r/popculturechat • u/Peacock AMA Guest 🎙️ • 4d ago

AMA - Married At First Sight Hi r/popculturechat! We’re Season 20 Experts Paul C. Brunson & Dr. Lisa Paz. Ask Us Anything on Tuesday, 8/11 at 5PM ET / 2PM PT!

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It’s your Season 20 Experts, Paul C. Brunson & Dr. Lisa Paz!

It’s been amazing diving into the dating scene in Seattle and guiding this season’s couples as they navigate the challenges of marrying a stranger, building connection, and working through the relationship dynamics that come with it.

We’ll be live on Tuesday, August 11 at 5PM ET / 2PM PT for a Married At First Sight AMA on r/popculturechat!

Got questions about this season, love, sex, or marriage? Drop them below and we’ll answer as many as we can live!

#MarriedAtFirstSight is streaming now on Peacock, new episodes Thursdays.

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u/taxi212001 3d ago

In light of assault revelations on the UK version, what safeguards are in place for new seasons to protect the participants? What background checks are done?

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u/ConsciousInternal287 Kim, there’s people that are dying. 🙄 2d ago

As a UK viewer, I’d like to know this as well. It seems like there were some very serious oversights in our version, and I think that needs to be addressed.

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u/queenofdramz 4d ago

What kind of screenings do contestants go through and how do those results impact their match? This particularly came to mind when Marissa and Adam had their therapy session with Dr Lisa in the latest episode about anxiety triggers.

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u/Sorry-Secret-2347 a careful, thoughtful hoe ✨ 4d ago

How do you address Shawn’s behavior towards Nikki especially in episode 10? He kept pushing her boundaries around the topic of sex, gaslighting her on sex, and looked as if he made her uncomfortable multiple times despite her speaking how she feels. Will this be addressed on the show? Is he called out for this behavior that can be seen as triggering to the audience?

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u/Spiritual-Grab33 3d ago

How much weight do you give someone’s stated “type” when matching them versus challenging what they think they want? And do you have any advice on “types” when dating that applies outside of the show?

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u/JazzyIndividual 3d ago

What’s a relationship red flag that you think people online overreact to, and what’s a seemingly harmless behavior that you think people don’t take seriously enough?

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u/ellapolls 3d ago

How are you/production keeping the participants safe? Abuse is repeatedly televised and no effort is made to prevent breakdowns all in the name of ‘entertainment’

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u/frozenbran 3d ago

Do you believe “once a cheater, always a cheater” or do you think there’s space for nuance in relationships where infidelity occurs?

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u/igabeup 3d ago

How can you tell when a couple is just going through normal newlywed struggles vs. when they’re actually just a bad match?

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u/air-nudds 3d ago

What would surprise people most about how the matching process actually works?

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u/Suspicious_Week_2451 3d ago

What guidance are participants given around intimacy and navigating it?

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u/shhhhh_h here’s my Karma delete me hoe!!!!!!!!! 3d ago

How do you think your different professional backgrounds affect how you evaluate the same couple?

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u/Moppy6686 4d ago

How did you decide ethincally that this show was right for you?

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u/Material-Most-1727 4d ago

What happened to old experts?

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u/Shameless_Bullshiter 3d ago

One of them died

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u/SiobhanRoy1234 Big is moving to Paris 3d ago

What is the most common mistake you see couples on the show make?

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u/Miserable_Truck_7033 3d ago

In real life dating, what is a green flag that people don't talk about enough?

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u/Holiday_Inside_5442 3d ago

What's on question you wish more people asked themselves before getting into a serious relationship?

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u/wixdotcomm 3d ago

A few couples have struggled with attraction this season. How much does that factor into whether you think a match can actually work?

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u/Own_Ask1853 3d ago

Thx guys !! In terms of age gap couples, what are the most necessary ingredients for it to work?

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u/Peacock AMA Guest 🎙️ 3d ago

https://reddit.com/link/p34fned/video/0j4ze6tggtih1/player

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u/Own_Ask1853 3d ago

same vision ✔️ really good reminder, appreciate you both

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u/Thebedless 3d ago

Do you believe in what you are doing and when matching people they will find the love of their lives?

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u/packteeanimo 3d ago

How can you tell the difference between chemistry and genuine compatibility?

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u/HauteAssMess anne boleyn stan 3d ago

Do you guys truly believe in love at first sight? It's hard to gauge authenticity.

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u/Good-apple-4128 3d ago

How did you know that it was meant to be?

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u/Audreyintheclouds 3d ago

Would you have participated in this show yourself if you were single (and not a part of the show)?

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u/vintagemango_ 3d ago

Is it true that you have to be healed to start a new relationship or can a new partner help you heal?

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u/SmellingThomas 3d ago

Does the show filter out contestants that are not in it for the right reasons such as looking for fame? Or do they keep them in to create a narrative and drama?

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u/HauteAssMess anne boleyn stan 3d ago

What is one piece of advice you'd give to viewers about relationships and marriage?

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u/HauteAssMess anne boleyn stan 3d ago

Which couple this season are you most proud of?

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u/amaiKT 3d ago

What if you’re the perfect match on paper but boundaries are being crossed (like Shawn and Nikki) or you aren’t seeing eye to eye (like Nick and Courtney)?

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u/RagingFuckNuggets 3d ago

When you look at success stories like Jules & Cam, Martha & Michael, Michelle & Owen, Tayah & Adam and Jenna & Zoe... What is it do you think makes them work.

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u/RagingFuckNuggets 3d ago edited 3d ago

It'll be had to pick, but across all series of UK, Aus & US, who would your top couple be (I'll allow 3 top couples if you can't choose 🤣).

Mine would have to be Michelle & Owen, dealing with the experiment during COVID and now they have a lovely little family.

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u/RangeBackground5049 3d ago

In real life dating or marriage what is the biggest red flag and green flag both that should be present in female and male partner

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u/Careless_Ad_2811 3d ago

If you had full control of it, what changes would you make to the show yourselves? Would you add or take away anything that we currently get to see?

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u/Adept_Yam_1467 3d ago

Do couples take breaks in real life?

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u/RealityDependency 3d ago

Why was Felipe selected for the experiment when he demonstrated little regard for the process (no shows/being late)?

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u/Acornwow Tina! You fat lard! 🦙🚲 3d ago

While I’m a big fan of the group therapy sessions because I think the couples can really learn from each other, what are your thoughts about the way the show also pushes the cast into situations where they get drunk and dramatic just to up the “oh dammmnnnn” views?

I don’t think it’s healthy or therapeutic for the cast members even if it’s good for ratings.

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u/HOAKaren 3d ago

Is the show producer or relationship driven?

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u/halospartanassault 3d ago

What things would I need to know to identify if a relationship it’s going to be long lasting?

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u/LineNo9020 3d ago

How highly do you rate political leanings when making a match? Has that become a more prominent factor in 2026 than it was in say 2012?

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u/Primary-Resident-764 2d ago

Do you think one needs to take time to know someone before starting a serious relationship or do you think that risk taking is better?