A dream honeymoon on Married at First Sight UK turned into a real-life nightmare for new bride Leisha when a friendly gesture towards a stray dog led to a sudden hospital visit. The incident, which was caught on camera, created immediate tension with her new husband, Reiss, testing their fledgling relationship just days into their marriage.
What Happened in Thailand
The event took place in Thailand, where Leisha and Reiss were enjoying their post-wedding honeymoon. During a walk on just their third day into the trip, the couple encountered a stray dog. Leisha bent down to pet the animal, but the interaction took an unexpected turn when the dog bit her on the face.
While Reiss initially played down the injury, calling it a “scratch,” the situation was serious enough to require immediate medical care. Leisha was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. To prevent any potential infection from the bite, she received injections in her nose and her arm. The hospital visit was described as a stressful and painful experience for the new bride.
Tension Between the Newlyweds
The incident quickly revealed a difference in how the new spouses handled a crisis. Reports indicate that Leisha felt hurt and upset that Reiss did not automatically offer to go to the hospital with her. This disagreement over his support—or lack thereof—led to an argument between the pair, casting a shadow over what was supposed to be a romantic trip.
The dog bite incident was not the only source of friction for the couple. In a preview for an upcoming episode, Leisha is seen asking Reiss a serious question about their future during a boat trip.
Leisha asked her husband during the boat trip: ‘Do you visualise me in your future?’
Reiss’s reaction was one of frustration. He responded that he felt it was too soon for such pressure-filled questions, later telling producers,
“I can’t believe she just asked that, is she joking? F***ing hell.”
A Relationship That Started with Doubts
Leisha, a 31-year-old who works in the dental industry, and Reiss, a 33-year-old painter and decorator, were only recently introduced to viewers as one of the experiment’s “intruder couples.” While their initial meeting at the altar seemed promising, with both commenting on their physical attraction to one another, doubts began to surface almost immediately.
During their wedding reception, Reiss expressed concerns about Leisha’s energetic and loud personality, wondering if it might eventually “drive me round the bend.” These early hesitations, combined with the stressful honeymoon event, have left viewers wondering if the couple can overcome their rocky start.
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