Married at First Sight fans are not pleased with what’s been happening this season, and now they’re aiming for Dr. Pia Holec.
The Season 17 expert is getting heat from a few viewers on social media after the recent episode played out.
One scene featured a session with the only couple still standing, at least for now, Chloe Brown and Michael Shiakallis.
While talking to the couple about merging their lives, the expert felt Chloe wasn’t being authentic, and she called her out.
That wasn’t the first time the 39-year-old has been accused of faking it for the cameras, as some viewers are even convinced she’s a paid actress.
However, now that Dr. Pia has pointed out that Chloe has been less than sincere in her responses, she’s getting backlash online.
Dr. Pia is getting backlash from Mafs fans
Dr. Pia likes to tell it like it is,...
The Season 17 expert is getting heat from a few viewers on social media after the recent episode played out.
One scene featured a session with the only couple still standing, at least for now, Chloe Brown and Michael Shiakallis.
While talking to the couple about merging their lives, the expert felt Chloe wasn’t being authentic, and she called her out.
That wasn’t the first time the 39-year-old has been accused of faking it for the cameras, as some viewers are even convinced she’s a paid actress.
However, now that Dr. Pia has pointed out that Chloe has been less than sincere in her responses, she’s getting backlash online.
Dr. Pia is getting backlash from Mafs fans
Dr. Pia likes to tell it like it is,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Alicea James
- Monsters and Critics
It’s officially Pisces season and Beth Bice is celebrating her March birthday in style.
The Married at First Sight star jetted off to Mexico with her friends, and she’s getting lots of love on social media.
We spotted a beloved face in the mix, former Mafs expert Dr. Viviana Coles, who took to Instagram with a special greeting for the birthday girl.
Intimacy expert, relationship, and sex therapist, Dr. Viviana joined the popular franchise in Season 8 and played a role in matching Beth with her now estranged husband, Jamie Thompson.
Beth and Jamie tied the knot in Season 9, and they were married for five years until their separation in April of 2023.
A few months later, Jamie filed for divorce, and sadly it’s been a contentious split for the exes as they seek to make things official.
As for Dr. Viviana, she left the show after Season 14 – spending seven years on the franchise.
The Married at First Sight star jetted off to Mexico with her friends, and she’s getting lots of love on social media.
We spotted a beloved face in the mix, former Mafs expert Dr. Viviana Coles, who took to Instagram with a special greeting for the birthday girl.
Intimacy expert, relationship, and sex therapist, Dr. Viviana joined the popular franchise in Season 8 and played a role in matching Beth with her now estranged husband, Jamie Thompson.
Beth and Jamie tied the knot in Season 9, and they were married for five years until their separation in April of 2023.
A few months later, Jamie filed for divorce, and sadly it’s been a contentious split for the exes as they seek to make things official.
As for Dr. Viviana, she left the show after Season 14 – spending seven years on the franchise.
- 3/10/2024
- by Alicea James
- Monsters and Critics
Single Americans who are fed up with the dating scene in the U.S. hope to find love in another country in the new TLC series Match Me Abroad. To help them find “the one,” they’ll team up with matchmakers in Morocco, Colombia, and the Czech Republic, who will pair them up with potential mates. But not every match is made in heaven, as seen in a just-released teaser for the new show.
International matchmakers put their skills to the test in new reality dating show
Finding love is hard, but finding love abroad is even harder! Three international matchmakers put their skills to the test by helping seven Americans who are looking for love in other countries
The new series #MatchMeAbroad premieres Sunday, May 14 at 10/9c! pic.twitter.com/jPWabAzi20
— TLC Network (@TLC) April 6, 2023
“Dating in the United States, that s*** makes me tired,” says single New Yorker...
International matchmakers put their skills to the test in new reality dating show
Finding love is hard, but finding love abroad is even harder! Three international matchmakers put their skills to the test by helping seven Americans who are looking for love in other countries
The new series #MatchMeAbroad premieres Sunday, May 14 at 10/9c! pic.twitter.com/jPWabAzi20
— TLC Network (@TLC) April 6, 2023
“Dating in the United States, that s*** makes me tired,” says single New Yorker...
- 4/8/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When it comes to intimacy, some of the couples on Married at First Sight Season 16 could use some help. Sparks aren’t exactly flying for several of the Nashville pairs, particularly Gina and Clint and Jasmine and Airris. Enter Dr. Pia Holec. The Mafs expert was on hand during the show’s April 5 episode to give the couples some advice designed to help them get to know each other on a deeper level. But not everyone was receptive.
