Are Karla Juarez & Juan Franco Still Together After Married At First Sight Season 18?
Karla Juarez and Juan Franco seemed like a perfect couple when the experts matched them in Married At First Sight season 18, but cracks started to show, leaving viewers wondering if the pair is still an item. Married At First Sight season 18 introduced Chicago hopefuls, including Juan and Karla. On paper, Karla and Juan seemed perfect. Juan wowed the guys with his Latin flair and dance moves, which he hoped Karla would enjoy. Karla, a free-spirited lady with Mexican heritage, seemed ideal for Juan.
Returning to assist the MAFS Chicago cast members were Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Pastor Cal Roberson, and Dr. Pia Holec. The MAFS experts hoped to redeem themselves after a disastrous MAFS season 17 with zero successful marriages. Therefore, pairing Juan and Karla seemed perfect since they searched for a love they thought they could only find on Married At First Sight. Juan admitted that women viewed him as a piece of meat based on his good looks. Meanwhile, Karla had been in unhealthy relationships and was looking for a fresh start. Here’s Karla’s and Juan’s relationship update.
Karla & Juan’s MAFS Journey
On their wedding day, Karla came off strong, asking Juan if he was “in love” moments after they met at the altar. The 33-year-old already knew what she wanted from her partner. She had manifested that moment and had always thought of the specific hair and makeup she’d rock when that day came. Although Karla’s parents didn’t attend, that didn’t dim her spirit, as she was eager to walk down the aisle.
After all, her sisters had given the MAFS reality star a handwritten letter from their mother, who offered her love and support. Juan was surrounded by his family and got emotional while speaking to the production about his journey on MAFS. The pair finally met at the altar. While Karla was excited and flirtatious, Juan seemed a little taken aback by the whole experience.
Juan’s disconnection continued as he ditched Karla to hang out with David Trimble during their honeymoon. Karla showed her passive-aggressive side, but said she would work on it. Juan and Karla managed to solidify a good friendship throughout the experience, but Juan was clear that the romantic spark was never there for him, although he said Karla was attractive. Karla held physical affection high on her love language list, and ultimately said no to staying married to Juan come decision day because Juan never tried. Juan also said no to staying married, citing a difference in their lifestyles.
Clues About Karla & Juan’s Relationship Status
While Karla and Juan ended their marriage on an amicable note, Karla sang a different tune when Juan asked her about their future friendship.
Juan asked if Karla wanted to stay in touch and hang out and Karla declined.
Juan took Karla’s sentiment okay, and when they’ve met since then in group settings, nothing has popped off. Karla and Juan and Camille Parsons and Thomas McDonald were the only two couples from MAFS season 18 to make it to decision day, and only Camille and Thomas chose to stay together.
How Are Karla & Juan Perceived On MAFS Season 18?
Despite appearing on the show, many MAFS fans initially thought Karla wasn’t ready for marriage. When Karla asked Juan if he loved her when they met at the altar, the MAFS viewers thought she wasn’t serious about the experiment. Frankly, it would have been impossible for Juan to answer the question honestly since he’d just met Karla. A Redditor commented on one thread indicating the MAFS star wasn’t taking the experiment seriously. The person wrote in part:
“I can’t take her seriously. From the first episode, she seems so unseriously intent on entertaining or trying to charm.”
In the same thread, another Redditor chimed in, adding:
“If that’s her genuine personality cool. If she is just trying to ham it up on TV to start some influencer career and isn’t on the show for legit reasons.”
Karla further noted that she hadn’t been naked around her husband, expressing her desire to get intimate. This came after Juan got upset with Karla for quitting her job. While Married At First Sight depicts Juan as the serious one, the series also shows Karla as a carefree girl just living life. Karla changed viewers’ opinions, as did Juan, when she called Madison Myers “dirty” and “grimey” for cheating on her husband, Allen Slovick, with Michelle Tomblin’s husband, David Trimble. Juan tried to toe the line, which viewers didn’t appreciate, as Madison and David were clearly in the wrong.
