Love is back on the cards for Married At First Sight UK star Maeve, who has publicly unveiled a new romance just months after her painful split from on-screen husband Joe.
Instagram Official With an Inked Declaration
The mum-of-one chose Instagram Stories to hard-launch her mystery man on 22 December 2025. Sharing a snap from a cosy dinner date, she captioned the image: “Date night with my man ? ?.” The photo showed the pair holding hands over glasses of rosé wine.
However, fans were quick to spot a significant detail. Visible on the man's arm was a tattoo written in italics – Maeve's name. This permanent declaration has sparked speculation that the new couple may already have matching ink, a bold move that echoes drama from Maeve's past on the show.
Echoes of Past MAFS Tattoo Drama
This tattoo revelation is reminiscent of a shocking moment from the MAFS UK experiment involving Maeve's ex, Joe. After the show, fellow participant Julia-Ruth revealed that she and Joe got matching "why not?" tattoos during a spontaneous trip to Lanzarote.
Julia-Ruth explained the reasoning at the time, stating they "didn’t care about going against the other brides and grooms and causing drama because...'why not'." This incident occurred after Joe had left the experiment temporarily following his grandfather's passing, which created distance and communication issues with Maeve, ultimately leading to their breakup.
Joe's Candid Take on the MAFS Experience
Following the tattoo revelation and the show's broadcast, Joe largely retreated from social media and distanced himself from the cast. He broke his silence in an Instagram post after Julia-Ruth discussed their relationship, stating he entered the experiment with "genuine intentions" but soon realised its primary goal was to "entertain the viewers and divide opinion."
He claimed that by removing himself, he "stayed true to myself", suggesting others acted up for the cameras. He concluded with a pointed message: "The fact is, no one knows the truth of what actually happens in MAFS. I have learnt that some people will lie, deceive and tread on others to get where they want to be.. But that shit ain’t for me."
Moving On With a Fresh Start
While Joe has stepped away from the MAFS spotlight, Maeve is boldly stepping into a new chapter. Her decision to publicly share her new relationship, complete with its very personal tattoo, signals a fresh start away from the drama of the experiment. It remains to be seen if this new romance will have the lasting power that her TV marriage lacked.
