She tried her luck as a potential wife for Spencer Matthews in 2012’s The Bachelor.
And nine years later, Amy Christophers is still looking for a husband as she was spotted by eagle-eyed viewers of Married At First Sight during series six’s debut episode on Monday.
The 34-year-old worked as a topless glamour model in popular lads’ mags Nuts and Zoo under the alias Brandy Brewer before pursuing a career as a sports journalist.
Blast from the past: Married At First Sight fans recognised Amy Christophers from The Bachelor in Monday’s episode, having previously tried her luck as Spencer Matthews’s wife nine years ago
The Channel 5 series saw 24 girls battle it out to win Spencer’s affections, exhausting all measures necessary to win him over with a sun-soaked South of France backdrop.
Eventually, former Made in Chelsea star Spencer, 33, found his his happily-ever after with Irish model Vogue Williams, 35, whom he tied the knot with in 2018 and shares two children.
Fast-forward to the present day, Amy told viewers to expect dramatic scenes from Married at First Sight’s spectacular return to the small screen.
The show sees singletons walk down the aisle with a total stranger – a risk which has historically ended in tears, infidelity, and chaotic screaming matches.
Failed attempt: She tried her luck as a potential wife for Spencer Matthews in 2012’s The Bachelor (pictured in 2012)
Glam: The 34-year-old worked as a topless glamour model in popular lads’ mags Nuts and Zoo under the alias Brandy Brewer before pursuing a career as a sports journalist (pictured in 2019)
Speaking to The Sun on Tuesday, the Cornwall native said of her experience on the programme: ‘Married At First Sight makes Love Island look like Downton Abbey.’
She continued: ‘Expect explosive dinner parties, drunken commitment ceremonies with lots of tears and swapping spouses.
‘Sometimes I thought I was on that other programme Wife Swap,’ she added.
In the premiere instalment, viewers saw the women and men meet for the first time during their raucous stag and hen dos.
While the grooms-to-be discussed trying to find their dream match, the brides revealed they were looking forward to getting intimate with their partners, with Veterinary Nurse Morag, 31, revealing: ‘I need to learn to keep my legs shut.’
Throwback: The Channel 5 series saw 24 girls battle it out to win Spencer’s affections, exhausting all measures necessary to win him over with a sun-soaked South of France backdrop (pictured in 2012)
Meanwhile Amy, admitted to the other women: ‘My deal breaker was I need a f****** big d***.’
And the contestant revealed in her latest interview that she knew producers had listened to her request when she snuck an eyefull as her new husband got out of the shower.
The sports presenter also admitted that her parents refused to watch the first episode of the unconventional dating show which she claimed was a relief.
Amy explained she had given the show a lengthy list of requirements for her perfect match and specified they couldn’t wear brown shoes, boot cut jeans or any items designed by Super Dry.
Uh oh: ‘Expect explosive dinner parties, drunken commitment ceremonies with lots of tears and swapping spouse,’ Amy (pictured left on the show) warned of upcoming episodes
One to watch: Channel 4 has announced the full line-up of contestants however it’s still unknown who’ll be coupled up with who
Producers have tasked MAFS Australia’s dating expert Mel Schilling and Celebs Go Dating’s Paul C Brunson with the role of matching up the couples.
Mel revealed that she thought the UK version of the show might prove tamer than the scandalous Aussie series but admitted she had been completely proven wrong by the contestants.
Mel told the brides on Monday’s episode: ‘You’re essentially going to go through a fast tracked relationship.
‘Meeting, connecting, marrying, honeymooning, moving in together and all the stags of the relationship will be condensed. This is going to change your life.’
‘I need to learn to keep my legs shut’: The series’ first episode saw the women and men meet during their raucous stag and hen dos as the brides discussed getting intimate
This year’s series has been revamped to follow the Australian format, and rather than legal marriages, the couples will make a lifelong commitment to one another at a glamorous ceremony, overseen by a wedding celebrant.
After the ceremony and celebrations are over, true love is well and truly put to the test, as they embark on a luxurious honeymoon, before moving in with each other and their fellow couples.
Relationships will be put under the microscope by fellow brides and grooms at weekly dinner parties – as well as by the experts, at recurring commitment ceremonies, where couples choose whether they want to remain in the process.
All this will build to a dramatic series finale: glossy, high-stakes vow renewals, in which each couple must decide if they will recommit to their partner or go their separate ways.
Shocking: Married at First Sight Australia expert Mel Schilling revealed she thought the UK version of the show might prove tamer than the scandalous Aussie series but admitted she had been completely proven wrong
Married At First Sight UK: Meet the contestants
THE BOYS
Adam
Married At First Sight UK contestant Adam
Age: 26
Location: Doncaster
Occupation: Electrician
Why did you sign up to Married At First Sight?
