Married At First Sight couple Jade and Ridge hit it off instantly when they exchanged vows for the first time, but their relationship hit rocky waters towards the end.

Jade Pywell, 26, beamed when she saw Ridge Barredo, 27, at the altar, but she soon realised he may not have been as mature as she'd have liked.

Putting her worries to the back of her mind, it wasn't until Home Stay week that Jade started to question her relationship after a chat with her mum and sister. She's been plauged with the worry that Ridge simply isn't ready for the level of commitment that marriage brings, despite ressurances.

We watched as the pair exchanged sweet vows at the final vows ceremony, but have the duo stayed together since the show stopped filming? If you're too impatient to wait for this years' reunion episodes and don't mind spoilers, read everything we know so far below.

Jade and Ridge had an instant connection (
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However Jade was worried about whether Ridge was right for her (
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Ridge, 27, initially surprised Jade with his penchant for slang and puppy-like energy, and while she had her reservations, she admitted she liked her husband's fun antics. However, Jade ultimately had to decide if Ridge is the right person to bring into her and her eight-year-old daughter's lives and she's openly questioned Ridge's maturity levels on the show.

While Aussie viewers have already enjoyed the explosive MAFS 2024 reunion, it has yet to air for UK audiences. From what we know from social media posts and reports from Down Under, however, it seems as if Jade and Ridge have managed to stay strong since final vows.

Once the show wrapped in Australia, Ridge took to Instagram to post a sweet tribute to Jade. He said: "If you had told me before I went on this experiment that I'd find love, I would have laughed in your face and told you to tell your story walking.

"In the experiment, I managed to meet a girl who made me fall so deeply for her and made me realise why it never worked with anyone else. She's all I've ever wanted and so much more," adding how grateful he is for their relationship.

Jade also shared a post as she reflected on the show and said: "And just like that, the experiment has come to an end. I am so grateful for the journey and everyone I have met along the way. Definitely won't miss the weekly therapy sessions talking about my feelings.

"However, this was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I honestly enjoyed every part of it. Thank you to my husband for making my time so special. You are nothing I expected, but everything I needed. Here's to 2024 with bigger blessings. Now here is a quick video of when we decided to run off to Bali for a much-needed R&R."

The loved-up pair are still together, but Jade shared an update on their living situation and said: "Finishing the experiment means long distance is the new normal for a while."

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