London Pride 2022: Married at First Sight UK’s first gay couple to march

Reality TV stars Matthew Jameson and Daniel McKee will march at the London Pride parade to raise awareness for prostate cancer.

Dan and Matt shot to fame on the hit Channel 4 show Married at First Sight after becoming the first gay couple to take part.

The couple have now joined forces with Prostate Cancer UK in a bid to raise awareness on the impact of the disease on the LGBTQ community.

Matthew, who worked in the charity sector before becoming a reality star, said the cause resonates with him as his dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2004. Fortunately for Mtthew and his family, the cancer was caught early and successfully treated.

He said: “My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer a few years back, so the work Prostate Cancer UK do in terms of raising awareness and providing support is hugely important to me.

“My dad was lucky that his cancer was caught so early, but there are still thousands of people out there – particularly in the LGBT+ community – who don’t know they’re at risk.

“That’s why I’m proud to be marching with Prostate Cancer UK at PRIDE to help spread the word and make sure people know where to go for support and advice.”

Back in March, the couple walked 11,000 steps each day for Prostate Cancer UK – each step representing one of the 11,000 men who die from prostate cancer each year.

Daniel added: “Prostate cancer is a cause very close to both our hearts. I’m excited to join Matt and other Prostate Cancer UK supporters at London PRIDE this weekend to celebrate and show our support for the LGBT+ community, as well as raise some much-needed awareness about this disease.”

Sophie Smith, Senior Specialist Nurse at Prostate Cancer UK, says: “Prostate Cancer UK is here for everyone with a prostate. We know that members of the LGBT+ community may have different concerns or questions about prostate cancer and its treatment, and it can sometimes be more difficult for them to access the support and information they need.

“That’s why we’re delighted that Matthew and Daniel will be joining us at London Pride to help raise awareness of the disease and all our support services available for the LGBT+ community.”