MAFS UK's Adam faces expert backlash for 'nonsense' comment during commitment ceremony

Married at First Sight UK's Adam was centre of controversy during Thursday night's episode on E4 as the commitment ceremony unfolded, putting relationships to the test.

The couple, Polly and Adam, joined the conversation on the sofa to discuss their journey as husband and wife so far.

Tensions rose when Polly expressed concerns that Adam might not find her attractive.

Adam defended his reserved behaviour, stating: "If I'm affectionate with her and cuddly and kissy with her. I don't want to give her the wrong idea because I don't want to hurt her."

Expert Paul Brunson didn't hold back, challenging him with: "But you're married and you've had sex?"

This candid statement from Paul caused a stir among the group, evoking a collective gasp from the other couples at this unexpected disclosure, reports OK!.

Adam attempted to rationalise his previous actions by mentioning that sleeping with his wife felt natural at the time.

Paul rebutted adamantly: "That's nonsense, my man! It's like you want to swim in the pool but you don't want to get wet."

Seeking Polly's perspective on their intimacy, Mel Schilling asked how she's feeling now that their intimacy has taken a backstep.

Polly responded candidly: "I mean it's not ideal because I think when I'm in a relationship I am very sexually driven towards someone, that's just natural isn't it?

"I haven't pushed that because I'm not having the rejection of someone again."

Amidst sharing her past experiences with feeling rejected, Polly became visibly distraught.

Speaking to the relationship experts, she fought back tears as she said: "I'm not giving anything to anyone. I'm not forcing it, if I've got to force it then it's not there.

"I shouldn't have to tell him to do something, he should