Dr. Pia Holec joined ‘Married at First Sight’ in season 15
Damn, Gina! #Mafs pic.twitter.com/r1qns5CdFS
— Married At 1st Sight (@MAFSLifetime) April 4, 2023
Married at First Sight fans first met Holec during season 15. She joined the Lifetime reality series in its San Diego season following the departure of expert Dr. Viviana Coles, who spent several seasons advising Mafs couples on sex and intimacy issues.
Holec is back for the Nashville season.
Dr. Pia Holec joined ‘Married at First Sight’ in season 15
Damn, Gina! #Mafs pic.twitter.com/r1qns5CdFS
— Married At 1st Sight (@MAFSLifetime) April 4, 2023
Married at First Sight fans first met Holec during season 15. She joined the Lifetime reality series in its San Diego season following the departure of expert Dr. Viviana Coles, who spent several seasons advising Mafs couples on sex and intimacy issues.
Holec is back for the Nashville season.
- 4/7/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In 2021, 10 hopeful Houston singles agreed to put their romantic fate in the hands of a team of experts and marry a total stranger. Did any of the Married at First Sight Season 13 cast find their happily ever after? And where are they today? Keep reading to find out where things stand with the Mafs Houston couples.
‘Married at First Sight’ Season 13 cast members Johnny and Bao broke up on Decision Day
Married at First Sight couples are supposed to meet for the first time at the altar. So, when Bao Huong Hoang and Johnny Lam saw each other on their wedding day, they were shocked to realize they’d known each other in college. Despite that common history, the show’s first Asian couple wasn’t able to form a solid connection. They couldn’t even get on the same page on Decision Day. Johnny said he wanted to stay married,...
‘Married at First Sight’ Season 13 cast members Johnny and Bao broke up on Decision Day
Married at First Sight couples are supposed to meet for the first time at the altar. So, when Bao Huong Hoang and Johnny Lam saw each other on their wedding day, they were shocked to realize they’d known each other in college. Despite that common history, the show’s first Asian couple wasn’t able to form a solid connection. They couldn’t even get on the same page on Decision Day. Johnny said he wanted to stay married,...
- 3/25/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
What does it take to find a perfect match for Married at First Sight? Pairing up couples takes a lot of work, as the show’s experts know. Dr. Pepper Schwartz is a sociologist and relationship expert who has been with the Lifetime reality series from the beginning. While she knows that there’s no guarantee that the couples who say “I do” will stay together forever, she does keep certain things in mind when helping to choose who appears on the show.
Dr. Pepper Schwartz of ‘Married at First Sight’ says some aspects of the matchmaking process have changed over the years Dr. Pepper Schwartz | Lifetime
Married at First Sight is a high-stakes social experiment, with couples who appear on the show agreeing to get legally married to a complete stranger. The core concept has stayed the same since Mafs premiered on Fyi in 2014. (It moved to Lifetime starting...
Dr. Pepper Schwartz of ‘Married at First Sight’ says some aspects of the matchmaking process have changed over the years Dr. Pepper Schwartz | Lifetime
Married at First Sight is a high-stakes social experiment, with couples who appear on the show agreeing to get legally married to a complete stranger. The core concept has stayed the same since Mafs premiered on Fyi in 2014. (It moved to Lifetime starting...
- 2/11/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Married at First Sight stars Katina Goode and Olajuwon Dickerson have gone their separate ways, again. The reality TV couple’s on-again, off-again relationship appears to be over for good this time, with Olajuwon announcing in a Feb. 9 social media post that they had decided to legally separate. The couple first announced they were breaking up in November 2022, but later reconciled.
‘Married at First Sight’ couple Katina and Olajuwon are now separated Olajuwon and Katina from ‘Married at First Sight’ Season 14 | Lifetime via YouTube
Olajuwon broke the news of his and Katina’s breakup to his followers in an Instagram update.
“We both have made the decision to walk away from our marriage,” he shared. “We are officially legally separated. We leave with the utmost respect for each other. At this moment, we ask for space. Thank you everyone who supported us.”
Katina has yet to post about the split on her Instagram.
