Married At First Sight UK bride Abi has received an outpouring of support after sharing an emotional update about her relationship with husband John, coinciding with her birthday celebrations.
From TV Strangers to Real-Life Partners
The reality star, who entered the Channel 4 social experiment later in the series as part of an 'intruder couple' with John, took to Instagram on November 19 to post a touching message about their relationship status. Unlike many other participants on the show, Abi and John experienced an immediate connection from their wedding day and continued to grow stronger throughout the experiment.
During the programme, the couple confidently declared their love for each other and smoothly navigated their final vows. They later presented themselves as a solid, committed pair during the dramatic reunion episode, confirming their romance was still going strong beyond the cameras.
Birthday Revelations and Public Support
In her recent social media post, Abi revealed: 'Turns out marrying a stranger was the best birthday plot twist.' She described celebrating her first birthday as a wife as her 'happiest one yet,' adding that she felt 'grateful, loved and exactly where I am meant to be.'
The birthday message prompted an immediate flood of supportive comments from both co-stars and fans. Fellow MAFS UK bride Leisha wrote: 'You are just perfection,' while bride Leigh commented: 'You are SO beautiful.' Another participant, Rebecca, expressed being 'forever grateful for you.'
Admirers of the couple quickly filled the comments section with birthday wishes and relationship encouragement. One fan noted: 'So lovely to see you and John still so happy together enjoy every moment of this,' while another observed: 'You really do show how to give and receive love so heartwarming.'
Life After the Experiment
Following the dramatic reunion and finale episodes, John and Abi have emerged as the only couple from the series still together after several other pairs confirmed their splits earlier this week.
In a separate Instagram post also dated November 19, Abi shared a collection of snaps documenting their 'first week after MAFS,' showing the couple enjoying various activities together. These included exchanging their first texts on their personal mobile phones and experiencing their first beach barbecue as a couple.
John additionally revealed on his own social media that they'd been spending quality time in North Wales, with Abi responding: 'Best feeling ever is to step into our new lives together! Wales = Home.'
The pair appear to be going from strength to strength since leaving the experiment, with their social media updates providing continued evidence of their strong connection. Married At First Sight UK remains available to stream on Channel 4 online for those wanting to follow their journey from the beginning.
