Michael Shiakallis Reveals The Truth About Season 17 (And What He And Chloe Brown Were Asked To Do)

Married at first sight season 17 stars Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown said no on closing day, and Michael recently revealed the truth about the production. The show hasn’t had the best success in establishing lasting couples. Despite occasional success, such as Doug Hehner and Jamie Otis from Season 1, the couples usually end up breaking up. Season 17, filmed in Denver, Colorado, was even terrible MAFS standards.

Of the five couples who got married during Married at first sight season 17, one broke up on their honeymoon, and the rest of the couples followed suit. The season featured the show’s first runaway bride; Michael was left at the altar, but the experts gave him a second chance at love. He and Chloe married soon after. Even though they shared values ​​and had chemistry, they still called it quits. Regardless, Michael recently appeared on a podcast to share his experience.

Michael sided with Austin

The producer’s story

Michael appeared on the podcast Are you my Podcasthosted by Sarah Colonna and Mary Radzinski, where they asked Michael about the incident between the producer Married at first sight season 17 castmates Austin Reed and Becca Haley. Michael clarified that Becca did not accuse Austin of having a romantic relationship with the producer. According to her, even though Austin lied about his run-in with the producer, it was more about Becca’s frustration that the producer was influencing Austin in a way that she felt was designed to make him look better.

Austin and Becca hit it off right away. Michael even said they had the best natural chemistry. Although they were about to be Married at first sight the strongest couple of season 17, things turned sour quickly. Becca was ready for physical intimacy earlier than Austin was, leading to uncertainty and resentment. The couple also did not see eye to eye when it came to religion, as Austin was a devout Christian and Becca part of secular Judaism.

Michael Said Production asked them to get rid of the dogs

Worst idea in the world

Michael and Chloe were the healthiestMarried at first sight season 17 couple. Assuming they would stay together, the couple began looking for houses. Their needs were complicated by their various pets. In addition to several cats and dogs, Chloe has a pit bull, which makes renting a challenge. According to Michael, when he explained that many places would not rent to someone with a pit bull, Married at first sight relationship expert Dr. Pia Holec suggested that Chloe give up her dog to make the marriage work.

Knowing that the couple was upset by Dr. Pia’s proposal, the production team wanted Michael and Chloe to discuss their feelings with Dr. Pia. They all got on the phone and Chloe explained that she was frustrated with Dr. Pia’s advice. It just wasn’t Chloe doesn’t want to give up the dogbut she felt Dr. Pia hint that if Chloe were serious enough about marriage, she would be willing to give up the dog.

Michael defended Chloe because it wasn’t fake

He is the Real Deal

Throughout the podcast interview, it was clear that Michael admires and respects Chloe. He explained it when Chloe made her Married at first sight season 17 debut, he was surprised that some viewers thought he was fake. He guessed it was because they misunderstood Chloe’s character. Although viewers were unsure about Chloe at first, she endeared herself to fans. Michael also addressed speculation that his gender-bending personal style turned Chloe off. Michael explained she knew her fashion choices were strange to him, which is why he leaned on it. He told the hosts that he wanted to mess with Chloe a little.

Michael wanted to ask how Runaway Bride did the show

The show needs better testing

Michael told the podcast hosts the story of what happened on his first night Married at first sight the season 17 wedding. When Michael’s first bride bumped into him, the place was chaotic and the production was confused. Michael was with the groomsmen, but was separated from his other guests for hours.

When he finally got home, his producer called him that night to offer him a new love. The podcast hosts were horrified that the producer called that night and couldn’t even wait until the next day. Eventually, Michael agreed to another wedding and married Chloe.

Source: Are you my Podcast/Spotify?