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Post by cavendish on Apr 27, 2023 9:32:06 GMT
She did seem really unstable and prone to lashing out , but there must have been some strong bond to keep them together It’s hard to know what roles people play with one another ,or how they are in private. I always assumed that he found her intensity and even explosivenesss compelling and enlivening. I’m sorry they didn’t make work. But I hope that each of them will have learned a lot that will help them to understand what they need in a relationship. And — for her— will help her to figure out what she actually wants in life in general — which isn’t somewhere else over the next hill.
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Post by cavendish on Apr 28, 2023 20:20:48 GMT
Anyone watching MAFS UK?
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Post by Critical on Apr 29, 2023 7:31:07 GMT
Yep. I've posted about it a few times, but no one responded, so I thought I was the only one! I already looked at spoilers, so watching and knowing what happens is both good and bad! I find the drama less annoying on that show because these aren't legal marriages. SO many of these people seem to turn on a dime and just flip out.
Everyone (other couples, I mean) seems to think George is a good guy, but I find him kind of creepy. His insecurity and need for constant reassurance feels inches away from turning into super jealous and controlling. I find Thomas just too much. He's all sweet to Adrian and then just goes off and is screaming. The Wiki page for the series lists Thomas' job as "Mental Health Care Assistant," which seems strange to me. He's so erratic that HE needs a mental health care assistant! Most of the time, Adrian just looks exhausted by the situation.
Matt and Gemma seemed so well-matched at the wedding, but I understand why he's so turned off by her. It's one thing to express interest in someone and it's another to be crass and lewd. It's like that's the only way she knows how to interact with a man. I'll admit that I prejudged him based on appearance, but he seems like a good guy.
Whitney is just horrible. I don't see what she's talking about with Duka. He seems like a good guy. I can understand not wanting to fully open up to her, based on the way she's treated him. He's just not her type and that's okay, but GOD, she's rude and nasty to him. The eye rolling. UGH.
Based on the spoilers, this season is going to get crazy. Something happens that has definitely never happened on the US version!
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Post by cavendish on Apr 30, 2023 7:10:40 GMT
I just started watching although I recorded the whole season. I skipped the wedding episodes as they bore me.
Thomas is completely out of control— even when he’s calm you feel is on the edge of a volcano. A hair trigger temper doesn’t even start to describe it. I feel sorry for poor Adrian who seems like he’s really in for it , as he actually seems to care about Thomas. I missed what happened re: the Miss Britain woman. So I’m a bit puzzled there
But Whitney?? What can possibly have possessed the experts to select her? I can get if Duka is not her type— but the hostility she projects is completely unwarranted. I take it that she’s so mean and cynical that his niceness seems phony to her. And he does seem a little either too nice or obtuse because if someone put out that amount of contempt verging on hatred toward me It seems so uncalled for and even delusional that I can’t help wondering if there isn’t some mental illness involved
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Post by cavendish on Apr 30, 2023 19:41:30 GMT
The thing about the iUK show that I like is that the people seem more unique and memorable and mature — also more ready for a matchmaker— ie having had more bad luck—- than the US people. The US people are often immature and/or in need of therapy more than a of a partner —arris and Beth (of Beth and Jamie) and the Asian guy from a few seasons ago, for example.
Although why a former “miss Britain” and Nashville Jasmine need help finding a partner —I don’t understand. Or Shaq— he seems to have a lot of qualities. Including social standing that women would be looking for too. And the US people often seem dislikable. I can feel sympathy even for someone like Thomas who does seem pretty troubled — or Whitney— even if find myself cringing at the antics around sex and some of the more abusive moments — in both the US and the UK. I’m wondering why the experts in the US don’t intervene more — and at least in the UK that’s embedded into the structure of the show. (Even if they don’t show full interactions— you can see that the experts are invested in helping )— which under the circumstances seems the least they owe participants. ).
Maybe I haven’t quite gotten to why I prefer the British to the American versions , but I look forward to it more
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Post by Critical on May 5, 2023 0:28:17 GMT
They should make Keisha's husband Brad an expert on the show! He gives great advice on the After Party. Plus, he's a cutie pie. They should send him in to counsel the couples. He couldn't do any worse than the folks they have on the show now.
