The 'MAFS' alum also shares thoughts on her favorite couple and which one she sees as a recipe for "disaster"
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Cortney Hendrix
Cortney HendrixCortney Hendrix made her debut on Married at First Sight's inaugural season, which took place in New York City and New Jersey in 2014. Though she ended up saying "I do" to Jason Carrion at the time, the two have since divorced. On Oct. 15, season 18 of Married at First Sight premiered on Lifetime, returning to Chicago to follow five couples as the reality of their newlywed lives together sets in. Here, Cortney gives PEOPLE her recap of the Dec. 4 episode.
Potential VS the ICK!
Days of Marriage 11 + seeing where and how the other person lives.
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(L) Madison and Allen on 'Married at First Sight'Madison and Allen
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The potential is growing here. But the first thing I noticed was major ICK. I don’t think Madison is going to let Allen out of the friend zone. I do think Madison continues to find aspects and attributes of Allen that she finds attractive - the way she laughs with him gives me hope that she will let him in.
If there were a list of pros and cons on Allen, he is getting more checkmarks in the pro side. Gym-car-chef, all check marks. I want to see more of their personalities. The way to Madison’s heart is going to be through physical activity and the gym. Maybe some gym dates will be in their future!
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(L) Karla and Juan on 'Married at First Sight'Karla and Juan
The Calm Guy and The Very Serious and Calm Girl
HIGH POTENTIAL - my largest concern for these two is the ability to go deep versus surface level. I think this is super common to see when you have one person who is super comical, versus someone who is a little more reserved. It looks like Karla is reserved heavily in many ways and I hope she can take some pressure off of herself (and off Juan) to allow full attraction.
I think he feels super judged and uncomfortable in the relationship, and as a funny guy… if you aren’t laughing at his jokes, you just don’t get his humor...and that means you don’t get him. Karla wants to be picked by Juan, and I think she is really feeling the rejection from him right now.
I am excited to see what happens with this couple, IF they can get on the same page. Hitting the reset button might be a good option for them.
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(L) Emem and Ikechi on 'Married at First Sight'Enem and Ikechi
Energy and Artist
This is my favorite couple - and such huge potential. I haven’t picked up on much ICK from Enem. But I think Ikechi spent some time highlighting how different their living styles were this episode. Enem has such great energy. I love her willingness to show every part of who she is and the genuine excitement she exudes when showing her place to her new hubs was refreshing.
I do feel like their age difference shows a tad. Maybe I am just missing the energy from Ikechi - I really only saw a glisten of his when he played the bass for Enem in his apartment. I assume his energy pairs with his creativity and artistic release and expression.
I would love to see more of that and Enem join him in that world more and then we will be able to see if they can connect on that deep level. Ikechi needs that in order to build intimacy with Enem and ultimately take intimacy to other levels. He is not there yet.
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(L) Camille and Thomas on 'Married at First Sight'Camille and Thomas
Large Age Gap — Culturally Raised Differently
This couple has so much potential because of the openness regarding communication. Both Camille and Thomas seemed open to the critiques from their partner - Thomas took Camille’s "tweak talk" with the same intention that it was delivered: humbly.
I think it is SO HARD to express something one doesn’t find attractive - because it is still a level of rejection.
Being softly rejected might be easier to swallow, but if the person receiving the constructive criticism is not truly open to hearing what they could do better at, or change about themselves- then it is a recipe for resentment and disappointment. DISASTER for a new couple.
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(L) Michelle and David on 'Married at First Sight'Michelle and David
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Michelle has major ick but after the experts come and visit them - I feel like she is trying to connect to David. Taking the extra step to plan some activities is really caring and respectful - which he appreciates both qualities in a partner.
However - every single time they are on the screen together - I am so uncomfortable and legitimately have anxiety. I can feel how much Michelle just doesn’t want to be in the position … and it’s not being done in a hateful way at all. I think she is so full of disappointment for not being more blunt and clear on expectations from a partner.
I do not think that Michelle will never feel safe with David (safe in a sense of being "taken care of" from a traditional role of "husband as provider." I think that is what she wanted and either didn’t know how to say it, or didn’t want to say it because of how she might be perceived.
I can see the qualities in David that would make him a great match for her, but a large piece of her puzzle is missing in this match. I do wonder how she would react to his living situation if he were a 10/10 on her physical attractiveness scale.
Would love to hear why the experts matched them together.
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Married at First Sight (produced by Kinetic Content) airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime.
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