Jaclyn Methuen had a tumultuous marriage on and off Married At First Sight, and here’s what she’s been up to since moving on from the reality show. Ryan Renllone and Jaclyn were two of the MAFS season 2 cast members that stayed together on Decision Day. However, she was ultimately blindsided by her partner’s fickle romantic interest in her. From the crashing and burning of her first marriage to everything Jaclyn has built for herself today, here’s an important update on the former reality TV star.
MAFS season 2 introduced viewers to Jaclyn in the season premiere, which aired in March 2015. When Jaclyn blindly said “I do,” she was 30 years old and worked as a vodka salesperson. At the time, Jaclyn was matched with Ryan, a 28-year-old real estate agent. The couple got off on the wrong foot, and Jaclyn acknowledged that she didn’t feel a strong attraction to Ryan. On the other hand, Ryan was enamored with Jaclyn and made her see him as husband material. Thus, Jaclyn gave in on Decision Day and agreed to see whether she could make her marriage with Ryan work.
Jaclyn and Ryan Divorced After MAFS
Unfortunately, Jaclyn’s first few months after Married At First Sight were full of disappointment. Even though Ryan was originally smitten with Jaclyn, the couple’s dynamic swapped completely after they finished filming the show. During the MAFS season 2 reunion, Jaclyn noted that she didn’t get affection from Ryan. Jaclyn revealed that she was prepared to ask for a divorce on Decision Day, but Ryan had convinced her to give him a chance. Ryan admitted that he didn’t put in “tremendous effort in trying to make it work.” Jaclyn was ready for divorce after their Married At First Sight experience, claiming that “It’s too late” for Ryan to try to win her back a second time.
Jaclyn Has Two Children Post-MAFS
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Even though Jaclyn and Ryan didn’t work out together, the former reality TV star didn’t give up on having a family. According to Jaclyn’s Instagram, she’s been living her dream life since her relationship from Married At First Sight came to an end. In 2017, Jaclyn started sharing photos with her new boyfriend, whom she met on the Bumble dating app. Over the years, Jaclyn shared photos from extravagant vacations the couple went on, some even afforded by Jaclyn’s continued work for Tito’s Vodka.
In August 2019, Jaclyn announced that she and her new long-term boyfriend were expecting their first child. The next day, Jaclyn shared the news of her engagement with her 96,200 followers. In November 2019, baby Alaina Rose was born. Happily, Alaina now has a little brother, as Jaclyn and her fiancé welcomed Antonio Paul in January 2022.
Jaclyn was put through the wringer on MAFS season 2, but she made it to the other side. After giving up on Ryan after one too many chances, she successfully found a new husband-to-be and is raising the family she’s always wanted. Hopefully, more brides from current MAFS season 17 will learn from Jaclyn’s Married At First Sight experience and trust their gut.
