A groom on Married At First Sight UK became emotional just minutes into tonight's episode (Sunday 28 September).

Paul, 60, was preparing to meet his bride Anita, 54, on the E4 reality show, but prior to his walk down the aisle, he opened up about his search for love.

"My approach to life is carpe diem, it's as simple as that," he started.

Paul went on: "My life has been very tough and chequered, when I was around five years old, my father walked out and left and disappeared forever.

"I was desperate for a father figure growing up, I had no contact with him, period," reports OK!

Paul on Married At First Sight UK (Image: E4)

"35 years later I received a phone call from The Salvation Army, 'We've found your father'.

"Immediately decided the next day to visit him, got to the front

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