‘Married at First Sight’ is a show that caused huge controversy but was also a big hit with the viewers. Couples were matched based on whether relationship experts believed they were compatible and they didn’t meet until their wedding day. The spin-off show from this series is ‘Married at First Sight: Second Chances’. This series gives those who have failed marriages from ‘Married at First’ a second chance to find love. This time around, they get to choose the date themselves from a group of singletons from their hometowns. Here are five things you might not know about ‘Married at First Sight: Second Chances’.
1. The Season Three Bachelorette is Vanessa Nelson
Vanessa Nelson was originally in season three of ‘Married at First Sight’. She married a man called Tres. During filming, it seemed like their marriage was going well. However, the situation changed following the conclusion of the series. Now 28, the corporate events manager is back to try and find love again. She currently lives in Atlanta and wants to find a man who shares her passion for travel and adventure.
2. The Bachelor is David Norton
Just like Vanessa, David’s marriage from ‘Married at First Sight’ also failed and he is now getting a second chance. He lives in Atlanta and works as an IT project manager. The 31-year-old feels ready for the commitment to marriage and can’t wait for someone with whom he can share his life.
3. The Show’s Experts are Dr. Pepper Schwarz and Pastor Calvin Roberson
This series has relationship experts Dr. Pepper Schwarz and Pastor Calvin Roberson. Both of these experts also played an important role in ‘Married at First Sight’. Dr. Pepper Schwarz is a sociologist and sexologist. She works at the University of Washington in Seattle and is also a writer of books, magazine columns, and website posts. Pastor Calvin Roberson is an ordained minister and a pastoral counselor who has a BA in Theology. Along with his wife, Wendy, he runs a marriage coaching organization. He is also an author, a relationship expert, and a professional speaker.
4. Season Three is Set in Atlanta
As both Vanessa and David live in Atlanta, Georgia, this is the setting for ‘Married at First Sight: Second Chances’. The single people who are taking part in the show also come from in this city or the surrounding area.
5. A Pool Party is Part of the Selection Process
There are many parts to the dating selection process in this television series. Each of these processes is designed to give the bachelor and bachelorette the chance to get to know people in their search for a love match. The first is for the bachelor and bachelorette to whittle down potential dates from 25 to just 10. This is done by holding a pool party where they can mingle with their potential future dates. It is a chance to take a look around to see who they find physically attractive and chat with people to find people with whom they are compatible.
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