A Birmingham RAF serviceman, set to star in the new series of Married At First Sight UK , was jailed after going AWOL to appear on the show. Alex Henry, 28, is participating in the E4 series. Henry abandoned his post at an electronic warfare base to seek love on the dating programme.
Upon his return, he was arrested by military police and sentenced to a 34-day stint in a military prison, serving 24 days before being discharged from service. The groom had requested additional leave to appear on the show, but his request was turned down. A spokesperson for Henry said: "He returned after filming of his own volition and handed himself into the military authorities.
He was sentenced to 34 days in a military prison and served 24 as a model inmate." After three successful series, two BAFTA nominations and even a baby, the upcoming fourth series promises the usual blend of love, romance and drama, with a fresh batch of brave singles ready to say "I do'" at the altar to a complete stranger. Henry, 28, who also works as a personal trainer, expressed his wish to shed his 'man about town' image in search of a lasting relationship in a promo for the new show.
This isn't the first controversy he's stirred up; a group of women banded together to petition Channel 4 to reconsider airing scenes featuring the personal trainer from Birmingham, and even reached out to celebrity dating expert Mel Schilling. The accusers have reportedly handed over evidence backing their claims to Channel 4. Althou.