Fans don't have much confidence that the new Married At First Sight season 17, for example, saw every single couple decide to get divorced. There were two that initially said yes on Decision Day, but ultimately, neither relationship worked out.

Fans expressed deep skepticism that the Married At First Sight season 18 couples will have successful relationships.

When fan page @mafsfan posted about the new Married At First Sight season 18 cast on Instagram, fans took to the comments sections to give their initial reactions to the announcement. While there were a handful of people who seemed hopeful that this time around things might be different, the vast majority of social media s expressed deep skepticism that MAFS season 18 will turn things around for the reality series. On a post about Michelle and David, @_gina_christine_ itted this looks like "it's gonna end in divorce...Yikes." @Glammahere simply exclaimed, "This ain’t happening."

Meanwhile, @Hurdleangie observed that it didn't seem like Michelle and David are the kinds of people who would "go to the same parties," insinuating they're a mismatched pair. Some fans even joked that they can already predict which cast will be involved in a couple swap, which was teased by Lifetime in its recent cast announcement. On that topic, @Dixiebecca said of Michelle and David, "She's swapping for sure," with a crying-laughing emoji.

What Fan Skepticism Means For MAFS Season 18

Fans Are Frustrated With Failed MAFS Relationships

Even before Lifetime announced the Married At First Sight season 18 cast and premiere date, skepticism ran deep in the fandom. Frustrations were mounting after the complete and utter failure that was MAFS season 17. Fans witnessed none of the couple staying together, but more than that, the season also revealed that the cast participated in behind-the-scenes shenanigans to create fictional narratives and storylines.

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It's not just the failed relationships among the cast that have caused anger. The MAFS experts have come under fire as well. Pastor Cal, Dr. Pepper and Dr. Pia have already been announced as returning for MAFS season 18. Since there will be no shakeup among the group of experts, that means the chances of more failed relationships this season are high.

Our Take On MAFS Season 18 Fan Skepticism

MAFS Season 18 Won't Fix The Mistakes

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Fans are right to be frustrated after what they witnessed during Married At First Sight season 17. There's that saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." However, when it comes to MAFS, the formula is clearly broken, and major changes need to be made. The first step to fixing the damage is to bring in brand-new experts who will do a better job of finding compatible couples. Unfortunately, MAFS season 18 isn't planning to fix anything, so fans should expect the worst yet again.

Married At First Sight season 18 premieres October 15 at 8 p.m. EDT on Lifetime.

Sources: @mafsfan/Instagram, @_gina_christine_/Instagram, @Glammahere/Instagram, @Hurdleangie/Instagram, @Dixiebecca/Instagram

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Married At First Sight
Release Date
July 8, 2014
Network
Lifetime
Showrunner
Sam Dean
  • Cast Placeholder Image
    Pepper Schwartz
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    Calvin Roberson

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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.

Directors
Charlie Mysak, Michael Fitzpatrick Lawrence Jr., Nick Petrie
Writers
Lotte Offenberg Bergqvist, Razor Rizzotti
Seasons
20
Main Genre
Reality