Are Married at First Sight 2023 couple Shona and Brad still together?
Here's everything you need to know about the couple.
Married at First Sight UK kicked off with a bang with season 8, introducing singles from all walks of life who were all looking for love, including performing arts teacher Shona, 31, and model Brad, 27.
During the first episode, Shona told the rest of the girls in the Married at First Sight cast that she already "loved" her husband despite not having met him, however their relationship was short lived after they were removed from the show after it was deemed "the intensive Married at First Sight environment was not working for the couple".
As their exit has played out on screen, read on for everything we know so far about Married at First Sight's Brad and Shona.
Who is Shona?
Age: 31
Job: Performing arts teacher
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Location: Nottingham
Shona, 31, is a performing arts teacher from Nottingham. She isn't afraid to speak her mind and says she has everything going for her but a husband. She is looking to break the cycle of whirlwind flings with the help of the experts.
"My happily ever after would be for him and I to go through the experiment and really try and grow together," she told Channel 4.
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Who is Brad?
Age: 27
Job: Model
Location: Grimsby
Grimsby-based model Brad is comfortable and secure in who he is and doesn't care what people think of him, as long as he is being his authentic self.
Brad turned spirituality after feeling overwhelmed with the party lifestyle.
"I trust the experts with all my heart that they have matched me well," he told Channel 4 ahead of his appearance on the experiment.
Are Married at First Sight's Brad and Shona still together?
Shona and Brad are no longer in a relationship.
The couple were removed from the show after the experts encouraged the pair to end their relationship, with a spokesperson for Channel 4 saying (as per MailOnline): "The couple's exit plays out in the show. It was agreed alongside experts Paul, Mel and Charlene that the intensive Married at First Sight environment was not working for the couple and it was the right time to leave the experiment.
"The relationships on Married at First Sight UK are closely monitored off screen, by production and an independent psychologist. If any of the relationships develop in a way that is deemed to be potentially unhealthy for either party, we would take expert psychological advice as to whether it was time for them to leave the process.
"The welfare of all contributors on Married at First Sight UK is our top priority and we ensure that appropriate support is available to contributors at all times during filming, including 24/7 access to a member of the welfare team or psych support."
According to reports, Brad is in a new relationship after photos of him with a model were shared online. However, he hasn't confirmed this.
Shona has also confirmed the pair are no longer together and she is now in a new relationship. She ended a lengthy Instagram post with: "Ultimately I thank you Bradley for sending me on the biggest self love journey because look at me now."
Married at First Sight UK 2023 is on E4 Monday to Thursday at 9pm. Past seasons are also available to stream on Channel 4.
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