Married At First Sight Season 8, 9 & 10: Where Are They Now?

Married At First Sight is a reality series premiering on Lifetime that focuses on two strangers getting married to each other based on relationship experts’ advice. The series tests the relationship between the two and sees if they will be able to make it work or if they will split. Produced by Chris Coelen and Eric Detwiler, the series is based on the concept of a Danish television series titled Gift Ved Forste Blik.

The series premiered for the first time on July 8, 2014, and was well-received by the viewers, thus making the producers continue with the series for 16 successful seasons. The viewers loved the concept of two strangers marrying each other based on compatibility tested by two relationship experts. The strangers meet their spouses on the first day, the day they are to get married, and then it will follow them for a few days before the decision day comes, and the couple decides whether they want to continue the marriage or break it off.

The series followed three couples till Season 7, following which one more couple got added to the cast from Season 4. These couples got to know each other in the series and had to make the decision between the camera, and it often led to the creation of tension between the couple as they had to be careful of what they said on air.

The eighth season of the series starred four couples, Stephanie Sersen, a financial consultant, and AJ Vollmoeller, CEO of a security company. Jasmine McGriff, Assistant Director, and Will Guess, a financial analyst. Kate Sisk and Luke Cucurulli, a civil engineer. Kristen Killingsworth, a real estate agent, and Keith Dewar, a medical technician. Out of the four couples, two decided to continue with their marriage on the decision day, while the other two decided to separate.

The 9th season starred Iris Caldwell, a program coordinator, and Keith Manley, a coach. Elizabeth Bice, an account executive, and Jamie Thompson, a financial technician. Deonna McNeil Okotie, an operations manager, and Geory Okotie, owner of a math learning center. Matthew Gwynne, an ex-professional basketball player, and Amber Bowle, a middle school teacher.

Out of the four couples, two decided to continue the marriage on the decision day, while two decided to break the knot. The fifth season stars Katie Conrad, a mental health professional. Derek Sherman, a cyber security manager Jessica Studer, a nurse manager. Austin Hurd, a Network technician. Taylor Dunklin, a research scientist, and Brandon Reidm, a sales manager. Brandon Reid, a sales manager. Meka Jones, a category analyst, and Michael Watson, an education director. Mindy Shiben, a figure skater, and Zach Justice, a fitness professional.

Out of the five, one decided to continue the marriage, and the rest decided to go their way.

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Where Are The Couples From Married At First Sight: Now

After the series got over with some couples continuing their marriage and some deciding to go their separate ways, the viewers were curious to know what happened to the said couples and where they are now. So their curiosity will be solved today.

Season 8 Couples

The Season 8 cast featured four couples from Philadephia, Pennsylvania, and premiered in 2019.  The four couple that starred in the 8th season of the series Married At First Sight have had their fair share of ups and downs before making the decision to call it quits. Some of these couples had one member trying to make it work while the other wasn’t interested in making any efforts, thus leading to the end result of divorce. 

Luke Cuccrullo And Kate Sisk

Luke and Kate met on the sets of Married at First Sight on the day they were to marry. To the viewer’s eyes, the couple initially were cute together. In a few days, Luke’s true colors came out, with him lying his way through the production and accusing Kate of having an alcohol addiction.

The couple had problems in their marriage from the beginning, with Luke admitting to finding Kate repulsive. He also stated he felt dead inside when he first consummated his marriage with Kate, and he refused to continue sleeping with Kate in the same bed. On the day of the decision-making, Kate confronted Luke about his sexuality as he had admitted to being bisexual on Facebook.

This led to the couple breaking off their marriage and going their separate ways. As of today, Luke is focused on his photography business, and he started a podcast titled Cuccurullo Conversation that hasn’t aired an episode since 2020. Luke briefly dated Sammi DiGiancinto, but the couple broke up, and Luke has been single since. Kate, on the other hand, focuses on her lingerie business and has been dating Harry Christopher since 2021.

Keith Dewar & Kristine Killingsworth

The couple met in a similar manner as Luke and Kate but have a way different ending to their story. Even though the couple hit a few bumps in the relationship, they decided to continue their marriage on the decision day, and for their fans, the good news is the couple is still together.

The adorable couple, Keith and Kristine, bought a house together. The couple has kept their fans up to date with the series Married At First Sight: Couple’s Cam. The couple regularly share Instagram posts. The spin-off series showed how the couple managed to stay together even though the crisis took a toll on several relationships.

Will Guess And Jasmine McGriff

The couple had a bumpy ride in the beginning, and it wasn’t a smooth journey for them. Jasmine decided she didn’t want to continue the marriage, but the tables turned when on the decision day, Jasmine expressed that she wanted to continue the relationship, and Will decided he didn’t want to be tied to Jasmine. The couple divorced, and Jasmine’s life changed after the series.

Jasmine is now a mother of a son as she gave birth to a baby boy in 2021, and in December, she announced she was expecting twins with her partner. Jasmine often posts pictures of herself with her kids and partner. Will has been single after the series ended and has focussed on accomplishing his dreams. Jasmine’s attitude from the series has completely changed. Will is a coach of s girl’s basketball team.

AJ Vollmoeller And Stephanie Sersen

This couple was one of the most promising pairs in the series, and fans expected them to continue being married. The couple decided to continue their marriage on the decision day and have continued to stay happily married to date. This couple also featured on the series’s spin-off Married At First Sight: Couple’s Cam.

The couple travels a lot but were forced to be confined in a house during the pandemic. Steph ended up being the breadwinner of the family as her business as a financial advisor was booming.

Season 9 Couples’ Where Are They Now?

