The Lifetime reality show Married At First Sight has struggled to create lasting relationships. The participants have suffered from terrible matches that had no hope for a happily ever after. Viewers have even started to question the experts' judgment, and whether they know what they are doing. The success rate of the experiment is atrocious, and it makes fans wonder why people still sign up for it.
Married At First Sight has proven itself to be an unreliable, unpredictable, and all-around horrible way to find a partner. Sure, Woody and Amani Randall are a perfect match, but when fans think about the high number of divorces that have taken place compared to the number of happy marriages, it looks incredibly bleak. But, there are a few lucky couples who managed to make the experiment work for them, and they left the show hand in hand with their forever person.
Jamie Otis & Doug Hehner (Season 1)
One of the original couples on the franchise, Doug and Jamie have long been an example of what the show can offer participants. Their marriage did not get off to a good start, with Jamie crying as she walked down the aisle. But a few years on, they are parents to a daughter and a son, and their relationship is still going strong.
Anthony D’Amico & Ashley Petta (Season 5)
For Anthony and Ashley, it was love at first sight. These two are one of the most perfectly matched couples. Their values aligned with their hopes for the future and their strong Italian roots. Although they had a few arguments here and there, the two always found a way to patch things up. They are now parents to two adorable daughters.
Jephte Pierre & Shawniece Jackson (Season 6)
Jephte and Shawniece had their fair share of problems. They had a rocky start, as Jephte struggled to move past the idea of marrying a stranger and was cold to Shawniece during their honeymoon. Still, they managed to overcome their issues and chose to stay married on decision day. They welcomed their daughter, Laura Denise, in August 2018.
Danielle Bergmen & Bobby Dodd (Season 7)
The moment Danielle and Bobby laid eyes on each other, fans could tell they would end up together. Although no couple is perfect, Danielle and Bobby are close. They are one of those couples that remind viewers why a show like Married At First Sight exists. They chose to stay married after decision day and have since had two healthy babies.
Stephanie Serson & AJ Vollmoeller (Season 8)
AJ’s temper was a point of contention throughout the show. He was easily riled up and often took his frustrations out on Stephanie. Luckily, Stephanie kept a cool head, which made them a great match. The couple is still together today.
Kristine Killingsworth & Keith Dewar (Season 8)
Kristine and Keith were a great match. It was no surprise when they chose to stay married after decision day. However, their journey was not without bumps in the road. One of their biggest fights was about gender roles within their relationship. In the end, they both managed to find happiness in one another, and Kristine’s Instagram is littered with adorable photos of the two.
Deonna McNeill & Gregory Okotie (Season 9)
Gregory and Deonna were bound to stay together. Within their relationship, there was a compromise, trust, and understanding – all important components in making a marriage work. The pair chose to stay married and recently welcomed a baby boy named Declan Okotie.
Elizabeth Bice & Jamie Thompson (Season 9)
Elizabeth and Jamie’s relationship was confusing to watch during their time on the show. At times, it seemed as though they did not like each other, and other times they could not keep their hands off each other. Their relationship was very up and down, and it did not help that they were both incredibly blunt and explosive people. However, they chose to stay together, and have been inseparable since the show ended.
Jessica Studer & Austin Hurd (Season 10)
Jessica and Austin are simply adorable. Fans wondered whether these two even fought, though Jessica said they did. They have gone from strength to strength and are the only couple from their season that is still together. Jessica and Austin are enjoying life together after the show, cementing their place as a Married At First Sight success story.
Bennett Kirschner & Amelia Fatsi (Season 11)
Bennett and Amelia are the quirkiest couples to ever come on the show. But their oddities and weirdness meshed together easily. It is as though their marriage was fated from the beginning. The pair were so infatuated with one another, Bennett got her initials tattooed on his butt. Bennett and Amelia are still together living in Virginia while Bennett commutes to New Orleans every so often.
Miles Williams & Karen Landry (Season 11)
Viewers of season 11 did not think Miles and Karen would last. From the moment Karen got wind of who she was marrying, she was slightly aloof. Throughout the process, she appeared to be cold to Miles. It felt as though she did not like him. However, Miles and Karen cleared that up after the show aired and said Karen was much more affectionate and loving than what was shown by production. Miles and Karen are still together and very in love.
Amani & Woody Randall (Season 11)
Amani and Woody were Married At First Sight perfection. When the experts matched these two, they got it right. Amani and Woody had a connection right away, and it only grew. From week to week, their relationship got deeper and deeper, so it was no surprise when the couple chose to stay married. Fans have even suggested the couple appear in new seasons of the show as guides for future couples trying to make their relationships work.