MAFS feud explodes as exes demand they're kept apart at boozy bash – and groom cosies up to Love Island star girlfriend
A number of stars from the Channel 4 reality show attended the National Reality Television Awards last night.
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On the ninth series of MAFS UK UK, Lacey Martin and Nathan Campbell made it all the way to the final renewal ceremony.
However, the duo split up after the show came to an end and Nathan then claimed she told him to "fake" their romance for fame.
Following their acrimonious split, he then coupled up with former Love Island star Abi Moores, 26.
Now, as all three of the reality stars attended the glitzy ceremony, it seems things are more awkward than ever between all the personalities.
As Nathan cosied up to his new girlfriend, organisers were forced to separate him from Lacey by seating him on a different table.
A source told The Sun: "Lacey and Nathan had to be kept away from each other at the National Reality TV Awards.
"It was chaos as he was supposed to be on the MAFS table but she wouldn't have sat there if he was there.
"He was all over his girlfriend Abi, so they had to be sat at a separate table."
The eyewitness added: "It was daggers across the room the whole night."
The pair also nearly ran into each other on the red carpet earlier in the evening.
MAFS UK's Nathan reveals first date with Love Island star Abi Moores almost ended in disaster as they go public with romance
Nathan himself remarked that it was "awkward" to The Sun just after she made her way past him and Abi to get to another part of the venue.
Nathan and Lacey continued to swerve each other throughout the star-studded event which was attended by stars including Vanessa Feltz and Strictly pro Nadiya Bychkova.
During one part of the ceremony at London 's Porchester Hall, the MAFS cast went to get some fresh air outside of the venue.
Nathan and Abi couldn't keep their hands off of each other as they looked cosy at one end of the smoking area.
Mafs couples that have stood the test of time
Loved-up Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling of series six fame had the first Mafs baby.
The pair couldn't keep their hands off each other on the programme and quickly found their feet in the outside world, moving into Adam's Doncaster home.
Just 18 months after meeting, the couple welcomed their daughter Beau.
Season five couple Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins also managed to make their marriage work away from the cameras and had their first child in December.
Teacher Michelle, 29, has no regrets about taking part in the experiment. She told us: 'I just feel very lucky and thankful that it has worked out - and excited for everything to come.'
Michelle and Owen were both sick of dating apps when they applied in 2019.
Owen recalled: 'I had been out for some drinks with a friend after work.
"While he was out for a cigarette I was scrolling on Instagram waiting for him to come back in.
'The MAFS advert was the last thing I saw, and I joked, 'Wouldn't it be funny if I signed up?'
'A few beers later when I was back at home I sent in the application, and the rest is history.'
Another couple to make Mafs UK history is Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson.
Despite a slight rocky start, where they clashed over Jenna's vegan lifestyle, the show's first same sex pairing are still going strong.
They even have a successful podcast together called Life With a Pod.
Jenna shed light on being involved in the show earlier this year when she told us: "We're not legally married, and I never felt like we were. I definitely feel the process makes you take the relationship a lot more seriously and having the help of the experts… if you can survive that process it sets a firm foundation for a long-lasting relationship."
However at the other end, Lacey was present as she spoke to a mystery pal on the phone.
She puffed on a cigarette as she held her mobile device next to her ear as Nathan and Abi tentatively chatted to pals.
In a picture sent to The Sun, only one person was seen to be standing between the former cast members as they attempted to separate.
An additional source told us: "Lacey was on the phone in the smoking area, and it looked as though Nathan and Abi were actively keeping their distance from her.
"She previously made her way past him on the red carpet in what looked like an extremely uncomfortable situation for everyone involved.
"Nathan was being interviewed as she scooched past him and made a little quip as a distraction from the situation.
The eyewitness added: "Things looked even worse when they were just steps from each other in the smoking area.
"It was just so awkward for all of them throughout the evening and it was clear from all their actions that there is still bad blood there."
The Sun has approached representatives of both Lacey and Nathan for comment.
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