Viewers of Married At First Sight UK are reeling after what fans are calling one of the most jarring personality shifts in the show’s history. Dave Hand, once viewed as warm and emotionally aware, turned distant and cold with Jamie Marinos. Reddit exploded with reactions: “He is a strange one to analyse. The way he switched off instantly like a robot was very strange. Something happened.”
Speculation reached a boiling point. “Him and Veronica bonked,” one commenter alleged, pointing to a possible betrayal during the couple swap week. Others backed the theory, with one adding, “He spent 3 days with Veronica and convinced himself he can do better.”
Married At First Sight: Cold Shoulder or Calculated Exit?
Reddit sleuths aren’t buying the “slow burner” narrative. While Dave claimed a lower sex drive and needing space, critics weren’t having it. “He went cold after Veronica. It’s not about sex drive—it’s about attraction,” one user said. Another added, “The experts noticed it too.”
Dave’s now infamous line, “I don’t hate the girl,” was said three times, prompting another wave of backlash. One commenter noted, “Once is clumsy, multiple times is telling.”
Married At First Sight: A Perfect Storm
Jamie Marinos’s early confession of love may have pushed things over the edge. Many believe it overwhelmed Dave, while others argue it exposed his lack of genuine feelings. “He gave the impression he was in the same place,” one viewer pointed out, “then he ripped the rug out from under her.”
Some defended Dave, citing real-life stress. “I read somewhere that Dave’s change in behaviour was triggered by finding out his dad… had taken a turn for the worst,” wrote one Redditor, with others agreeing that emotional strain may have played a role.
Married At First Sight: Cheating Accusations & Veronica’s Role
Despite the lack of confirmation, a significant portion of the fanbase believes Dave cheated with Veronica. “Spoiler alert: He did,” one user boldly claimed. Another insisted, “If he had feelings for Jamie, he wouldn’t have had sex with Veronica.”
Many feel betrayed on Jamie’s behalf, especially given Dave’s failure to offer comfort or clarity. “It’s the way he handled it, that’s my issue,” summed up one fan.
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