Married At First Sight UK star Julia-Ruth has broken her silence in a remarkably candid social media Q&A, just days after the E4 show's dramatic reunion special concluded. The reality TV personality addressed two of the biggest talking points from the series: her controversial matching tattoo with fellow groom Joe Wood and the current status of her relationship with her original 'husband', Divarni.
The Tattoo Admission: 'I'm Not Going To Remove It'
One of the most shocking moments from the series was the revelation that Julia-Ruth and Joe Wood had jetted off on a secret holiday after both quitting the experiment. The trip was punctuated by the pair getting identical 'Why not?' tattoos, a permanent reminder that left other cast members, particularly Joe's on-screen wife Maeve, furious.
When directly questioned by a follower on Instagram about whether she planned to have the ink lasered off, Julia-Ruth's response was unflinchingly honest. 'To be honest, I think everything happens for a reason...... so I'm not going to get the tattoo removed if I'm honest with you,' she stated.
She further elaborated on her philosophy, explaining that she doesn't believe in erasing the past. 'I don't live life trying to erase things that happen, own it, do better and f****** move on. Also it's a tattoo.. to me it's not that deep,' she wrote, confirming the body art is there to stay.
Where She Stands With Divarni Now
In a surprising and sentimental revelation, Julia-Ruth also made a significant admission about her original MAFS UK partner, Divarni. Despite their romantic relationship not working out on camera, she disclosed that she still wears her wedding ring from the show.
'I'm not going to cover it up. I still wear my wedding ring from Divarni but I wear it on my right hand,' she shared. She clarified that this act serves as a positive reminder of an 'still an amazing experience and memory', and she expressed that she wishes Divarni well.
A New Look and A Period of Healing
Away from the intense scrutiny of the cameras, Julia-Ruth appears to be in a period of transformation. On social media, she is virtually unrecognisable from her on-screen persona, having swapped her signature long curls for a dramatic new hairstyle.
She also touched on the unique challenge of watching the series back months after filming, describing it as a bit 'oof'. Julia-Ruth confirmed she is now in her 'healing phase' and is focused on moving forward. 'Spoken to I need to speak to, apologise to who I need to apologise to and now it's just about moving on and going forward,' she stated, indicating she has sought to make amends where necessary following the explosive season.
The full series of Married At First Sight UK, including the explosive reunion, is available to stream online.