The UK series is definitely getting crazy. Thomas is out of control. What is his beef with April? I feel like we're intentionally not being shown the whole situation.
Well, it looks like the stuff I read about Whitney and Matt are true. The previews definitely show them together. Now THAT has definitely not happened on the US version, at least not in the middle of the experiment.
I've read some not-so-great things about George. April needs to get out of that marriage. I've gotten a controlling/abusive vibe from him and apparently, that's correct.
Johnathan seemed so great at first, but now he's kind of coming off like a pig. That he didn't even understand how the things he was saying were not appropriate is just dumbfounding. He just doesn't seem to get that he doesn't actually need to express his opinion about everything.
I could listen to Kwame talk all day long. I just love his voice.
I do think that these couples spending SO much time together is harming the relationships. They're all too intertwined. It's getting messy....even more than the US version!
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Post by Critical on May 9, 2023 0:51:13 GMT
News about George from MAFS UK: I don't think the title is a spoiler of the season, but there is a season spoiler IN the article, so beware, if you want to avoid knowing what happens:
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Post by cavendish on May 17, 2023 18:00:23 GMT
Wow. I did not know that being controlling and coercive was something you could get arrested for. I assume something pretty bad is meant by that phrase.
I’m not entirely surprised —. Although maybe that it got so far out of hand. I’ll get to watch more when I get back to the states. (im in the uk ). She struck me as a bit difficult too however. And there was that strange incident with the other woman and the gay guy. But I assume there was at least something to it.
Im not terribly interested in George’s interview though.
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Post by Critical on May 18, 2023 7:22:36 GMT
Wow. I did not know that being controlling and coercive was something you could get arrested for. I assume something pretty bad is meant by that phrase. I’m not entirely surprised —. Although maybe that it got so far out of hand. I’ll get to watch more when I get back to the states. (im in the uk ). She struck me as a bit difficult too however. And there was that strange incident with the other woman and the gay guy. But I assume there was at least something to it. Im not terribly interested in George’s interview though. I think it's varying degrees of domestic abuse, from emotional, to physical.
MAFS Fan posted the schedule for the rest of the US season and this current season, by the time it finishes in LATE JUNE, will have run for SIX MONTHS! The casting special aired in late December and the first episode was, IIRC, January 4th. They truly have overestimated how much of these people we want to see.
The schedule: May 17: Our Last Rodeo (DD p.1)
May 24: The Finale Decision (DD p.2)
May 31: First Dates and Swapping Mates June 7: Last Call for Music City June 14: Cast Tell All (previous seasons) June 21: Reunion part 1 June 28: Reunion part 2
There will be several (three?) episodes that follow them all after decision day. MAFS Fan has the preview video, if anyone is interested. I haven't watched this week's episode, so I don't know if they aired it after the episode tonight. I'll put this in spoiler tags because it's the thing in the preview that infuriated me: {Spoiler} It looks like Clint basically takes Hank and won't give him back. Gina turns to a lawyer to find out how to get her dog back. I hope this is just creative editing but, if not. WTF? Some people online have been praising Clint as this great guy, but stealing someone's dog is low behavior, especially when it's pretty clear Gina loves that dog. He's certainly not abused.
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Post by coco46 on May 22, 2023 13:38:21 GMT
I have not watched the UK version of MAFS. I lost interest when I realize they weren't legally married.
Not surprised at the ending of the couples in the MAFS USA.
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Post by Imperfect1 on May 22, 2023 16:12:43 GMT
I have not watched the UK version of MAFS. I lost interest when I realize they weren't legally married. Not surprised at the ending of the couples in the MAFS USA. Me too. Not being legally married kinda ruined it for me. Plus there wasn't anyone on the UK cast that I felt I really really wanted to continue watching. And this season's US MAFS was the first MAFS season that was pretty much totally disappointing for me. I stuck with it until a few weeks ago, and almost didn't even watch the reveal at the end. BUT some of the post-season episodes seem like they'll be way more interesting, especially "First Dates and Swapping Mates"! I don't know what brought that situation about, but I'll be tuned in to find out all about it!
