Neil Bowlus had a complicated journey full of highs and lows on Married At First Sight season 3, and he has been busy since opting out of his blind marriage. As a newlywed, Neil was rarely on the same page with his wife, whom he had to let down on an especially dramatic Decision Day. From maintaining a friendship with his ex-wife to his new relationship status, this is all there is to know about Neil as the current MAFS season 17 unfolds.
Neil starred in MAFS season 3, which premiered on December 1, 2015—this season of MAFS matched singles living in Atlanta, Georgia. When Neil joined the show, he was 31 years old and working as a compliance specialist. MAFS relationship experts paired Neil with Samantha Role, a 30-year-old bank manager. Immediately, Neil and Samantha had trouble getting on the same page. Neil and Samantha were more unique than couples typically featured on the dating series, contributing to why MAFS remains one of the best reality TV shows.
Neil And Samantha Divorced On Their MAFS Decision Day
Throughout their marriage, Neil worked hard to have chemistry with Samantha, but it took time for the newlyweds to see eye to eye. When Neil attempted to be charming, it was rarely well-received. Samantha even kicked Neil out of her house after a comment he intended to be made as a joke was taken as an insult.
However, this was a turning point as Samantha acknowledged that she missed Neil when he wasn’t living with her. Samantha started having romantic feelings for her husband as she understood his bizarre humor better. Unfortunately, Neil couldn’t come around to Samantha’s personality as quickly. On Decision Day, Samantha shared that she wanted to continue her marriage with Neil and was shocked to discover that Neil wanted a divorce.
Neil And Samantha Stayed Friendly With Each Other After MAFS
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Neil and Samantha revealed that their friendship is still strong during their appearance on Married At First Sight: Where Are They Now? in April 2020, but how close they are in 2024 is unknown. While he implied he was in a relationship during the special, there’s been no indication of a significant other on social media. Although Neil doesn’t share anything about his love life online, he has shared plenty of photos dedicated to his new hobbies, which include running and traveling. Neil also posted pictures with his ex-wife, demonstrating they kept their promise of remaining friends after their chaotic divorce. According to LinkedIn, Neil started a new job in 2022, working as an Industry Solutions & Services Associate Manager at Accenture.
Neil didn’t have the most successful MAFS experience, but he made a good friend and a loyal fanbase out of his reality TV debut. From staying in touch with Samantha to traveling the world on Instagram, Neil has made the most of his life after divorce. Although Neil isn’t the most extroverted, he remains a popular Married At First Sight alum.
