Summary

• April Marie found love again after her relationship with Jake didn't work out on The Ultimatum and is now in a happy relationship with Cody Cooper.
• April Marie had a baby girl named Mila Aven Cooper in August 2023 and is expecting her second child, fulfilling her desire to be a mother as expressed on the show.
• April Marie used her newfound fame to become a social media influencer and launched her own clothing rental website called Evelyn & Avery.

April Marie and Jake Cunningham's relationship underwent quite the transformation in the first season of The Ultimatum: Marry Or Move On, but even though April dealt with several dramatic events, she's been living her best life. Netflix's hit reality romance show first aired in April 2022, which means it was likely filmed and edited in 2021 and early 2022. Season 1 featured 10 episodes, including one Reunion special. The Ultimatum hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey led the group of six couples who were trying to figure out what the next phase of their love lives would look like.

The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On has been extremely successful among reality TV fans. It now has two complete seasons with season three scheduled to air in December 2024. Moreover, the franchise made the spinoff The Ultimatum: Queer Love, which also saw a ton of viewership from fans who wanted an LGBTQ+ spinoff. The Ultimatum: Queer Love has been renewed for a second season, although there is no official air date yet. April and Jake were part of the premiere season of The Ultimatum, and their drama is what helped make the show so successful.

April & Jake's The Ultimatum: Marry Or Move On Journey

They Didn't End Up Together

April and Jake appeared on the series in early 2022 when the two Texas residents were clearly at different points in their lives: April was desperate to get married and start having children, while Jake had reservations. Over the eight-week social experiment which saw the pair separated and with different partners for half of it, April and Jake, along with the other stars of The Ultimatum, had to decide whether to get married or walk away from the relationship.

One duo got married and three couples left engaged from The Ultimatum season 1 cast: Lauren Pounds and Nate Ruggs, Alexis Maloney and Hunter Parr, and Shanique Iman and Randall Griffin. It didn't take long for deep cracks to form in April and Jake's relationship. April entered a short unsuccessful marriage trial with Colby Kissinger, while Jake briefly lived with Rae Williams.

Despite April's interest in working things out with Jake, he itted that he had developed feelings for Rae. By the time The Ultimatum reunion aired, April and Jake had officially gone their separate ways. Although April's ultimatum didn't work out in the end, her life changed for the better afterward.

April Marie Has A Boyfriend Post-Ultimatum

April Is Over Jake

Although things with Jake didn't work out, April may have moved on too fast after her split from Jake, it's evident from April's social media posts that she is happier than ever. In February 2023, they even shared some exciting news.

April Marie Had A Baby In August 2023

April Fulfilled Her Dream

After sharing that she was pregnant with her boyfriend Cody in February 2023, April gave birth to a healthy baby girl on August 9, 2023.

This news was met with and happy tears from many followers, as she shared her desire to be a mother on The Ultimatum.

Baby Mila Aven Cooper was born on August 9, 2023, weighing 6 pounds, 3.2 ounces. April loves being a mom and updated her Instagram during and after her pregnancy.

April Marie Launched Her Own Business After The Ultimatum

She's Seen A Lot Of Personal Success

In addition to positive developments in her personal life, April used her newfound fame to become a social media influencer after her time on The Ultimatum. Besides her partnerships with brands like Smirnoff, Ulike Global, and Freebeat Fit, April is also a new small business owner. While Shanique founded a fashion company in 2020, April launched a clothing rental website called Evelyn & Avery, named after her nieces, in late October. According to Evelyn & Avery's official website, the service offers a select number of monthly items for a hip fee. April also gets cuts from products she promotes on social media.

April Is Expecting Her Second Child

April and Cody Are Building Their Family

If April's Instagram feed is any indication, she loves being a mother and partner, which is why she was elated to announce that she and Cody are expecting their second child.

Two months ago, on 12/12/22 I found out I was pregnant with you. Mommy & daddy wanted to enjoy our privacy & special moments as we navigate through changes, watch you grow & make sure we made it through the first trimester," April wrote.

April has a whole Instagram "Maternity" Highlights Reel for fans who want to watch her pregnancy journey and find out more about how her first pregnancy went. April will likely keep her fans updated daily on her life and her baby arrival since she is known to post multiple times a day.

While April's two-year relationship with Jake couldn't survive The Ultimatum's chaotic social experiment, April left the Netflix reality show with a positive outlook that has helped her career and her love and family life progress throughout 2022. Although this specific former couple failed to reconcile, April is much better off after her time on The Ultimatum: Marry Or Move On. April is giving fans a lot to celebrate with her.

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The Ultimatum: Marry Or Move On & The Ultimatum: Queer Love are available to stream on Netflix.