Overview

• Six singles joined the experiment—brides Abi, April and Leisha with grooms Leo, Reiss and John—after Mel Schilling called the move a pivotal reset.
• The first intruder wedding featuring Abi and John aired, with a teaser showing Abi’s mother confronting the groom and warning she will protect her daughter.
• Fans on X urged producers to slow the format, saying the newcomers arrived too quickly and asking for more focus on in‑laws week.
• Viewers say they reported the episode to Ofcom after experts sharply criticised Sarah during a commitment ceremony, leaving her in tears.
• Ongoing tensions in original pairings continued, with Grace and Ashley’s arguments drawing pleas from viewers for the couple to stop clashing.