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'Absolutely absurd': Fans fume as 'MAFS' Season 17 keeps Michael Shiakallis' runaway bride's identity a 'secret'

'MAFS' Season 17 groom Michael Shiakallis gets ditched at the altar by his runaway bride

DENVER, COLORADO: 'Married At First Sight' Season 17 runaway bride's identity who left Michael Shiakallis at the altar still remains a mystery. Besides her name, Chloe Brown, other information about Michael's bride is yet to be revealed.

In the latest episode, Michael was hopeful to meet his bride. Chloe walked down the aisle only to inform the groom that she couldn't marry him.

Although the highly anticipated scene of Chloe and Michael premiered during the second episode of 'MAFS' Season 17, the bride's face was still not revealed. However, the Lifetime show viewers have slammed the production for keeping the bride's identity a secret.

A social media user tweeted, "The fact that he has to go through the humiliation of being left at the altar in front of his family & tv viewers but she gets to have her face and voice covered to maintain her anonymity is absolutely absurd."

Another user noted, "I'm so irritated that they don't show the runaway bride's face. And he was so gracious! Being part of the production shouldn't be optional since she signed the papers."

Another viewer said, "I’m 99% sure that this bride walking out was staged. No one was filmed on her side and her face isn’t shown? They sign contracts to be filmed before they walk down the isle! Seems sus and I’m not fooled lol.

"I feel like they should show her face. She wasted everyone’s time. Why give her the courtesy of keeping her anonymous?!" added another person. Another X user penned, "Protecting the runaway bride is stupid and embarrassing. Why should Michael be the only one who's humiliated !?!? Do better."

Michael Shiakallis reacts after runaway bride ditches him at the altar

Michael Shiakallis was left disheartened after his runaway bride Chloe Brown ditched him at the altar. In the confessional, he admitted, "I'm humbled, I'm embarrassed, I'm sad, I couldn't move her enough or compelled her enough to at least even give this a shot."

Michael further said, "I did the best I could. More than just getting married to the day you inda put yourself in a mindset of like what is the journey look like and you know."

'MAFS' Season 17 groom explained, "I'm sure this is a little bit hubris ness but I would hope if you know she had doubts coming into it that seeing me at you know standing up there would have clothes some of that clearly that wasn't the case there's probably you know sadness... a bit humbling."

Michael is speculated to continue the experiment following his failed wedding. According to a 'Married at First Sight' fan page, Michael got married this season, but it's unclear if he gave Chloe another shot or if the experts found someone else.

Experts struggle to find a match for Michael Shiakallis

Michael Shiakallis has been single since he moved to Denver in 2019. He had high expectations from his bride when he joined that show and the trio of experts, Dr Pepper Schwartz, Pastor Calvin Roberson, and Dr Pia Holec struggled to find an idle partner for him.

Michael was looking for a partner with whom he could explore new destinations and have romantic date nights. He admitted to the experts, "I'm looking for a woman who's at her core really sweet, thoughtful, and caring woman. I'm a very affectionate person."

Michael added that sex is important to him, and it's one of "the biggest displays of how we feel about each other." He explained, "I get to explore how happy it makes me to make someone else happy."

Catch new episodes of 'Married at First Sight' Season 17 on Wednesdays at 8 pm ET on Lifetime.