Married At First Sight UK: Fans proclaim 'love is dead' after both couples split

Married At First Sight viewers were left utterly distraught after Wednesday night's finale, as both couples' marriages came to an end.

Taking to Twitter in droves viewers were left stunned when Jonathan sent Stephanie annulment papers in a Christmas card, after her endless complaints about their relationship.

Things were from bad to worse for fans of the Channel 4 show, as a shock twist came when Jack dumped Verity three months after they decided to stay married, with many proclaiming that 'love was dead.'

Over: Married At First Sight UK fans were left distraught on Wednesday night, after the finale saw Jonathan and Stephanie's turbulent marriage come to an end

Over: Married At First Sight UK fans were left distraught on Wednesday night, after the finale saw Jonathan and Stephanie's turbulent marriage come to an end

When it came to Jonathan and Stephanie's marriage, things had grown so frosty that for many fans it was a case of when rather than if they would split.

The final blow came when Stephanie introduced her husband to her beloved pet cats, only for him to suffer an allergic reaction and flee the house. 

Many viewers were adamant that she would be the one to end their marriage, but a shock twist came in the form of a surprise Christmas present.

Awkward! When it came to Jonathan and Stephanie's marriage, things had grown so frosty that for many fans it was a case of when rather than if they would split

Awkward! When it came to Jonathan and Stephanie's marriage, things had grown so frosty that for many fans it was a case of when rather than if they would split

Brutal: In a shock move, Jonathan sent Stephanie annulment papers on Christmas Day, yet she continued to blame him for the split

Brutal: In a shock move, Jonathan sent Stephanie annulment papers on Christmas Day, yet she continued to blame him for the split

Nasty: The move shocked many fans, who were adamant Stephanie would be the one to break things off

Nasty: The move shocked many fans, who were adamant Stephanie would be the one to break things off

After reading a message from Jonathan about 'going forward in friendship,' Stephanie was left speechless when she saw the card contained annulment papers, proving once and for all their marriage was over.

After a day of silence between the pair, they finally decided there was no way back, and parted ways on somewhat amicable terms. 

Taking to Twitter many fans admitted they were only surprised to see Jonathan was the one to break off the marriage, with some sharing their hope he would one day find The One. 

We're done! But the move proved to be the final step the couple needed to end their marriage

We're done! But the move proved to be the final step the couple needed to end their marriage

Toe-curling: Jonathan and Stephanie brought things to an early end

Fingers crossed: Some viewers did share their hope that one day Jonathan would find The One

Toe-curling: Jonathan and Stephanie brought things to an early end, with many fans hoping he would go on to one day find The One

One tweeted: 'Divorce papers on Christmas Day, Jonathan you savage (she deserved it).'

Another added: 'Yay! Well done Jonathan for growing some and finding you self respect.'

A third also tweeted: 'Steph has come across awful on this show. Poor Jonathan needs to get some self respect. He

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