“Couples Are Matching Themselves!”: Signs Married At First Sight Could Have New Twists In Upcoming Seasons
Historically, Married at First Sight has had a low success rate. Of the 69 duos (including season 18’s) matched, only 13 of those pairs are still together. But it is important to note that those long-term marriages have been solid ones, and MAFS babies have even come out of some. A lot has changed within the show over the years and there are hints that it will be changing again as scandal, poor casting, and producer interference have taken a hold of the now-Lifetime network series. Peacock streaming platform will be taking over the show in 2025.
MAFS Season 18 Had A Cheating Scandal & Couples Swap
An unprecedented situation took place in MAFS season 18. Michelle’s husband, David, and Allen’s wife, Madison, formed an off-camera forbidden relationship that they consistently lied about. They started out as gym buddies before viewers’ eyes, but evolved behind the scenes into a romantic connection. David missent a sexy text meant for Madison to Michelle, which sparked Michelle’s intuition that David and Madison had something sinister going on.
MAFS Participants Could Be Presented With Options
They Could Read Over Potential Match Bios
Married at First Sight will be leaving Lifetime for Peacock network in 2025 with the arrival of season 19, so that is an indication that the format and intention of the show could change as well. If Married at First Sight does want to dial back on the number of failed couples, they could restrategize to find ways to make more successful matches. As Dear_Art3697 pointed out on Reddit:
“The experts are so bad the couples are now matching themselves! if you sit back and think about it, Madison and David might be better than the experts.”
That said, an idea could come to fruition where the full reliance on the experts matching the couples could scale back, and the participants could have a hand in matching themselves. They could be presented with their potential match’s answers to some poignant questions that don’t give away their identity physically. Reading over different match bios could eliminate some of the obvious important factors that the experts overlook while matching which have often led to failure.
The MAFS Experts Could Dig Deeper With The Potential Cast
The Experts Need To Switch Up For A Fuller Picture
To avoid casting more clout chasers, like Ikechi, season 16’s Gina Micheletti, and season 17’s Cameron Frazer, the experts could start doing a deeper dive into the cast’s background and motivations.
The experts have proved they are bad at detecting deception, red flags, and potential cast pitfalls, so having a more thoughtful and well-rounded look at each cast member would do the show good.
Figuring out who wants to genuinely get married, who is mature enough for a forever partner, and who has the responsible aspects of an adult life are points which need to be upheld.
Without a different approach in future Married at First Sight seasons, fans will be met with more of the same. Low success rates, early ending marriages, and cast who are on the show for the wrong reasons are something Married at First Sight should detract from, as it tears down the premise of the show. The cast being presented options and the cast being scrutinized harder are actionable twists that could take place in future seasons as the show transitions over to Peacock.
Married At First Sight airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. EST on Lifetime.
