MAFS wife says it was 'tough watching' marriage collapse

A woman who had never had a boyfriend before appearing in a reality TV series where she married a stranger, said watching the show was "tough".

Emma Barnes, from Bristol, failed to connect with Caspar Todd after he told her on their honeymoon that he was not attracted to "curvier" women. He later apologised.

Ms Barnes said: "It’s not really what you expect on the first day of the honeymoon.

"But you join this programme for a journey and often the people that don’t fall in love at first sight will have a journey of growth together."

"I’ve watched enough series for that to happen – I absolutely forgave him," she added.

"We're still on speaking terms - not the best of friends. It's still quite tough watching it back for the both of us."

The 31-year-old, who describes herself on Instagram as "Bristol's own Bridget Jones with a twist", said she feels like a "Z-list" celebrity now the 9th series of the programme has finished.

"I'm going to the gym with no make-up on and I get stopped on the bus," she said.

"It's great though - I love it. I'm a huge fan of the show so I'd be exactly the same."

She added: "I think it’s an enjoy-it-while-you-can moment.”

Ms Barnes joined Nathan Campbell, another groom from the latest series, on the BBC Points West sofa.

Asked if something could work out between them one day, Ms Barnes laughed.

She said: "No, we're like brothers and sisters. We all live in the apartment, we all knock each others’ doors and pop round for a wine.”

Mr Campbell said: "I'm positive vibes only and she's [Ms Barnes] got good positivity.

"I will say, if it don't work out [his relationship] it's good practice."

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