Natalie returns! Married At First Sight bride returns to the experiment after sensationally quitting the show – and Collins is more excited he doesn’t have to go back to work

Married At First Sight’s Natalie Parham has made a surprise return to the experiment, less than a day after her sensational exit from the show.

The Melbourne-based physiotherapist, 32, failed to connect with groom Collins Christian, 28, during their honeymoon and decided to leave during Monday night’s dinner.

On Tuesday, the bride returned in shock to give the relationship another chance, despite Collins’ rollercoaster behavior at the dinner, in which he seemed even more upset about not being on television anymore.

“Being able to spend some time alone and sleep on it really helped me want to be here,” she told the cameras.

“I’ve decided to stay in the experiment, but if he decides to do that superficial act, I’m out.”

Collins was apparently shocked when his wife knocked on the door of their apartment, but was happy to see her again.

The couple sat in their apartment suite and Natalie confronted Collins about what happened at the dinner.

“You didn’t really pick up on my signals that I really wanted you to be by my side. And I went into a spiral,” she told him.

“I wish you could have given me some support.”

Natalie then laid down some ground rules if they want to continue to see their relationship blossom.

‘I am currently staying in another apartment and prefer to stay in my own space. So for me it will still be day to day,” she continued, to which Collins agreed.

However, when Natalie Collins asked if he was willing to try again, the executive assistant seemed hesitant.

“Are you sure about your feelings and do you want to be here?” she pressed.

‘Yes that’s me. Are you sure?’ Collins responded, to which Natalie replied, “That’s what I need to find out. Yes.’

On Monday evening, Natalie called during the first dinner about her marriage to account assistant Collins.

They made the announcement mid-night and caused a wave of reaction among the cast.

‘It just doesn’t feel real and right. I’d rather he be honest than just put on this mask,” Natalie explained before they both agreed to leave.

‘I really wanted this to work. I wanted this to be my happily ever after. I wanted to show us to everyone, but I need a relationship that is honest and communicative,” she continued.

Natalie, visibly sad and a far cry from her usual “happy, bubbly self,” addressed the group with a heartfelt farewell.

“It was a big challenge for me to be here,” she admitted, signaling the end of her journey on the show.

Collins, who echoed her sentiments, acknowledged the difficulty of their decision.

“I just want to say, before you guys come forward, it’s really hard, but look, we’re all here for love, right?” he said.

After sharing the news with his co-stars, Collins could be seen breaking down backstage.

‘It is over. Oh my God. I canceled everything. I have to go back to work tomorrow,” he said.

Reactions from their fellow contestants were mixed, with some expressing skepticism about Collins’ display of emotion.

Lauren Dunn openly criticized him for what she perceived as an act, suggesting he was seeking an Academy Award for his performance.

Fellow groom Jayden Eynaud also joined in, citing an insincere display from Collins, contrasting with Natalie’s genuine sadness.

Married At First Sight continues Wednesdays at 7.30pm on Channel Nine and 9Now.