Married at first sight UK best friends Whitney Hughes and April Banbury are on speaking terms following a physical altercation, MailOnline can reveal.
The pair formed a strong friendship on the E4 show in 2022 and have been 'like sisters', enjoying holidays and events together.
But a source close to Whitney has revealed that their friendship is over, with Whitney reportedly 'fighting' during a fun night filming content at Whitney's home in April.
Friends were forced to step in and separate them, and Whitney had to go to A&E following the incident.
The source revealed: 'The girls were having fun in April on TikTok and everything was fine between them. April hugged Whitney, then pulled away and called her a “f***ing b***h” under her breath.
Married at First Sight UK best friends Whitney Hughes and April Banbury are no longer on speaking terms following a physical spat, MailOnline can reveal.
The two struck up a strong friendship on the E4 show in 2022 (pictured) and have since been 'like sisters', enjoying holidays and events together.
Whitney is confused by the comment and asks her why she said that, and April starts yelling that she “f***s the king hates her” and grabs Whitney by the throat.
'She was in a rage out of nowhere. Luckily two friends at the party stopped it.
Whitney was literally devastated. The next morning she had to go to A&E with neck pain and bruising.'
After the incident, the couple unfollowed each other on Instagram and deleted most of their pictures together.
Whitney also took a break from social media, and without naming April, she explained to her followers: 'Being attacked by someone I loved and trusted was a huge shock and something I had to process.'
The source added: 'She still doesn't understand why April did what she did. They have been very close since they met at MAFS and have always said they are like sisters. It's crazy that April blew up like this.'
MailOnline has contacted April and Whitney for comment.
Whitney was married to husband Duca Cavolli on the show, but later became involved with Matt Murray, who split just weeks after the series ended.
Meanwhile, former Miss Great Britain April married George Roberts in a non-legal ceremony after meeting him at the altar for the first time on the hit E4 show.
A source close to Whitney revealed that their friendship was over, when Whitney was allegedly assaulted during a fun night filming at Whitney's house in April (Whitney was pictured hours before the incident).
Friends were forced to step in and separate them, and Whitney had to go to A&E with 'injuries'.
After the incident, the couple unfollowed each other on Instagram and deleted most of their pictures together
Whitney also took a break from social media, and without naming April, she explained to her followers: 'Being attacked by someone I loved and trusted was a huge shock and something I had to process.'
In September of the same year he was arrested on suspicion of controlled and coercive conduct, but no further action was taken.
April, who is no longer with George, previously said she needed therapy after her time on the show.
The designer said the 'shocks' he is now experiencing are 'ruining' his life and says more background checks should be done on the show's contestants.
He appeared on the E4 show despite three women who had previous relationships with Mr Roberts raising concerns about him. Others are said to have come forward now.
In October, April told The Sun: 'Married at First Sight trauma is ruining my life.
'I was given six therapy sessions and basically told to try and move on. People say Love Island is brutal but MAFS is 100 percent worse.
'No one should apply to participate unless they have passed the most stringent background checks.'
'Every day I try to get through. If I slip into that dark hole, I don't think I'll ever come out.
A Channel 4 spokesperson said at the time: 'The claim that April was asked to take a stand against her will is completely untrue and we will not seek to silence her.
'All actors have access to appropriate support before, during and after filming and broadcast, including access to an independent psychologist.
Whitney was originally married to Duka on the social experiment show, but she fell for Matt, who tied the knot with Gemma (Matt and Whitney were pictured together on the show).
April's on-screen husband George Roberts was arrested in September (pictured at the event).
'This support is provided proactively at every stage and, where requested, ongoing. April has provided and continues to access such support.
'All contributors are subject to thorough background and psychological checks, including the most stringent police checks a product can undergo.'
Following the show, after being hospitalized in constant pain, April was diagnosed with an incurable spinal condition.
April updated her Instagram followers that she has now been diagnosed with spinal stenosis, which is incurable.
According to the NHS, spinal stenosis is a term used to describe a narrowing of the spinal canal. This narrowing can cause pressure (compression) on the spinal nerves causing back pain and/or leg pain.
Talking about her treatment for the condition, the star explained that she has been prescribed opioids and may be given intravenous injections as taking opioids is not a long-term solution.
