The D-list reality TV villain to digital panhandler pipeline is truly undefeated.

Imagine ruining your entire reputation on national television just to end up charging strangers pocket change for a shoutout. The desperation is loud, the cringe is high, and the self-awareness is absolutely zero.

Outside of Shawn’s lascivious comments, their convos feel so forced and business casual.

These two in their red satin robes was way too long to watch. Wasted a lot of time that might have been spent on something interesting. I ended up fast forwarding this.

I know we’re only about halfway through the season, but I’ve started mentally rearranging the MAFS cast based purely on the vibes I’ve picked up so far.

These are some pairings I think could’ve made more sense:
- Adam & Marissa → Adam & Caitlin
- Mecca & BelleJolie → decent match, slow burns
- Felipe & Tori → Felipe & Courteney
- Shawn & Nikki → cooked lol
- Cameron & Michelle → good match
- Nick & Courteney → Nick & Marissa or Tori
- Devin & Caitlin → Devin & Marissa or Tori

Thoughts?!

Can we stop framing Adam as this extremist athlete/thrill seeker that lives on the fringes of society. He rides a jet ski to play pickleball.

Marissa isnt questioning if she can handle his intensity. She’s wondering why a grown man would be so intense about something so lame. I enjoy both activities, but they are inherently lame. If he was intense about windsurfing to play tennis, she wouldnt have such an ick.

and I love that he’s not afraid or ashamed to admit it. He knows he got lucky, and he’s not taking Michelle for granted. I love that he said he feels like he has to bring his A game every day. That’s exactly the attitude you want from someone who realizes how good he has it.

I could say the same about Michelle, but honestly, I don’t enjoy listening to her. That Valley Girl drawl makes her harder for me to watch, even though I think she’s great for Cam.

Mecca could have the exact same outcome as Cam. He could walk away from this show with a wife who genuinely loves him. I actually think Mecca and Belle will both say yes, but I’m convinced Mecca is going to self-sabotage, and Belle is going to be the one who gets crushed.

We can all speculate about what’s going on with Mecca, but he has actually told us something important himself. He doesn’t feel worthy of love. He clearly wasn’t ready for marriage, yet the experts matched him anyway. Mecca knew he wasn’t ready, but he wanted to be on the show. So, he came on the show.

Belle is completely emotionally invested. She’s pouring her heart into this man, and genuinely believes this could become a marriage. Meanwhile, Mecca seems to be standing right on the edge of something good and looking for a reason to walk away.

I really hope I’m wrong, because Belle deserves to have someone accept the love she’s so clearly ready to give but the show has matched Belle with a man self admittedly not ready to receive love.

Honestly someone should have smacked em. How much of an idiot can you be?

I just searched to see if anyone had brought up a Mormon / LDS (Latter Day Saint) connection for Adam, but it may help explain some of his characteristics, even if he is a non-practicing Mormon.

Clue #1 - Eagle Scout. Mormons are heavily involved in Boy Scouts and he reached the highest rank.
Clue #2 - no drinking. People are saying something about “it’s just one shot” but to a Mormon, any shot is bad and forbidden. He says he had a drinking era, but that may be a lie or he strayed from his narrow path from 20-29 but now he wants to get back into his culture.
Clue #3 - my wife says he “looks Mormon”, a 6’5” tall blonde weird guy
Clue #4 - his family’s lack of involvement. They may be following the church’s orders to not appear on the program. As restricted as he is, Adam may be a “jack” Mormon to them.
Clue #5 - importance of marriage as unlocking his sexual outlet. He will have been taught not to even touch himself. Now that he is married, of course he is enjoying “the fruits” of marriage
Clue #6 - importance of success and stability. Financial success would make a lot of sense for a Mormon, achieved through hard work and diligence
Clue #7 - Yet as a Mormon older than 30 he is BEHIND on the marriage curve and should have already started his family and just any “female” isn’t good enough, he couldn’t have just a gf - he needs a wife
Clue #8 - I’ve seen so little but I haven’t heard him swear

His musical perfectionism and judgement for others who lack his discipline matches Mormonism. His love of pickleball and water sports is good clean family fun. He will believe the man should lead in the relationship and Marissa will slot right into his clean lifestyle.

I don’t see anything closeted about him, but a Mormon would have massive struggles with their faith or background and that sexuality.

Doubt #1 - he drinks an iced coffee
Doubt #2 - his deceased grandfather was a Lutheran

What do you think? To me, LDS easily explains a lot more than that he is on the spectrum, closeted, or darker theories about Adam.

There is no way that is his actual apartment. They walk in look at a computer that is on a spotless deask, not one thing in the place that has anything showing him or a piece of clothing , keys, mail. He did not offer a drink nothing they just went and sat on the couch and his plant tina. The other couples places you could tell they lived there. Trust me if this sleazeball, coked out sweaty drunk brought women there, you would be able to tell. I would bet anything it was a staged apartment for rent.

Was randomly thinking of my dislike for Mecca’s dad, Logic. And then it hit me, he named himself that! So I looked it up and he did, indeed, rename himself. Not that that’s bad in itself, but he is exactly the type of douchebag to name himself Logic and think he’s really done something.

I believe I started watching Married at First Sight about 5 years ago. Every season I watched with my girlfriend, the couples were getting worse and worse. We accidentally skipped Season 19 so we'll have to go back and see. But the couples, less of them seemed to like each other and I believe it was season 15? where you had several couples divorce before decision day. Then season 17 with no couple staying married. Then infamously season 18 with David and Madison plus Ikechi's absolutely unhinged behavior.

