Married at First Sight star Alex Henry is jailed for abandoning his post to go on Channel 4 dating show after appearing on TV despite being denied permission by his commanding officer

Married at First Sight star Alex Henry has been jailed for abandoning his post to go on the Channel 4 dating show.

The RAF airman abandoned his post at an electronic warfare base for love - or fame  - and he appeared on TV despite being denied permission by his commanding officer.

He was stationed at RAF Spadeadam in Cumbria and asked for extra leave so he could take part, but this was refused.

The 28-year-old from Birmingham was seized by military police upon his return and served 24 days of his 34 day sentence.

Married at First Sight star Alex Henry has been jailed for abandoning his post to go on the Channel 4 dating show 

His spokesman told The Sun: He returned after filming of his own volition and handed himself into the military authorities.

He was sentenced to 34 days in a military prison and served 24 as a model inmate.

When he appeared on the show, it was inundated with allegations of abuse from social media users after his video was shared online.

A person commented: @alexander.henry_ should never have been allowed on this show.

She added: In situations where people are marrying each other at first sight, allowing a domestic abuser to join the show is not acceptable at all.

I have seen first hand the damage that this man has done. Something needs to be done about this situation. @e4mafsuk @e4grams domestic abusers should NOT be provided platforms.

When he appeared on the show, it was inundated with allegations of abuse from social media users after his video was shared online. Pictured is the show lineup 

Another wrote: This is why background checks should ALWAYS be done & past partners etc should be contacted, the trauma hes caused other women could be passed onto someone youve consented to go on your show. Do better next time.

A spokesperson for MAFS UK said: MAFS UK contributors are subject to rigorous background vetting, including multiple independent psychological evaluations and a criminal record check before they can be cleared to take part.

We cast contributors based on the information we are legally able to access and we continue to review this process to ensure checks are as thorough as legally possible.

MailOnline has contacted Alex Henry for further comment.