Married At First Sightwill be back for season 18 on October 15 with a new cast and lots of drama, with the major issue beingan alleged cheating scandal that will lead to a potential couple swap. It has taken a while to revisit the social experiment reality show since season 17 ended.MAFSseason 17’s cast membersseemed to have ruined the show’s reputation after they tried to fool producers to get a good edit. The Denver edition was disappointing, with lots of toxicity among cast members and with none of the couples still together.
Married At First Sightseason 18will introduce ten singles from Chicago looking for love, with the show promising to be better than its predecessor. In the beginning,MAFSset high standards, allowingonly serious individuals ready to commit to the process to go on the show. Over time, this has changed. It is hard to trust Pastor Calvin Roberson’s Bible-based thinking and Dr Pepper Schwartz’s empathetic nature in getting the right pairs together. Luckily,MAFSseason 18 looks promising, and here’s why.
MAFS Season 18’s Cast Will Be More Mature
They Range From 29 To 38 Years
According toLifetime,MAFSseason 18 will have a mature cast, but it will not be drama-free, with cheating allegations that will shock viewers. Older couples will add an exciting dynamic toMarried At First Sightandwill most likely bring along life experiences that will help them navigate relationship hurdles. Most of them will be emotionally mature, which will help in forming more meaningful connections throughout season 18.
Notably, the participants might be more serious about getting into a lifetime commitment,unlike younger couples who’ve previously appeared on the show for fame.Chris Williams fromMarried At First Sightseason 12 is a perfect example. When Chris first joined the show, he claimed to have dreamed about getting married from a young age and was confident God would bring him the right woman. He later showed his true intentions as to why he signed up for the show.
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Despite being matched by theMAFSexperts with Paige Banks, Chris, who was 27 at the time,showed many red flags. He manipulated Paige and created drama, especially when he alluded to his ex-fiance being pregnant shortly after his wedding. His controversies and remarks throughout the show, as well as Chris not being physically attracted to Paige, proved he might have been on the show for fame. As a self-proclaimed businessperson, perhaps his goal was to expand his businesses.
There Will Be A Cheating Incident In MAFS Season 18
This Could Stir Drama
Married At First Sightseason 18 has hinted at a major cheating scandal that will change the couple’s dynamics. The drama will most likely generate a twist, disrupting the relationships onMAFS, and that could also affect the decision-making process on whether the couples will stay married or get divorced in the finale. It will be interesting to see howMAFSexperts navigate through the infidelity scandal and if their advice will helpthe couple reconcile or push them further apart.
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MAFSseason 10 stars Zac Justice and MindyShiben are living proof of a pair reluctant to take professional advice. Their relationship suffered throughout the experiment. Zach displayed minimal effort in making the union work and refused to move in with Mindy after the wedding. Despite the experts' efforts to mediate,Zach’s unwillingness and lack of accountability resulted in an early split.
MAFS Season 18 Will Have A Couples Swap
It Will Be Contentious
Couples swapping might be one of the most controversial aspects ofMAFSseason 18. It is popular in theMAFSAustralian edition, with the most famous case being one betweenDan Web and Jessika Powerduring season 6. The two started seeing each otherdespite being married to different people and presented the show’s most controversial affair.
In the trailer, some people are excited about getting married, whereas others question if they are making the right decision (viaMarried At First SightInstagram). Therefore, the introduction of the same aspect inMAFSseason 18 will be fascinating. There will most likely be a huge, intense wave of emotions -betrayal, excitement, and hurt- making the series exciting and captivating, thus redeeming itself from the terrible Denver edition.
The MAFS Experts Are Remaining The Same
There Is No New Expert
While the cast members are new, theMAFSseason 18 experts will stillbe the same. Dr. Pia Holec, Dr. Pepper, and Pastor C will be back, hoping to do a better job at matching the participants after a couple of mismatches in the last few seasons. These professionals have not been the best, with very few successful couples in the last few seasons, andMarried At First Sightseason 17 produced zero successful characters. It would have been interesting to see someone new witha fresh perspective who could help me get suitable matches.
MAFSexperts faced a lot of criticism, with many blaming them for the latest show’s failure. A Reddit thread started byTexasisforGingersclaimed that the professionals didn’t understand the job. One user commented and said, “We all put blame on the experts.” Hopefully,Married At First Sightseason 18 experts will have better matches this time around.
Married At First Sightseason 18 premieres October 15 at 8 p.m. EDT on Lifetime.
Married At First Sight
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Based on the Danish version of the series, Married at First Sight is a reality show/social experiment that gives singles a chance to find a lifelong partnership with one particular caveat: they must agree to marry a stranger arranged the moment they meet. Experts provide counseling and guidance as they help couples navigate their new marriage with their unknown partner and highlight the journey of the newlyweds from wedding to honeymoon to beginning their new lives together. At the end of eight weeks, couples will decide to stay married or divorce.
