Who is Austin Reed? 'Married at First Sight' Season 17 star claims to have 'one-night stands'

'Married at First Sight' Season 17 star Austin Reed has been paired with Becca Haley
'Married at First Sight' Season 17 star Austin wants to be able to hang out with his partner (@Lifetime/YouTube)
'Married at First Sight' Season 17 star Austin wants to be able to hang out with his partner (@Lifetime/YouTube)

DENVER, COLORADO: 'Married at First Sight' Season 17 star Austin Reed is a business development representative from Denver who admitted to having one-night stands, in a clip released by Lifetime.

Austin is matched with Becca Haley on the show, and the two will embark on an 8-week social experiment that will include getting married, going on a honeymoon and they will have to live together.

According to the teaser, during a visit to Austin's house, 'MAFS' Season 17 therapist Dr Pia is left stunned when she cannot find a condom in his house.

However, when the therapist asked the 31-year-old if has sex very often, he admitted, "I have one-night stands," but told Dr Pia that she wont find anything sexual in his house.

 Austin also observed that the doctor was wearing splatter-painted shoes, which prompted him to reveal that he still had the suit from his prom that he had splatter-painted.

Austin seems to have a quiet and calm personality. However, further details about Austin are yet to be revealed.


 
 
 
 
 
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What is 'MAFS' Season 17 groom Austin Reed looking for in his partner?

'MAFS' Season 17 star Austin Reed was asked by the therapist, Dr Pia what qualities he wants his partner to have.

Pia elaborated and asked, "Do you want your partner to have the same qualities as you do, or do you want someone to help bring that excitement out of you?"

To which Austin responded, "I mean is it weird to ask for both. I think there's everything in moderation, right? I want someone who's like a little more structured and someone who can kind of keep me on task."

He further added that he wants his partner to be able to hang out and meet new people and "just you know, talk to my friends and have that energy would be great."

Dr Pia summarized Austin's expectations and said, "What you've got someone who is professional, very structured, very ambitious and organized and also like talks full of energy."

Austin admitted, "That's exactly what I want."

Austin R. shares what he is expecting from his partner (YouTube/@Lifetime)
Austin R shares what he is expecting from his partner (@Lifetime/YouTube)

Are 'MAFS' Season 17 stars Austin Reed and Becca Haley a perfect match?

Austin Reed had some high expectations from his partner and so did Becca Haley. Austin and Beeca seem to have quite different personalities but they could work on them together.

Austin thinks that if the social experiment works, "that would be the ultimate meet-cute ever."

He revealed that he loves independent and motivated people with a sense of humor, adventure and creativity.

Notably, Austin is a native Coloradan and Becca specifically wanted somebody from Colorado only.

'Married at First Sight' Season 17 will premiere on Wednesday, October 18, at 8 pm ET on Lifetime.

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