‘Married at First Sight’: Which Couples Got Married in the Season 20 Premiere?
Married at First Sight is back for Season 20! Since the show began in 2014, it’s made several dozen matches, having the bride and groom meet for the first time at the altar. The process has led to quite a few successful marriages — there are over a dozen MAFS babies now — but some end in divorce by the end of the season. Others have lasted beyond the show, but split once filming ended.
So, we don’t blame you if you’re curious about the Season 20 couples now that the weddings are underway. Which participants did the matchmakers pair up and why? Did they actually say “I do” on their wedding day? We’re sure you’re especially eager to find out if Marissa Meyer and Adam Dehmlow did, since Episode 1 ended with them recognizing each other on their big day.
Swooon has all the latest updates on the Season 20 couples — including some social media updates from the cast — below. Who is still together? Only time will tell. Let us know your predictions for the season in the comments!
Married at First Sight, Season 20, Episode 1, Streaming Now, Peacock
Married at First Sight, Season 20, New Episodes Thursdays, Peacock
Felipe Cruz & Tori Dahl
Felipe, a 29-year-old restaurant manager, and Tori, a 32-year-old senior marketing manager, were matched by the experts. They predicted Felipe and Tori’s dynamic would be like that of a lead singer and a guitarist, with Tori allowing him to take the spotlight — and that’s why it would work.
During his introduction, Felipe revealed that he has a partying lifestyle, but he was ready to settle down. He’s also extremely close with his family, and he wanted to share that with someone. Tori also noted that she’s family-oriented. She’s especially close with her little sister, who she helped take care of growing up while they struggled financially.
Tori was worried that her husband-to-be might run at the altar, but Felipe was wowed when he saw his bride. “Just looking at you, I want to share all of it,” he said, referring to his life with his friends and family, during his vows. Tori promised to be all in and support Felipe in their marriage.
Today, their relationship status isn’t known, which is standard for the show. Looking at their Instagrams, Felipe currently follows Tori, but she doesn’t follow him back. “Easily the bravest (craziest?) thing I’ve ever done. Come watch me get MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT… I promise it will be a BANGER,” Felipe wrote in a June 16 Instagram post.
BelleJolie Force & Mecca Amen
BelleJolie, a 28-year-old singer-songwriter, and 28=year old Mecca Amen, who works for his family-owned Porta-Potty business, were the third couple matched by the experts. BelleJolie, who also works as a freelance makeup artist and dance teacher, was looking for someone with an ambitious mindset like hers. Mecca, who doubles as a model, had “broken” relationships with the mother figures in his life. BelleJolie doesn’t have a relationship with her father. They both spoke about wanting to give their potential kids a different experience.
The experts said they both were at a similar stage in life discovering who they are and shared a vision for what life should look like. BelleJolie and Mecca both said “I do” on their wedding day in Episode 1, with BelleJolie asking for a kiss on the cheek to save their first kiss for later.
Are Mecca and BelleJolie still married today? We won’t know for sure until later in the season. However, on Instagram, Mecca currently follows BelleJolie, though she doesn’t follow him back. “Will I find my Prince Charming? Find out this season!” she wrote in a July 9 Instagram post.
Marissa Meyer & Adam Dehmlow
During Episode 1, 31-year-old data analyst Adam said that he was set with his career and his friends — and marriage was the “missing piece.” The disciplined, self-described adrenaline junkie was looking for someone to share his active lifestyle with. The experts matched him with Marissa, a 30-year-old program manager, who loves going to the gym, skiing, and reading. The experts described Marissa as the “total package” and “flawed and honest about it.” Paul C. Brunson said, “That willingness could open Adam up, and that’s exactly what we want because we want his heart and she has the keys.”
In the lead up to their wedding, Adam gave Marissa some activity-oriented gifts, including a pickleball, while Marissa gave him an empty book they could fill with their story (and a mini shot of Fireball, not knowing Adam didn’t drink). Adam hoped she had an active lifestyle, since there wasn’t a mention of it in Marissa’s note. “I have trained multiple people to be phenomenal athletes in my life,” he said when asked how he’d feel if she wasn’t athletic.
Their wedding arrived at the very end of Episode 1. Adam and Marissa recognized each other at the altar, and it cut to credits there. We’ll have to wait and see how exactly they know each other — and if they still go through with the wedding — in the next episode.
Looking at their Instagrams, Adam and Marissa don’t currently follow each other, but it’s always possible that they’re trying to avoid spoiling viewers. “I do my own stunts,” Marissa wrote on Instagram when her MAFS casting was announced. “I can’t believe the secret is finally out! Overwhelmed by all the love of my gigantic support system this week. You guys are sooo crazy for letting me do this!!”
