Married at First Sight UK: Ella Morgan reveals that a celebrity called her a transphobic slur

Married at First Sight UK isn't your typical dating program; it has complete strangers saying "I do" before even saying "hi." Among its many daring competitors, Ella Morgan made history in 2023 as the show's first openly transgender bride. Since then, she’s turned her TV fame into a megaphone for trans rights and visibility.

But during a chat on Fed Up, Ella shared a not-so-great moment, she found out a famous someone had thrown a transphobic insult her way. The comment didn’t come straight to her; a mutual friend passed it along later, like bad gossip nobody wanted. What made it stranger was that the person supposedly felt jealous, even though they’re way more famous and have followers coming out of their ears.

Married at First Sight UK's Ella did not identify names, but she did call out a few celebrities who she believes behave falsely in public, one of whom is particularly cruel. Her tale illustrates the challenges faced by trans individuals in the entertainment industry, and how speaking up can be its own form of bravery.

Married at First Sight UK: What did Ella Morgan reveal about getting called a slur?

During an appearance on the Fed Up talk show, Morgan addressed her relationships with certain celebrities. She explained that two public figures had earned her disapproval due to their insincerity.

"There's definitely two people in the public eye that I'm not a fan of because they are really fake," she stated.

Morgan then disclosed the more serious allegation involving one of these individuals. She recounted that this person had used an offensive slur when discussing her privately.

"One of them really wasn't very nice about me, she doesn't know that I know actually so this will be the first time she's heard back," Morgan explained.

Elaborating:

"She referred to me as a t****y to one of my friends who then told me."

Married at First Sight UK's Ella Morgan couldn't get her mind around the drama; why would someone more renowned, with a huge following, be envious of her? She assumed the whole affair was about artificial grins and phony vibes, the type you see on film but not in real life. Ella, on the other hand, takes satisfaction in being the same person online, on TV, and eating fries at 2 a.m., with no filters or foolishness.

But her honesty doesn’t stop at reality TV. When the UK Supreme Court recently ruled to limit legal protections for transgender people, Ella said it hit her hard, like, actually scary hard. The judgment limited the notion of femininity, leaving many transgender women feeling excluded. Ella's worries were both political and personal. She told PinkNews that this was the first time she felt truly uncomfortable since her transition, acting as a reminder that the fight for equality is far from over.

Married at First Sight UK's Morgan expresses her advocacy through a variety of artistic mediums. At the TV BAFTA awards in May, she carried a designer handbag displaying affirming messages on both sides. One side proclaimed "Trans men are men," while the reverse stated "trans women are women." This fashion choice served as a visible statement of support for transgender recognition.

Additionally, Morgan incorporated activism into theatrical work. She made a touching acknowledgement of transgender people experiencing prejudice in her pantomime performances earlier this year. At her first major red-carpet event in 2023, she wore a dress with the trans pride flag, making another visible statement.

What is Morgan’s message?

Married at First Sight UK's Morgan shared candid reflections about her transition via social media. She posted childhood photographs alongside images from her medical transition journey. In her post, she expressed her experience simply:

"I am simply a girl who was born in the wrong body. My outside now matches how I've always felt inside. I didn't want to become a girl; I am, and have always been, a girl."

Her candor about her experiences continues to influence mainstream media discussions regarding trans visibility and acceptance.

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You can watch Married at First Sight UK on Channel 4 in the UK and stream episodes on All 4.

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