The Ultimatum: Marry Or Move On - Season 1 Cast Update

Introduction

The Ultimatum: Marry Or Move On season 1 featured some couples on the rocks, and it's time to discover where they are today. In The Ultimatum, couples facing marriage jitters give ultimatums and 'trial marry' strangers for three weeks. This emotional rollercoaster throws jealousy, doubts, and new connections into the mix, forcing them to commit, walk away, or pick their new fling. Packed with drama, it explores commitment fears, communication challenges, and the influence of others on love. While not one of the best reality TV shows, it's a guilty pleasure.

Introduction

Hopefully, The Ultimatum season 3's cast will succeed better than those in season 1 since many have provided updates on their social media about whether they are still together and what they have gotten up to since leaving the show. While not as popular or successful as Love Is Blind, it provides similar entertainment. Where are the couples today?

Jake Cunningham & April Marie

Jake Cunningham and April Marie decided to split up after leaving the popular reality dating show together following their marriage trials, mainly due to Jake's interest in Rae and April's interest in Colby. Since their marriage ended, Jake visited Las Vegas this past summer and returned to his native Austin, Texas, where he fancies himself a public figure. Meanwhile, April is dating Austin-based realtor Cody Cooper (per US Magazine). Professionally, April has partnered with Apple to promote the iPhone 14 and has a large social media following. Additionally, April and her boyfriend welcomed a baby girl in August 2023.

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Colby Kissinger & Madlyn Ballatori

Colby Kissinger and Madlyn Ballatori were the only ones to be married on the show and remain married afterward. Madlyn was 35 weeks pregnant when the show began, and it's nice to report that she and Colby welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Josie, on May 2, 2022. Madlyn assured fans that their 'Baby girl is healthy and perfect and we will be bringing her home tomorrow,' adding, 'we've been snuggling in the hospital bed trying to rest as much as possible and reflect on this incredible gift.' Happily, Colby and Madlyn are still together and welcomed their second baby, Conrad, in September 2023.

Colby and Madlyn getting married on The Ultimatum

Rae Williams & Zay Wilson

Rae Williams and Zay Wilson had very little success on the guilty-pleasure dating show, ultimately deciding to move on from one another. Rae pursued a romance with Jake and Zay with Shanique, with neither relationship lasting very long. Since their time on the hit reality dating show, Rae has parlayed her reality TV presence into a brand ambassadorship with Fashion Nova, like many Netflix stars. During the reunion episode, Rae revealed she was dating a woman, although she's remained coy ever since. She's now a Playboy model. As for Zay, the basketball player and professional model, pursued a sports management degree from Kansas Wesleyan University. He appeared on Perfect Match season 1 but made no meaningful connections. Zay has largely stayed out of the spotlight since his less-than-successful reality TV appearances.

Zay And Rae From The Ultimatum.

Randall Griffen & Shanique Imari

Original couple Randall Griffen and Shanique Imari broke up six months after the popular reality dating show ended. However, despite calling off their wedding engagement, they have reconciled their romance. While vacationing in Mexico and rekindled their spark in 2022, Randall proposed to Shanique in July 2023. Shanique has also partnered with Aldo Shoes, and Randall has partnered with the Nova Men clothing line from Fashion Nova, as well as paid partnerships with Myiwilife Men's Multivitamins and Shae Moisture beard balm. Like many Netflix reality TV show alums, they are influencers.

Shanique and Randall smile on the sofa in The Ultimatum

Hunter Parr & Alexis Maloney

One of the acclaimed Netflix reality show's biggest success stories, Hunter Parr and Alexis Maloney, told Us Magazine, 'Immediately after getting engaged, we moved to California. So we got an apartment in L.A. and are planning our wedding.' Three months later, in June 2022, the two officially tied the knot in a wedding ceremony in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Aside from adjusting to their newlywed life in California, Alexis continues to be a social media influencer represented by the Whe Agency. Meanwhile, Hunter continues to pursue his passion for fitness and will presumably be looking to branch out from his former R&D position at Oracle in Austin, Texas, to begin a new career, perhaps.

Hunter and Alexis sitting on a couch on The Ultimatum

Nate Ruggles & Lauren Pounds

Nate Ruggles and Lauren Pounds left The Ultimatum early after agreeing to remain engaged. While the two are still working through their ultimatum, Lauren announced on April 14, 2022, that Nate proposed to her again and that she said yes. They got married in October 2022. As promised, Nate and Lauren followed through with a wedding ceremony in Breckenridge, Colorado. The two have been happily united since their time on The Ultimatum season 1.

Lauren and Nate from The Ultimatum.