‘I’m forcing myself into the situation where I have to be with someone – I’m only going to take positives from it. Hopefully, I’ll find the right one.’
Ant
Married At First Sight UK contestant Ant
Age: 28
Location: Manchester
Occupation: Business Development
Why did you sign up to Married At First Sight?
‘The best that could happen is that the experts find me a match and it works out perfectly. The worst case is it doesn’t work out and I make some new friends.’
Daniel
Married At First Sight UK contestant Daniel
Age: 27
Location: Northern Ireland
Occupation: Sales
Why did you sign up to Married At First Sight?
‘It is something that will allow me to shift my pattern in terms of relationships and it is a blessing to have the professional and scientific advice that will help me.’
Robert
Married At First Sight UK contestant Robert
Age: 26
Location: Dorset
Occupation: Business Protection Specialist
Why did you sign up to Married At First Sight?
‘I want to have fun all the time, so I want someone who wants to go out and do things. Someone who is on my wavelength with how I look at life.’
Franky
Married At First Sight UK contestant Franky
Age: 47
Location: Dubai
Occupation: Strength and Conditioning Coach
Why did you sign up to Married At First Sight?
‘All my life has been about challenges. I don’t like to do the normal. If anything is normal then I find it boring. I’m not captured unless I’m entertained and challenged.’
Matt
Married At First Sight UK contestant Matt
Age: 39
Location: West Yorkshire
Occupation: Charity Worker
Why did you sign up to Married At First Sight?
‘The reason I’ve come onto the show is because I’m really wanting to meet that special person that I can start building a life with and have a family. I’m really excited.’
Jordan
Married At First Sight UK contestant Jordan
Age: 27
Location: Cardiff
Occupation: Personal Trainer
Why did you sign up to Married At First Sight?
‘My happily ever after would be to learn stuff about myself that I didn’t know before. I want to become stronger as a person and to obviously walk away with a partner and with some new friends.’
Luke
Married At First Sight UK contestant Luke
Age: 36
Location: Cardiff
Occupation: Care Home Manager and Fireman
Why did you sign up to Married At First Sight?
‘I already have more in common with this person than I would do meeting them on dating apps or in the pub. Because they’ve done the same thing, they must be in a similar circumstance to me.’
Joshua
Married At First Sight UK contestant Joshua
Age: 26
Location: West London
Occupation: Insurance
Why did you sign up to Married At First Sight?
‘I think marriage has always been on my cards, but I could never see myself getting on one knee, so this is a fast track! Sometimes I need to be kicked into the deep end so for me this is the start of a new chapter.’
THE GIRLS
Megan
Married At First Sight UK contestant Megan
Age: 26
Location: Stoke
Occupation: Wellness Coach
Why did you sign up to Married At First Sight?
‘My dating history is horrendous, I have terrible taste. Of course, it is a good option to get someone to do it for me. It just felt like an opportunity I couldn’t miss.’
Amy
Married At First Sight UK contestant Amy
Age: 34
Location: Cornwall
Occupation: Sports Journalist
Why did you sign up to Married At First Sight?
‘With Married At First Sight UK, either I’m going to find the love of my life or I’m going to learn a really big lesson from it, which might lead me to the love of my life.’
Marilyse
Married At First Sight UK contestant Marilyse
Age: 37
Location: Yorkshire
Occupation: Personal Trainer
Why did you sign up to Married At First Sight?
‘I would love to go through to the experiment to the very end and still be with the guy. That is what I want to happen and what I expect to happen.’
Nikita
Married At First Sight UK contestant Nikita
Age: 26
Location: County Durham
Occupation: Sales
Why did you sign up to Married At First Sight?
‘Ideally, we all want our Prince Charming. I just think that if I meet someone who blows me away and we’re on the same wavelength and have proper banter it will be great.’
Morag
Married At First Sight UK contestant Morag
Age: 31
Location: Essex
Occupation: Vet
Why did you sign up to Married At First Sight?
‘I want the experts to help because I’ve got high expectations of myself and what I want from my partner. I want them to help me open up and let someone in.’
Alexis
Married At First Sight UK contestant Alexis
Age: 28
Location: London
Occupation: Model
Why did you sign up to Married At First Sight?
‘I’ve applied to this to find the good guy, to find someone genuine and someone who wants commitment. I give my all and I’m very supportive.’
Tayah
Married At First Sight UK contestant Tayah
Age: 25
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Occupation: Estate Agent
Why did you sign up to Married At First Sight?
‘I’ve always wanted to get married and wanted kids. I’ve always wanted to be a young mum. My end goal is to have that family and have that family unit. So that would be an ideal situation to come from this.’