Signs Married At First Sight Season 18’s Ikechi Is A Producer Plant (His Repeated Attempts At MAFS Are Sketchy)

Married At First Sight season 18’s cast has been under scrutiny from viewers, and there are quite a few signs that MAFS groom Ikechi could be a producer plant this season. While Married At First Sight season 18 is just getting started, the cast has been available to viewers for quite some time. Ikechi, who has been hopeful that his time on Married At First Sight would lead him to a lasting relationship, has been matched up by the panel of experts on the show with someone who they thought would meet or exceed his expectations in a romantic partner.

While Ikechi and his match, Emem, have finally tied the knot and started getting to know each other, the pressure is on for the MAFS couple not just because of the viewers, but because of Ikechi himself. Ikechi and Emem’s relationship may have only just begun, but there are some things that the couple will struggle with if the season’s preview is any indication. Though Emem is a woman with strong values throughout the early episodes of Married At First Sight, Ikechi’s potential status as a producer plant could upend her entire marriage on the long-running reality TV series.

Ikechi Has Applied For MAFS In Two Other Cities

Although Ikechi has been accepted to Married At First Sight season 18 and is appearing in the Chicago season of the series, this isn’t the first time he’s wanted to be on the show. Ikechi has applied to be on Married At First Sight in two other cities in the past, despite the show being location-based to find local singles. First applying to be on MAFS season 9, which was filmed in Charlotte, North Carolina, Ikechi also tried to get onto MAFS season 12, which was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia.

While Ikechi may have been looking for love and a spot on the series, his repeated applications are a major red flag. Applying for the show in three different cities and through several years proves that Ikechi was simply desperate to get onto the series, and producers may have recognized him going through the casting process another time. Despite Ikechi having a clear desire to get onto the show, his reasoning may have been more based on being on TV than finding love. MAFS producers could’ve invited him to be on the show with the direction to stir up drama.

Ikechi’s Behavior Has Changed Depending On Who He’s With

Although Ikechi hasn’t been on Married At First Sight much yet, his appearances have left viewers confused about him. During the application process, Ikechi came off as a well-spoken, charismatic, funny guy steeped in his belief system. While that version of Ikechi has shown up in the episodes thus far, it’s also been difficult to get an accurate read on how he is when he’s with different people. Appearing differently with Emem, the experts, and her family, Ikechi has switched up his personality to be more appealing depending on who he’s with. This could be a sign he’s a plant.

Ikechi Has Been Hard To Read For Viewers

While Ikechi and Emem’s marriage is still incredibly new, she’s been open and honest in the way she’s speaking out about the experience to her new MAFS husband and viewers. Though Emem has been having a hard time just like most MAFS singles in adjusting to the new relationship, Ikechi has been difficult for viewers to read. Without having a handle on who he is or what he wants, it feels like Ikechi could simply be part of Married At First Sight to make a name for himself and move into the spotlight, stirring up drama in his wake.