There are questions about the US Married at first sight The authenticity of season 18, as the show seems to ignore popular opinion. Married at first sight The premiere date of season 18 was recently announced as October 15, 2024. So far, the cast has been announced, with five couples joining the show. Five couples have been featured ever since season 10. The earlier seasons only highlighted the marrying a stranger journey of three couples.
Very few spoilers about season 18 have been leaked, but the majority of the cast can be found on Instagram. Married at first sight Comes off years of extremely low success rates among the couples who are matched by the “experts.” What fans want from MAFS Season 18 are pairs that are well-matched based on their value systems, cultural background, physical appearance preferences, and non-negotiables. However, fans may not get what they ask for.
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MAFS has had a casting problem for years
The show’s success rate underscores this
It became clear based on the sheer number of failed couples that the casting choices had been off the mark. Of the 64 couples matched over the past 17 seasons, only 12 are still together. The success rate between the matches at only 18.75%. This is due to the fact that many caste members are not attracted to their partners, not putting in the work it takes to get to know the other person on a deeper level, and not ready for the responsibility of marriage.
The lack of quality cast members was a recurring problem in the MAFS franchise, and it is emphasized by the low percentage of successful couples.
In the reality TV genre, clue chasers getting cast has become a huge problem, and MAFS is not immune from the issue. It was world-class people like Taylor Dunklin, Jasmine Secrest, and Zach Justice who joined the show for their personal gain, as evidenced by their post-show attempts to become content creators and influencers, which fueled the show. Given the history, it’s possible that season 18 could share this problem.
Did MAFS Really Cast “Mature” Men in Season 18?
It’s unlikely
in @mafslifetimes first MAFS Season 18 promotional post, pictures of the couples together are shown in a montage video. The caption of this post reads, “Introducing the couples of #MarriedAtFirstSight season 18…or are they?”
The dubious nature of the caption, which alludes to scandal and drama and the idea that not all originally matched will stay together, is not a good sign. In the comments of the Instagram post, viewers expressed their dissatisfaction with the poor nature of what was presented in the clip.
“Many viewers no longer believe in the authenticity of the couples. It would do you good to pay attention to the comments and not ignore them.”
Another commenter called out the idea that the show has strayed from its original intent, which is to accommodate people who are right for each other on paper.
“The show disappointingly became “friends at first sight” they focus more on friendships than the marriages! And that is why no one stays together too many people involved in the marriages.
Furthermore, in the first information given by the network about season 18, a “adult” Cast is promised, however If history is any indication, fans should take this with a grain of salt.
Are the Season 18 couples ready to work?
They have to be committed to the process
The only way for fans to be satisfied with the season and for the couples to come out of the experience still together, is for each other individual to put in the necessary work to make their marriages last. The leaked trailer via fan account @mafsfan Shows a lot of drama, including a couples swap and a cheating scandal, which Denotes that some cast members may not take their vows seriously. That lack of intention and commitment is a red flag for these Married at first sight The authenticity of the character.
Getting healthy is important for MAFS season 18
Viewership is on the line
Married at first sight Fans were left disappointed by the low-quality cast and the lack of follow-through regarding their vows.
Continued viewership is on the line with season 18’s debut and run, and it needs to be received well to keep its audience.
With little to go on at this point, fans will have to watch the season and form their own opinions, though it’s clear the network hasn’t been paying attention to them and what they want to see from the show.
Married at first sight Season 18 premieres Wednesday, October 2 at 8pm EDT on Lifetime.
Source: @mafslifetime/ Instagram, @mafsfan/ Instagram