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Post by nicksmom on May 22, 2023 21:42:24 GMT
Yeah I sometimes don’t even make it through a whole episode anymore and wait and watch when I can.
Are the previews teasing us about Gina’s dog? Weird that she would have to fight for him since she had him coming into the marriage.
We saw earlier in the season that Clint is kissing Dom so that wasn’t a surprise. They dragged this decision day so long. Saw we are having another season in Denver I believe. Not sure I will watch after this one.
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Post by cavendish on May 23, 2023 20:59:32 GMT
The taking of the dog is so disrespectful. Who the heck does Clint think he is?? I can’t believe he’ll get away with it — but it’s like his revenge, like he has a grudge against Gina and this is payback. He almost had me persuaded that he was a good guy.
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Post by Imperfect1 on May 24, 2023 1:18:23 GMT
The taking of the dog is so disrespectful. Who the heck does Clint think he is?? I can’t believe he’ll get away with it — but it’s like his revenge, like he has a grudge against Gina and this is payback. He almost had me persuaded that he was a good guy. If Clint is taking Gina's dog, this is beyond disrespectful. It's called THEFT! The dog is Gina's property.
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Post by coco46 on May 24, 2023 2:11:00 GMT
I have not watched the UK version of MAFS. I lost interest when I realize they weren't legally married. Not surprised at the ending of the couples in the MAFS USA. Me too. Not being legally married kinda ruined it for me. Plus there wasn't anyone on the UK cast that I felt I really really wanted to continue watching. And this season's US MAFS was the first MAFS season that was pretty much totally disappointing for me. I stuck with it until a few weeks ago, and almost didn't even watch the reveal at the end. BUT some of the post-season episodes seem like they'll be way more interesting, especially "First Dates and Swapping Mates"! I don't know what brought that situation about, but I'll be tuned in to find out all about it! Yes, I am also interested in the rest of the story!
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Post by Critical on May 24, 2023 4:25:57 GMT
I'm trying to reserve judgment about the dog thing, since the editing on the previews of this show is always so manipulative. Still, I can't imagine, based on the clips we've seen, what else could have happened. It definitely is scumbag behavior if Clint thinks he can just take Hank and get away with it.
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Post by coco46 on May 24, 2023 12:51:24 GMT
I'm trying to reserve judgment about the dog thing, since the editing on the previews of this show is always so manipulative. Still, I can't imagine, based on the clips we've seen, what else could have happened. It definitely is scumbag behavior if Clint thinks he can just take Hank and get away with it. I also think this is editing just to make it confusing to the audience (at least I hope).
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Post by Critical on Jun 7, 2023 22:41:55 GMT
Looks like tonight's the night we find out if Clint actually tried to steal Hank or if the editing is just being misleading AGAIN. I think we'll also see the kiss between Clint and Dom, which I think will turn out to be a nothing burger.
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Post by Eastcoastmom on Jun 7, 2023 23:20:59 GMT
I think you are right, Critical. Production likes nothing better than to yank our chains. MAFS Fan's Instagram had a screen cap of the woman (redhead) who went on the post-show date with Clint. She said her deal breaker is dating a fellow redhead. Well, this screenshot is from the matchmaking episode earlier in the season, where said redheaded lady appeared. It's all shenanigans and really makes me angry how much the show plays us!
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Post by Critical on Jun 8, 2023 0:18:46 GMT
I think you are right, Critical . Production likes nothing better than to yank our chains. MAFS Fan's Instagram had a screen cap of the woman (redhead) who went on the post-show date with Clint. She said her deal breaker is dating a fellow redhead. Well, this screenshot is from the matchmaking episode earlier in the season, where said redheaded lady appeared. It's all shenanigans and really makes me angry how much the show plays us! I think the same thing has happened in previous seasons. One of the spouses goes on a date and then it turns out they were set up by production and it was all just for the cameras. They're pretending that these episodes are showing them all moving on after decision day, but it's still more producer manipulation.
