Latest news with #RossMcCarthy
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
MAFS UK groom bravely reveals he's an alcoholic in emotional post after TV split
MAFS UK groom Ross McCarthy has bravely revealed he's an alcoholic – opening up in a powerful Instagram post after splitting from his wife Sacha Jones. Advertisement 3 MAFS star Ross McCarthy has posted about his recovery from alcoholism Credit: Instagram 3 He shot to fame on Married at First Sight UK last year after tying the knot with Sacha Jones Credit: Channel 4 The reality TV star has since turned his life around – and found new love with a In a powerful message to fans, In an emotional post, he shared: 'For everyone who's been asking me about this book – what is it, and what's it done for me – well, here you go. 'I'm finally ready to share it with the world, because I'm more stable now, and my mindset is stronger than ever. Advertisement READ MORE ON MAFS 'So yeah… I'm an alcoholic. 'And I'm proud to say that out loud now, because back then, I couldn't.' Ross credited a life-changing book and the unwavering support of his loved ones for helping him on his journey to sobriety. 'This book has changed my life in so many positive ways. Advertisement Most read in Reality Exclusive 'I'm beyond thankful to my family and loved ones for putting it in front of me. I know I've been hard work at times, but you stuck by me – and now, I'm in a place where I wake up genuinely happy every single day. 'To be honest, I never read books before. I got the easy-to-read version because I wanted to really give it a go. I've never been great with big words, but this book blew me away.' MAFS star reveals 15-year gambling addiction and admits he's been through a 'dark time' Ross explained that he was finally ready to open up about his struggles because his mindset had changed. 'Today, I believe in God. I thank Him every day for where I am now. That's why, in a previous video, I said: You are not on your own. You're NOT on your own. Advertisement 'I'm 65 days sober – and I've made a promise to myself: I'm never going back. I'm done for good.' Ross's brave confession comes after his fiery split from Sacha on the show, where tensions flared after he was caught messaging another bride following explosive rows with Sacha. It was claimed had been fellow show star Erica Roberts. But now, Ross has turned over a new leaf – and fans are rallying around his powerful message of hope. Advertisement Fans thanked him for his honest post, and one replied to his post: Congratulations Tough but worthwhile journey. I'm trudging that road too ODAAT" Another said: "Love this so much! So brave of you to share. It will be a journey but one you will not regret. I'm 161 days xx" 3 Ross has revealed he's back with his beautician girlfriend three months after they split Credit: Instagram
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
MAFS UK groom bravely reveals he's an alcoholic in emotional post after TV split
MAFS UK groom Ross McCarthy has bravely revealed he's an alcoholic – opening up in a powerful Instagram post after splitting from his wife Sacha Jones. Ross made history on the show as its first deaf groom, but he broke Sacha's heart after struggling with his anger issues. 3 The reality TV star has since turned his life around – and found new love with a girlfriend Magda. In a powerful message to fans, Ross revealed that he's 65 days sober and determined never to go back. In an emotional post, he shared: 'For everyone who's been asking me about this book – what is it, and what's it done for me – well, here you go. 'I'm finally ready to share it with the world, because I'm more stable now, and my mindset is stronger than ever. 'So yeah… I'm an alcoholic. 'And I'm proud to say that out loud now, because back then, I couldn't.' Ross credited a life-changing book and the unwavering support of his loved ones for helping him on his journey to sobriety. 'This book has changed my life in so many positive ways. 'I'm beyond thankful to my family and loved ones for putting it in front of me. I know I've been hard work at times, but you stuck by me – and now, I'm in a place where I wake up genuinely happy every single day. 