A cheating and couples swap scandal rocked season 18, as Madison Myers and David Trimble were cheating on their partners, Allen Slovick and Michelle Tomblin. They lied about the illicit relationship throughout the season, but admitted their connection during the couples retreat. They’ve subsequently confessed their love for each other and have become the villains of the season. However, despite the on-screen drama, a new editing tactic in recent episodes is what’s been driving viewers wild.
MAFS Season 18 Has Had Many Pitfalls
Outside Of The Major Scandal
While the cheating scandal between Madison and David has been the biggest pitfall of Married at First Sight season 18, there have been other situations that have been detrimental to the season’s perception. Ikechi has been thought to be a poor casting choice, as his red flag relationship history, clout-chasing ambitions, inability to communicate effectively, and disrespectful treatment of Emem have shown. Moreover, the experts clearly matched David and Michelle, and Allen and Madison, incorrectly.
The Background Music Editing Has Been Unnerving
It Was Elementary Audio
In the last two episodes of Married at First Sight season 18, a noticeable editing mistake has been present with the audio. During scenes where cast are talking, background music takes over as the cast become hard to hear. It’s happened during several poignant situations, causing disdain among viewers. Not only has it been a distraction from the scene, but the audio edit has also made viewers question the production value.
Redditor u/nortyflatz started a thread on the topic, with a title that read, “What’s with the overly LOUD “ background” music that is so overbearing that it drowns out the verbal audio?”
Other disgruntled viewers chimed into the comments to share their concern.
“Yeah, the post production is equal to the ‘experts’ talent at picking potential mates!”
“I can’t believe they released the episode like that. The loudness, the odd transitions between music. Totally amateur hour at MAFS post-production.”
The audio editing has diminished the viewing quality, and fans are not here for it.
Will MAFS Production Keep Awkward Audio?
It Wouln’t Be Wise
As Married at First Sight viewers have pointed out, the choice of overbearing music is not doing the show any favors.
Production, especially the audio sector, should take heed of the negative feedback and endeavor to fix the music background mistake, as it detracts from the drama on the show. Married at First Sight has not had this problem before, so it may be an isolated issue over the last few episodes. Either way, it should not continue.
Married At First Sight airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. EST on Lifetime.
