The surprising apps MAFS stars can and can't have on their phones as one star reveals her sneaky way to break phone rules
Married at First Sight UK contestants have been allowed their phones this year, but there are limitations.
The MAFS UK series 10 cast have been allowed to access more things on their phones throughout the filming of the experiment when compared to previous years, but there’s still a strict list of what they can and cannot use.
This was revealed last month when groom Ashley posted images of himself enjoying time in the pub with co-stars Bailey and Joe. One of last year’s brides, Sacha, commented and said she was jealous the 2025 cast were allowed to use the cameras on their phones as the 2024 cast were not.
It’s previously been confirmed that MAFS contestants have their personal phones taken away the morning of their weddings and have them replaced with a basic production given to them by producers. They do not get their actual mobile back until the experiment is over eight weeks later - or earlier, if they decide to leave the process before the end.
This year’s MAFS cast have now opened up further about what exactly is allowed on their production phone and what isn’t - and it may surprise you to know. Firstly, their contacts list only includes the number of their spouse and their co-stars.
The reason for this is simple. It prevents them from contacting friends and family as this could influence their decisions. Plus, it means there will be no outside distractions of any kind, allowing them to fully focus on the connection they are building inside of the experiment.
Some apps are allowed, but not many. There’s no social media, and not even internet access is allowed. Again, this stops participants from being influenced in any way by the outside world. Contestants truly are in a MAFS bubble away from the reality of their everyday life and can’t do anything other than focus on their relationship.
Well, almost nothing. The apps which are allowed are shopping apps so that people can order themselves new outfits, usually for the dinner parties or the commitment ceremonies. Banking apps are therefore also allowed so personal finances can be kept track of. That makes sense.
Bride Leah, however, has revealed she used this to her advantage to break the rule about communicating with those outside of the experiment. Speaking on her Instagram Stories, she said: “I’ve sent one of my friends money and put miss you on the actual thing, referring to the reference which can be written when sending any payment digitally.
The 2025 cast also revealed that if their co-stars choose to leave the experiment, they are also then not allowed to contact them anymore as they are offiically outside of the MAFS world.
* Married at First Sight UK series 10 continues tonight on E4 (Wednesday November 5) at 9pm. New episodes are available Sunday to Wednesday and previous episodes are available on Channel 4 On Demand.