MAFS 2024 Christmas reunion in chaos after co-stars shock break-up - and now groom won't answer bosses calls

Married at First Sight UK producers are reportedly unable to get hold of groom Ross McCarthy after it was revealed earlier this week that he has split from his on-screen wife Sacha Jones.

In previous series’ of the E4 reality dating show, cast members who have taken part are brought back together for an eagerly anticipated festive reunion, filmed some months after the main show has finished, to give an update on whether or not they are still with her spouse having spent some time in the real world.

The reunion show is a staple of the Christmas viewing calendar for MAFS fans, but this year it seems that one member of the 2024 cast may be missing, as bosses are reportedly unable to contact him.

McCarthy and Jones appear to be one of the strongest couples on the show in scenes airing right now, and the couple even recently declared their love for one another. But, McCarthy seems to have confirmed that he is now in a new relationship on his Instagram page.

It’s been reported that he told Jones he didn't see a future with her just days after the cameras stopped rolling on he TV experiment - althouugh she had moved from Birmingham to Manchester to be with him.

His new relationship appears to be with a blonde business owner called Magda. He has an ‘M’ and a black heart in his Instagram bio, while she has an ‘R’ and a red heart in hers and has commented on his recent posts with loved-up messages, including one of his promotional MAFS shot where she told him he looked hot.

A source has now revealed that McCarthy is ignoring calls from MAFS UK production members in the lead up to the Christmas special, and seems to want to avoid seeing Jones again. They told the Sun: "Producers are shooting another Christmas special, bringing back some of the biggest MAFS faces from this series and the previous one.

"They are really keen to get Ross, given all the drama that has gone down after he dumped her following filming wrapping, but he doesn’t want to face her. He has been avoiding productions calls and won’t commit. Bosses aren’t giving up and will keep trying to persuade him, but as of right now he wants to move past the show and focus on his new relationship.

"It’s a real blow for the production as the end of series reunion filmed before the latest run started airing, so they wanted to get back all the biggest characters to delve into the various dramas and feuds that have developed between the cast while the show has gone out on TV."

Channel 4 has not yet commented on the Christmas special of the show, or any specific cast member involvment. In previous series other cast members have also been absent from the festive reunion.

Someone close to Jones said she was left heartbroken when McCarthy ended their relationship. They told MailOnline: "Sacha had an incredible experience filming Married At First Sight UK and she truly thought her marriage with Ross would work.

"She moved to Manchester to be with him but after just two weeks he went cold and ended their romance for good. Sacha was devastated and now watching their journey back as the show airs makes processing their break-up even harder.

"Producers weren't happy either… Ross gave away that he and Sacha were no longer together by posting photos with his new girlfriend – he had no problem flaunting his romance despite the fact it would hurt his ex-wife's feelings."