By Beth Allcock

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A MARRIED At First Sight UK groom is seen breaking down in tears as he reveals his huge regret amid his father’s passing.

The Sun can exclusively reveal the emotional scenes, soon to be aired on the E4 series, which see the singleton open up on his “very tough” childhood.

Scot Paul is a dad of three hoping to find a wife and happy life in the latest MAFS matchmaking experiment.

Following his divorce in 2011, the retired 60-year-old has his sights set on a second chance of love.

Yet when re-visiting his past, he broke down as he told of his “chequered” chilhood.

Paul, who now lives in Bath, told the show: “My life has been very tough, very chequered.

“When I was around five years old my father walked out and left, and disappeared forever.

“I was desperate for a father growing up but I had no contact with him, period.”

He then revealed the turn of fate and said: “Then, 35 years later, I received a phone call from the Salvation Army and they said ‘we have found your father.’

“Immediately I decided the next day to go and visit him, got to the front door, and walked away.

“I couldn’t knock on the front door.”

Wearing a blue sports top buttoned to the neck he added: “Unfortunately, the day my son was born he died.”

Paul could be seen biting his lip as he choked back tears before nodding his chin to his chest, unable to carry on the segment further.

The camera then panned to his house, and a shot showing him in his kitchen, as he added: “I wake up every day regretting that I didn’t knock on the door.

“I think with hindsight, not having those values and teachings from my father has affected me in the long run.

“I think it certainly affected my marriage.”

In a frank admission he confessed: “I don’t think I knew how to be a husband.

“I had no yard stick, I had nobody to follow.”

Previously, Paul told how he was hoping the experts would find him an outgoing woman who shares his zest for life and hobbies.

On joining the E4 serial hit, on Instagram, Paul said: “Well… this isn’t your average relationship update.

“I’m on Married at First Sight. Yes, it’s real.

“Yes, I’m nervous. Yes, you should watch.”