Married at First Sight UK star Laura Vaughan has revealed she was rushed to hospital after passing out in her bathroom and waking up "covered in blood." The 36-year-old from Hampshire, who appeared on the Channel 4 show in 2023, shared her harrowing ordeal on Instagram, urging fans "not to be an idiot like me."
Details of the Incident
Vaughan posted a selfie showing a cut above her lip where she banged her face. She explained: "Just gonna address something here v quickly as it's likely I'm going to have to have this nasty cut on my face for some time." The former finance manager, now a full-time social media influencer, continued: "I need to keep creating content so you'll see it and I don't want you guys thinking, 'Wth has happened to her?'"
She detailed: "I had a little incident yesterday, been having some issues with my health lately, and I've not been looking after myself. And yesterday I passed out and woke up on the bathroom floor covered in blood." Vaughan told her 109,000 followers: "Nasty bump to the head and a nastier cut to my lip, which actually apparently needed stitches. I'm back home and taking it easy – let this be a little reminder to not be an idiot like me and make sure you prioritise your health above anything else. Sending lots of love."
Background on Laura Vaughan
Vaughan shot to fame three years ago on the eighth series of MAFS UK, where she married Polish tennis coach Arthur Poremba. The pair made it to the final commitment ceremony, but while Arthur wanted to continue their relationship in the real world, Laura was against it. Her friends also did not think Arthur was good enough for Laura, who had previously gone through a heartbreaking divorce before joining the show.
Future of MAFS UK Amid Allegations
It is not known if the series will return for 2026, despite already being filmed, due to serious allegations of rape and sexual assault made against some former participants. The programme, which sees people marry moments after meeting for the first time, was a hit for Channel 4 and broadcast on E4 and All4. However, all episodes have now been pulled from the platform.
Earlier this week, a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of rape. In a statement to BBC News, the Metropolitan Police said: "On Thursday, 18 June, Met officers arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of rape. This relates to an ongoing investigation, being led by the Met Police. He has since been bailed while enquiries remain ongoing." The individual is not being named, nor is the alleged victim. The Metropolitan Police have asked "anyone who believes they have been a victim of sexual assault" after their time on the show to contact them.
A Channel 4 spokesperson previously told the Mirror they had launched a review into contestant welfare on the show, produced by independent production company CPL. They said: "In April we commissioned an external review into contributor welfare on MAFS UK, which is underway and has two elements. The first part is examining the welfare protocols in place on the programme at the time claims were raised, as well as the handling by Channel 4 and CPL of those claims. The second part, led by former BBC One Controller Lorraine Heggessey, will examine if any changes should be made to current protocols for MAFS UK to further strengthen contributor welfare. The review now needs to run its course."
