship as they pointed out Alex's 'red flags', while some pointed out how toxic they both were for each other.
Alex took to his Instagram after the episode aired to write: "Unfortunately, it just wasn’t meant to be. A lot of people wanted me and Holly to last the test of time, at times I wish we could have too. We shared some great memories together on and off camera. I wish Holly nothing but the best in the future, she deserves it! Speak to you all real soon! Love."
But shockingly, it seems like their romance could still be on after they were pictured getting cosy in Manchester on Saturday night. They were spotted walking hand-in-hand before they sharing a kiss in front of the cameras. Holly wore a brown latex mini dress and black strappy heels, the look completed with simple earrings and a black handbag.
Meanwhile, Alex wore a Palm Angels T-shirt and ripped distressed jeans. Alex was a controversial figure on the show, with the Birmingham-based star being accused of being 'controlling', 'coercive' and 'chilling'. Many begged the producers to remove him from the programme - which was filmed months before it aired.
A friend of an ex-girlfriend alleged that he had been abusive towards her in a social media post shared when the line-up of the show was announced. Women's Aid even expressed their "incredibly disappointed" sentiment towards the programme's creators for not ejecting Alex after accusations surfaced.
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