Married At First Sight Season 18: Madison Myers Should Never Have Been Cast (The Experts Dropped The Ball)

Madison Myers from Married At First Sight season 18 has stirred up quite a bit of controversy with her disinterest in her husband, Allen Slovick, and it’s easy to wonder if she was the right person to cast in this relationship experiment. The MAFS experts paired Madison with Allen. Despite being excited after meeting him, things went downhill after she was unimpressed by his unique sense of style and his quirky personality. A self-proclaimed gym enthusiast, Madison was matched with Allen, whose lack of interest in fitness made them appear incompatible.

Even though these two haven’t had any serious arguments, they haven’t shown any real chemistry so far. Overall, Allen seems like a solid catch. His willingness to learn about his wife (to try to make the marriage work) has been commendable. From the start, Allen has been authentically himself— such as when he showed up in his bright “broccoli print” undies. Since then, Madison has been focused on his style and physical attributes. Her unwillingness to really get to know Allen suggests she might not have been the best choice for Married At First Sight season 18.

Madison Is Too Mean To Allen Slovick

Madison has been critical towards her husband, Allen – sometimes, she’s really mean to him. While they were getting acquainted, Madison addressed Allen’s “outlandish” outfits, which she hated. One unforgettable moment was after the couple returned from their Cabo vacation – Madison let Allen know that she didn’t like his style, adding that she was hoping he’d tone down his “loud outfits.” She candidly told him his ensembles weren’t her preferred “style.”

“I don’t need someone who’s cleaned up all the time. That’s not something I’m asking for either, but I still want to try and look good in front of you. I’m not going to be walking around totally a mess.”

According to Madison, getting real with Allen about his fashion sense was the best way to promote change. In this conversation, the MAFS star added that she would have loved it if he was more active during his free time. Then, she’d know that he was taking care of himself. That was such a harsh conversation to have. Madison must have assumed that the only way people can feel good about themselves is by hitting the gym, as she loves to work out.

While Allen said that he wasn’t a gym person, he told her he stayed active in other ways, such as when he was doing “manual labor.” Madison acted like she was doing Allen a favor when she let him know what she loved in a partner. However, Allen doesn’t need a woman who constantly criticizes him. Instead, he needs someone who understands who he is and is willing to compromise in the relationship. That’s not how Madison approached her interaction with Allen.

Madison Gives Her Partner Mixed Messages

Madison had been single for two years before joining MAFS season 18. Therefore, she seemed to understand pretty well what she was looking for in a partner. Initially, Allen ticked all her boxes. The MAFS couple bonded over their shared experiences and sense of humor. When the experts asked Madison what she looked for in a partner, the reality star gave a vague answer, stating that he wanted someone who valued emotional connection rather than looks.

Madison had only dated athletic men, and initially acted like she was attracted to Allen. However, later on, she began to criticize his looks.

However, Madison’s statements were contradictory, especially when describing the type of men she’d been with in the past. They didn’t seem to be like Allen. Soon enough, it became evident that Madison didn’t think Allen was that attractive. Her family also confirmed that Allen wasn’t her type. Despite Allen being a good-looking guy, his physical attributes were different from what Madison usually liked. She had exclusively dated athletic men.

Therefore, she may have lied about wanting something different from the “ᴍᴇᴛʀᴏsᴇxᴜᴀʟ men” she’d been with, and realized pretty quickly that she couldn’t get past her issues with Allen’s looks. The fact that she wants to change Allen’s style shows that Madison wants to turn him into the type of guys she used to date. That type of shade can harm someone’s confidence, leaving someone second-guessing themselves.

She Might Be Part Of An Infidelity Scandal

MAFS season 18 is teasing a cheating scandal and couples swap since the beginning. The unscripted reality show has been throwing a couple of subtle hints about the scandal that’s about to explode. In the recent MAFS episode, Michelle Tomblin confronted her husband, David Trimble, for exchanging intimate texts with another woman. This is an indication that a cheating scandal is on the horizon (via Lifetime). The rumors have been pointing at Madison and David as the two MAFS participants who stepped out of their marriages.

Like Madison’s marriage to Allen, David’s union with Michelle is an absolute disaster. Michelle was looking for a tall, dark man who shared her values. Although David seemed like a perfect match, the fact that he lived with his parents was a turn-off. Earlier on MAFS, viewers saw Madison and David working out without their partners, raising concerns that they could have been the duo that cheated.

Recently, an account, @mafsfan, shared images of David and Madison, who were allegedly spotted together at a restaurant. The account also suggested that their original partners, Michelle and Allen, might have been part of the potential swap as they were seen flirting on social media. Madison’s behavior throughout her marriage, coupled with the cheating scandal, makes it look like she joined MAFS for the drama. She was never interested in getting married or genuinely going through the experiment.

MAFS Experts Should Have Seen The Red Flags

MAFS experts fell short when matching the couples and guiding them through MAFS season 18. Had they done their due diligence, participants like Madison wouldn’t have been on the show, since her red flags were too glaring to overlook. Throughout the season, Madison seemed cold-hearted. In contrast, Allen stood out as one of the more open-minded cast members. He was willing to fully embrace the MAFS experiment. Unfortunately, Madison’s mean behavior made the stint unnecessarily difficult for him.

The MAFS experts made the process worse for cast members like Allen, who were having a hard time with their partners. For instance, Dr. Pia Holec seemed inconsistent in terms of how she addressed issues within marriages. While she suggested Madison’s behavior towards Allen might stem from past trauma, she blamed Michelle for her problems with David. At one point, the MAFS expert asked Michelle to be open to changes while ignoring all the issues she raised about her relationship with David.

Perhaps giving Madison a free pass might have contributed to her problematic behavior. It was clear from the start that Allen wasn’t Madison’s type. So, the Married At First Sight season 18 experts should have recognized Allen wasn’t a suitable match for her, and Madison wasn’t ready to explore, thus finding her a better partner rather than waiting around and hoping she’d change.