Married at First Sight: 8 Complaints Fans Have About Season 17 (Who Do They Dislike The Most?)

Married at First Sight season 17 is entertaining, but there are a few things viewers still don’t like about it. The Lifetime series returned to TV in October 2023, featuring couples from Denver and their journeys to love. One pair was Orion Martzloff and Lauren G, who looked like a promising duo when they joined the show. The 27-year-old independent contractor and the 31-year-old federal budget officer had many common interests and seemed like a compatible couple. However, they still had trouble trusting each other and eventually argued about the smallest things that didn’t help their relationship.

Emily Balch and Brennan Shoykhet also seemed like a match made in heaven. The 30-year-old senior consultant and the 28-year-old account management specialist were on the same page in their relationship initially. However, everything changed once Brennan called Emily a red flag, putting strain on their relationship. They lost some attraction for each other soon after, suggesting their relationship would end bitterly. Apart from Orion and Lauren and Emily and Brennan, three other pairs appeared on the show. They included Clare Kerr and Cameron Frazer, Becca Haley and Austin Reed, and Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown.

8. MAFS Fans Think Austin Is Not In To Becca

Austin Looks Relieved To Not Be Close Becca

While viewers have enjoyed Married at First Sight season 17, they’ve also disliked aspects of it. One of the biggest complaints about the show is how Austin treats Becca. While Austin is supposed to be supportive and loving towards Becca, he rarely exhibits love for her. Instead, the 32-year-old has dropped some hints that he isn’t into Becca. Recently, viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared how Austin was secretly happy when Becca had a stomach issue. One fan said (via KimberlyCoombs5),

“he’s happy it’s another night he doesn’t have to put out.”

7. MAFS Fans Want Orion Off The Show

Orion Keeps Mistreating Lauren

Viewers are tired of Orion, who has mistreated Lauren for far too long. The drama began when Lauren casually referred to Orion’s skin as red because she was concerned about his sunburn. However, he took it wrong and started mistreating her for no reason. In the later weeks, Orion judged Lauren about her past and crossed the line. As expected, viewers didn’t like his new rude personality and took to X to demand the network to kick him out. One fan commented (via DivaDebbs),

“we do not want to see him nor do we care.”

6. MAFS Fans Think Chloe’s Celebrity Story Was “Ick”

Chloe Has Already Lost Support From Her Partner & Fans

It’s often difficult for any cast member to make fans feel disgusted with their actions. However, Chloe did the unthinkable by revealing her past stories with celebrities, which made many uncomfortable. In one episode, the Married at First Sight star confessed that she was a party girl and spent her younger years chasing after celebrities. As expected, Michael was shocked by the revelation, and fans were unamused. One viewer took to social media and commented (via shortstack812),

“to name drop not only 1 but 2 celebrity groups gave me the total ick.”

5. MAFS Fans Feel Cameron & Clare Create Their Own Issues

Cameron & Clare Argue Over The Smallest Things

Viewers are also irritated by Cameron and Clare this season. While the 33-year-old businessman and the 28-year-old therapist seem stable, they often get into pointless arguments. On one hand, Clare is overly critical, concerned, and worried about small things. In contrast, Cameron lacks the confidence to open up and doesn’t share as much as he should. Viewers have speculated that Cameron and Clare like to create their issues because they don’t have any major problems. KimberlyCoombs5 commented,

“I don’t think THEY even know what the issues are.”

4. MAFS Fans Are Sick Of Brennan

Fans Find Brennan’s Personality Monotone

Viewers are tired of Brennan in Married At First Sight season 17. The 28-year-old isn’t the nicest to his partner, Emily; he’s been disrespectful, and fans have grown to despise him. Recently, some took to X and debated Brennan’s behavior. One viewer commented (via _HippieLiving), “Brennan is so annoying,” while another wrote (via luv_2_h8_zillas),

“it took Emily getting damned near decapitated before you could start to treat her with any type of respect?”

People simply can’t stand Brennan anymore. They feel he’s not a good guy and are irritated that Emily still chooses him despite his behavior.

3. MAFS Fans Hate Orion’s “Victim Card”

Orion Often Displays Victim Mentality Behavior

It’s off-putting when cast members pretend to be the victims. Through the episodes, viewers have seen Orion go from acting normal to complaining like everyone’s out to get him. Apart from his contradictory behavior and unfairness toward Lauren, Orion acted like the biggest victim on Married at First Sight season 17. He talked about his past traumas, terrible experiences, and feelings. Orion then used his victim card to ask Lauren for divorce and to make himself feel like the main protagonist of his relationship. Orion’s victim mentality is despised by viewers.

2. MAFS Fans Think Clare IS Irritating

Clare Enjoys Celebrity Status For No Reason

Recently, many viewers complained about Clare on social media, stating how annoyed they were by her. One fan commented (via Realiteatv30), “Clare showing up to all the events and not a peep from Cam irritates me,” adding that it’s bothersome to see how she’s enjoying all the perks without a genuine on-screen storyline. Fans are also complaining about how shallow Married at First Sight season 17 has been so far. The broken couples, desperation for clout, and lack of adequate stories have become a real issue.

1. MAFS Fans Think Becca Begging For Sex Is Cringe

Becca’s Desperation Repels Viewers

Fans did like Becca in the beginning. However, many started cringing at her after she begged Austin to give her attention. The photographer and her new husband struggled with intimacy issues from the start. However, not many expected Becca to beg for his attention. Recently, many fans took to X and shared how cringe-worthy it was to witness Becca begging for intimacy. One viewer commented (via m_sarr),“ Becca should stop begging for sex.” Hopefully, Married at First Sight season 17 gets better in the following episodes.