Katie Conrad and Derek Sherman wed on Married at First Sight season 10 and chose to stay together in a surprise decision come Decision Day. Katie’s second thoughts about marriage due to her feelings for her ex, coupled with the communication issues she and Derek were unable to overcome, ultimately led to their demise as a couple. However, since season 10, many notable things have happened in Katie and Derek’s relationship and lives.
During the “Reunion” episode, which aired in April 2020, the pair announced they were in the midst of a divorce. Amid cheating allegations and tense admissions, the reunion was a dramatic showdown for the couple, who were vocal about their split. Having aired their grievances and moved passed their chapter together, Katie and Derek have had plenty of life changes to take in.
Katie and Derek Are in Different Places After Married at First Sight
Katie and Derek’s split might have been the best choice for both of them, given where they are now. They are both thriving in their personal lives after Married at First Sight and have been showing off their milestones on Instagram. Katie has had a whirlwind couple of years since the reunion. She married her dating app match, Brandon Eaves, in 2021, and the couple welcomed their first child in August 2022. These days, Katie’s Instagram is full of family content and an Amazon wishlist full of baby products. She also does not highlight her Married at First Sight accolade in her bio or in recent page posts.
On the other hand, Derek has been busy traveling the world and living his best life that way. Derek’s Instagram page is full of epic travel photos with descriptions of the places he’s been. He touts his time on Married at First Sight in his bio, along with his proclamation of being an “Avid Adventurer” and a “Perpetual Dreamer.” However, Derek seems to have settled down within the last few months, as he has debuted a new girlfriend, Adila Fathallah, on Instagram. He has dedicated two multi-slide posts to her so far.
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The Married at First Sight Experts Thought Opposites Would Attract
Katie and Derek’s matching by the Married at First Sight experts seemed to be based on the theory that opposites attract, although that did not work for the couple. Derek’s dreamer mentality and Katie’s practical viewpoints clashed early in their marriage, leading to several disagreements. While getting to know each other, Katie was repeatedly put off by Derek’s more joking reactions to things she took seriously.
The pair found it difficult to find common ground, even with coaching support from the experts. Katie’s continued attachment to her ex also proved to come in between her relationship with Derek, and that attachment was even brought up in Derek’s cheating accusations at the reunion. Despite not working out after saying yes on Decision Day, Katie and Derek appear to be thriving separately post-divorce and Married at First Sight spotlight. Each Lifetime star posts frequently on Instagram, so fans can follow their Instagram accounts to stay updated on their activities.
