Even though the cast of Married at First Sight hoped they would be saying "I do" to a long-lasting marriage, not all of the couples were destined for a happily ever after. Here are the couples that are still married post-show, as well as the ones who didn't make it past decision day.
Lifetime's controversial matchmaking show Married at First Sight pairs singles together based on an extensive interview process that is designed to create the perfect match. Then, the pairs meet for the first time at the altar and enter into a legally binding marriage with a complete stranger. The pair go on a honeymoon, move in together, and begin the process of intertwining their lives as they learn about their new spouse. At the end of the eight-week experiment, the couples sit down with the team of matchmaking experts to decide whether to stay married or get a divorce.
While this approach to relationships is certainly controversial, Married At First Sight has actually created a few strong marriages that are still going strong. Out of the five couples from season 12, three pairs chose to remain married and are still together today. Briana Myles and Vincent Morales, who became early fan favorites due to their immediate connection, chose to stay married and are still basking in the newlywed glow. Clara Fergus and Ryan Oubre took a slow and steady approach to their marriage, which paid off when they chose to stay together on decision day. They are enjoying traveling and meeting each others' friends. Last but not least, Erik Lake and Virginia Coombs went through dramatic ups and downs in season 12 but chose to continue to work on their relationship post-show.
However, Married At First Sight season 12 ended in heartbreak for two of the five couples. Haley Harris and Jacob Harder struggled to find common ground for the entire eight weeks of their marriage. Then, they ultimately decided to call it quits on decision day. Chris Williams and Paige Banks' marriage began to crumble mere days after they wed after Chris revealed the shocking news that his ex-fiancée was pregnant with his child. After a dramatic decision day where Chris made one final play to win Paige back, the couple decided to call off their tumultuous union for good.
Season 12 of Married at First Sight will certainly go down in history as one of the most dramatic seasons of all time. After witnessing Chris' concerning behavior, confusing choices, and poor treatment of Paige, some fans accused the Married at First Sight experts of purposely casting Chris to fuel some drama. Pastor Cal Roberson, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, and Dr. Viviana Coleman have each denied the accusations and asserted that their only goal is to create lasting marriages. Here's hoping that the couples of season 12 continue to foster their marriages, or find true love elsewhere.