Married at First Sight spoilers: Bride shocks co-stars by announcing pregnancy at end of the experiment in show first

Married at First Sight is known for pushing the boundaries, and in the decade plus that it has been on our screens there have been plenty of shocking moments.

The very concept of marrying a stranger is a huge risk in itself, especially on TV in front of the nation, and the show has also seen countless scandals over the years - from cheating and wife swaps to domestic abuse fears. The police even had to be called to the set after one nasty row between a husband and wife, and a bride also had to file a restraining order against her groom.

Viewers have come to expect some sort of shocking behaviour to come to the forefront as the eight weeks experiment goes on, and couples navigate moving in together and trying to form a lasting relationship just days after meeting.

This year’s MAFS UK hasn’t been short on controversy; Sarah faced backlash for her ‘fat shaming’ comments about husband Dean, Grace was the subject of more than 100 Ofcom complaints due to her ‘cruel’ treatment of groom Ashley and Steven was allegedly caught swiping on a dating app while being married to wife Nelly . . . to name just a few of the scandals that have hit the 2025 cast.

But, never before has a bride announced her pregnancy at the end of the experiment. Until now. And, as a long-time MAFS fan never has my jaw hit the floor so fast because of some positive MAFS news. . . .

The bride in question is taking part in season 19 of MAFS US, which is airing now but is sadly unavailable to watch in the UK. At the end of episode 9, Meghann, who is paired with Derrek, revealed she had been taking multiple pregnancy tests.

Recording a video where they were both sat in bed together, Derrek said: "We found out some pretty crazy news today. Some miraculous news, unexpected news. I think we're both nervous. . . “We're pregnant!" Meghann said. "And we were not trying — to make that completely known."

"We've got a lot, a lot to talk about now . . . This changes pretty much everything for us," Derrek continued as Meghann added, "We're shocked, scared, and happy all at once."

Then, during episode 10, the couples head off for a group couples retreat together, but Meghann and Derrek said they wanted to keep their pregnancy a secret from everyone.

"It's still really early in the whole pregnancy," Derrek explained. "It's too early yet to have the first doctor's appointment where they do the ultrasound, we haven't gotten to that point yet. But that's going to be in a few weeks, so we're a little nervous to spend this close of, like, intimate time together around the other couples because we're not ready to tell anyone."

As of yet, the couple have not told their castmates about their baby news. The final episodes of the season air next Thursday (November 13), followed by the reunion on Thursday November 20.

This isn’t technically the first time a MAFS contestant has found out about a pregnancy, but it is the first time a couple have fallen pregnant during the experiment. In season 12 of MAFS US, which aired in January 2021, Chris Williams was paired with Paige Banks. Their relationship never really stood a chance, however, as William’s former fiancée Mercedes Myrick contacted him while the pair were on their honeymoon to let him know she was pregnant with his child.

Fans had already commented that their nuptials were doomed prior to this, however, as Williams had openly spoken about dissatisfaction with his bride’s looks on their wedding day and revealed he had been engaged to Myrick months before going on the show. They were trying to see if there was a way forward for them when Williams learned he was going to become a father.

The couple did actually stay together until the very end of the experiment, although Williams was constantly torn between staying with Banks or reuniting with Myrick. Williams and Banks then agreed to not continue their relationship in the real world and divorced. Myrick suffered a miscarriage.