Taking part in Married At First Sight was quite the whirlwind for Shona Manderson, who thought she had found a soulmate in partner Brad Skelly but quickly found herself in a relationship with the model which was dubbed 'toxic' and 'unhealthy'.
And if there's anyone who knows best, it's mum.Talking exclusively to OK!, 31-year-old Shona admitted that the experience left her mum wary of any new men looking to come into her daughter's life.
So when she embarked on a new relationship with castmate Matt Pilmoor after filming, she received one piece of advice. When we ask about family, Shona explains: "I really like all of Matt’s friends and he has met most of mine.
My mum was a bit like, “Shonie, take it slow. Learn from MAFS, don’t go fast.” Read More Related Articles MAFS UK's Adrienne’s ‘fresh start’ as she reveals ‘awful’ reunion left her needing ‘psych team’ However, it appears that Matt, 29, has managed to win her mum over, with Shona adding: "But then she met Matt and loved him!" Matt entered the show as a late arrival, coming in just after Shona had left, meaning the pair never crossed paths while taking part.
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