Eventually, producers decided that the show wasn’t working for the couple.
Channel 4 explained that the “environment was not working for the couple and it was the right time to leave the experiment.”
Brad and ShonaSimon Johns/Channel 4
Expert Paul told the couple of the decision, saying, “What I’m seeing happen is you have devolved, what it sounds like is there are moments when the desire is there but there are a lot of moments, where you are saying Shona, that you feel belittled, to a point where this is not a healthy relationship, and I know you know this, but this is not working, it’s just not.”
After their respective times on the show, rumours did began to swirl about a potential spark between Matt and Shona. Back in October 2023, a source even told The Sun that the pair had been seen in a Starbucks together.
In December 2023, the pair confirmed their relationship to OK! Magazine. “We definitely want to get married!” Matt said at the time.
Shona added, “I’m 32 next year, so we want to have children in the next few years.”
Shona and Matt reveal their relationship is still going strong in the MAFS UK 2025 reunion
As of the last MAFS UK reunion, Shona and Matt are still an item. In fact, not only did the pair show up to the latest MAFS reunion together, they even got (semi) engaged (whatever that means).
During the reunion, Matt gave Shona a promise ring. “I want to show you how committed I am with this ring, and to promise you an amazing future with lots of fun, travelling and making memories,” he said during his emotional speech.
MAFS Reunion SpecialIndigo Wild Studio – Simon Johns/Channel 4