Ella Morgan (television personality)

Ella Morgan
Born (1993-12-27) 27 December 1993
Bristol, England
Other names
  • Ella Morgan Clark
  • Ella-Morgan
Years active2023–present

Ella Morgan Clark (born 27 December 1993) is an English television personality, model and campaigner. She became the first openly transgender bride on the E4 reality series Married at First Sight (2023). She has since appeared on Celebs Go Dating (2024).

Early life

Clark was born in Bristol[1] to parents Amanda and Chris and grew up in Portishead, Somerset.[2] She has three brothers.[3]

Career

Clark began her career working as a clinic consultant. Upon applying, she was accepted to star as a bride in series 8 of the E4 reality dating series Married at First Sight. Paired with Nathanial Valentino, who was informed in advance, she came out to her co-stars as transgender in an episode of the series, the first bride in the franchise to do so.[4] Clark paired with JJ Slater later in the series.[5]

In October 2023, Clark signed her first modeling contract with PrettyLittleThing.[6][7] She revealed her intention to become a presenter; she had her first gig introducing Girls Aloud at the 2024 Brighton Pride.[8][9]

In 2024, Morgan was cast in Celebs Go Dating, also on Channel 4,[10] in which she was paired with Alex James Ali. The pair continued to date for a few months after their tenure on the series ended before splitting at the end of the year.[11] Also that December, Clark was a special guest in the Brighton performances of the pantomime Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens, which also featured Scarlett Moffatt, David Potts, Michael Marouli and Tomara Thomas.[12]

Representing MUA Academy, Clark booked her next major campaign with Superdrug for spring and summer 2025.[13][14] She featured at a number of Pride events, including as part of Katie Price's set in Portsmouth.[15]

Personal life

Clark came out to her family when she was 18, though she had known from a young age and been bullied in school.[16] As of 2023, she lived with her grandmother in Weston-super-Mare.[17][18]

References

  1. ^ Seddon, Amy (12 May 2025). "Bristol stars Josie Gibson & Ella Morgan enjoy night out together at the BAFTA TV Awards". Bristol Post. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  2. ^ Barbour, Matthew (28 November 2020). "Brave teen told mum 'I don't want to be a woman, I am a woman' - and was finally free". Mirror. Archived from the original on 17 February 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  3. ^ Copson, Josie (28 September 2023). "'I'm the first trans bride on Married At First Sight – it's given me a purpose'". Metro. Archived from the original on 9 April 2025. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  4. ^ Sim, Bernardo (28 September 2023). "Ella Comes Out As Trans to Married at First Sight UK Castmates in Latest Episode". Out. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  5. ^ Knight, Kathryn (15 November 2023). "MAFS UK 2023: Are Ella Morgan And JJ Slater Still Together And Where Are They Now?". Capital FM. Archived from the original on 18 April 2025. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  6. ^ Grimshaw, Emma (21 October 2023). "Married at First Sight bride 'lands lucrative new job' after controversial wife swap". Bristol Post. Archived from the original on 11 April 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  7. ^ Clarke, Jeasica (18 October 2023). "Married at First Sight's Ella Morgan 'set to sign deal' with PrettyLittleThing". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  8. ^ Morris, Lauren (21 December 2023). "MAFS star Ella reveals life-changing career change 'I realised my worth'". OK! Magazine. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  9. ^ Katnoria, Nathan (23 October 2024). "MAFS UK's Ella Morgan reveals next career move and we didn't see it coming". Heatworld. Archived from the original on 2 November 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  10. ^ Mensah, Katelyn (19 August 2024). "Celebs Go Dating and MAFS star Ella Morgan: 'Paul Brunson goes hard on you'". RadioTimes. Archived from the original on 23 April 2025. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  11. ^ Turner, Laura Jane (21 September 2024). "Are Ella Morgan and Alex from Celebs Go Dating still together now?". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 19 December 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  12. ^ Staunton, Nick (19 December 2024). "Ella Morgan joins all-star cast of Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens in Brighton". Brighton Journal. Archived from the original on 18 January 2025. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  13. ^ Gavaghan, Bethany (29 April 2025). "MAFS' Ella Morgan 'scared' after huge transgender ruling". Wales Online. Archived from the original on 30 April 2025. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
  14. ^ Washington, Renee (12 May 2025). "Ella Morgan Makes Powerful Statement For Trans Rights On The TV BAFTA Red Carpet". Grazia Daily UK. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
  15. ^ "Katie Price brings surprise guest and drama to Portsmouth Pride". The News. 9 June 2025. Archived from the original on 8 June 2025. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
  16. ^ "Meet Ella-Morgan". Transform. Archived from the original on 19 April 2025. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  17. ^ Collins, Riyah (18 September 2023). "Married At First Sight cast just saw me as Ella, says trans bride". BBC News. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  18. ^ Shah, Furvah (19 September 2023). "Married At First Sight UK's Ella Morgan: Age, job, social media and more". Cosmopolitan. Archived from the original on 20 January 2025. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
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