MAFS UK star Bailey’s ex has hinted their open relationship “nearly destroyed her”, after it was revealed how he “didn’t follow the rules”.
Bailey, 36, is currently appearing on MAFS UK, and this week viewers watched him marry bride Rebecca Fenney, 32, on the hit E4 reality show.
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Dad-of-one Bailey shot to fame this week on Married At First Sight, but before trying to find love on the show, he was in an open relationship with his ex-fiancee, Lulu.
The Sun previously revealed how, despite a set of rules being in place for that relationship, Bailey “didn’t always follow them.”
A source close to the former couple told The Sun: “Those close to Bailey and his ex-fiancé know that the relationship was not monogamous, and as it was an open relationship, both parties hooked up with other people at different times throughout their partnership.
“The couple had some rules in the relationship, and Bailey didn’t always follow them, but has taken accountability for his mistakes and openly talks about them on MAFS UK.”
They continued to add: “He and his ex-partner remain friends, and there is a mutual respect between them. They shared some amazing experiences together and continue to support each other.
“All will be revealed on MAFS.”
Now Bailey’s ex Lulu, who shares a child with the MAFS star, posted several messages on her Instagram Stories, about a past relationship “almost destroying” her.
The posts read: “Do you know how strong you have to be to heal from wounds caused by someone who swore they loved you?
“Do you know how strong you have to be to still radiate love, even after everything you’ve been through?
“Do you know how strong you have to be to believe in love again after the last time nearly destroyed you?
“May you attract someone who treats you like they’ve been waiting their whole life to find you.
“Loyal behind my back… that’s my type.
“I hope you find someone who hate’s hurting your heart.”
With this in mind, Lulu may have been pleased to see that her ex fiance Bailey’s MAFS wedding didn’t get off to the best start.
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His bride Rebecca was less than impressed with her groom when she saw him for the first time.
As she walked down the aisle, she laid out her expectations in a voiceover.
Rebecca said: “I am attracted to the alpha male. I won’t settle for anything less.”
Speaking in a private confessional, the bride shared her first impression of new husband Bailey.
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“I’m not sure if he’s alpha or not”, the bride said, “He’s not my type.”
When about share their traditional wedding kiss, Rebecca asked Bailey to kiss her on the cheek instead.
Left stunned, he later said in a confessional: “I can’t remember the last time I was given the cheek, if I’m honest.”
There was also a fan backlash following some comments made by the bride.
It came after viewers watched Rebecca take a swipe at her new husband Bailey just minutes after meeting him.
After asking Bailey to “please just accept me” in her wedding vows, Rebecca went on to take a shot at her new husband’s height.
When Bailey told Rebecca he is 6ft 4 – she repeated his height in disbelief before telling the camera “no, he’s 6ft 1”.
Married At First Sight airs on E4.
Mafs couples that have stood the test of time
Loved-up Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling of series six fame had the first Mafs baby.
The pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other on the programme and quickly found their feet in the outside world, moving into Adam’s Doncaster home.
Just 18 months after meeting, the couple welcomed their daughter Beau.
Season five couple Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins also managed to make their marriage work away from the cameras and had their first child in December.
Teacher Michelle, 29, has no regrets about taking part in the experiment. She told us: “I just feel very lucky and thankful that it has worked out – and excited for everything to come.”
Michelle and Owen were both sick of dating apps when they applied in 2019.
Owen recalled: “I had been out for some drinks with a friend after work.
“While he was out for a cigarette I was scrolling on Instagram waiting for him to come back in.
“The MAFS advert was the last thing I saw, and I joked, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if I signed up?’
“A few beers later when I was back at home I sent in the application, and the rest is history.”
Another couple to make Mafs UK history is Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson.
Despite a slight rocky start, where they clashed over Jenna’s vegan lifestyle, the show’s first same sex pairing are still going strong.
They even have a successful podcast together called Life With a Pod.
Jenna shed light on being involved in the show earlier this year when she told us: “We’re not legally married, and I never felt like we were. I definitely feel the process makes you take the relationship a lot more seriously and having the help of the experts… if you can survive that process it sets a firm foundation for a long-lasting relationship.”
