Married At First Sight fans commended Mikey Pembroke and Natasha Spencer’s decision to leave the show with ‘class’ during Sunday night’s commitment ceremony.
Viewers shared a number of positive tweets, applauding Mikey, 29, in particular for leaving on good terms with the 26-year-old financial analyst.
‘Mikey took the reins and actually drove a decent exit, well done,’ one posted online.
Online praise: Married At First Sight viewers commended Mikey Pembroke, 29, and ‘wife’ Natasha Spencer, 26, (both pictured) for choosing to LEAVE the experiment with ‘class’ in a series of tweets during Sunday night’s commitment ceremony
Another cheekily suggested the operations manager did a better job on the show than the relationship experts.
‘Has Mikey just schooled the experts?’ one said, alongside several laughing face emojis.
Others applauded Mikey and Natasha for ensuring they left the social experiment in a ‘good place’.
Positive: ‘Mikey took the reins and actually drove a decent exit, well done,’ one posted online, while another added: ‘I’m so glad they’re going out in a good place, that was really sweet’
‘I’m so glad they’re going out in a good place, that was really sweet,’ one wrote, while another added: ‘That was one of the nicest ways to separate, super proud of them both.’
During Sunday night’s commitment ceremony, the couple made the mutual decision that they are better off as friends, and were applauded by the relationship experts.
As they first sat down in front of the experts, Mikey and Natasha revealed that they missed last week’s dinner party to focus on their relationship.
Amicable separation: The couple made the mutual decision that they are better off as friends, and were applauded by the relationship experts
‘If we had any chance of making this work, it was best we gave it a miss and concentrated on us with a clearer head,’ admitted Mikey.
‘After we met the parents, I saw a side of Natasha that was raw, caring and was very vulnerable. We made a pact to wipe away all of the bad and try to build on what we have. Now we’re getting on best as friends, so why change that dynamic?’
Natasha added: ‘It has taken so much, but it has gotten us to a great point.’
‘We made a pact to wipe away all of the bad’: Mikey thanked Natasha for showing him a ‘raw, caring and vulnerable’ side to herself during their final week together
The couple were then asked if they would like to stay in or leave the experiment.
‘My decision is to leave,’ responded Mikey, with a smile on his face.
Natasha also chose to leave, ending their ‘marriage’.
Reflecting on their journey, Natasha said: ‘When I was matched with a 28-year-old North Shore boy, I thought I would have to babysit him for the experiment.
‘But he has taught me so much about myself, and it was a pleasant surprise.’
‘Breaking up is hard and you’ve done it with such grace and care for your partner’: The relationship experts applauded them for their amicable end
Mikey concluded: ‘I wish Natasha nothing but the best, I really hope she finds that person who is going to be there. You deserve the world, and you will get it. ‘
Expert Dr Trisha Stratford said: ‘I am very impressed with you two. Breaking up is hard and you’ve done it with such grace and care for your partner. Well done.’
The decision to leave comes after they endured weeks of arguments, with Natasha pushing Mikey to breaking point after revealing he ‘only lasted 10 seconds’ in the bedroom.
Married At First Sight continues Monday at 7:30pm on Channel Nine.
Weeks of turmoil: The decision to leave comes after they endured weeks of arguments, with Natasha pushing Mikey to breaking point after revealing he ‘only lasted 10 seconds’ in the bedroom