‘Married at First Sight’ couple Katina and Olajuwon are now separated Olajuwon and Katina from ‘Married at First Sight’ Season 14 | Lifetime via YouTube
Olajuwon broke the news of his and Katina’s breakup to his followers in an Instagram update.
“We both have made the decision to walk away from our marriage,” he shared. “We are officially legally separated. We leave with the utmost respect for each other. At this moment, we ask for space. Thank you everyone who supported us.”
Katina has yet to post about the split on her Instagram.
- 2/10/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s no secret that most Married at First Sight relationships ultimately end in divorce. Most couples who meet and marry on the Lifetime reality show eventually go their separate ways. Sometimes, people just don’t click, despite their best efforts to make things work. In other cases, one partner torpedoes the marriage with their controlling behavior, gaslighting, or rigid demands. And sometimes, the particular combination of two people is a disaster waiting to happen. That’s what happened with these five Married at First Sight couples, who are among the most toxic to appear on the show.
Brandon Reid and Taylor Dunklin from ‘Married at First Sight’ Season 10 took out restraining orders against each other Brandon and Taylor on ‘Married at First Sight’ | Lifetime via YouTube
Washington, D.C. couple Brandon Reid and Taylor Dunklin have the distinction of being one of two couples to have their marriage annulled...
Brandon Reid and Taylor Dunklin from ‘Married at First Sight’ Season 10 took out restraining orders against each other Brandon and Taylor on ‘Married at First Sight’ | Lifetime via YouTube
Washington, D.C. couple Brandon Reid and Taylor Dunklin have the distinction of being one of two couples to have their marriage annulled...
- 2/4/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dr. Viviana left Married at First Sight after Season 14. Pic credit: @doctorviviana/Instagram
Dr. Viviana is no longer a part of Married at First Sight, but she remains connected with former Mafs stars.
Recently, Dr. Viviana attended a fashion event for her friend.
Dr. Viviana invited Mafs Season 13 star Myrla Feria and Rachel Gordillo to the X Label event.
Myrla, Rachel, and Dr. Viviana are all Texas-based, and they showed up and showed out in curvy attire for the event.
Dr. Viviana rocked a red jumpsuit with sultry cutouts as she partied and promoted the Kingwood, Texas boutique.
The former Mafs expert also promoted her book while at the store.
Dr. Viviana sizzles in red
Dr. Viviana took to her Instagram page to share several videos from her time at X Label boutique.
In one video, Dr. Viviana wore a curve-hugging black jumper and spinned around while her friend pretended...
Dr. Viviana is no longer a part of Married at First Sight, but she remains connected with former Mafs stars.
Recently, Dr. Viviana attended a fashion event for her friend.
Dr. Viviana invited Mafs Season 13 star Myrla Feria and Rachel Gordillo to the X Label event.
Myrla, Rachel, and Dr. Viviana are all Texas-based, and they showed up and showed out in curvy attire for the event.
Dr. Viviana rocked a red jumpsuit with sultry cutouts as she partied and promoted the Kingwood, Texas boutique.
The former Mafs expert also promoted her book while at the store.
Dr. Viviana sizzles in red
Dr. Viviana took to her Instagram page to share several videos from her time at X Label boutique.
In one video, Dr. Viviana wore a curve-hugging black jumper and spinned around while her friend pretended...
- 9/20/2022
- by Tyler Shepherd
- Monsters and Critics
Married at First Sight Season 14 is coming to a close with Part 2 of the show’s reunion special and we have an exclusive first look. Sitting down with reunion host, series experts and matchmakers Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Pastor Cal Roberson, and Dr. Viviana Coles, are reflecting on the outcomes of this season’s couples, particularly the results of their Decision Day reveals. As viewers will recall, four out of the five participating couples, including Olajuwon and Katina, Jasmina and Michael, Lindsey and Mark, and Noi and Steve chose to stay together on Decision Day, but the love didn’t last for some as it was revealed in Part 1 of the reunion that Michael and Jasmina, and Lindsey and Mark called it quits in the weeks after the pivotal installment was taped. (Credit: Lifetime) Still, the participants’ choice to stay together after eight weeks of marriage stood out as it isn...
