The couples from season 10 of Married at First Sight have finally been revealed. Fans will be able to kick off the new year with the new crop of hopefuls from the Washington DC area.
Aiding the couples in their quest for happily ever after are sociologist Dr. Pepper Schwartz, family therapist Dr. Viviana Coles, and marriage counselor Pastor Calvin Roberson. After the couples meet at the altar for the very first time and marry, they will spend their respective wedding nights in a hotel room. From there, they will be whisked away on a romantic honeymoon. For some couples, this trip is romantic; for others, it marks the beginning of the end. Finally, the couples will begin their married lives together, living under one roof until decision day. That's when they opt to stay married or get a divorce.
In a surprising twist, the show's relationship experts have decided to play matchmaker to a record five couples, as opposed to the usual three. Lifetime introduced the new couples to Us Weekly, meet the cast of season 10: First, there is Derek Sherman, 26, aka "Mr. Never Been in Love" who craves connection with the right person; he's paired up with Katie Conrad, 25, aka "Miss Ready Right Now" who is looking forward to opening up and finding a true connection with her new husband. Next, there is Jessica Studer, 31, aka "The Keeper" who is the last to be married in her family; she's matched up with Austin Hurd, also 31, aka "The Mama's Boy" who is looking for a woman who likes nice guys.
The next couple is Taylor Dunklin, 27, aka "Miss Beauty and Brains" who is looking for Mr. Right after a bad breakup; she's matched with Brandon Reid, 34, aka "Mr. Never Plus One" who has just gotten over not one, but two major injuries. Next, there is Air Force vet and skating coach Mindy Shiben, 34, aka "Miss Optimistic" who has a newfound respect for life after the tragic passing of her little sister; she's paired with lifestyle coach Zach Justice, 32, aka "The Fitness Fanatic" who helps people transform themselves physically and mentally. Last but not least, there is Meka Jones, 25, aka "Miss Ambition" who after years of dating the wrong guys, has finally regained her self-confidence; she's paired with Michael Watson, 31, aka "Mr. First to Get Married" who gave up a career in politics to focus on his master's in public service.
Ever since its debut in 2014, Married at First Sight has been a runaway hit. To date, it's the top-rated show on Lifetime. Viewers have tuned in to see whether their favorite singles get chosen for marriage and if they do, whether they will form a lasting connection with their partner. Currently, there are eight couples from the show that are still married. Married at First Sight resonated with audiences as viewers loved to see their own baggage being carried by other people and can even learn to change their behaviors when they see them negatively reflected by others on TV. Here's hoping the couples from season 10 can unpack some of their baggage and have healthy happy unions!
Married at First Sight premieres Wednesday, January 1st at 8pm EST on Lifetime.
Source: Us