MAFS UK's Alex Henry infuriates his co-stars by discussing potential wife swap just minutes into show as fans brand groom 'a red flag' READ MORE: Married at First Sight UK 2024 cast revealed By Laura Parkin For Mailonline Published: 17:26 EDT, 16 September 2024 | Updated: 17:41 EDT, 16 September 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Married At First Sight made its hotly-anticipated return to screens on Monday evening and one groom is already causing a huge stir. As the brides and grooms-to-be enjoyed one last night of freedom on their respective hen and stag do's, it seemed Alex Henry was already considering a potential wife swap. Just minutes after meeting his co-stars, the RAF airman, who has since been jailed after going AWOL from base to film the show, caused a heated argument.
'What if I’m not attracted to my wife and there is another lady that I am attracted to? ...
you have to consider every option,' he questioned. 'Just because you've been matched up to somebody doesn't mean you are going to like them.' Married At First Sight made its hotly-anticipated return to screens on Monday evening and one groom is already causing a huge stir (Alex pictured) As the brides and grooms-to-be enjoyed one last night of freedom on their respective hen and stag do's, it seemed Alex Henry was already considering a potential swap (Charlie pictured) The rest of the group were left aghast after Alex's comments, with Charlie exclaiming: 'So go and be single yourself outside of this experiment then!' Seemingly surprised by everyone's reaction, he said to the camera: 'Everyone has taken my point of view like as if I am here to steal someones wife.
' Read More Married at First Sight star Alex Henry is jailed for abandoning his post to go on dating show Viewers at home were left in shock, claiming Alex's comments were a 'big red flag.' Sharing their thoughts to X, they wrote: 'Been on the show for 0.5 seconds and thinking about wife swap keep those thoughts in your head at least?'; 'I hope that “wife swap” dude gets kicked off the show before he makes it to the aisle'; 'Thinking about someone else’s wife already? Yh he’s not here for the right motives.
' 'Geezer chatting wife swapping if he’s not happy before he’s even been paired up, this could be an all timer series'; 'Already talking bout liking someone else over your wife'; 'This guy saying about if he doesn’t find his wife attractive, wife swap. Red flag'; 'Who is this plonker talking about wife swap?'; 'B***** hell, red flags..
. red bunting!!!'; 'Don't leave with someone else's wife omds. What's wrong with you'; 'This man is already winding me up.
Don’t make me talk about his hairline already. He hasn’t even met his wife.' This week it was revealed Alex had been jailed for abandoning his post to go on the Channel 4 dating show.
The RAF airman abandoned his post at an electronic warfare base for love - or fame - and he appeared on TV despite being denied permission by his commanding officer. Just minutes after meeting his co-stars, the RAF airman, who has since been jailed after going AWOL from base to film the show, caused a heated argument 'What if I’m not attracted to my wife and there is another lady that I am attracted to? ..
. you have to consider every option,' he questioned The rest of the group were left aghast after Alex's comments, with Charlie exclaiming: 'So go and be single yourself outside of this experiment then!' Viewers at home were left in shock, claiming Alex's comments were a 'big red flag' This week it was revealed Alex had been jailed for abandoning his post to go on the Channel 4 dating show He was stationed at RAF Spadeadam in Cumbria and asked for extra leave so he could take part, but this was refused. The 28-year-old from Birmingham was seized by military police upon his return and served 24 days of his 34 day sentence.
His spokesman told The Sun : '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.' MAFS UK 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS Name: Emma Age: 31 From: Bristol Occupation: Sales Manager Why: 'I think the experts are going to do me a solid and find me a nice match' Name: Adam Age: 33 From: Nottingham Occupation: Barber Why: 'I would love the happily ever after.
' Name: Sacha Age: 29 From: Birmingham Occupation: Aesthetics Practitioner Why: 'A red flag to me is someone not liking cats. I was always told to never trust a man that doesn’t like cats.' Name: Alex Age: 28 From: Birmingham Occupation: Aviation Operations Why: 'Maybe the experts can help me work out where I’ve been going wrong.
' Name: Kristina Age: 31 From: East Sussex Occupation: Dog Walker Why: 'I wanted to sign up because I felt like I was ready to meet the love of my life.' Name: Caspar Age: 34 From: New Forest Occupation: Head Gardener Why: 'I want the wife. I want the 2.
4 kids, white picket fence. I hope this process does this for me.' Name: Eve Age: 31 From: Omagh Occupation: Lifeguard and Fitness instructor Why: 'I want to find somebody that I fall in love with and I want somebody to fall in love with me.
' Name: Kieran Age: 28 From: Newcastle Occupation: Mechanic Why: 'I’ve been unlucky in love. I’ve been heartbroken and messed around and I really need the experts’ advice.' Name: Holly Age: 29 From: Huddersfield Occupation: Beautician Why: 'I want to gain love, work on myself as well, and learn how to trust again.
' Name: Nathan Age: 24 From: Somerset Occupation: Engineer Why: 'It will be cool to meet someone. Hopefully we’re on the same vibe.' Name: Charlie Age: 30 From: Surrey Occupation: Lettings Operations Co-ordinator Why: 'I’m at the age now where I want to settle down' Name: Orson Age: 41 From: St Kitts and Nevis Occupation: Project Engineer Why: 'I want to get married as I feel that is the only thing missing from my life.
' Name: Richelle Age: 48 From: London Occupation: Head of Alternative Investments Why: 'It’d be nice to, when I look back at my life when I’m older, say I’ve had a once in a lifetime experience.' Name: Ross Age: 32 From: Manchester Occupation: Painter and Decorator Why: 'I’ve been engaged before and this is my third time lucky. I’m looking forward to meeting my wife.
I’m ready for this.' Name: Polly Age: 28 From: Kent Occupation: Careers Advisor Why: 'I’m excited to go into the unknown, to have things that aren’t in my control and to just go into it open minded.' Name: Lacey Age: 27 From: Hertfordshire Occupation: Office Manager Why: 'I’d love to get a husband.
I’m thinking long term so husband, babies, travel then move in together.' Married At First Sight Australia Share or comment on this article: MAFS UK's Alex Henry infuriates his co-stars by discussing potential wife swap just minutes into show as fans brand groom 'a red flag' e-mail Add comment.
