Married at First Sight UK viewers were left furious on Monday's episode as groom Joe Wood, 31, appeared to have 'checked out' of his marriage to Maeve Mathieson, 29, leaving her 'blindsided' by his confession. The personal trainer and aesthetics practitioner had a rocky start but seemed to bond during their honeymoon. However, Joe began having doubts, compounded by the recent loss of his grandfather.
In Monday's episode, Maeve confronted Joe about his distance, saying she had been 'pushed away' and not 'kept in the loop'. Joe admitted to doubts, citing Maeve's quick temper and his fear of confrontation. 'I feel like I've got to watch what I've got to say in case you f***ing just take something the wrong way,' he said.
Joe also revealed he would not attend the dinner party due to his grandfather's funeral. Maeve, visibly upset, told him: 'If he isn't coming back after that, he should just say.' Speaking to the camera, she said: 'Joe means absolute world to me. Ideally, we could work through this. But right now, I don't know if he's thinking the same.'
Viewers took to X, formerly Twitter, to urge Joe to be honest. One wrote: 'Omg Joe, please I beg TELL HER THE TRUTH #MAFSUK.' Another added: 'To be fair Joe you've told everyone but Maeve all this. So it is gonna blindside her now #MarriedAtFirstSightUK.'
Last week, fans speculated about Joe's sudden change of heart, with many believing he had 'checked out' after prematurely saying 'I love you'. The drama continues as the couples navigate their relationships.
