‘Married at First Sight’ stars Then and Now: A look at couples who stayed married after show
‘Married at First Sight’: Couples who are still together
'Married at First Sight', which first premiered on FYI (and later, Lifetime) on July 8, 2014, has seen many couples prove that love at first sight can indeed last. The show features three to five couples, matched by relationship experts, who agree to marry upon their first meeting. After spending their wedding night in a hotel and going on a honeymoon, the couples return home to live together for the rest of the eight weeks, at the end of which they must decide whether to stay married. In the course of 16 seasons, 64 couples have been matched on the show. However, over two-thirds of them have since divorced or announced their intention to divorce. Let's take a look at the couples who are still together.
Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner
Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner, who were part of the inaugural season of 'Married At First Sight', are a testament to the fact that first impressions aren't everything. Jamie wasn't initially attracted to Doug as she walked down the aisle, but their relationship has since blossomed. Today, they are happily married and have two children together. Their daughter, Henley Grace, was born in 2017, and their son, Hendrix Douglas, arrived in 2020. Jamie has also been the host of the 'MAFS' aftershow 'Unfiltered' for several seasons. The family now resides in Florida, per Business Insider. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Otis shared, "If I had listened to everyone's criticism & never followed my heart I would’ve missed out on growing a love like I’ve never known.❤️"
Ashley Petta and Anthony D’Amico
Ashley and Anthony, who said "yes" on decision day, are reportedly still happily married as of October 2023. They welcomed their first child, a daughter named Mila, in January 2019, as reported by Us Weekly. Their family grew with the birth of their second child, Vaeda Marie, in February 2021, according to E! News. Over the years, they have shared glimpses of their life on the spinoff show 'Married At First Sight: Couple's Cam', giving fans an intimate look into their journey as a couple and as parents.
Shawniece Jackson and Jephte Pierre
Jephte and Shawniece, who were featured in the sixth season of 'Married At First Sight' that premiered in January 2018 in Boston, chose to stay married on decision day. They welcomed their daughter Laura into the world in August 2018, as reported by People. Today, they are happily married, as evidenced by their respective Instagram accounts. However, they have been candid about dealing with infidelity in their marriage, a topic they’ve discussed on spinoff shows like 'Couple’s Cam'.
AJ Vollmoeller and Stephanie Sersen
Stephanie Sersen and AJ Vollmoeller, who were part of the eighth season of 'Married At First Sight' that premiered in January 2019 in the Philadelphia area, chose to continue their marital journey beyond the show. As per their Instagram accounts, they are still happily together and share a love for travel. They reportedly marked their fifth wedding anniversary in September 2023, a testament to their enduring bond. They've also welcomed the 'Couple's Cam' spinoff show into their lives, giving fans a glimpse into their post-show journey as a married couple.
Kristine Killingsworth and Keith Dewar
It has been reported that Kristine Killingsworth and Keith Dewar, from season eight of 'MAFS', are still happily married. They shared in the six-month follow-up episode that they had purchased a house together. Fans have been able to continue following their journey on the 'Couple's Cam' spinoff.
Deonna McNeill and Gregory Okotie
Deonna and Greg’s journey on 'Married At First Sight' was relatively smooth, leading them to decide to stay together on decision day. They are still happily married and are proud parents of a son named Declan, who was born in February 2021.
Vincent Morales and Briana Myles
Briana and Vincent’s journey to love was relatively smooth, with few obstacles along the way. On decision day, Vincent made a unique proposal to Briana with a cheesecake, and she agreed to stay married. The couple continues to share their life on their Instagram accounts. In July 2022, they shared the joyous news that they were expecting their first child. The couple welcomed their daughter, Aury Bella, into the world in February.
Amani Aliyya and Woody Randall
Woody, from Season 11 of the show, confessed his love for Amani quite early in their journey, a sentiment she reciprocated soon after. They reportedly chose to continue their marital journey beyond the show and are currently happily married. The couple welcomed their son, Reign Randall, into the world on June 3, as reported by People.
Miguel Santiago and Lindy Elloway
Lindy and Miguel's journey on 'Married At First Sight' was relatively uneventful until the couple's retreat. There, they disagreed about Miguel's potential controlling tendencies and Lindy’s emotional nature. Despite this, they chose to stay married on decision day and were still together at the reunion, with Lindy even adopting Miguel’s last name. However, on February 13, they reportedly announced their separation through a statement Lindy provided to People. As of October 2023, Lindy appears to be single and traveling, according to her Instagram. Miguel also appears to be single on his Instagram, but his current relationship status is not confirmed.
Christopher Thielk and Nicole Lilienthal
On 'MAFS', Nicole Lilienthal and Chris Thielk seemed to be an ideal match on paper in Season 16. Nicole, being more outgoing, was complemented by Chris’ patience and affection, especially when addressing her insecurities. In turn, Nicole was mindful of Chris' needs and consistently considered his perspective on various matters. True to expectations, they decided to stay married on decision day. Their Instagram accounts confirm that they are still together, demonstrating that the experts’ match-making can indeed hit the mark at times.