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Post by Punkin on Jun 8, 2023 3:20:46 GMT
I sorta' like Hank with Clint.
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Post by justCoz on Jun 8, 2023 4:09:15 GMT
I sorta' like Hank with Clint. Me too!
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Post by nicksmom on Jun 8, 2023 10:33:42 GMT
So it was all editing… those puppies were so cute I wouldn’t have been able to leave one behind but good for Clint. Almost fell out of my chair when Gina’s mom said how could Clint not love her. She was the one that didn’t give it a chance.
Dom , Gill is not interested in you. He could tell you were a quitter when you said you only lasted 11 days. At the end I thought oh no she is smitten with Clint now because of the kiss. Hope that didn’t go anywhere.
Nicole drives me crazy. Pushy much .
Aris and Jasmine seem to be friends now. Good for them.
Shaq was giving Kristen another chance? Her friends made good points . These two aren’t a match , neither are mind readers.
Can’t believe they are dragging this out , I ask to why not do the reunion show first then have your fluff show. Mind you the ones on next week it took me a mintue to figure out who they were…lol
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Post by justCoz on Jun 8, 2023 13:29:30 GMT
Yes, it was all editing! I think Clint was still hoping gonna Gina would sell him Hank. Gina keeps saying Clint never tried to be romantic with her. Does she really have expected him to with the way she acted towards him?
That conversation between Dom and Gil was hilarious. You could tell he wasn't all that into her to start with but especially after she said she quit so early. That was such a long, uncomfortable pause as he tried to figure out how to politely tell her there was no chance it was going anywhere.
I kinda liked Shaq, but unfortunately he seems kinda needy. I guess he couldn't understand that Kristen's phone call was her way to reach out. That was her caring about him. Because it didn't look exactly like he pictured he couldn't recognize it? I couldn't believe the list of stuff Kristen said she did for him every day, all while he's claiming she's not nurturing.
Next week looks like it will be interesting!
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Post by Critical on Jun 9, 2023 9:23:07 GMT
Yes, it was all editing! I think Clint was still hoping gonna Gina would sell him Hank. Gina keeps saying Clint never tried to be romantic with her. Does she really have expected him to with the way she acted towards him? That conversation between Dom and Gil was hilarious. You could tell he wasn't all that into her to start with but especially after she said she quit so early. That was such a long, uncomfortable pause as he tried to figure out how to politely tell her there was no chance it was going anywhere. I kinda liked Shaq, but unfortunately he seems kinda needy. I guess he couldn't understand that Kristen's phone call was her way to reach out. That was her caring about him. Because it didn't look exactly like he pictured he couldn't recognize it? I couldn't believe the list of stuff Kristen said she did for him every day, all while he's claiming she's not nurturing. Next week looks like it will be interesting! That conversation was SO cringe. It was so clear Gil wanted nothing to do with her, especially after learning that she bailed on the marriage so early and didn't even move in with Mac. I loved the whole, "I'm going to be pretty busy for about the next 4 weeks." Honey, that means he's not interested! Like, at all.
The only thing more cringe than that phone call was the kiss with Clint. Why is she even invited to these things anyway? She bailed out on her marriage in a few weeks. Why should she get any benefit from being on the show? At Mac tried AND he was willing to continue in the marriage and see if they could fix things....although I suspect he knew there was no fixing what's wrong with Dom.
Based on the previews for next week's episode, Lindsay has learned absolutely nothing since her season.
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Post by Critical on Jun 15, 2023 7:29:06 GMT
There's a list of people from the MAFS world that I never need to see on TV ever again and Lindsay is right at the top of that list. WHY do they think we care what she has to say? I like all of the rest of the people they had on the show tonight. Lindsay ruined it. I don't understand why she wants to live her life causing chaos and attacking everyone. It looks exhausting. Mark wasn't my favorite, but he didn't deserve her. She seems to have beef with everyone, so I tend to think she's the problem and not everyone else. I think Mindy is a sweetheart and I just don't believe she'd go out with Steve if he was "lying trash."
