There may be plenty of reality dating shows with wild premises out there, but MTV’s Are You the One? is in a class by itself.
At the beginning of each season, producers secretly pair contestants into couples based on the results from a matchmaking algorithm. The cast members then move in together and try to identify all of the perfect matches. If they succeed, they share a prize of $1 million, but each time they guess incorrectly, the prize money drops.
For the first seven seasons of the series, which debuted in January 2014, the potential matches were exclusively heterosexual. In season 8, however, the entire cast identified as sexually fluid, meaning that “perfect matches” were no longer limited to couples of the opposite sex. The change was lauded for improving inclusivity on the show — and the fact that it became exponentially harder was just an added bonus.
One of the show’s most successful love connections happened in season 1 between Amber Lee and Ethan Diamond. After they fell for each other during filming, Ethan proposed during the reunion special, which aired in March 2014. They tied the knot in September of that year and later welcomed daughters Scarlett and Serena.
Though Amber eventually found her husband on Are You the One?, she considered leaving the show at one point before filming was over. “At one point I pulled a producer aside and said I wanted to go home,” she wrote in a February 2021 essay for HuffPo. “I didn’t think I was cut out for reality TV and I felt completely over my head.”
After another producer encouraged her to stay, Amber had her first conversation with Ethan, and the rest is history. “We talked about everything from our family values to our hobbies, which were remarkably similar,” she recalled. “Honestly, we didn’t even have to say much ― the vibe and presence of Ethan was so warm and comforting that I immediately felt at home with him.”
While Amber and Ethan were a “perfect match,” some of the show’s other successful couples weren’t paired together by the matchmaking algorithm. Jenni Knapmiller and Curtis Hadzicki appeared on season 2 in 2014, but they were matched with John Moustis and Shelby Yardley, respectively.
After the cameras stopped rolling, however, Curtis and Jenni reconnected and started dating. The duo got engaged in October 2020. “I’ll spend the rest of my life trying to properly thank you for all that you do,” the California native wrote via Instagram at the time alongside a photo of himself sharing a kiss with his fiancée. “I love you forever.”
Keep scrolling to see which couples from Are You the One? are still together.
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Finding true love in the digital age is hard, so why not go on a reality dating TV show?
Season 8 of MTV’s Are You the One? featured an entirely sexually fluid cast, and since that season concluded in 2019, we’re taking a look to see which couples from the series have stayed together.
The series, which has been on the air since 2014, attempts to match people up based on a special algorithm and offers the cast a chance to win $1 million dollars if they can figure out everyone’s “perfect match.” And after eight seasons, a number of couples are still together and one even has kids!
Scroll down to find out who’s stood the test of time (thus far).
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Amber and Ethan
Season: 1
Status: Married.
Amber and Ethan tied the knot in 2014 and have two daughters together, born in 2015 and 2018.
Follow Them on Social Media: @amberleediamond and @ethan.g.diamond
Jenni and Curtis
Season: 2
Status: Engaged.
After five years of dating, Curtis asked Jenni to marry him in October 2020.
Follow Them on Social Media: @jenniknapmiller and @curtishadzicki
Julia and Stephen
Season: 4
Status: Still Together
Following allegations that Stephen cheated, Julia broke up with him. But, these two found a way back to each other and are currently still together.
Follow Them on Social Media: @its_juliarose and @stephenjohnii
Alivia and Kareem
Season: 6
Status: Still together
Despite both admitting to having wandering eyes, Alivia and Kareem decided to give their relationship another shot post-split.
Follow Them on Social Media: @aliviahunter and @kareem.fathalla
Clinton and Uche
Season: 6
Status: Married
The couple got engaged in 2020 and officially became husband and wife in September 2021.
Follow Them on Social Media: @mr.moxam and @unwosu
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Gianna and Hayden
Season: 5
Status: Split
Gianna and Hayden welcomed a son together in 2018, but parted ways in 2019.
Follow Them on Social Media: @giannahammer and @hayden.parker.weaver
Shannon & Anthony
Season: Season 5 & 6
Status: Still Together
Shannon from Season 5 connected with Season 6’s Anthony, and later welcomed a daughter together in October 2020.
Follow Them on Social Media: @shannonmaeduffy and @anthonymartin9
Mikala & Joe
Season: Season 4 & 6
Status: Engaged
Mikala from Season 4 fell for Joe after he competed on Season 6. Joe popped the question to Mikala in February 2021!
Follow Them on Social Media: @mikalathomas and @princeofnorway
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Nour and Jasmine
Season: 8
Status: Broken up
Follow Them on Social Media: @jassjaquay
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Max and Justin
Season: 8
Status: They reconnected, but don’t appear to be a couple based on recent social media activity.
Follow Them on Social Media: @maxgentile and @justinaverypalm
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Danny and Kai
Season: 8
Status: The pair don’t appear to be in each others’ social lives at this time.
Follow Them on Social Media: @dannyprikaz and @kai__wes
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Basit and Jonathan
Season: 8
Status: Due to long distance struggles, this duo ended their romantic relationship.
Follow Them on Social Media: @basitcom and @jonathankmonroe
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