'To be honest, I never read books before. I got the easy-to-read version because I wanted to really give it a go. I've never been great with big words, but this book blew me away.' MAFS star reveals 15-year gambling addiction and admits he's been through a 'dark time' Ross explained that he was finally ready to open up about his struggles because his mindset had changed. 'Today, I believe in God. I thank Him every day for where I am now. That's why, in a previous video, I said: You are not on your own. You're NOT on your own. 'I'm 65 days sober – and I've made a promise to myself: I'm never going back. I'm done for good.' Ross's brave confession comes after his fiery split from Sacha on the show, where tensions flared after he was caught messaging another bride following explosive rows with Sacha. It was claimed Ross had been secretly messaging fellow show star Erica Roberts. But now, Ross has turned over a new leaf – and fans are rallying around his powerful message of hope. Fans thanked him for his honest post, and one replied to his post: Congratulations Tough but worthwhile journey. I'm trudging that road too ODAAT" Another said: "Love this so much! So brave of you to share. It will be a journey but one you will not regret. I'm 161 days xx"
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Married At First Sight star shares health update from her hospital bed after undergoing major surgery
Married At First Sight's Sacha Jones has shared a health update from her hospital bed on Instagram on Thursday after getting a nose job. The TV personality, 29, was left devastated on the show when her TV husband Ross McCarthy left her just two weeks after she moved to Manchester to be with him. Sharing a candid picture on her Stories, she showed off her bruised and swollen face after undergoing surgery. Alongside the post, she penned: 'If you gueseed (sic) nose, you guessed correct'. In separate post, Sacha uploaded a clip which saw her thanking her followers for all their kind messages. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She said: 'Guys thank you for all your DMs. I actually didn't expect to get any messages about this. 'I'm shocked about how everybody is interested. I'm at my hotel now. Little bit sore. I've been given all my medication and stuff like that. 'I have just been sleeping non stop. I will get back to you all eventually. She's just a little bit achy right now. Love you'. After Sacha's time on the show, MailOnline revealed that she was left heartbroken after husband Ross dumped her within days of the series ending. Ross told Sacha he had fallen in love with her following their TV wedding on the E4 show with the couple's marriage going from strength to strength during filming. Despite the former Miss Birmingham uprooting her life by moving from her hometown Walsall to Manchester in commitment to her marriage, Ross abruptly ended the relationship with little explanation. To make matters worse, Ross, who was the first deaf contestant to appear on the dating programme, went public on Instagram with his new girlfriend, to the shock of both Sacha and E4 producers. A TV source told MailOnline show bosses lambasted the father-of-one for his unkind behaviour in protection of Sacha, who believed their marriage would be long-lasting. An insider said: 'Sacha had an incredible experience filming Married At First Sight UK and she truly thought her marriage with Ross would work. 'She moved to Manchester to be with him but after just two weeks he went cold and ended their romance for good. 'Sacha was devastated and now watching their journey back as the show airs makes processing their breakup even harder. 'Producers weren't happy either… Ross gave away that he and Sacha were no longer together by posting photos with his new girlfriend – he had no problem flaunting his romance despite the fact it would hurt his ex-wife's feelings.' Sacha and Ross married after meeting for the first time at the altar and their bond was quickly established. The painter and decorator was patient with Sacha who told him on their wedding day she is celibate, opting to sleep on the sofa. He even won over Sacha's father by going to a gym session with the bodybuilder, which was significant given the close relationship she shares with her family. After moving into the show's apartment together, Sacha purchased a sign language book to learn more about how to communicate with Ross, who was born deaf and wears two hearing aids.
