Here’s everything you need to know about the couple.
It’s time for the final vows on Married at First Sight, and deciding whether they want to stay in their relationship or call it quits is new couple Ella and JJ.
The duo were initially matched with other members of the Married at First Sight 2023 cast – Ella was in a marriage with Nathanial, while JJ was married to Bianca.
However, it soon became clear that Ella and JJ had a connection. After texting and a secret meet-up, Nathanial revealed that JJ and Ella had been chatting behind his and Bianca’s backs, causing a big show at one of the dinner parties.
Nathanial then quit, and Bianca later let rip into JJ and Ella at the commitment ceremony before leaving the show.
Nevertheless, Ella and JJ were given another chance, as they reentered the experiment after sharing a kiss.
So, are Ella and JJ still together?
Read on for everything we know so far.
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Who is Ella?
Age: 29
Job: Clinic consultant
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Ella is a clinical consultant from Weston-super-Mare. She makes history on the E4 show as the first trans bride to take part, saying other shows like “Love Island would never” have her take part.
Speaking ahead of the show, she said: “My parents weren’t that shocked because I have done some crazy stuff – my transition is pretty big in itself – but I think the only way I was ever going to find someone was by putting myself out there and let someone else do the picking.”
She added: “I’ve had a lot of guys interested, but as soon as they find out about me or it gets to a serious stage, they kind of cut it off because they’re like ‘I’m a bit embarrassed by you. I don’t want to tell my family and friends’ and I don’t want to be someone’s dirty secret!”
Ella was originally matched with Nathanial, 36, however, their relationship remained in the friend zone, with Nathanial – who identifies as pansexual – claiming he’d asked to be matched with a “masculine” woman or man. A spokesperson for Channel 4 denied this.
Who is JJ?
Age: 30
Job: Fashion brand owner
Location: Essex
He was originally matched with business owner Bianca, 29, however, he struggled to find the physical chemistry within their relationship.
Are Married at First Sight’s Ella and JJ still together?
Season 8 was filmed some time ago, meaning the couples have made their final decisions.
However, Channel 4 are yet to confirm whether Ella and JJ are still together or if they made it to the end of the experiment as a couple.
The pair are currently following one another on Instagram, which suggests that they’re on good terms.
JJ recently defended Ella, as she experienced transphobic abuse.
As reported by The Sun, JJ answered a fan’s question by saying: “Am I bi now? No! I see Ella as a girl. I don’t know how many times I have to say that. The thing is everyone in the experiment saw Ella as a woman and a girl because that’s what she is.”
While some of the cast has commented that this is the “happiest” they’ve seen Ella, after she struggled to take her relationship to the next level with Nathanial, others aren’t convinced there’s a deep enough connection between Ella and JJ.
Upon their return to the the experiment as a new couple, Erica and her partner Jordan, and Adrienne didn’t seem pleased as they questioned Ella and JJ’s morals for treating their former partners in this way.
And some fans have shared their thoughts online, with one writing: “I’m not buying it that JJ has a genuine connection with Ella #MAFSUK.”
“JJ doesn’t like Ella….Ella doesn’t like JJ, he just gave her the attention that Nathaniel didn’t. I guarantee they’re not still together today. #MAFSUK,” another said.
As well as this, Ella has questioned her future with JJ, and ahead of the vow renewal she cast doubt on their relationship while admitting that she needed to do what’s best for her.
As soon as we know more about the status of their relationship, we’ll update you right here.
Married at First Sight UK 2023 airs on E4 on Monday to Thursday at 9pm. Past seasons are also available to stream on Channel 4.
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