Married At First Sight UK’s Jenna Robinson bravely opens up about alopecia battle to Zoe Clifton: ‘My hair doesn’t define me’

Married At First Sight UK’s Jenna Robinson bravely opens up about alopecia battle to Zoe Clifton: ‘My hair doesn’t define me’
Married At First Sight UK ’s Jenna Robinson bravely shared her battle with alopecia with Zoe Clifton in scenes that aired on Monday night. Not long after coming face to face for the first time at the altar, zero waste shop owner Jenner explained to her new wife that she has suffered from the autoimmune disorder ever since a triggering car accident. ‘I’ve got a little something that hasn’t been mentioned today that I was hoping would come up in conversation,’ she began.
‘I’ve got alopecia, so I wear a wig. I suffered with it since I was 12, I got knocked down by a car and the trauma made my hair start falling out. ’ She continued: ‘It’s been so long and so many years dealing with it, and I know my hair doesn’t define me and I’m happy in my own skin.
‘I know that someone who gets to know me will get to know everything about me and that’s one little factor. ’ To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Reflecting on Jenna’s admission, Zoe said: ‘Obviously I don’t give a s**t. I don’t care.
‘I know that I’m initially attracted to her. I think they’ve matched me with the perfect stranger. ’ Fans were living for this wholesome moment and shared their thoughts online, with one tweeting: ‘I wish nothing but good things for Zoe and Jenna.
’ When Jenna told Zoe about her Alopecia I actually almost cried at her reaction. Absolutely too cute 😭 #MAFSUK Zoe and Jenna are such a lovely match 😍 #MAFS I think Zoe was more freaked out that Jenna was a vegan than about her alopecia! #MarriedAtFirstSightUK zoe comes across as so chill and accepting, that she’ll be accepting of Jenna’s alopecia, and tell her she’s beautiful. as long as Jenna feels beautiful in herself.
is the most important. #MAFSUK #marriedatfirstsightuk Jenna, her admitting her alopecia, and it’s impact. i know it’s not a deal breaker, but her confidence must have been so dented by others.
she’s perfect. i just hope it works with Zoe #mafsuk #marriedatfirstsightuk ‘I think Zoe was more freaked out that Jenna was a vegan than about her alopecia!’ another added. It was confirmed earlier this year that MAFS UK would have two LGBTQ+ couples this series.
‘Married At First Sight had a male same-sex couple last year, and now they will have a female same-sex couple. Everyone who works on the show is excited that it’s happening,’ an insider said. ‘It’s another small milestone for the series when it comes to diversity and inclusivity.
The hope is that including a lesbian couple will break down some stereotypes. ’ Joe Lycett fans applaud comedian's 'Grade A trolling' on Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg Pete Wicks 'regrets' fighting Jennifer Ellison during 'violent' SAS: Who Dares Wins task Sky Sports presenter Jo Wilson diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer Elsewhere during tonight’s episode business owners Kwame, 42, and Kaisha, 36, also met for the first time, however, Kwame didn’t leave the strongest impression. After referring to their honeymoon as a ‘holiday,’ Kaisha’s family quickly reminded him that Kaisga’s ‘heart was on the line.
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