MAFS UK bride Lacey speaks out after backlash from viewers over ‘crossing boundaries’ with groom

MAFS UK bride Lacey Martin has spoken out after receiving backlash over *those* photographs.

It's been a pretty explosive week on the dating show, with multiple couples leaving the experiment during Monday's commitment ceremony, heaps of arguments, and some pretty emotional moments, too.

Lacey was at the centre of some drama this week (Channel 4)

Following the past week's events, bride Lacey - who is married to Nathan Campbell - spoke out on social media, hitting back at those who criticised her about the photographs taken during a salsa dancing class.

"I had the best salsa day with my friends," she wrote.

"I was happy, having fun, enjoying myself - doesn't mean I'm not classy. I'm confident, it was freestyle."

Lacey appeared to be referring to a comment made by Luke, in which he spoke about how he would have reacted if wife Amy had been photographed dancing with Adam.

"You said to me, 'if that was you on that photo, we'd have to have serious conversations'," Amy told the experts during Monday's commitment ceremony.

Luke then explained what he specifically meant by the photo, saying: "So I received a photo of Lacey and Adam doing a salsa dance together, and I messaged Amy straight away, and I said, 'I'm really proud that that wasn't you like and this is why you always act with class and integrity'."

Lacey then interjected: "What, was I not acting with class? How's me dancing... we've [her and Nathan] got trust?"

After some back and forth, Luke tried to reassure Lacey: "That's not what I said. You're putting words in my mouth. You're saying that, I'm just trying to get a point because that's the message I sent."

Lacy then warned: "Well, use your words wisely."

The photo divided the group (Channel 4)

Following the comments, the experts also spoke to Nathan and Lacey about the images, asking Nathan if he had any issue when he saw them.

"No, I feel like if you know your worth and you know your worth with each other," he said.

Before Lacey added: "Also I'm very content, I know I've got a good thing, there's no problem."

And viewers were quick to support Lacey, too, with one writing on X: "Everyone has different things that they find acceptable, it’s about knowing your partner and what the boundaries are."

While another said: "It’s OK for Luke to dance but not women. Double standards - disappointed that the experts don’t call it out, even with two women on the board."

Married at First Sight UK airs every Monday to Thursday at 9.00pm on E4.