A groom from Married At First Sight has revealed some behind-the-camera secrets that contestants have to abide by.

Luke, one of the contestants from this year's show, took time out to answer why couples are not seen wearing their rings after fans speculated about it on social media.

Speaking on the MAFS Podcast, Luke said that rings are not allowed to be worn until the final episode has been shown – which is why they don't make an appearance for most of the season.

This is to leave the audience guessing as to whether couples stayed together through the show – making viewers speculate about the show.

He said: “This is actually a fact as well, so you’re not allowed to wear your ring until the final episode’s aired.

“When I was in my local pub, everyone was like, ‘Oh where’s your ring?’ but like, we’re not actually allowed to wear the ring. Everyone has to take it off, so no one knows if you’re together or not.”

Another big rule is that contestants aren't allowed to follow each other on social media – however, Luke says the rule was bent in this year's series.

Speaking with fellow groom Thomas on an Instagram Live, he said: "But I for one am glad it’s a rule that’s broken, as it’s really fun to see cast members teasing upcoming drama or show support for each other after a heavy episode.

"Equally, we all quickly turn into professional detectives, assessing the health of each marriage by the couple’s interaction online and how many emojis they used to each other. And after discovering that Porscha follows new intruder Matt on Instagram but not Terence, I’ve seen everything I need to know."

A final rule he has shared is that couples aren't allowed to be seen with each other in public until after the series has been broadcast.

This comes as Channel 4 broke its silence on their decision to axe Brad Skelly from the show following his behaviour towards on-screen wife Shona Manderson.

In a statement shared with OK!, a spokesperson for Channel 4 said that the show’s experts, Charlene Douglas, Paul Brunston and Mel Schilling, had agreed that the MAFSUK “environment was not working for the couple” and that the pair’s exit would play out during the series.

"The couple’s exit plays out in the show. It was agreed alongside experts Paul, Mel and Charlene that the intensive Married at First Sight environment was not working for the couple and it was the right time to leave the experiment,” it read.

The statement added that the relationships of the couples are “closely monitored” and that if any relationship is deemed “potentially unhealthy”, independent advice is taken.

It continued: “The relationships on Married at First Sight UK are closely monitored off screen, by production and an independent psychologist.

"If any of the relationships develop in a way that is deemed to be potentially unhealthy for either party, we would take expert psychological advice as to whether it was time for them to leave the process.

“The welfare of all contributors on Married at First Sight UK is our top priority and we ensure that appropriate support is available to contributors at all times during filming, including 24/7 access to a member of the welfare team or psych support."

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