April Holmes, a former bride on Married at First Sight UK, has officially introduced her new boyfriend to the world, and fans have been quick to notice his striking similarity to one of her co-stars. The reality star, who appeared in Series 10 of the popular Channel 4 dating experiment last autumn, shared a romantic photo on Instagram showing her locking eyes with her new partner at a festival.
April's Journey on MAFS UK
April was paired with Leo Stanley at the altar during the show, and the duo initially sparked strong chemistry, leading fans to believe they were the strongest couple of the series. However, the business owner soon became concerned that she could not form a deep emotional connection with Leo despite their physical attraction. The pair tried to make it work but eventually acknowledged their incompatibility during the Homestays phase, choosing to leave the experiment shortly thereafter.
New Romance Revealed
Now, April has received an outpouring of support after revealing her new relationship. She captioned the tender Instagram post: "Turns out I didn't have to marry a stranger on TV after all. Who knew. x" The reality star had previously hinted at her new romance by sharing glimpses of dates, but she has remained protective of her boyfriend's identity, not revealing his name or full face.
Fans flooded the comments with congratulations and well-wishes. One wrote: "Congratulations! Wishing you happiness and love always." Another added: "Ahhhhh this made me smile this morning congratulations, well deserved x."
Resemblance to Co-Star Ashley Dommett
However, many followers pointed out that April's new boyfriend bears a striking resemblance to fellow MAFS 2025 cast member Ashley Dommett. Despite only showing a side profile, the mystery man's likeness to Ashley was uncanny. Comments included: "Look like Ash...So happy for you," "Looks like Ash?" and "I thought the same." April quickly clarified: "It's not xx."
Fans may recall that April and Ashley had previously fueled romance speculation after spending time together following their respective break-ups. They notably enjoyed a countryside day out, sharing a reel on Instagram. At the time, Ashley confirmed they were strictly good friends, but devoted fans remained hopeful. It now appears April has found love elsewhere.
Married at First Sight Australia and USA are streaming now on Channel 4.
