In a whirlwind of drama that could rival any reality TV script, Married at First Sight UK star Reiss has found himself at the center of a romantic scandal. Fans of the show were stunned to watch Reiss tie the knot with Leisha in a televised wedding, but new revelations suggest his heart may have been elsewhere—specifically, with The Only Way Is Essex star Dani Imbert. Sources close to the situation claim Reiss left Dani blindsided, choosing fame over a future with her, while he insists he was single and ready for commitment. So, what’s the real story?
A Love Story Cut Short
Dani Imbert, a fan-favorite from TOWIE, reportedly dated Reiss from early 2023 until May 2024. According to insiders speaking to MailOnline, their relationship was far from casual. Reiss allegedly told Dani she was “the one,” painting a picture of a future together. However, cracks began to show when Dani grew suspicious of Reiss’s priorities, fearing his pursuit of fame was overshadowing their bond. The couple briefly split in May 2024, but sources claim they remained in contact—and even continued seeing each other in secret—right up until March 2025, when Reiss began filming Married at First Sight UK.
In a shocking twist, Reiss reportedly told Dani he was going “traveling,” promising they’d reconnect and make things official upon his return. Instead, he was walking down the aisle with a stranger on national television. “Dani feels hurt and betrayed,” a source revealed. “They had been in a long-term relationship, and Reiss led her to believe they had a future together. In reality, he was filming a dating show and marrying another woman.”
Dani’s Cryptic Response
Dani has stayed relatively tight-lipped, but her recent Instagram activity speaks volumes. When a fan commented on an MAFS UK Instagram post showcasing Reiss and Leisha’s wedding, claiming they saw Reiss with Dani in Harlow just last month, Dani didn’t hold back. Sharing the comment to her own Instagram, she wrote, “Don’t make me screammmmmm, no comment.” Her TOWIE co-stars backed her up, with Ella Rae Wise chiming in, “I think I did too x,” and Harry Derbidge adding, “same xoxo.” The cryptic responses have fueled speculation that Reiss’s timeline may not be as clear-cut as he claims.
Reiss Defends Himself
Reiss, however, is sticking to his story. Speaking to both MailOnline and The Sun, he maintained that his relationship with Dani was over long before MAFS UK. “Dani is a great girl, but it didn’t work out for us romantically,” he said. “I will always think a lot of her and wish her the best, but when I signed up for Married at First Sight, I was single and ready for commitment.” Another source corroborated his account, stating that Reiss and Dani’s on-again, off-again relationship ended well before the show began filming.
Yet, Dani and her TOWIE allies seem to tell a different story, hinting that Reiss was still entangled with her as recently as last month. The conflicting narratives have left fans questioning who to believe.
Opening Up on MAFS UK
On the show, Reiss has been candid about his past with Dani, though he framed their breakup in a different light. Speaking to his new wife, Leisha, he revealed that their relationship ended due to constant “bickering” that became overwhelming. “When a girl leaves you, you feel abandoned and lost,” he confessed, hinting at the emotional toll of the split. But did he leave out key details about the timeline—and his intentions?
Fame or Love?
The heart of this drama lies in Dani’s suspicion that Reiss prioritized fame over their relationship. By joining Married at First Sight UK, a show known for its high-stakes romantic experiments, Reiss thrust himself into the spotlight—a move that Dani reportedly saw coming. Her decision to share the fan’s comment and her co-stars’ public support suggest she’s not ready to let this betrayal slide quietly.
As MAFS UK continues to air, viewers are left wondering: Did Reiss truly enter the show with a clean slate, ready to find love? Or did he sacrifice a genuine connection with Dani for a shot at reality TV stardom? With Dani’s cryptic posts and her TOWIE crew backing her up, one thing is clear—this love triangle is far from over.