Forgotten MTV reality star marries long-term girlfriend 11 years after starring with Vicky Pattison on hit show
His new life is worlds away from reality TV
'I DO!' Forgotten MTV reality star marries long-term girlfriend 11 years after starring with Vicky Pattison on hit show
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MTV reality star Marco Alexandre has married his long-term girlfriend 11 years after starring on Ex On the Beach.
The MTV reality show was a hit from the off thanks to its outspoken, outrageous and downright drama-packed cast.
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Former reality TV star Marco Alexandre has married his longterm girlfriend Emma Nichols
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The gorgeous couple tied the knot after a two year engagement
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Reality TV fans will remember Marco from Ex On The Beach
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The programme dumped eight single people – four muscle-bulging blokes and four bikini-clad girls - in a sunny destination to help kick-start their love lives.
But the path of true love didn't run smoothly, and the group's romantic liaisons were interrupted throughout the series by their exes.
Marco Alexandra had viewers 'aww-ing' at their TV screens in 2014 thanks to his sweet romance with Frankie Thrope.
He described himself as a "Greek god" at the time, appearing alongside Ashley Cain, Jack Lomax, Liam Lewis Chloe Goodman, Emily Gillard, Farah Sattaur and former Geordie Shore cast member Vicky Pattison.
But Marco and Frankie didn't last, and now the 32-year-old from Sheffield has found everlasting love.
He proposed to stunning beauty salon owner Emma Nichols in January 2023.
Marco shared a stunning snap with Emma at the time, as she proudly flashed her diamond ring. He captioned it: "She said yes!"
Their followers rushed to congratulate them, with one writing: "About time!"
Marco and Emma waited two years to get married, previously revealing they wanted the wedding to take place in Portugal as they hunted for venues.
And the couple looked every bit the picture of love in new photos on Facebook after saying "I do".
Watch the moment Virgin Island stars CLASH during very awkward encounter on the beach
Emma stunned in a dazzling white dress which she matched with floor-length veil, while Marco wore a crisp white dinner jacket over black trousers.
Hundreds of fans commented on their photos congratulating the newlyweds.
Since leaving reality TV behind, stylish Marco has been running his own fashion labels and is a property developer.
His most recent posts on social media show him promoting a property in Liverpool, and praising his partner on her beauty business venture.
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