A MAFS UK groom has ‘confirmed’ a romance with a co-star who WASN’T his wife after they enjoyed a cosy date in the countryside.

Fans of have long been between April Holmes and .

Two people drinking at an outdoor table.April and Ashley enjoyed a cosy date in the countrysideCredit: Instagram A man and woman clinking glasses of orange juice, laughing.When asked by fans to confirm what was going on between them, Ashley appeared to reveal their relationshipCredit: Instagram A man wearing sunglasses smiling and a woman in a cap walking behind him.The MAFS stars looked loved-up during their day outCredit: Instagram

Now Ashley, 35 – who was paired with for the experiment – seems to have admitted he and April, 31, are an item.

He took to Instagram to share a clip of them having a fun day out and added: “I genuinely forgot how fun you are to be around.”

Instantly he was inundated with questions from curious followers, with one writing: “Like this comment if this is more than a friendship.”

Ashley didn’t hesitate to like the post – and the follower responded: “We love that for you both.”

Someone else said: “Yesss he liked it!”

April – who married on MAFS UK – made no secret of her attraction to Ashley during the show.

In previously aired scenes, the MAFS cast got together for their weekly dinner party, and things came to a .

Things had gone from bad to worse for the couple following Partner Swap week.

Ashley realised that he was “happier” during his time away from Grace.

Meanwhile, Grace thought her husband was acting “selfish” when he returned, and wasn’t willing to sort things out.

Things finally came to a head and the couple admitted that they could “no longer go on”.

Just days ago .

Sharing a slew of pics of herself having fun with friends and family, she wrote: “MAFS has drawn to a close and not a moment too soon.

“Instead of focusing on the experience that harmed me and reinforced misogynistic stereotypes for the sake of clicks & profits; I’d like to focus on the people that got me through this.

“The people that believed me, validated me and walked me through the worst period of my life to date.”

A man in a suit and a woman in a wedding dress hold hands and pose for a picture.Ashley was paired with Grace for the experimentCredit: E4 Newlywed couple on their wedding day.While April tied the knot with LeoCredit: E4

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