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MARRIED At First Sight’s latest groom Luke used to compete as a bodybuilder – but he gives his new bride Amy “the ick”.
In these incredible throwback pictures, Luke can be seen posing in tiny underpants and with a very dark brown tan and huge muscles.
The Maltese fitness fanatic, who now works as prison eduction manager, began bodybuilding when he was 17 and was crowned Mr Malta four years later.
He won numerous trophies including the ‘overall winner’ of the Arnold Classic, a prestigious event in professional men’s bodybuilding.
Luke, 30, quit bodybuilding in 2018, as he said his “heart was no longer in it”.
Looking back at his career on the stage, he added: “In my head and my heart, I knew I was done.
“A sport which gave me so many life lessons; persistence, discipline and willpower.”
These days, Luke still can flex some serious muscles but he has slimmed down dramatically from his bodybuilding days.
But unfortunately, it is not enough to make his Married At First Sight bride Amy swoon.
In tonight’s show, the singleton will be seen trying his luck at finding everlasting love on the E4 reality show.
In a trailer for the episode, he can be seen at the alter turning to face blonde-haired Amy.
Then then greets her in Matese and kisses her hand, but Amy looks unsure. He then kisses her hand again during their wedding photo shoot, muttering: “Hello, baby.”
Amy, 27, feigns a grin before telling the cameras: “Eurgh….. he’s giving me the ick a little bit.”
Luke and Amy’s wedding comes after The Sun revealed this week the new contestants joining the experiement in a bid to find love.
In another preview, Amy asks her groom: “How old are you?”
Luke responds: “I’m 30. You’re younger than me?” Amy replies: “I’m 27.”
Speaking to the camera, Luke gushes: “I feel amazing, Amy is amazing.
“I can look at her and feel really warm inside.
“I’m not a doctor but I know she’s good for my circulation.”
Mafs couples that have stood the test of time
Loved-up Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling of series six fame had the first Mafs baby.
The pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other on the programme and quickly found their feet in the outside world, moving into Adam’s Doncaster home.
Just 18 months after meeting, the couple welcomed their daughter Beau.
Season five couple Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins also managed to make their marriage work away from the cameras and had their first child in December.
Teacher Michelle, 29, has no regrets about taking part in the experiment. She told us: “I just feel very lucky and thankful that it has worked out – and excited for everything to come.”
Michelle and Owen were both sick of dating apps when they applied in 2019.
Owen recalled: “I had been out for some drinks with a friend after work.
“While he was out for a cigarette I was scrolling on Instagram waiting for him to come back in.
“The MAFS advert was the last thing I saw, and I joked, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if I signed up?’
“A few beers later when I was back at home I sent in the application, and the rest is history.”
Another couple to make Mafs UK history is Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson.
Despite a slight rocky start, where they clashed over Jenna’s vegan lifestyle, the show’s first same sex pairing are still going strong.
They even have a successful podcast together called Life With a Pod.
Jenna shed light on being involved in the show earlier this year when she told us: “We’re not legally married, and I never felt like we were. I definitely feel the process makes you take the relationship a lot more seriously and having the help of the experts… if you can survive that process it sets a firm foundation for a long-lasting relationship.”
But Amy shared her fears, saying: “I feel he’s attractive but being so close to somebody that I’ve never met before is a little bit awkward.”
The pair then reveal to each other their star signs, with the smitten lad telling her: “We’re water and fire. I need need to cool off – you boil me, steamy.”
But his cheeky compliments fall flat.
Amy confesses: “Luke is definitely really charming but some of the comments he is making, I’m not sure how to react to them.
“I think he’s just very flirty and I’m not used to it.”
He also asks her: “What do you like to do? Apart from looking amazing, showing off your clavicles…”
Awkwardly laughing, Amy replies: “I like baking, cooking, you’ll have to test it.”
He quips back: “I eat with my eyes, so I’m already full.”
- Married At First Sight, 9pm, E4, Thursday October 3
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