MARRIED AT First Sight bride Ella Morgan has revealed the sad reason she’s been missing from social media.
The star – who made history as the matchmaking series’ first-ever trans bride – admitted her “life has changed so much” and opened up on the things which had “taken its toll”.
Ella Morgan has revealed the sad reason she’s been absent from social media of late Credit: PA
She posted a lengthy update on her social media page and told how things had ‘taken their toll’ Credit: Instagram
, 32, who has used her huge profile from the show to campaign for trans rights, told how her eating disorder had returned – and she had moved in with her nan to stop her being taken into a care home.
The alum opened her Stories post with the words: “Hey everyone.
“I just wanted to come on and explain why I’ve been quiet and absent on social media for the past few weeks.
“My life has changed so much since entering the public eye three years ago and there have been so many ups but also brought some down sides.
The campaigner, 32, bravely told how her eating disorder had returned Credit: YouTube
She admitted the ‘down sides’ of fame had hit hard since her MAFS journey Credit: Channel 4
“I’ve been non stop for three years and rarely taken some time out.
“Trolling on what I say or how I look or just being me, being trans, has gotten worse as the years have gone by trying to tear me down”.
Ella then told how she was “masking” how she was genuinely feeling, which was “not healthy”.
She candidly admitted she felt “shame” being “so raw” and added: “My mental health has really declined recently and I’ve needed to take some time away to protect my peace and focus on myself.
Ella told how ‘my eating disorder has creeped back in’ Credit: Getty
She has also moved back in with her nan Credit: Instagram/ellamorganc
“It’s just been a huge amount of different things in my personal life which have taken its toll”.
Talking of her eating disorder, she added: “My eating disorder has creeped back in after years of doing so well, I relapsed and I’m trying my best not to let it win.
“It’s also been emotionally exhausting and overwhelming to constantly see negativity and uncertainty around simply existing as yourself”.
Bristol-based Ella then told of moving in with her nan “so I can help care for her as much as I can, so she doesn’t go into a home, which has been another huge life adjustment”.
The MAFS UK couples that have stood the test of time
- Owen Jenkins & Michelle Walder (Series 5, 2020)
They were the first UK couple to celebrate their first wedding anniversary and have since legally married and had a daughter called Jessica. Their second child is due to be born in January.
- Adam Aveling & Tayah Victoria (Series 6, 2021)
This head over heels couple are also legally married and have two children together – daughter Beau and son Jenson.
They announced the arrival of baby number two on Instagram in April, writing: “Introducing our son, Jenson Joe Aveling (JJ) we could not be happier and more in love.”
- Jenna Robinson and Zoe Clifton (Series 7, 2022)
They were the first lesbian couple on Married at First Sight UK and are the only couple from that series who remain together.
They are engaged and are planning their legal wedding.
Following Zoe’s proposal, Jenna said: “Not to be cliché but I genuinely didn’t think that this type of love actually existed, to have someone who loves you, cares and respects you as much as you do them, is the most incredible feeling.. and now I get to marry my best friend instead of a stranger!”
- Matt Murray & Shona Manderson (Series 8, 2023)
Matt and Shona were matched with other people on the show but formed a relationship after the experiment ended and are still together.
Earlier this year Matt presented Shona with a promise ring. He said in a show reunion: “I can’t thank you enough. Shona, I want to show you how committed I am with this ring.
“So please take this as a vow that one day in the near future, you will be my wife and the most gorgeous mother of my children.”
The inspirational TV star rounded off her message by vowing to return to social media when she is “stronger” and pleading for fans to “be kind”.
Back in October, Ella hinted at her struggles and
At the time, she told how she “feels like a failure” amid a tricky patch in her personal life.
The alum then posted a series of cryptic messages to her Stories, including one which read: “Remember who checks on you when you get a little quiet.
“Those are your people.”
Ella, who on as the show’s first transgender contestant back in 2023, again pleaded for fans to “be kind”.
Her poignant post came after she slammed a well-known celeb who
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