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Married At First Sight star reunites with ex just 3 months after shock split
A MARRIED At First Sight UK star has reunited with his girlfriend three months after they split following the dramatic series reunion. During the latest MAFS UK reunion, it was claimed Ross McCarthy had been secretly messaging fellow show star Erica Roberts. 3 3 The Sun later revealed he'd split from his beautician girlfriend Magdalena - but it seems the couple have managed to work things out. Ross and Magda took to Instagram to share highlights from a recent romantic day out together, showing the painter and decorator topless and showing off his buff bod while they soaked up the sun. He joked: 'Out for a romantic stroll… until the bugs joined our date.' It comes after insiders told us how Ross and Madga struggled to make their relationship work previously. A source said at the time: 'Ross and Magda have gone their separate ways after failing to make their relationship work. 'He's removed all of his photos of them together from his social media, and they've both unfollowed each other.' Ross - who was paired with Sacha Jones for the most recent series of MAFS UK - skipped the explosive reunion, but that didn't stop his name cropping up. After the dramatic special aired, Sacha took to Instagram after she was accused of leaking information about an alleged fling between her Ross and Erica. In a long statement, she strongly denied that she was behind the story. "Apparently I leaked the story on Ross messaging Erica, when we was together, calling her beautiful," Sacha said. "I didn't deny it, that's true, but I wouldn't leak it. I don't care that much." Sacha described her time on the show with Ross as 'awful.' She told OK!: 'When I think of my time with Ross after the show, it's just dark. Dark. I can't think of one happy memory after the show. It was awful. The last happy memory I have is going to the first reunion together and putting on a strong front.'
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why some MAFS UK stars were snubbed from the 2025 reunion
Married at First Sight UK's 2025 reunion is missing some of the 2024 cast. Instead there are a mix of 2023 and 2024 stars returning to our screens for the MAFS UK reunion episode. The Married At First Sight UK 2025 reunion line-up in full includes: Adam Nightingale, Amy Kenyon, Hannah Norburn, Holly Ditchfield, Kieran Chapman, Kristina Goodsell, Lacey Martin, Nathan Campbell, Orson Nurse, Sionnain Carmichael and Sacha Jones from the 2024 series. Ella Morgan, Erica Roberts, Matt Pilmoor, Shona Maderson, Paul Liba and Tasha Jay from the 2023 show are also featuring in the 2025 reunion. The Married At First Sight UK couples were reunited for the first time in seven months to film the 2025 reunion in November last year. Big names from the 2024 series who made the final vows episode are missing from the 2025 MAFS UK reunion include Polly Selman, Luke Debono and Ross McCarthy. Others missing from the show include Richelle Cade, Emma Barnes, Eve Reid, Alex Henry, Ryan Livesey and Stephen Nolson. While some stars have reportedly turned down the opportunity to make a comeback, others have claimed they weren't invited back to the reunion. Emma Barnes told Yahoo that she was uninvited and claimed she was replaced just one day before she was due to start filming with the rest of the MAFS crew. Speaking about being uninvited for the first time, she told us: "They didn't need me anymore. I still don't know why I was cut. There were some storylines that they wanted to follow, the producers, and yeah, someone must have taken my seat, right, so someone got called up to get back on there. But yeah, not me!" She added: "There was certainly an uproar from a lot of my friends that I wasn't gonna be there — I don't know whether that's just my friends though! I know I'm a big personality and I definitely could have brought some laughs to the table... It's a shame." Ross McCarthy wasn't there simply because he was unavailable for the filming date. His representative told Yahoo UK: "Ross was unable to attend as he had a prior commitment at another charity event." Also asked about why he is missing from the 2025 reunion, Luke Debono revealed he was not asked to take part in the filmed catch up. He told Yahoo UK: "I don't know why, some of us were not required." In January, Married At First Sight star Charlie Curtis said she "wasn't invited" to film the reunion that airs in February 2025. The TV bride, whose marriage with Eve Reid soon ended after the second commitment ceremony, was "upset" and "frustrated" she didn't get asked back, especially as she felt she's now friends with the female cast. She told The Daily Mail: "It really upset me, I was so upset when they told me I wasn't going though. I felt so disheartened, I want my last... To go back with the girls when I'm friends with them now, no one saw any of us being friends on screen. "And loads of people bought into that, why do the girls not like me... So many apologies have been said