I love that Shawniece and Jephte look so happy. They're one of my favorite couples and I remember when things weren't looking so good for them.
In other MAFS news, Woody and Amani just announced that they're expecting baby #2!
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Post by justCoz on Jun 15, 2023 21:11:55 GMT
Yeah, Lindsay made it almost unwatchable. But the rest were lovely and I enjoyed catching up with people we haven't seen too much from.
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Post by Eastcoastmom on Jun 15, 2023 21:11:56 GMT
Congrats to Woody and Amani! Why the show thinks those who appeared on last night's show are some of our 'favorite participants' is anyone's guess, although I do like Shawniece and Jephte and am glad that they're doing well. Henry remains as quiet as ever. Krysten is still not divorced from environmentalist Mitch, and still thinks very highly of herself. Pfft. I always liked Mindy and feel like she got a raw deal on her season but am wondering what she sees in Steve. Lindsey still remains a bit cray cray, but I half-wondered if she had a valid point when she said that Steve seems to be a bit of a grifter. Unless he's a trust fund baby (not likely from seeing his family home) or made a ton of money in his 20s and 30s that he's banked and invested wisely, I do find it odd that he doesn't have a job, nor seems to want one. The previews for next week had me scratching my head. I had to turn on CC to hear what Jasmine said. Jasmine said that Kirsten lied to her. I was wondering what that was all about. mafsfan has the new couples from Denver. instagram.com/mafsfan?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Post by Critical on Jun 15, 2023 23:58:56 GMT
Congrats to Woody and Amani! Why the show thinks those who appeared on last night's show are some of our 'favorite participants' is anyone's guess, although I do like Shawniece and Jephte and am glad that they're doing well. Henry remains as quiet as ever. Krysten is still not divorced from environmentalist Mitch, and still thinks very highly of herself. Pfft. I always liked Mindy and feel like she got a raw deal on her season but am wondering what she sees in Steve. Lindsey still remains a bit cray cray, but I half-wondered if she had a valid point when she said that Steve seems to be a bit of a grifter. Unless he's a trust fund baby (not likely from seeing his family home) or made a ton of money in his 20s and 30s that he's banked and invested wisely, I do find it odd that he doesn't have a job, nor seems to want one. The previews for next week had me scratching my head. I had to turn on CC to hear what Jasmine said. Jasmine said that Kirsten lied to her. I was wondering what that was all about. IIRC, Steve did say at one point during the season (on the After Party maybe?) that he had six figures in the bank. I wouldn't call that a grifter or a freeloader. We don't actually know that he doesn't have a job right now, do we? Just because he didn't have one during the season - and that actually made sense to me - doesn't mean he doesn't now. I think his skill set was one that made him highly and easily employable.
I actually liked everyone else on the panel - not all were my favorites, but I do like them all - with the exception of Lindsay. I guess the producers can't stand to have a panel with a bunch of nice people being kind to each other, so they pull in their favorite sh!t stirrer to cause trouble.
Lindsay clearly thinks very highly of herself. I think it's sad how much plastic surgery she's had. Definitely looks like some sort of face lift - her eyes are a different shape because her face is pulled so tight. Really though, if she was a nice person, her looks wouldn't matter - she'd be beautiful because of her personality. Unfortunately for her, her personality makes her a lot less attractive and appealing.
I love Krysten. I think she's a catch and has every right to think of herself that way! She really got done dirty by the experts when they matched her with Mitch. Henry is quiet, but he's also pretty funny. On his season, I think he just shut down because he was matched with someone horrible.
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Post by var1117 on Jun 16, 2023 16:08:03 GMT
I agree with the comments from the tell all. Lindsay said what i was thinking.....about her. If I never see her on my TV again it will be too soon. She is toxic, everyone but her is a liar, and she knows every secret and truth about every cast member. She has learned nothing. I hope she goes home, live with her new man until he cannot take it any more, and never makes another appearance on my screen. I noticed the convo regarding second chances...and who they thought should get one. I would love to see a season of "Do overs", there are some folks who deserve it. Looking forward to the next trainwreck, I mean season!
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