- 5/25/2022
- TV Insider
Just like the experts always say: Trust the process. During the May 11 season 14 finale of Married at First Sight, fans were prepared to witness some heartbreak as Decision Day loomed. After all, viewers already witnessed Chris, 35, and Alyssa, 30, break up long before the eight-week social experiment came to an end. But for the four remaining Boston-based couples—who all agreed to marry a stranger and document their journey for Lifetime cameras—they quickly reminded fans what is truly possible when you put in the work and listen to the show's experts Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Pastor Calvin Roberson and Dr. Viviana Coles. Despite not having sex during the first two months of their...
- 5/12/2022
- E! Online
Decision Day is almost here for the Season 14 couples of Married at First Sight and we have your exclusive first look at the action with a sneak peek clip. In the segment, above, Katina and Olajuwon sit with experts Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Pastor Cal Roberson, and Dr. Viviana Coles to talk through their experience with Lifetime‘s reality series. And while viewers will have to tune into the full episode to find out whether they decide to stay married or not, this brief tease is offering insight into the pivotal conversation. (Credit: Lifetime) The conversation begins with the differences of opinion that Katina and Olajuwon seem to have when it comes to their timelines regarding education, traveling, and family planning. Dr. Pepper is the first to ask about this, pressing Katina for answers over whether they’ve resolved this matter or not. “I definitely wouldn’t compromise on my education,...
- 5/11/2022
- TV Insider
It's time to go back to Boston! Close to four years after Married at First Sight headed to Beantown for season six, the Lifetime reality series is returning to the historic city for a brand-new season. Kicking off Jan 5, 2022, season 14 is destined to be romantic, unpredictable and entertaining as 10 brave singles meet their stranger spouses at the altar and enter into marriage. With experts Pastor Cal Roberson, Dr. Pepper Schwartz and Dr. Viviana Coles returning for the social experiment, five couples will be formed in hopes they can live happily ever after. The franchise currently boasts 12 couples that are still together, so many participants are hopeful that this could...
- 11/22/2021
- E! Online
Buckle your seat belts, because Married at First Sight's finale turned out to be a very bumpy journey. On the Nov. 10 episode of Lifetime's reality show, five couples met up with Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Pastor Calvin Roberson and Dr. Viviana Coles to answer the all-important question: Would you like to stay married or get a divorce? For eight weeks, the couples participated in the unique social experiment in which strangers who've been matched by the experts wed moments after laying eyes on each other for the first time. So how did the couples do in Houston? Let's just say not everyone got their happy ending. When Michaela, 30, and Zack, 27, appeared in front of the experts, viewers...
- 11/11/2021
- E! Online
Things are heating up on Married at First Sight Season 13 as Johnny and Bao meet with expert Dr. Viviana Coles in the latest episode, “Locked Out.” In an exclusive sneak peek at what’s to come, the pair sit down with the sex therapist to talk through recent developments in their relationship, primarily about the fact that they consummated their marriage. After beginning the season with a pillow wall between them in bed, Johnny and Bao’s relationship took a turn in the previous installment when candid reveals led to steamy moments. (Credit: Lifetime) The first look, above, brings into focus just how much the pair have progressed since walking down the aisle. “So, what are y’all saying that it’s getting spicy? What does that mean?” Dr. Viviana asks. In short, Bao says, “We had sex.” The resulting shy smile from Johnny is a definite confirmation as Dr.
- 9/22/2021
- TV Insider
Well that was a first for Married at First Sight. During the Wednesday, May 12 episode finale of Lifetime's hit reality show, five couples had to answer the all-important question: Would you like to stay married or would you like to get a divorce? While this season's Decision Day brought many happy endings—we see you Vincent and Briana and your delicious cheesecake proposal—others kept the drama going until the very end. When it was time for Paige and Chris to reunite, the experts including Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Pastor Calvin Roberson and Dr. Viviana Coles expected the pair to confirm their divorce and go their separate ways. After all, when Chris learned he was expecting a child...
- 5/13/2021
- E! Online
If you’re a fan of the Lifetime series Married at First Sight then you’re probably familiar with Dr. Viviana Coles. As one of the show’s experts, she is partly responsible for matching the couples and she continues to be a resource to them throughout their time on the show. Although Viviana is one of the newer additions to the team of experts she has fit right in with the rest of the cast. Unfortunately, however, since the show is designed to focus on the participants, viewers haven’t really gotten to know much about her. If you’re interested in getting the
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Dr. Viviana Coles...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Dr. Viviana Coles...
