Married At First Sight - Season 1 - General Discussion - **Spoilers**

MVMom39forever wrote:WOW!! Check out ratings leap ... no wonder MAFS was renewed for another season...

"The fifth episode of season one premiered on Tuesday, August 5 at 9pm ET to 661,000 total viewers, 429,000 adults 18-49 and 408,000 adults 25-54. Versus the series premiere on July 8, episode five saw a growth of +232% with adults 25-54, +188% with adults 18-49 and +145% with total viewers. Overall, “Married at First Sight” has experienced continuous growth among all key demos since its debut and is averaging to-date 468,000 total viewers, 263,000 Adults 18-49, and 239,000 Adults 25-54."

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Did everyone know that FYI is a division of A+E Networks, a joint venture of the Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst Corporation? It's the little sister of ABC!

MVMom39forever wrote:

gadgetqwn wrote:

MVMom39forever wrote:

Really interesting! Thanks for sharing and posting link. I like the fact that the producers give up control of "casting" to the experts and I also like the fact that the decisions they make during production about activities are all about helping the couple find love and stay in love. They actively want the couples to make it after 6 weeks ... or at least give the marriage a  shot.

Such a 180 degree difference than The Bachelor/'ette.  And, I guess that's okay ... there's certainly room for both shows on tv. However, I think that MAFS has a much bigger fan base rooting for the couples to succeed ... or at least come out stronger/wiser on other side.  

LOL!  It makes me feel less guilty watching the show knowing that the contestants are not being manipulated or lied to.  And, that the people involved in the show are just as invested in a "happily-ever-after" ending as I am.

Yes ... but I guess that I have to throw it out there that there COULD be some manipulation by the producers/experts in trying to keep the couple going when maybe they really are NOT right for each other. It will be interesting to see what happens and how the experts advise Monet and Vaughn.

I also just reread what I wrote last night and had to laugh as it did not come out correctly.

Clearly ABC/Fleiss' franchise has significantly more viewers and as a result a higher number of fans rooting for the couple. But I think there are just as many people who only tune into the show for the drama or catfights or to check out the guys/gals. I have heard so many people tell me that they stopped watching Bachelor/'Ette because the couples never last so they feel like it was a waste to even get invested in the couple.

While MAFS ratings are growing at an incredible rate, MAFS still has a fraction of viewers as Bachelor but I am going to GUESS the reason more people are tuning in and coming back is because they can't help but root for the couples ... especially Courtney & Jason and Jamie & Doug ... to make it. And, also to root for all six people to come out wiser on other side, as they all seem very good-hearted and genuine in wanting love/marriage.

2observe wrote:Is it just me or is anyone else curious as to why the husbands were not interviewed together on the media rounds like the wives (The View, Today, etc.)?

mtnlvr55 wrote:

2observe wrote:Is it just me or is anyone else curious as to why the husbands were not interviewed together on the media rounds like the wives (The View, Today, etc.)?

I wanted to know the same thing. Where are the guys? Too busy to get away from work? Can't talk in an interview situation (pretty sure Doug could)?
We want to see the guys!

theKeptGrits wrote:Vaughn magazine interview

Here he acknowledges mistakes he made and talks about watching what words one uses on tv.

When I tweeted a response to Monet's request for fan questions, I asked if the 2 of them had learned from being beat up in the social media. Her response was to say there are still 4 episodes and the fight is not over.
Will post a link to that if y'all would like it.

bbroox wrote:There is a pic of Jamie and Courtney at Universal Studios today on Instagram. How do you post a pic on here?