Madlyn Ballatori and Colby Kissenger made a big impression on fans of season 1 of The Ultimatum. Right away, Colby shared that he gave Madlyn the choice to go on the Netflix reality series and decide if she wanted to marry him, split up, or even choose another partner. Viewers were uncertain if the pair would tie the knot, but once they did in the season 1 finale, their true connection seemed clear.
From Madlyn and Colby's new parenthood journey to some details about their lives, from their careers to the beginning of their love story, there are many facts about this couple that fans want to know about.
Madlyn And Colby Became Parents In May 2022
Fans of the reality show cheered Madlyn and Colby on when Madlyn was pregnant at the season 1 reunion. Madlyn gave birth to a baby girl in May 2022 and she and Colby chose the name Josephine Riley.
There was a lot of talk about Madlyn's pregnancy at the reunion as hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey asked the couple questions about this change, and everyone wanted to know more about this good news.
Madlyn And Colby Will Have A Wedding Shortly
While The Ultimatum had chaotic moments, Madlyn and Colby's journey became smoother once they got to the finale episode and decided to commit to each other.
Colby told E! News that the couple would get married shortly and said, "So you'll get kind of a remake of what y'all saw on TV." Colby continued that Madlyn knows what dress she wants to wear and "we just need to line it up."
Madlyn Made Her Big Choice The Evening Before The Finale
Several fans wondered if this couple would really get married or even walk away from the show together as they fought a lot and didn't seem to see eye to eye.
Madlyn told Vulture that the evening before the finale when she would have to decide what to do, she realized that marrying Colby was the best idea. Madlyn explained, "I knew I didn’t wanna leave without him. That was something that really scared me."
Colby Reached Out To Madlyn On Social Media
Colby and Madlyn were a fairly dramatic The Ultimatum couple and fans want to know more about how they met each other.
Madlyn shared in her interview with Vulture that she had met Colby during college at Texas A&M University but she wasn't ready for a relationship as she had gone through a breakup. Colby liked her and he reached out to her on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic and they started dating.
Madlyn Didn't Realize Colby Bonded With Lauren
Fans saw Colby and Lauren have a serious chat about thoughts and feelings around starting a family, and while Colby chose Lauren to be his trial partner, Nate proposed to Lauren and they exited the show.
Madlyn said on The Viall Files that she wasn't aware of that. Madlyn said, "I knew we were both capable of it. I didn’t know he was doing it, though," according to Cheat Sheet. Madlyn said that if Lauren and Colby did a trial marriage, “I think we would have split up."
Madlyn Has Four Siblings
While the couples shared a lot on the Netflix reality series, and fans saw the cast hanging out with family members and introducing their trial partners, there wasn't enough time for the cast to talk more in depth about their childhoods and backgrounds.
According to Elite Daily, Madlyn has four siblings and she's in the middle. Fans are excited to watch Colby and Madlyn start a family of their own and the couple has each posted about their joy over their baby girl on their Instagram accounts.
Colby Is A Sales Director And Madlyn A Project Manager
Many shocking moments happened on The Ultimatum, but when the cameras aren't rolling, the cast members do have regular jobs.
According to Elite Daily, Colby has been employed at Deer Lake Lodge since January of 2022 and he is as a sales and events director. Colby studied business management at A&M. Madlyn has a degree in sociology and works for Nolan Transportation Group in Austin and holds the title of IT program manager.
The Couple Got Married At A Courthouse
Madlyn and Colby's wedding was sweet and romantic and also a total shock to viewers as Colby not only proposed and Madlyn said yes but he said they shouldn't wait a second longer to be husband and wife.
In an interview with Buzzfeed, Madlyn shared, "We were common law married — but we did go to the courthouse the next day with one of the executive producers." Colby posted a fun and adorable video of the couple at the courthouse on his Instagram account in April 2022 which let fans see a bit of a behind-the-scenes view of what happened.
Colby And Madlyn Had Serious Talks That Weren't Included
Fans have learned some surprising reveals since The Ultimatum, and in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Colby mentioned that he and Madlyn did have some serious and important conversations that didn't end up being included in the episodes.
Colby explained, "they actually don't show a lot of me and Madlyn's interactions, which I get. It's good for showbiz and everything." Colby said that while fans felt that he and Madlyn argued a lot, they had other discussions as well.
The Creator Chris Coelen Was "Surprised" By Madlyn's Pregnancy
Chris Coelen, known for creating Love Is Blind and Married At First Sight, also created The Ultimatum and shared his thoughts on Madlyn and Colby's huge news with The Hollywood Reporter.
In the interview, Coelen said "The fact that Madlyn and Colby ended up the way that they did was a huge surprise" and mentioned the hard times that they experienced.