Did Richelle quit Married at First Sight UK? The bride's absence explained

26 September 2024, 17:41 | Updated: 27 September 2024, 13:06

Fans are wondering where MAFS bride Richelle is. Picture: Channel 4

By Abbie Reynolds

Where is MAFS UK's Richelle? Here's why Richelle wasn't at the dinner party following her honeymoon with Orson.

Loading audio...

When Married at First Sight UK's 2024 brides and grooms came together for their first dinner party one bride was noticeably absent.

After not clicking on their honeymoon, Orson went to the dinner party alone without Richelle. Still hopeful about the future of their relationship, Orson joined the cast and said, "she just needs some time, it's just a process".

But clearly feeling apprehensive about being the only single in the room he added: "I would 100% feel so much more comfortable if Richelle was by my side, I miss her terribly."

So, did Richelle left the experiment or does she return to rekindle things with her groom?

Read more: Are Orson and Richelle still together from MAFS UK 2024?
Read more: Where is MAFS UK 2024 filmed? All the locations revealed

Has Richelle left MAFS UK? Picture: Channel 4

Did ***MAFS UK*'s Richelle quit the show?**

Richelle did return to the experiment after leaving on the honeymoon. She had left a conversation with Orson saying: "I think I'm done here guys".

In the conversation with Orson, she said she didn't think he was asking her enough questions about herself so was confused that he was "catching feelings" for her. She went on to say she found the experiment "quite destabilising".

Richelle said: "I can't even describe how intense this whole process is. You know you're under pressure to dissect what and why you may not like qualities about someone. 'Is it me, is it him?'

"I just want to withdraw, press the eject button." She then walked off in tears.

Richelle shared wedding pictures on her Instagram. Picture: Instagram

The words spoken by Richelle sounded like someone ready to leave the experiment, however after some time apart she returned just in time for the first commitment ceremony and was extremely apologetic to Orson.

Before we saw her return to the show a fan asked if there was anything that happened that she was surprised did air in an Instagram comment, she replied: "There's a few things yea but nothing I'll lose sleep over. We did have some good times together during the honeymoon but they were hellbent on creating drama out of nowhere which was exhausting.

"I was just so out of my comfort zone tbh but tried to get into it when I went bk in. The whole experience was just wild tbh lol x"

She also went on to set the record straight on her reaction to Orson opening up about heartbreak.

Richelle wrote: I said in my vows ‘I will apologise when I’m wrong’. Picture: Channel 4

Richelle wrote: "I'm so glad someone brought this up, been dying to speak on that. My personal 'sob story' had nothing whatsoever to do with him or relationship heartbreak.

"In reality I was upset with production for trying to get me to talk on camera about unresolved family issues that I specifically said I wasn't willing to spk about. Why? Because it's not entertainment fodder and that is the reason I left so yea thanks for bringing up."

Richelle has set the record straight on her Instagram. Picture: Instagram

Speaking to fellow groom Alex, Orson explained what he felt had happened: "On the honeymoon I said to this girl 'I'm getting feels', however, though I think she probably might feel like maybe that was too much too early. She was like, 'I can't do this'."

In general at the dinner party he remained positive about Richelle taking her time and coming back to him, which turned out to be true.

We look forward to seeing their relationship journey on MAFS!