The series premiered on June 12, 2019, and it introduced the viewers to the couples from North Carolina. The eight strangers paired as couple in the series were unique, and some of these couples started their relationship on the wrong foot but ended up falling for each other. This season proved if a person has a dislike for certain aspects of their partners’ personality and respectfully says so, they could make it work, as we saw in Elizabeth and Jamie’s case. 

Elizabeth Bice And Jamie Thompson

The couple met on the series set on the day of their marriage. The couple was considered an odd pair, and Jamie was often irritated by Elizabeth’s spoiled child-like behavior. Many viewers felt this couple wouldn’t be able to make it work, but they proved everyone wrong by deciding to continue their marriage on the decision day, and they are still going strong. The couple grew close as the days went by, and they fell in love with each other.

The couple starred in the spin-off of the series Married At First Sight: Couples’ Cam. Jamie has continued to work in the technology sector, and Elizabeth has turned into an Instagram influencer focusing on her life after marrying a stranger. Jamie has also partnered with Hello Fresh to give his passion for food a chance. The couple has a joined website for viewers interested in knowing what the couple is up to.

Donna McNeil and Gregory Okotie

The couple met in a similar manner as Elizabeth and Jamie, but they were one of the few couples who took an instant liking to each other. This couple is considered the best couple in the history of Married at first sight. The two complimented each other well as they were polar apart, with Deonna being conservative and Jamie having a swagger in his life.

The two decided to continue their marriage on the day of the decision. The two are still happily together and have welcomed two baby boys in the small family. Gregory has launched his clothing line after appearing on Married At First Sight, in partnership with his wife. The couple recently attended Deonna’s sisters’ wedding, and they continue to vlog their journey on YouTube for their fans.

Iris Caldwell and Keith Manley

The couple had a rocking beginning, with Keith feeling Iris was too immature to handle the concept of marriage despite sharing a similar religious background. The couple also didn’t have promising chemistry between them, and viewers felt they wouldn’t be able to make it work. The couple, mainly Keith, decided to end the marriage on the decision day. Iris has moved on from working as a non-profit program coordinator to a beauty and fashion mentor, and she has started her own YouTube channel.

Iris also has partnered up with several known brands, and she is single as of 2023. Keith, on the other hand, has continued to work as a mentor and a coach. Keith has also published a book titled Life Is Just A Walk Within. Keith has also started to work as a model for clothing brands, and he often gives motivational talks. Keith is close to Ari Lennox, but there is no news about him being in a relationship.

Amber Bowles And Matthew Gwyne

The couple had a rocky beginning and was considered one of the most toxic couples in the series. The couple was the only one in the 9th season who divorced mutually on the decision day. Viewers were left furious at Matt for how she treated his wife in the series and how he didn’t even attempt to change for her.

Following her appearance in the series, Amber has continued working as a middle-school teacher and has become an influencer with over 200K followers on Instagram. She is currently single and lives with her beloved dog in the house she purchased. Matt now works as a Service Agent for J.P. Morgan Chase. Matt was arrested for vandalism in 2021 after he broke into the house of his then-girlfriend.

Season 10 Couples: Where Are They Now

The series premiered on January 1, 2020, and introduced the viewers to the couples from Washington, D.C. This was the first season that began adding one more couple to the previous format of having four couples, thus totaling the couple in five. Some male contestants in this season were disrespectful of the series format and tried to lie their way through. Some of the couples in this season managed to win the hearts of the viewers and are still married to this day.

Katie Conard And Derek Sherman

The couple met on the sets on the day they were to marry each other. Katie was insecure in the relationship and accused Derek of having an affair, thus marking the beginning of a rocky relationship. Katie and Derek surprisingly decided to continue their marriage on decision day, but later the couple revealed to have gotten a divorce.

Katie has moved on in life and is currently married to Brandon Evans, and the couple has a son together. After his appearance in the series, Derek has been on a spiritual journey traveling around the World. Derek is single and has continued to work in the security system.

2. Jessica Studer and Austin Hurd

The couple had sparking chemistry since the start of the series, and they hit it off immediately. The pair decided to continue their marriage on the decision day, and they are the only couple from season 10 to be married to date.

The couple have one child together, and she has continued to work as a resident nurse. The couple is happily married to date and keeps their fans posted on their lives through Instagram.

Taylor Dunklin and Brandon Reid

The couple had doomed chemistry since the moment they met and would antagonize each other. The viewers liked neither of them as they both had toxic traits in them and were quick to play the blame game. The couple had their marriage annulled, and Taylor has moved on and works as a professional chef in DC.

She is single as of 2023. Brandon was deemed a problem since his first appearance on the series. He would constantly berate Taylor for being an active social media personality. Brandon has been off the grid since he features in the series, so there isn’t much information.

Meka Jones and Michael Watson

The couple lacked chemistry since they first appeared on the series and annulled their marriage on the decision day on the same grounds. Meka didn’t like Michael’s money-making abilities, while Michael felt they weren’t compatible from the start. Meka is currently single and works in the self-care industry. She has spent most of her time traveling and enjoying life.

Michael, on the other hand, was deemed one of the worst husbands in the series as he refused to reveal his financials to his wife, and he continued to lie to her. Michael has moved on in life and is married to Shannon, and he is a stepfather to Shanon’s daughter from a previous marriage.

Mindy Shiben and Zach Justice

The couple had a similar background but weren’t able to make it work even with Midy trying; as Zach expressed, he wasn’t attracted to her, and it soured their marriage. The couple mutually separated on the decision day, and Mindy has moved on in her life.

She is currently pursuing education in tech school while Zach, on the other hand, was deemed the villain of the series for how he treated Mindy in the series. Zach has launched his fitness clothing line, and he works as an influencer. Zach is currently single and is a dog dad.

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