An NHS worker from Romford has married a stranger as part of a televised love experiment.
Leigh Harris is just one of the romantic hopefuls looking to find love on Married At First Sight UK 2025.
The 30-year-old works as a clinical coder for the NHS from a GP surgery, but has joined the experiment to find her "perfect bride".
Opening up in confessionals in episode 3, Leigh revealed her experience of love in her home town.
She said: "Single life in Romford? Awful! Everyone assumes I'm straight."
The 30-year-old was previously engaged and admitted she thought she would be getting married and starting a family before things fell apart.
Leigh is a self confessed "girly girl", taking pride in her appearance which she also attributes to growing up in the town.
Her idea of her perfect match would be someone family oriented, who works hard and has goals set.
She said: "It's that masculine energy for me. If that's not there, I'll struggle with that."
Relationship experts Paul Brunson, Mel Schilling, and Charlene Douglas paired Leigh with 35-year-old Liverpudlian Leah Tyrer, expecting the pair to bond over their spirituality and family values.
The two met for the first time at the altar, with Leigh confessing beforehand that she's "got a good feeling".
However, the feeling was short lived when the pair met at the altar.
Whilst Leah felt an instant physical attraction, Leigh was left wondering if her bride had a masculine side.
She said: "I'm a bit apprehensive... she's not what I normally go for. I'm worried I've made a mistake."
The pair shared an awkward kiss on the cheek after exchanging vows, with the frostiness carrying over into their pictures.
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At the reception dinner, the 30-year-old discussed with family and friends her feelings about the wedding day and her new bride.
The episode ended the newly weds spending their wedding night apart.
Married at First Sight UK airs on E4.
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