What a difference a year makes. The Married at First Sight Chicago cast came together for the first time since filming their dramatic season for the show’s reunion special, which kicked off on March 11 on Lifetime. During their sit-down with host Kevin Frazier, the group shared updates on where things stood in their lives after Decision Day. 

[Warning: This article contains spoilers for the March 11 episode of Married at First Sight Season 18.]

These ‘Married at First Sight’ Chicago cast members are still together 

On Decision Day, only one of the five expert-matched couples chose to stay together. Camille and Thomas opted to remain married and are still going strong today. They got a place of their own and have spent the last 12 months getting into their groove as a married couple. Now, they’re talking about starting a family. 

“I think maybe within a year or so, potentially,” Camile said when asked about their baby plans. “Right now we are still getting our lives together with our new place and bringing that together. Just making sure that we’re really good and solid there, first.”

While Camille and Thomas were the only official MAFS couple who stayed together after filming ended, they were not the only couple to emerge from the season. David, who was matched with Michelle, and Madison, who was matched with Allen, scandalized everyone when they developed feelings for each other, leading both to walk away from their marriages before Decision Day. Despite the sketchy circumstances under which they got involved, they are still together. 

“Me and Madison actually live together,” David shared. 

“We’re very happy,” Madison said. “He makes me feel like the most special person in the world.”

Emem is still with Brandon and Juan has a new girlfriend

Several other Married at First Sight Chicago participants have moved on with other partners. 

Emem’s marriage to Ikechi was a total bust, with both walking away from the experience with a bad taste in their mouth. But Emem bounced back quickly. After just a few dates, she got engaged to a man named Brandon. While the whirlwind romance raised some eyebrows, it was apparently the real deal. They are still together, and based on a teaser, it looks like they might tie the knot during part 2 of the reunion special. 

Emem’s ex Ikechi said he was dating post-divorce but declined to share specifics about his romantic life. Meanwhile, Juan, was married to Karla, has a new girlfriend. Karla is dating but is not in a serious relationship. She and Juan are still friends. 

Allen’s painful breakup with Madison left him feeling like a “fool,” he said during the reunion. But after the marriage ended, he reconnected with a woman he’d met via a matchmaking service prior to filming, and they are happily coupled up. Michelle, the other wronged partner in Madison and David’s cheating scandal, is still single. 

“I’m hanging out with a lot of my friends, dating here and there,” she said. “I would say life is good.”

Part 2 of the Married at First Sight Season 18 reunion airs March 18 at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime.

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