So, Nathanial’s been on a bunch of other shows before MAFS and has loads of celeb pals

Hmmm do I spot a motive for signing up? 👀


Despite the show only just having returned, the histories of the cast members are already coming out. And it turns out this definitely isn’t the first reality TV rodeo Nathanial has had, as Married at First Sight UK is being added to a long list of series he’s appeared on.

Yep, Nathanial Valentino does TV in his sleep. And off the back of this, has made some pretty big friends in the reality TV celeb world. So, where do you recognise him from and who’s in his circle? Here are all the juicy details you need to know.

Before Married at First Sight UK, Nathanial had been on a number of other reality TV shows

Nathanial knows how reality TV goes, and Married at First Sight UK is just another listing on his IMDb page to be honest. He’s also appeared in Geordie Shore: Hot Single Summer in 2021, and on E4 show, Young Free and Single in 2015.

As well as this, he also made an appearance on Lateysha Grace’s spin-off show Million Dollar Baby.

Nathanial also has a bank of TV and celeb pals

Off the back of his TV life, Nathanial has a very impressive friendship group. He’s mates with all the Geordie Shore cast from when he was on the show, and posts on Instagram with the likes of Charlotte Crosby and Sophie Kasaei. He also hangs out with Ex on the Beach star Jemma Lucy, and Gaz Beadle’s ex, Lillie Lexie.

He’s also infiltrated the MIC scene, and is friends with Miles Nazaire and Charlie Radnedge. He’s friends with a couple of Casa Amor Islanders too, posting on nights out and hanging out with Jade Affleck and Natalia Zoppa.

Nathanial also has connections in really high places, and has pictures on Instagram with Rita Ora, Will.i.am and Ashley Cain. Casual!

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