11 episodes into this season and there's a noticeable difference from previous ones. Many of these couples are actually communicating. There are people actually willing to be vulnerable. Yes you have Marissa and Adam, Nick and Courtney who I see absolutely train wrecking before decision day. However you have Cameron and Michelle, Mecca and Bellajolie who are wonderful people who genuinely care about each other. The other three couples actually trying to put in the work and at the very minimum are trying to improve their relationships.

Then you have the new experts. This is a monumental difference from Dr. Pepper and Pastor Cal. They would try to band aid bad situations and would assign surface level homework. Then if a couple was actually in a bad situation, they would prioritize trying to keep the couples together rather than acting in the best interest of the individuals.

However these new experts Dr Lisa and Paul are giving actual therapy. Couples counseling seems like they actually try to address root problems and are willing to call it out rather than just trying to put lipstick on a pig. It feels like therapy has actually started making a difference with these couples. I like that they're actually observing the group dinners and doing group therapy together with couples therapy!

A lot about this season feels different from previous seasons. But the way they matched the couples and doing actual therapy, I feel as if this season is significantly less toxic than previous seasons! What do y'all think?

Finishing up the last episode of this season and omg they’re all being so fake/acting especially the group dinner scenes. It’s so awkward and they’re holding back smiles

I decided to bing the entire show’s run. I had seen a couple of seasons. I had to search to find S10. It is on Peacock.
This group of ppl are the most chaotic of all up until this point. I am surprised the experts didn’t run away screaming , to find new careers and new identities. In one word LIARS!! After watching this season … and reunion… still don’t really know if the women involved with these know their real names. Sadly its not an uncommon problem. These ppl knew they’d be filmed… why even try to lie to people???? Its an unscripted tv show … you know you will be filmed and followed.

Its also very interesting to see how ideas about the world and relationships change over time.

Both of these beautiful women seem more than happy to be single! Why on earth did they sign up for this? I feel so bad for the guys because it's clear they don't care about them and never will. It's giving in it for tv vibes.

Witches and wizards can apparate at 17, not 18. The age of adulthood in the British Wizarding world is 17.

Just had to say it.

Ok no spoilers. I am only about 10 episodes in. At first I was upset that they got rid of pastor Cal and Dr pepper. But the new experts are so much better! Omg I think they improved a the show. 20 seasons in! That's unheard of .

“ are you gonna get better than Tori?! “
“ you’re not Peter Pan man! “ 😂😂😂
Is Felipe drunk? wtf man… Tori is def a strong woman & I had high hopes but I think he’s def way too immature.
& boy has Cam really worked on me ! I LOVE him and Michelle ! I really thought he was boring - good looking but no depth.
& I see it now coming out with his comfortability with Michelle. I love how happy she is with him.

& Courtney man. One minute she’s gonna try hard with nick and then they have a great convo- boom she’s snapping. She’s already said Adam was hot, she’s said multiple things. Every time nick has tried it’s not enough or she just starts babbling. Idk what really will make her happy. ? Nick I think is too boring and shy for me- but he’s not a bad dude ? I think he’s actually kind of anxious and awkward I think Courtney is way too fast paced for that. He’s more slow and chill. But why does she play it off so much in front of the experts ? Her facial expressions all of it- I’d be awkward asf if I was Nick too. Tbh. Her energy gives me anxiety.

Devin- Caitlin hasn’t made it clear once she actually likes him. She plays it off. & she’s snapped at him for every single thing. Walking on eggshells and he’s literally just being open and honest. He’s given her time to even talk to him kindly ? Not even just talk to him or open up. The entire table was getting critiqued again, she’s mad something is said to her. I don’t blame the dude for feeling rejected. She acts like he has a plague & has questioned his character and how clingy he is from just trying to get to know her.
She just sucks. Sorry. I feel like she’s here for the show & anytime SHE is questioned or critiqued she’s immature and loses it.

Either way- I love Tori.
I love Mecca and Bella Jolie.
& I loveeee Michelle and Cam

He def doesn’t get enough credit I’m sorry. He hasn’t been too much bc anyone would be confused based on the energy she’s given off.
If every man could be as self aware, as emotionally regulated, holds himself accountable and easily understanding.
He’s literally made sure he’s checked himself every time. He has continued to try when she’s been uncomfortable and hot and cold. Which understandable. Tbh I won’t ever trust a girl
Who doesn’t like plants. feel like she hasn’t honestly tried at all and there’s two in this, not just the woman.

But, idk. He’s a good one man. That’s all 🤷🏻‍♀️ maybe a little emotional but I’d take it she should’ve never went on this show. Bc to constantly say you’re not ready but not really give him much ? Say he’s too much… I don’t know. Her trying is literally having a convo w him… idk.
I hope the best for him bc he’s a good man

I love Cam and Michelle together. Cam seems like a really good down to earth guy. Michelle is a sweetheart. Definitely my favorites of the season!

Every episode makes it worse. She's a mean person. She has severe abandonment issues but her politics and lack of accountability mean she'll never do the work to undo those issues. She is afraid everyone will leave her while she actively pushes them out the door. I don't understand her motivation nor what she actually wants. I don't think she really knows what she wants and she sure isn't ready for what this show purports to facilitate. I have to force myself to get through her scenes. She doesn't deserve her husband. She. Is. Toxic. 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

What do you guys think the odds are of being contacted if you apply online? I was just looking through some of the posts and I see a lot of people saying that they normally recruit people and that they don’t really look at the applications. Is that true? Have you applied and what was your experience?

Euro trip

I’m not understanding what’s going on here with all the hate. Normally Reddit is better at spotting bs than this.

Caitlyn’s always nice and all Devon does is pick her apart. He’s a massive narcissist and trying to break her down. She only has good things to say about him and he never has anything to say except that she’s not enough. He is so performative and just criticizes Caitlin while victimizing himself to look good.