Where is 'Married At First Sight' Season 17 filmed? Lifetime's social experiment show relocates to ski-resort town
DENVER, COLORADO: Bidding farewell to Nashville, Tennessee, the producers of Lifetime's 'Married At First Sight' have settled for Denver, Colorado, as the location of the show's seventeenth season.
All of the participating couples have been selected from the vicinity and the change is expected to deliver a new dynamic to the show, lending it the much-needed dramatic infusion that comes with settling down against a new cultural backdrop.
'Married At First Sight' Season 17 will pitch four and a half new couples against the scenic backdrop of a ski resort down in Denver.
The previous seasons of the show have all been filmed across scenic locations such as Houston, Boston and San Diego and the upcoming installment of the show will not be an exception.
What is 'Married at First Sight' about?
Ever since the show first aired in 2014, it has been documenting the journeys of people in search of love who were willing to take the bold step of marrying a complete stranger upon their very first meeting.
Relationship experts pair up the participants, and they are required to bestow complete faith in the matchmaking process.
The contestants have their initial encounter on their wedding day and then spend the night in a hotel.
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Subsequently, they are recorded for eight weeks in accordance with the show's format before embarking on their honeymoon.
At the conclusion of this honeymoon period, they face the ultimate decision of whether to continue their marriage or part ways.
How to watch 'Married at First Sight' Season 17?
'Married At First Sight' Season 17 premieres on Wednesday, October 18, at 8 pm ET. 'Mile High Matrimony' is the title of the first episode.
Who is the host of 'Married at First Sight' Season 17?
Kevin Frazier will return as the show's host. He will be aided by the show's dedicated experts Dr Pepper Schwartz, Pastor Cal Roberson, and new full-time expert Dr Pia Holec.
Who stars in 'Married at First Sight' Season 17?
Four and a half couples will try their luck to see if their love shall stick or prove to be an entertaining trainwreck.
Clare and Cameron
Cameron relocated from New Zealand to Denver at the age of 32 with the hope of finding a dependable life partner. In contrast, Clare, 27, works as a therapist and is in pursuit of a family-oriented man with strong emotional intelligence.
Lauren and Orion
Orion, aged 27, has a strong desire to share his Native American heritage with his prospective spouse. Lauren, who is 30, is growing increasingly frustrated with the dating environment in Denver and finds it to be consistently disappointing.
The pair have engaged in conversations about maintaining open communication regarding their sexuality. Lauren identifies as sexually fluid, and Orion has explored different aspects of his own sexuality. The outcome of their relationship will ultimately be determined with the passage of time on the show.
Brennan and Emily
Emily, who is 29 years old, has never experienced a romantic relationship and has reservations about the dating scene. Brennan, a 28-year-old from New York, is faced with the challenge of helping Emily overcome her fear of being abruptly abandoned, and whether he can achieve this will unfold on the show.
Becca and Austin
Becca and Austin are both in their early thirties. Becca is enthusiastic about the show's adventures, while Austin views their potential connection as an incredible stroke of luck if things progress positively.
Becca is a professional photographer who has a passion for hiking. She is in search of the perfect Colorado man, and Austin seems to be a suitable candidate as he hails from Colorado himself.
Michael and a secret match
Since relocating to Denver, thirty-year-old Michael has struggled to find a romantic partner. Despite his current single status, Michael considers regular sexual intimacy to be of great importance to him.
The show is expected to soon unveil Michael's secret match.
'Married At First Sight' Season 17 premieres on Wednesday, October 18, at 8 pm ET on Lifetime.
