DENVER, COLORADO: Lifetime's show, 'Married at First Sight', has returned for another dramatic Season 17. The latest season made history after a bride ditched a groom at the altar.
In the show, two complete strangers who know nothing about each other get legally married as they meet for the first time. Experts Pastor Cal, Dr Pepper, and Dr Pia tried their best to match the singles to compatible partners.
After the wedding, the couples have to spend time together on their honeymoon and eight weeks together living a family lifestyle. After eight weeks, they get to decide whether they want to divorce or stay together on Decision Day.
While most of the couples on the show literally don't make it past the honeymoon, there's a decent amount who are still together now.
Which 'Married At First Sight' couples are still married?
'Married At First Sight' first premiered in 2014 and the social experiment has matched multiple couples, however, only a few of them are still together. Unfortunately, none of the couples from Seasons 2,3 and 4 are still married.
Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner
Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner coupled up on 'MAFS' Season 1 and committed themselves to spending the rest of their lives together. They have been married since 2014 and are still growing strong.
The couple have survived multiple ups and downs and their road to parenthood was also not easy as Otis suffered multiple miscarriages. However, now Otis and Hehner share two kids together.
Ashley Petta and Anthony D'Amico
Ashley Petta and Anthony D'Amico met for the first time during 'MAFS' Season 5 and they are still happily married. The couple also share two beautiful daughters.
Petta and D'Amico also appeared on 'Married at First Sight: Happily Ever After?' in 2018 and showed how the couple have cultivated a functional relationship since their blind marriage.
The couple recently celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary and shared a sweet video montage of their loving relationship.
Jephte Pierre and Shawniece Jackson
Jephte Pierre and Shawniece Jackson had a tough 'MAFS' Season journey. The couple didn't spark a connection when they first got married on the Lifetime show.
Jephte and Shawniece ended up separating soon after filming the social experiment. However, they reconciled their relationship after the season aired.
Shawniece also became pregnant with their daughter. Jephte and Shawniece are still together and document their happy marriage on social media.
Danielle Bergman and Bobby Dodd
Danielle Bergman and Bobby Dodd are one of the most compatible couples to be matched on 'MAFS'. During their time on the show, the couple almost had zero fights or disagreements.
They have been together for more than five years and are still living in paradise with their two kids, a son and a daughter. They often document their romantic moments on their social media.
Stephanie Sersen and AJ Vollmoeller
Stephanie Sersen and AJ Vollmoeller had a dramatic appearance on 'MAFS' Season 8 as they often spark jealousy and feud with each other. Despite AJ having a quick temper, the couple was able to communicate and work through their issues.
Stephanie and AJ are still married and recently celebrated their fifth anniversary. They have overcome multiple ups and downs throughout their marriage and become a perfect example for couples who never wanted to give up on each other.
Kristine Killingsworth and Keith Dewar
Kristine Killingsworth and Keith Dewar are the other couple from 'MAFS' Season 8 who are still happily married. Although Kristine and Keith didn't appear compatible with each other at first, they gradually became one of the fans' favourite couples.
Kristine and Keith had multiple disagreements, including household responsibilities. Kristine wanted to put her career first but Keith wanted to start a family right away.
However, the couple managed to work through their differences and have stayed married.
Deonna McNeill and Gregory Okotie
Deonna McNeill and Gregory Okotie was successful match and became the fan favorites of season 9. Deonna and Gregory's compatibility arose from their differences helped them to stay married.
Just like other couples, Deonna and Gregory have their own marital struggles but everything seems perfect after Deonna overcame her insecurities and started trusting Gregory.
Deonna and Gregory have been married for four years and welcomed their son Declan in February 2021.
Austin Hurd and Jessica Studer
Austin Hurd and Jessica Studer sparked an instant connection in 'MAFS' Season 10. They had their obstacles, but everything worked out for them in the end.
Austin and Jessica purchased their own house and welcomed a baby boy, Westin Paul Hurd, in November 2021. The couple wanted to have children since they got married on the Lifetime show, but they waited for the right time.
Woody Randall and Amani Aliyya
Woody Randall and Amani Aliyya had an encounter and actually crossed paths two weeks before meeting at the aisle in Season 11. However, the couple needed an emotional connection and soon got to know that they were made for each other.
From the wedding day, the newly matched duo shared an initial comfortability that the other matches didn't have. Woody and Amani are still growing strong and share a son together.
Briana Myles and Vincent Morales
Briana Myles and Vincent Morales met for the first time in 'MAFS' Season 12. However, they are still together and even have a daughter.
They remain the only couple from season 12 to still be together. They remained one of the fans' favourite couples thanks to their open communication and chemistry.
Nicole Lilienthal and Christopher Thielk
Nicole Lilienthal and Christopher Thielk struggled to find common ground after they met on 'MAFS' Season 16. However, the couple have come a long way since meeting as strangers at the altar.
Nicole and Chris had the biggest disagreements after their conversations about when they should exchange 'I love yous' and when they should commit to moving in together after the series.
Despite conflicting hesitancies, the couple made it through Decision Day and has chosen to stay married.
Catch new episodes of 'Married at First Sight' Season 17 on Wednesdays at 8 pm ET on Lifetime.
