There are two former Married at First Sight cast who have been spilling the tea about their divorce drama and obstacles post-show, and I'm shocked by what they have to say. Married at First Sight season 18 took place in Chicago, Illinois, for the second time in the show's history. The season ran from October 2024 to March 2025, and featured five couples, only one of which is still together today. Married at First Sight season 17 took place in Denver, Colorado, and had the franchise's first-ever runaway bride and re-matching of a cast member. 2y664m

I don't think Married at First Sight season 18 villain couple Madison Myers and David Trimble are being truthful about their relationship post-show, and I've noticed they are hiding something on Instagram. Madison and David were not a couple that was matched by the Married at First Sight experts Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Pastor Cal Roberson, and Dr. Pia Holec at the beginning of the season. Madison was originally paired with 35-year-old Financial Systems Manager, Allen Slovick, while David was paired with 38-year-old Executive Assistant, Michelle Tomblin. There were three other couples matched besides them.

Married at First Sight season 19 will be inclusive, and I know why, as production seems to be taking hints from other popular reality shows. Married at First Sight season 18 wrapped up in March 2025 and is currently on hiatus. In an exciting development, MAFS is moving from its original home on Lifetime over to the streaming giant, Peacock. This change will take place in 2025 with the premiere of MAFS season 19. This news is huge, as it means many exciting changes could take place, including the show's format, cast make-up, and success rate.

I'm impressed with the inclusion happening in Married at First Sight season 19, and I think the two new casting twists mean the show is headed in a new direction. Married at First Sight premiered in 2014, and season 18 finished airing in March 2025. This left fans on a hiatus from the show, and I know hiatuses last 4–6 months. What may factor into a potentially shorter hiatus, is that MAFS is switching networks from Lifetime to the streaming giant, Peacock. Also, seasons of MAFS tend to air four five to six once they begin, which could also change.

Married at First Sight season 19 will have a challenge gap since there is so much change happening and there's potential for wayward fan reception because of it. A challenge gap means that there is a discrepancy between the desired outcome, which in this case means a positive fan reaction, and how the show with its changes will actually perform towards that goal. Married at First Sight season 19 does not have an official air date right now, as MAFS season 18 finished airing in March 2025. The show usually has a 4-5 month hiatus between seasons.

I have a fear that Married at First Sight season 18's most victimized cast member, Allen Slovick's new girlfriend is only in the relationship for clout, leading me to feel he's being "double-duped." Allen married Madison Myers as strangers in MAFS season 18, and while they initially shared chemistry, Madison and her close circle made it clear that Allen wasn't her type. From there, Madison seemed to be stringing Allen along, as she never showed him affection after their wedding day but refused to say that she didn't see the marriage working out, all while exhibiting red flags.

I have an issue with how Married at First Sight selects its cast , as I don't think their method should be the norm. Married at First Sight season 18 ended in March 2025, and it was the most dramatic season yet due to scandals, divorces, and post-season show-downs. The season was set apart due to a cheating and couples swap situation that happened between Madison Myers and David Trimble, who left their original spouses, Allen Slovick and Michelle Tomblin, to pursue a relationship with one another. The couple were then rewarded with air time.

It's clear to me that Married at First Sight needs to stop recruiting cast for the show, as season 18's Madison Myers and David Trimble have underscored with recent shocking issions. Married at First Sight has been around since 2014, and there are 18 complete seasons behind it. Some things about the show have changed over time, like the number of couples highlighted, how much the couples comingle, and who the of experts is. Married at First Sight is also seeing major change in 2025 with the switch in platforms from Lifetime Network to Peacock.

Married At First Sight season 18 stars David Trimble and Madison Myers set a new precedent for the series when they began an adulterous relationship behind their spouses’ backs. Although the Chicago residents’ matches appeared perfect on paper, neither was happy in their arranged marriage. David’s wife, Michelle Tomblin, was skeptical of whether he shared her ambitions, and her inquisitive style made David shut down. While Madison and her husband, Allen Slovick, made progress, she was checked out and aloof about her plans for a future with Allen.

It's becoming clear to me that the entire Married at First Sight casting strategy needs to change, and there are signs this is happening. Married at First Sight debuted on Lifetime in 2014, and showcased a of three experts matchmaking and counseling three couples who got married to strangers. Over the years, the format and style of the show have changed, and the franchise now has 18 complete seasons behind it. Since season 10, five couples have been matched by the experts, but the experiment's eight-week-long length hasn't changed. The MAFS experts have also changed.