- 3/22/2021
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
Can you feel the love on Married at First Sight?! On the Oct. 28 episode of Lifetime's hit reality show, five couples reunited to reveal if they wanted to stay married or get a divorce. Despite the added pressures of quarantine and the coronavirus pandemic—which made the experiment last for four months as compared to eight weeks—Decision Day was filled with more success stories than heartache. One couple that impressed viewers were Amani and Woody. The fan-favorites had instant chemistry while meeting at the altar and saying "I do." Their love shone even brighter in front of experts Dr. Viviana Coles, Dr. Pepper Schwartz and Pastor Calvin Roberson. "When I...
- 10/29/2020
- E! Online
Lifetime has given a six-season renewal to its popular reality series “Married at First Sight,” also ordering an eight-episode spinoff series called “Married at First Sight: Unmatchables.”
The new spinoff joins previously ordered relationship shows “Battlefield of Love” and the Sarah Jessica Parker/Pretty Little Matches produced “Swipe Swap” for 2021. “Married at First Sight” is currently airing its 11th season on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. Lifetime also previously ordered another “Married at First Sight” spinoff, the remotely shot “Couples Cam,” in April, which airs on Thursdays at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. “Married at First Sight: Australia” airs right after it on Thursdays at 9 p.m. Et/Pt.
Also Read: Lifetime Picks Up 'Married at First Sight: Australia'
Below is the synopsis for “Unmatchables.”
“Over 65,000 people have applied to participate in the hit series, Married at First Sight…but some people are simply harder to match. Everyone deserves a chance at love,...
The new spinoff joins previously ordered relationship shows “Battlefield of Love” and the Sarah Jessica Parker/Pretty Little Matches produced “Swipe Swap” for 2021. “Married at First Sight” is currently airing its 11th season on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. Lifetime also previously ordered another “Married at First Sight” spinoff, the remotely shot “Couples Cam,” in April, which airs on Thursdays at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. “Married at First Sight: Australia” airs right after it on Thursdays at 9 p.m. Et/Pt.
Also Read: Lifetime Picks Up 'Married at First Sight: Australia'
Below is the synopsis for “Unmatchables.”
“Over 65,000 people have applied to participate in the hit series, Married at First Sight…but some people are simply harder to match. Everyone deserves a chance at love,...
- 8/3/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Exclusive: In one of the largest orders ever, Lifetime has picked up six new seasons — Seasons 12-17 — of its flagship reality series Married at First Sight.
Additionally, Lifetime has greenlighted a new spinoff series, Married at First Sight: Unmatchables with an eight-episode order and has given a blind commitment to another series from the Married at First Sight franchise producer, Kinetic Content. Along with the recent pickup of 16 additional episodes from new offshoot Married at First Sight: Couples Cam, this brings the total order to Kinetic Content to almost 400 hours. Lifetime is expected to make an announcement during its portion of the summer press tour this morning.
The massive renewal follows a two-season pickup Married at First Sight received last year, which included the series undergoing a supersizing with more couples and longer episodes.
It also comes as Married at First Sight‘s eleventh season, which launched July 15, is delivering strong ratings.
Additionally, Lifetime has greenlighted a new spinoff series, Married at First Sight: Unmatchables with an eight-episode order and has given a blind commitment to another series from the Married at First Sight franchise producer, Kinetic Content. Along with the recent pickup of 16 additional episodes from new offshoot Married at First Sight: Couples Cam, this brings the total order to Kinetic Content to almost 400 hours. Lifetime is expected to make an announcement during its portion of the summer press tour this morning.
The massive renewal follows a two-season pickup Married at First Sight received last year, which included the series undergoing a supersizing with more couples and longer episodes.
It also comes as Married at First Sight‘s eleventh season, which launched July 15, is delivering strong ratings.
- 8/3/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Married at First Sight is heading to New Orleans for season 11. The Lifetime reality show is returning next month for a brand new season of strangers getting married, featuring five couples whose journey will be captured over 17 two-hour episodes. Each couple will go on an emotional journey from wedding to honeymoon to early nesting to the daily struggles of working on their marriage, before they have to make the choice to either stay together or get divorced. The season officially premieres Wednesday, July 15, but a week earlier, on July 8, Lifetime will offer a first look at the couples in the Married at First Sight Matchmaking Special, featuring the show's matchmaking experts Dr. Viviana Coles, Dr....
- 6/17/2020
- E! Online
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