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The reality TV show 'Married at First Sight: Honeymoon Island' sees previous participants from the 'Married at First Sight' franchise get a second chance at finding love. In each episode, 20 singles are invited to an island to connect with other participants and decide if they want to fall in love. By the end of their stay, couples must decide to break up or get married. While some couples like Jada Rashawn and Chris Perry, and Brandin and Jona have split up, others like Ashley and Anthony, Shawniece and Jephte, Danielle and Bobby, AJ and Stephanie, Kristine and Keith, Deonna and Gregory, Jessica and Austin, Amani and Woody, and Miles and Karen are still together.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Couples who decided to stay together | Shannon Raddler and Kimber Gardner, Jona Bienko and Brandin Brosh, Chris Perry and Jada Rashawn |
| Couples who decided not to stay together | Eric Acosta and Katie Muller |
| Couples who are still together | Ashley and Anthony, Shawniece and Jephte, Danielle and Bobby, AJ and Stephanie, Kristine and Keith, Deonna and Gregory, Jessica and Austin, Amani and Woody, Miles and Karen |
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What You'll Learn
Jada Rashawn and Chris Perry
Jada, a 27-year-old brand spokesperson and professional nanny placement specialist from San Antonio, Texas, and Chris, a 29-year-old musician, personal trainer, and youth counselor from Binghamton, New York, seemed to be heading in a positive direction during their time on the show. In an exclusive clip from the finale, Jada revealed that she and Chris had taken their relationship to the next level physically, having sex for the first time after weeks of living in the same hotel suite.
Jada gushed about Chris, calling him a "gem" and expressing that engagement was foreseeable for them. She even stated that if Chris were to propose, she would say yes. The couple's willingness to explore intimacy and their discussions about the importance of physical intimacy seemed to indicate that they were on the same page about their relationship.
However, despite their apparent connection and plans for the future, the couple ultimately decided to part ways. It is unclear what led to their split, but it is possible that, like many reality TV couples, they found that their relationship outside of the show's bubble was not as compatible as it had seemed on screen.
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Shannon Raddler and Kimber Gardner
However, there were some early red flags in their relationship. One of the biggest issues was their differing views on having children, with Shannon wanting kids and Kimber not. Despite this, the couple decided to continue their relationship off Honeymoon Island, acknowledging that they might be "soulmates".
On Decision Day, Shannon and Kimber were less sure about their future together. Kimber expressed that she didn't see an engagement coming at the end of the experiment due to her decision to not have children. Shannon, while acknowledging the strong connection he had with Kimber, wanted to see how they meshed "in the real world" before making a big commitment.
Despite their chemistry and emotional connection, it is unclear if Shannon and Kimber are still together as there is a lack of recent updates about their relationship.
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Katie Muller and Eric Acosta
As they approached the finale of their time on Honeymoon Island, Katie Muller and Eric Acosta were uncertain about the future of their relationship. Acosta, who had been thinking about proposing, felt that their lack of physical intimacy was a "red flag". He decided that he couldn't commit to Muller, which left her feeling "blindsided and humiliated".
In an exclusive clip, Acosta revealed his concerns about their compatibility. He explained that he had found it tough" in past relationships for his partners to accept his frequent travel. Acosta saw a lot of potential in his relationship with Muller, but he was unsure how to gauge her feelings on the matter before she realised the extent of his travels.
Roberson, a relationship expert on the show, advised the couple to move past their initial attraction and focus on developing emotional intimacy and closeness. He also emphasised the importance of affection, warning that a relationship can shift from romantic to platonic without a physical component, leaving both partners feeling unsatisfied.
Despite their doubts, Muller and Acosta decided to continue their relationship beyond the show. It is unclear whether they are still together, as no recent updates on their relationship were found.
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Brandin and Jona Bienko
Brandin Brosh and Jona Bienko got engaged on Lifetime's 'Married At First Sight Honeymoon Island'. The couple had to decide whether to get engaged or leave alone after spending three weeks together. Brandin, a Mississippi Gulf Coast native who owns a boutique in downtown Ocean Springs, was chosen as part of the cast of the reality TV show that was filmed over the summer. On the show, singles were tasked with finding their match, and those left without a partner had to leave.
Brandin and Jona initially hit it off, but their relationship quickly turned sour when Jona decided he wanted to talk to other people. Brandin was put on edge by this, and the situation was made worse by the fact that Jona had posted a picture on Facebook of himself with a girl who looked similar to Brandin in 2017. Brandin was also spotted with another man, Nick Quave, in July, leading to speculation that there was trouble in paradise.
Despite these issues, Jona proposed to Brandin in the season finale, and she accepted. However, it is unclear whether the couple is still together, as there have been no recent updates on their relationship.
In addition to Brandin and Jona, the first season of 'Married at First Sight: Honeymoon Island' featured several other couples who had to decide whether to stay together or part ways. One couple, Jada Rashawn and Chris Perry, revealed that they had taken a big step physically by having sex for the first time after weeks of living together. While Rashawn admitted that Perry was "a gem" and that engagement was foreseeable for them, they ultimately split up. Another couple, Shannon Raddler and Kimber Gardner, were less sure about their future, with Gardner stating that she was "pretty sure" there would be no engagement due to her decision to not have children. They agreed to continue their relationship off Honeymoon Island but it is unclear if they are still together.
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Kristine and Keith
Kristine Killingsworth and Keith Dewar, who starred in the reality TV show 'Married at First Sight', remembered their wedding day vividly, as it was the first time they met. Despite the signs that things might not work out, including rainy skies and a wedding dress that was too big, Kristine and Keith hit it off and were grateful for the experience.
During their time on the show, Kristine and Keith took advice from the show's experts, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Pastor Calvin Roberson, and Dr. Jessica Griffin. They continued to follow this advice even after the cameras stopped rolling. In particular, they praised Pastor Cal for his advice to "always attack the problem and not each other", which helped them navigate issues in their relationship. Kristine and Keith acknowledged that they were two very different people but that they had a mutual understanding of each other and a willingness to try and see things from the other person's perspective.
However, their relationship was not without its challenges. In a later season of the show, Kristine discovered explicit photos of Keith's ex-girlfriend on his phone. This caused an argument between the couple, with Kristine feeling insecure and angry about the incident, and Keith initially refusing to delete the photos. Despite this setback, the couple appeared to be still together, as hinted by a leaked photo from the reunion show, which showed them with their arms around each other, smiling.
In a later update, Kristine and Keith shared that they had gained a lot from their relationship. Keith said that Kristine had brought out the best in him and helped him become a stronger person. Kristine also felt that she had grown as a person, gaining a best friend and a partner, and learning to confront her own issues. However, it is unclear whether the couple is still together as of 2020, as one source mentions their relationship in the present tense, while another refers to them as divorced.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, there are a few couples from the show who are still together. Jona Bienko and Brandin Brosh got engaged on the show and are still together. Similarly, Shannon Raddler and Kimber Gardner decided to continue their relationship off the island and were later spotted in Hawaii.
Some couples decided to part ways after the show. One such couple was Chris Perry and Jada Rashawn, who called it quits after initially deciding to stay together. Another couple, Eric Acosta and Katie Muller, broke up on the show itself when Eric left Katie a note in their room and did not show up when she was waiting for him.
There were a few couples who got engaged on the show. Jona Bienko and Brandin Brosh got engaged, as did Shannon Raddler and Kimber Gardner. Additionally, Jada Rashawn and Chris Perry revealed that they had taken a big step physically and were considering engagement, with Jada stating that she would say yes if Chris were to propose.