and I have just never been able to talk about that ever. It is frustrating, as I keep saying, everything happens for a reason." Curtis said she had only found out she had been snubbed because of the MAFS UK group chat where everyone was talking about the reunion and it dawned on her that her invite hadn't arrived. She said she was later told that her "story was over". During an Instagram Q&A in December, TV groom Caspar Todd — who was partnered with Emma Barnes and made a friend in Curtis on the show — revealed on Instagram why he thought he was missed off the invite list. He said at the time: "No, I wasn't approached about the reunion that will be out in February." He added: "I'm a bit guarded about my opinions. I just don't think I would have created enough good content. So they probably said no to me for that reason. When I say good content, I mean entertaining content. Shouting, screaming and glasses being thrown." With some of the fan favourites missing out on the 2025 reunion, it begs the question, where are they now? Ross McCarthy has continued to be a devoted dad to his daughter Bleu, whom he was determined to stay living close to in Manchester. The parent has continued to share sweet snaps of his daughter on social media. Meanwhile, it's been two months since Polly Selman made the move back to Sydney in Australia. The TV bride has been sharing her sun-soaked snaps with her Instagram following of 160,000. Valentine's Day was a big day for her too as she moved into her new home. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Polly Sellman 🍒 (@polly_sellman) She wrote of the milestone: "The overwhelming feelings I've had today of being so proud of myself, being so giddy and in and out of being teary. Now I've got my apartment, got a solid groups of girls, and working with brands I could've only dreamed of a few months ago. "For me to get myself where I have in the last 3 weeks from where I was in Perth, I can't even put into words. If if anyone that's gonna do something, no matter how difficult. It'll be me, and only me." Richelle Cade has also made some big changes to her life as she quit her job post-MAFS UK. "To eliminate one of a few stressors, I've left my job," she wrote on Instagram in February. "Post MAFS stress, life and low tolerance for bs took over." Elsewhere, MAFS UK groom Luke Debono has got some new work as he stripped off for a project with Dominos — a pepperoni-inspired eau de toilette that came out on Valentine's Day. He said: "What could be more attractive to a partner than a smoky, spicy scent that sparks passion?" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Domino's Pizza (@dominos_uk) Emma Barnes returned to TV in February, although it wasn't for the MAFS UK reunion! Instead, she was featuring in Channel 5 documentary We Love Bridget Jones: All The Laughter And More about the fourth movie in cinemas now. She said: "Buzzing to be back in front of the camera sharing my love for my favourite character, some might say we hold some similarities." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emma Barnes (@emmaebarnes) Her TV husband Caspar Todd has gone onto find love in real life. The Head Gardener in the New Forest made his relationship public while seeing in the New Year. On social media he wrote: "Who knew that 2024 would find me the love of my life? So happy to have you in my life and moving in to live with me next month. Happy New Year, 2025 is looking amazing." Todd may not have found his love on MAFS UK but he has found a new partner in co-star Stephen Nolson. In February, the duo have teased their plans to host a new podcast Fitness & Flowers which combines their two very different passions. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stephen Nolson (@stephen_nolson) Groom Alex Henry has been moving on with his life too since MAFS UK cameras stopped rolling. In January, he shared he no longer speaks to his TV bride Holly Norburn from the experiment. He wrote on Instagram: "Me and Holly are no longer in contact, but we aren't on bad terms either! I hope that what ever she is up to she is happy, I wish her, her kids and her family nothing but health and happiness. We went through a mad experiment together." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexander Henry (@ Meanwhile, Ryan Livesey has announced his plans to return to his love of football for a charity match. The Married At First Sight UK star used to be a semi-professional footballer and in recent days revealed he would be putting his boots back on for a charity match. Working with Redditch United, he would be playing in the celebrity football match in memory of The Lucie Southall Leukaemia Fund raising funds for Birmingham Childrens Hospital. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sellebrity Soccer (@sellebrity_uk) Unlike many of the other Married At First Sight UK contestants, Eve Reid has gone under the radar as she appears to have deleted her Instagram account. Married At First Sight UK returns with a new reunion show on E4 at 9pm on Monday, 24 February.
