Married At First Sight Season 9 Where Are They Now

Remember Season 9 of Married At First Sight?
Ah, Season 9. A simpler time. A time of awkward wedding photos and even more awkward honeymoons.
Let's be honest, we all judged a little (or a lot). So, where are those hopeful (or hopeless) romantics now?
Let's Start With The Success Story (Kind Of)
Okay, okay, maybe "success story" is a slight exaggeration. I'm talking about Deonna McNeill and Gregory Okotie.
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They're still together and even have a kid! Good for them!
Unpopular opinion: Their relationship felt… staged? Like, too perfect. But hey, maybe I'm just jealous.
Moving On To The "Train Wrecks" (Sorry, Not Sorry)
Now, let's get to the juicy stuff. The couples we all secretly (or not-so-secretly) knew wouldn't last.
First up: Elizabeth Bice and Jamie Thompson. Remember their fiery arguments and passionate make-up sessions?

Surprise! They are STILL TOGETHER!! They moved to California! But you can cut the tension with a knife.
And Then There Were None (Or, Almost None)
Iris Caldwell and Keith Manley. Oh, Iris. Bless her heart. Remember her virginity being a major plot point?
Yeah, that didn't work out. He wasn't feeling it. She wanted a forever romance.
Last I heard, she's still out there, hopefully having a consensual and fulfilling dating life.

And Keith Manley is on "Ready to Love." Moving on, right?
Don't Forget The Other Pair!
Remember Amber Bowles and Matthew Gwynne?
He was a basketball player, and she was, well, a woman who deserved better. He was a cheater.
Unpopular opinion: I think the "experts" did this on purpose. Drama is good for ratings, right?

Anyway, they're divorced. She seems happy and thriving on social media. He is no where to be found.
What About Those "Experts"?
Speaking of the "experts," do they ever feel bad about these matches?
Probably not. They're too busy writing books and giving questionable relationship advice.
Unpopular opinion: They need to revamp the entire matching process. Maybe throw in a compatibility quiz that's not from 1950?

Final Thoughts (And More Unpopular Opinions)
So, what did we learn from Married At First Sight Season 9? Probably nothing we didn't already know.
Love is hard. Reality TV is fake. And sometimes, you're better off trusting your gut than a group of so-called "experts."
One final unpopular opinion: Bring back the awkward wedding dances! They were the best part. Pure, unadulterated cringe.
Ultimately, Season 9 provided us with some much-needed entertainment. We got to laugh, cry, and judge along the way.
And isn't that what reality TV is all about?
