The WORST episodes of Catfish UK

Every episode of Catfish UK ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Catfish UK!

It's time for Nev to hand over the Catfish baton to Julie Adenuga and Oobah Butler as they get to the bottom of some UK catfish cases.

Last Updated: 6/6/2025Network: MTV (UK)Status: Continuing

6.33

12 votes

#1 - Shan & Tom

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/2023

Shan met Tom in the metaverse and fell in love. However, he was reluctant to meet in real life and after a few months they parted ways. Shan is desperate to find out whether Tom really is who he said he was.

6.89

9 votes

#2 - Helen & George

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/1/2023

Oobah and Nella are contacted by Jessie on behalf of her mum, Helen who has been talking to someone online. Helen has a new lease of life but Jessie is sure something doesn't add up.

7.00

10 votes

#3 - Jay & Layla

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/15/2023

Geordie Shore star, Jay was talking to influencer Layla for 2 years. Jay is sure something doesn't add up. Can the hosts help him get to the truth of whether Layla is who she says she is?

7.00

9 votes

#4 - Alayah & Tommy

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2022

Alayah and Tommy started messaging on a live streaming platform. Alayah thinks he could be the one, but when they try and meet, he keeps cancelling. Nella and Oobah help to track him down.

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7.04

23 votes

#5 - Tasheeka & Aaron

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/5/2021

After avoiding video calls for 2 years, Tasheeka is desperate to find out if Aaron is her Prince Charming. It's up to Julie and Oobah to see if this online romance has a fairy tale ending.

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7.11

9 votes

#6 - Rob & Sarah

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2022

Oobah is joined by Nathan Henry to help Rob track down his soulmate, Sarah. After two and a half years, Sarah has suddenly gone quiet and it's up to Oobah and Nathan to investigate.

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7.30

10 votes

#7 - Craig & Maxine

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/8/2023

Craig has been talking to Maxine for 5 years. After multiple attempts at meeting up, Maxine always has a reason to cancel, and Craig is starting to worry.

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7.35

17 votes

#8 - Emma & Harry

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/4/2021

After six months, single mum Emma and online love Harry have already set a wedding date. But the problem is, theyve never met. So its up to the Catfish UK team to track him down.

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7.36

11 votes

#9 - James & Archie

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/8/2023

James met his dream guy Archie online and is hoping he's the one. But after refusing to meet in person, James seeks help from Oobah and guest host Nathan Henry to find out if Archie is real.

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7.36

11 votes

#10 - Levi & Will

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2022

Levi is convinced Will is his dream man and broke up with his boyfriend so they could be together. After always cancelling on Levi, Oobah and Nella suspect something fishy is going on.

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7.38

13 votes

#11 - Jerry & Karla

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2022

Jerry needs help meeting his first love Karla. Karla claims to have already met Jerry but refuses to talk to him on the phone. Can Oobah and Nella find out if Karla is who she says she is?

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7.39

33 votes

#12 - Emma & Harlin

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/21/2021

Julie and Oobah uncover more than they were expecting, as their search to help Emma find her online love Harlin takes a sinister turn.

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7.40

10 votes

#13 - Chantelle & Lewis

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2023

Oobah is joined by reality star Nathan Henry in order to help Chantelle track down her dream man, Lewis. After months of him avoiding phone and video calls, they sense something is up.

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7.50

10 votes

#14 - Santino & Ella

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/1/2023

Santino is head over heels for Ella who is totally different to any of the girls he's met before! Can Oobah and Nella help young love blossom?

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7.50

12 votes

#15 - Taylor & Brad

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/13/2022

Taylor is falling in love with Brad despite never having seen his face. Can Oobah and Nella find the man of her dreams, and will Taylor get her happy ever after?

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7.50

16 votes

#16 - Alex & Matt

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/14/2021

Alex has been chatting to Matt for a year and thinks he could be the one. But after several failed attempts to meet, Alex wants Julie and Oobah to track him down.

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7.53

19 votes

#17 - Mario & Hannah

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/28/2021

After turning his life around, Mario met his soulmate, Hannah. But she refuses to speak on the phone and wont meet in person. Julie and Oobah try to find out who his dream girl really is.

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7.56

9 votes

#18 - Angelica & Jeroen

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/6/2022

Angelica's been speaking to Jeroen online for three and a half years. After several failed attempts to meet, she's now desperate to find out if Jeroen is real.

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7.60

10 votes

#19 - Luke & Amy

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/3/2022

Drummer Luke first started talking to nurse Amy when she came to one of his gigs 6 months ago. They had an instant spark but unfortunately every time they try and meet she cancels.

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7.63

8 votes

#20 - Idris & Mary

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/22/2023

Idris wants to settle down with Mary, who he has been talking to for 6 months, but she appears to be avoiding him. Will Nella and Oobah be able to work out if there's something about Mary?

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7.67

9 votes

#21 - Geoffrey & Jasmine

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2023

Geoffrey has been speaking to Jasmine for four months. However, they've never even spoken on the phone and she has refused to meet him on several occasions. Oobah and Nella are determined to discover if Jasmine is the real deal.

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7.67

9 votes

#22 - Hayley & Alex

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/29/2022

Oobah is joined by Catfish US royalty Kamie to help Hayley finally meet Alex. But after five months of avoiding phone calls and cancelling on her, will she get her a fairy tale ending?

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7.73

22 votes

#23 - Cole, Abbie & The Fanpage

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/12/2021

Cole and Abbie keep being sent anonymous creepy gifts to their home and their relationship is now at breaking point. Julie and Oobah head to Scotland to try and help save their marriage.

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7.75

12 votes

#24 - Jordan & Austin

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/11/2021

After two years of chatting, Jordan believes Austin is the one. But every time they arrange to meet, Austin cancels. Can Julie and Oobah finally bring them together?

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7.80

25 votes

#25 - Neil & Jasmin

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/28/2021

Neil has been chatting to Jasmin for 3 years and she's stood him up 13 times. So it's up to Julie and Oobah to find out if the person Neil has fallen for...is real?

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