Married At First Sight Season 16: Where Are They Now?

Married At First Sightseason 16, which took place in Nashville, Tennessee, brought together five couples who were radically different, butwhere are they all after the show’s end? ThroughoutMarried At First Sightseason 16, there was an interesting thread of tension between several of the couples who were struggling, while one of the couples had clearly found common ground quickly. With the point of the experiment being to see if the couples can create a relationship after being matched up because of the way they present themselves to theMAFSexperts, things can go a bit haywire easily.

While some of thecouples ofMarried At First Sightseason 16felt mismatched from the start, others were hopeful they’d be able to build a genuine connection throughout their time on the show. Throughout the season, the expert’s involvement in navigating the pair’s issues seemed like it was helpful, and the couples did their best to work through their issues rather than giving up. While one pair ended the season early and left their marriage,the other couples did their best to take the experiment seriously, even when they weren’t happy together. Where are the couples after the show?

Domynique and Mack from MAFS season 16 in wedding outfits

Domynique & Mackinley

Left MAFS Early

AlthoughMarried At First Sightseason 16 seemed likethe right thing for Domynique Klossand Mackinley Gilbert at the start of the season, their connection never came to fruition, and the pair quickly realized they didn’t feel a spark. With a journey that was rocky from the beginning, Domynique came into the experiment at just 25 years old and struggled with the severity of marriage, while Mackinley, who was nearly 10 years her senior at 34, had a hard time leaving his comfort zone.The couple had a tense relationship that flared up quickly with disagreements, pushing them apart.

20 Best Reality TV Shows Right Now

Reality TV is more popular than ever. With so many to choose from, here are some of the best reality TV shows to stream or watch right now.

Domynique and Mackinley decided that their relationship wasn’t going to work early on, andchose to leave the series during the middle ofMarried At First Sightseason 16rather than waiting until Decision Day. After the show, both felt relieved that they weren’t trying to force a relationship anymore. While Mackinley has hinted at having regrets about joining the experiment, Domynique has been open about enjoying her time on the show despite not clicking with herMAFSspouse. In the time since, Domynique has been attached tofellowMAFSseason 16 alum Clint Webb, though their fling was brief.

jasmine alan cumming

Jasmine & Airris

Divorced

A competitive cheerleading coach, Jasmine Secrest was excited to get to know herMarried At First Sightgroom Airris Williams. A 39-year-old software engineer instructor, Airris and Jasmine seemed to have a lot in common, but his 32-year-oldMAFSbride didn’t turn out to be the woman of his dreams. The couple quickly understood that things weren’t going to work out in their marriage, especially afterAirris shared that he didn’t feel any physical or emotional attraction to Jasmine. Sharing his comments with hisMAFSbride,Airris quickly became anMAFSvillainto viewers who felt protective over sweet Jasmine.

Although both seemed dedicated to trying to make things work early on in the season,Airris’ disinterest mixed with Jasmine’s hurt feelings didn’t make for a smooth connection. The couple chose to divorce on Decision Day, going their separate ways and working to improve themselves on their own.MAFSviewers have praised Jasmine for the way she handled Airris’ poor behavior and were thrilled to see that sherecently announced her engagement to a new love. Airris, who’s been quieter on social media after the show and his branding as anMAFSvillain, has been highly focused on his career.

Married At First Sight’s Clint Webb and Gina Micheletti looking serious

Nicole & Christopher

Still Married

As the standout couple ofMarried At First Sightseason 16,Nicole Lilienthal and Christopher Thielkwere connected quickly after being married on the show.Nicole, a 32-year-old marketing advisor, was ready to settle down and find someone she could share her life with. She was hopeful that Christopher, a 36-year-old business coach, would be a great match for her, and he was hoping the same. Nicole and Chris both came intoMarried At First Sightready for love and committed to making their marriage work.Nicole’s blunt personality and Chris’ calm exterior complemented each otherwell, keeping them fresh.

As the couple moved through the difficulties of the experiment, they only became stronger together and fell more in love. Though they had to deal with some issues duringMarried At First Sightseason 16, it was clear they’d choose to stay together on Decision Day. After the end of the season, the couple relished in their new life together, sharing their relationship on social media once they were allowed.Nicole has started hosting a podcast with her fellowMAFSseason 16 starsGina Micheletti and Kirsten Grimes,D-List Diaries,where they share more about their shared reality TV experience.

Kirsten and Shquille from MAFS season 16 smiling in their wedding photos

Clint & Gina

Clint and Gina were one of the more interesting couples onMarried At First Sightseason 16, as they were quickly a mismatched pair who did their best to make something out of their on-screen relationship. Clint, a 40-year-old account executive, was hopeful that hisMAFSbride would be a specific physical type despite not sharing that information with the experts, and when he met Gina, a 35-year-old hairstylist and salon owner, he was disappointed.Clint’s behavior toward Gina throughout the experimentranged from uncomfortable to uncalled for, ashe didn’t feel attracted to her and wasn’t subtle about it.

While Gina wasn’t very interested in Clint, either, she moved with a bit more tact throughMAFSseason 16.The couple ultimately decided not to move forward with their relationship, remaining friendly despite the tension they’d had during their time on the show. AfterMarried At First Sightseason 16, the pair were able to stay in close contact, with Clint supporting Gina’s business endeavors publicly. Whileviewers didn’t find Clint to be a villainduring the season, they questioned his time withMAFSco-star Domynique. Gina, in turn, has gone on to start a podcast with Nicole and Kirsten.

Married at First Sight Season 17 poster

Kirsten & Shaquille

Although Kirsten, a 32-year-old real estate agent, felt ready for her marriage with Shaquille Dillon, a 31-year-old executive director, it wasn’t exactly a perfect match. TheMarried At First Sightseason 16 couplehad interesting issues, as though Kirsten felt ready for marriage, she didn’t have the right level of vulnerability when it came to her relationship with Shaquille. Struggling to open up throughout the season,Kirsten was consistently leaving Shaquille feeling underappreciated and overly emotional. The pair seemed like they were beginning to work through their issues, but it ultimately became too little, too late for the incompatible pair.

Kirsten chose to stay together on Decision Day, but Shaquille made the tough choice to end their marriage after feeling like he wasn’t receiving the same level of emotional support he was giving. Kirsten was shocked by the choice, and spent her time immediately post-show questioning herMarried At First Sightexperience. After the series, bothKirsten and Shaquille went quiet on social media. As they’ve moved forward, Kirsten can be found on her podcast with Nicole and Gina. Shaquille, on the other hand, finished his PhD and has been focused on his career.