There are several Married At First Sight couples who, despite rising as fan favorites on the show, have gone on to sadly divorce. The relationship experts featured on MAFS have arranged dozens of marriages since 2014, but only a few lucky ones continue to thrive in 2022. Although the overall success rate is low—with some seasons even having every couple divorcing—MAFS has continued growing in popularity with season 14 in Boston recently ending.
Although the MAFS couples seem happily in love when they agree to stay together on Decision Day, it's not uncommon for things to permanently deteriorate once the cameras stop rolling. Jaclyn Methuen and Ryan Ranellone from MAFS season 2 filed for divorce just after Decision Day, for example. Virginia Coombs and Erik Lake from MAFS season 12 are another couple to cut things very short.
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Some MAFS separations are sadder than others, as viewers grow attached to certain couples that they're convinced are perfect together. It's always unfortunate when couples fans like break up, especially when when viewers are kept in the dark afterwards. Here are some fan favorite MAFS marriages that have ended in tragic divorce.
Amelia and Bennett quickly became fan favorites when they met on MAFS season 11. Although their marriage started off shaky in New Orleans, Amelia and Bennett's quirky personalities meshed well together. The duo rarely fought during their time on MAFS, despite COVID interrupting filming in early 2020. By the end of season 11, viewers were convinced that Amelia and Bennett would become the next successful long-term marriage, especially after they both agreed to stay married on Decision Day—and Bennett got
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