Now casting MaFS Chicago

Although Lifetime hasn't confirmed season 17 will be set in Chicago, an application for the show revealed that Married at First Sight is coming to the Illinois city.

The application asks for the candidate's basic information, what they're looking for in a partner and a 15-second video on why they want to be on the show.

Applicants must also submit a face photo, a full-body picture, and links to their social media accounts.

The full application consists of 72 questions.

Fans wonder if MAFS is real or fake, continued

When discussing romantic connections, he later said: “A great number of people allow desperation to make their decisions for them. Just because you are desperate to be married, it doesn’t mean you’re ready to be married.”

The publication also discussed accusations that MAFS is scripted.

On November 9, 2022, a Twitter user wrote: “the #MAFS seasons have become progressively worse, the formula has changed into pure so-called reality tv scripted drama, it’s no longer about couples finding love.”

She continued: “i doubt we’ll ever see another Armani and Woody love story again @MAFSLifetime#MarriedAtFirstSight#RIPMAFS.”

People have also wondered if the MAFS weddings are legally binding.

Fans wonder if MAFS is real or fake

There have been rumors circulating on social media that MAFS is not fully authentic.

As reported by In Touch Weekly, viewers have questioned if the couples are matched due to high compatibility, or if incompatible pairs are made to cause drama for the show.

However, MAFS relationship expert Pastor Cal has expressed that he truly cares about the couples’ success.

In July 2022, Pastor Cal spoke to In Touch Weekly about the MAFs selection procedure.

He said: “I know it’s a TV docuseries, but I’m more concerned about whether they can make it for the long haul.”

Season 16 took place in Nashville

Married at First Sight has been filmed in various cities across the US.

Season 16 took place in Nashville, Tennessee.

Past MAFs filming locations include:

• Seasons one and two — New York City, New York
• Season three — Atlanta, Georgia
• Season four — Miami, Florida
• Season five — Chicago, Illinois
• Season six — Boston, Massachusetts
• Season seven — Dallas, Texas
• Season eight — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Season nine — Charlotte, North Carolina
• Season 10 — Washington, DC
• Season 11 — New Orleans, Louisiana
• Season 12 — Atlanta, Georgia
• Season 13 — Houston, Texas
• Season 14 — Boston, Massachusetts
• Season 15 — San Diego, California

Five relationship gems, according to MAFS expert

Dr Pepper Schwartz revealed to Essence her five gems to succeed in a relationship, including,

How applicants are recruited for the show

Executive producer of the show Chris Coelen revealed in an interview with People how some of the applicants are chosen.

He said: “The men and the women are treated exactly the same. We go to bars, mixers, singles events, and church groups… We also go on every dating site you could possibly think of – OkCupid, Match.com, Tinder, Hinge.”

Coelen added that the producers go on Facebook and talk to family and friends to garner as many people as possible for the audition process.

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