Married At First Sight UK star Leisha Lightbody has sent fans into a frenzy by confirming a reunion special is in the works for 2026, promising it will be packed with explosive drama. The 34-year-old dental practice manager, who famously married Reiss Boyce on the E4 series, hinted that viewers should expect the unexpected when the cast reconvenes.
Social Media Tease Confirms Reunion Plans
During a recent Instagram Q&A while travelling from Edinburgh to Manchester, Leisha directly addressed a fan's question about a potential reunion show. She revealed, "There is indeed !! And ALOT of drama happened." This confirmation has set anticipation soaring for the special episode, which is expected to air sometime next year.
The reunion will follow a series filled with dramatic twists involving other couples like Grace and Ashley and Abigail and John. Leisha and Reiss, paired by experts Paul C Brunson, Charlene Douglas and Mel Schilling, were one of only five couples to reach the final vows, pledging to stay together before ultimately splitting after the experiment ended.
Reflecting on a 'Naive' Experience and Mixed Messages
Opening up about her journey, Leisha admitted she entered the process "a bit naive" and found watching the footage back challenging, though it aided her healing. "I genuinely thought that we were in this fairytale," she said of her relationship with Reiss post-filming. "But actually he didn't like me as much as I thought."
She elaborated on the disconnect between their private moments and on-screen portrayal, claiming their off-camera intimacy gave her mixed signals. "We were very intimate every single night... I'm not a body, I'm a human being," Leisha expressed, suggesting Reiss may not have been emotionally available. She stressed that the broadcast version showed only "a quarter of what actually happened," painting a picture of a cosy, domestic life spent in their apartment while others socialised.
What to Expect from the 2026 MAFS UK Reunion
With the reunion now officially confirmed, fans are braced for fireworks as the couples, including the now-separated Leisha and Reiss, come face-to-face. Leisha's teaser of significant drama suggests unresolved tensions and revelations will come to light.
The reunion special will provide a final chapter to the dramatic series, allowing viewers to catch up with the participants and likely address the controversies and heartbreaks that unfolded both on and off screen. All episodes of Married at First Sight UK remain available to stream on Channel 4's website.
