There was more drama on the latest series of Married At First Sight UK than you can shake a stick at and one cast member who was right in the thick if it is Luke Worley.
Luke instantly became a fan favourite when he was matched with Jay Howard, with the newlyweds hitting it off from the moment they laid eyes on each other and it was only up from there. In fact, Luke and Jay never really faced any problems until the end of the experiment.
It was then that they started thinking about how their relationship was going to work on the outside world as Luke was based in Essex and Jay was from Lancashire. Of course, Luke's clash with Jordan Gayle over his controversial comments about "robbing a bank" - an analogy for cheating - didn't help either.
Luke and Jay were forced to leave the experiment after his confrontation with Jordan, but that wasn't really the end of their MAFS journey as so much has happened since then. Here's everything you need to know...
Who is Luke Worley?
Luke is best known for appearing on the 2023 series of Married At First Sight UK. He was one of the first grooms to walk down the aisle after being paired with Jay Howard by the dating experts.
How old is Luke Worley?
Luke is currently 31 years old, although he was 30 when he was filming the show.
Where is Luke Worley from?
He's from Clacton-on-Sea in Essex.
Are Luke and Jay from MAFS still together?
Although Luke and Jay were still an item when they left the experiment, she revealed they'd split when she arrived at the reunion by herself - much to the shock of both her fellow cast members and viewers at home. Explaining what had happened between them, Jay said, "Luke basically said like that we are better off just being friends.
"I asked him what he wanted and he couldn't answer the question. I would have preferred to try and make it work. I still have feelings for him but it is what it is."
Despite no longer being a couple, Luke and Jay are still friends and he paid tribute to her in a social media post following the reunion. Luke wrote, "Going on MAFS wasn’t an easy decision for me and it took a lot of consideration. I knew it wouldn’t be easy but I never thought I would meet someone as unique as @jay_howard. Thank you for accepting me for being me, you made me feel comfortable the second we met."
He added, "Thank you for everything Jay, you will always be special to me and I will always be there for you whenever you need me. I’m glad we can be friends because I couldn’t imagine you not being in my life. It’s been an amazing journey that I will never forget."
What happened between Luke Worley and Jordan Gayle?
When we caught up with Luke before the first episode of MAFS had even aired, he was pretty forthcoming in revealing he didn't get on with all of his castmates.
When asked if he bonded with the rest of the guys, Luke told heat, “Depends who we’re talking,” which is basically a big fat NO. Fellow groom Georges Berthonneau then interjected, “I personally thought that all the boys got on quite well, bar maybe one,” prompting laughter from Brad Skelly. “I’m trying to think if there’s a second. Maybe two.”
Luke continued, “I got on with the majority of the boys. One of the boys I cannot stand and I still can’t stand now. Honestly, can’t stand them.”
It quickly became obvious while watching the show that Luke was referring to intruder groom Jordan Gayle as they never saw eye-to-eye, with the pair frequently bickering at dinner parties and away trips. It all came to a head when Jordan told Jay about Luke's controversial cheating comment, leading Luke to confront Jordan at his apartment and get kicked out of the experiment.
What had Luke Worley said about Jordan Gayle?
Since their on-screen altercation, Luke and Jordan have both made some scathing comments about each other on social media and there's clearly no love lost between them. In one Instagram video, Luke posted a mocking story of himself doing an impression of Jordan complete with a mop on his head and a football t-shirt.
Luke also teased that he and Jordan could come to blows once again, but this time in a boxing ring, as a potential match is on the cards.
What is Luke Worley's job?
Luke worked as a sales executive before appearing on MAFS, but it's not known whether he'll be returning to his day job now that the show is over.
Was Luke Worley on TV before MAFS?
Married At First Sight UK isn't the first dating show Luke's been on. He appeared on Davina McCall's Language of Love in 2022, which involved him jetting off to Spain to try and forge a romantic connection with someone who doesn't speak the same language as him.
Does Luke Worley have Instagram?
He does, you can follow him at @lukeworley1.