Kriti Mehrotra
As a reality dating series revolving around a group of diverse, vibrant couples at a serious crossroads in terms of how they see their future, Netflix’s ‘The Ultimatum’ breaks all bounds of the genre. That’s because it is practically a social experiment wherein these duos part ways, get into “Trial Marriages” with fellow cast members, reunite to do the same, and then decide to either marry or move on. Therefore, of course, season 3 of this original production is no different – it helps individuals decide what they truly want their life to look like while also making space for a lot of serious drama.
Chanel and Micah Are Deeply in Love Even Today
Although we didn’t get to see much of Chanel Watkins and Micah Hardeman since they chose to exit the show within 3 days of their initial Trial Marriage, it was evident they had some issues. However, theirs didn’t stem from aspects like trust or long-distance or anything else; it was just that the latter didn’t believe the timing was right as his girlfriend of 2½ years was just starting her career. In fact, he asserted they would be able to provide better for their family later on, yet the 27-year-old was truly tired of having him give her the title of wife without an actual ring on her finger.
Nevertheless, as time passed, it was evident Chanel and Micah were the perfect fit as they were always able to communicate with utter honesty, love, respect, as well as understanding. That’s also what enabled them to come to the conclusion they had received all their answers and were ready to leave before their journey even began, so we’re happy to report that they are still together. The Digital Marketing Specialist at MicroAge and rising Public Figure in Phoenix, Arizona, has since even backed her and her hard-working, family-oriented long-term beau’s decision to depart early, claiming it was for the sake of their overall mental health.
Vanessa and Dave Are Planning Their Future Together
Vanessa Hattaway and Dave Adams are another couple who chose to end their time on the series within 3 days of their initial Trial Marriage because they felt they had gotten the answers they needed. While the latter was more than ready to leave during the Dating Week itself since he had realized his girlfriend of 3 years was indeed the one for him, he didn’t overtly express anything owing to the then-30-year-old’s budding connection with Nicholas “Nick” Tramontin. However, once that began crumbling apart owing to Nick spiraling after finding out his original partner had already kissed her new companion, this duo in question got in touch and departed.
Since then, despite the fact Vanessa and Dave haven’t really reached the point of getting engaged yet, they have made it clear it might happen soon as they have seen a few rings together. The now 35-year-old actually indicated in the reunion special that he now knows for sure that he has the love of his life by his side, so he doesn’t plan on ever letting her go again in any capacity. We should also mention the California-based former bodybuilding champion turned New Markets’ Manager of Account Executive at Service Tital and the Freelance Copywriter as well as Associate Creative Director are big travel enthusiasts and proud dog parents.
Zaina and JR Have Parted Ways to Finally Prioritize Themselves
While 32-year-old Zaina Seasy was unwaveringly sure she wanted to take the next steps of life alongside her boyfriend of 3 years, 33-year-old JR Warren, he struggled with trust above all else. The truth is his former failed marriage owing to infidelity had traumatized him, and it was to such an extent that he was limiting himself as well as his partner with needless additional pressure. His continued flirty behavior didn’t help matters either, yet he was eventually able to understand he needed to heal from the inside out before he could even think of having a family of his own.
Thankfully, Zaina kind of felt the same way for herself, resulting in her and JR deciding to split up for good on Ultimatum Day before also almost immediately moving out of their shared home. Since then, there have been some issues between the once-couple because they chose to stay in touch, which blurred the lines, but the former has decided there is no hope for reconciliation anymore. In fact, despite her now negative opinions of her Fitness Coach/Personal Trainer ex, she wishes him all the best in life as he continues his journey of self-improvement via processing and therapy. As for her, she is simply thriving at the moment as a fitness influencer, and she has even indeed frozen her eggs following her birthday in 2024 to ensure her future would one day involve children.
Sandy and Nick Are Leading Different Lives These Days
As arguably the most dramatic couple in this installment of ‘The Ultimatum,’ Sandy Gallagher and Nicholas “Nick” Tramontin had several ups and downs that affected their entire relationship. That’s because when he spiraled upon learning she had kissed JR Warren within days of their “split,” he turned to alcohol and isolation for solace, which only made things worse in the long run. He admittedly tried to interject their budding connection because he saw there could be potential for a future between them, and it hurt his original partner in a way we can never even imagine.
Thus, of course, when Ultimatum Day rolled around, Sandy was sure this was not the kind of future she wanted for herself and chose to break up with Nick, but she still wished him all the best. Since then, Nick has also owned up to his mistakes and apologized, all the while asserting that his ex is a wonderful human too, especially considering how she helped him get better after filming concluded. He has since actually gotten help for his drinking and is undergoing therapy, all the while still embracing his passion as an artist thanks to a new girlfriend. Coming to Sandy, the now 28-year-old appears to be making the most of her youth these days as an entrepreneur while also prioritizing familial connections.
Aria and Scotty Endured a Lot Before Calling it Quits
With Aria De’Westbrooks and Scotty Lewis being in a long-distance relationship by the time they came onto the show, there was a severe emotional disconnect between them. They did manage to improve the same throughout their journey, but their manner of conversations, conflict resolutions, and love language was entirely different, making them realize they weren’t the perfect fit. Nevertheless, when Scotty got down on one knee on Ultimatum Day upon saying all he wanted to say to his heart’s desire, Aria actually said yes.
However, Aria and Scotty called off their engagement a mere day later, with the former conceding she was not ready for marriage, yet she was ready for them to be in the same area. The latter thus relocated to San Francisco for good, yet owing to continued issues between them, along with Aria losing her grandmother as well as suffering a miscarriage, they couldn’t make things work. It does appear to have happened relatively recently, making it clear the 25-year-old Accounting Manager and the 30-year-old corporate professional really did try to make their relationship work in the long run.
Mariah and Caleb Are Still Head Over Heels in Love
Although many have deemed Mariah Zernik and Caleb Storm’s relationship as a bit fake, considering the latter playing down his emotional connection with Aria during the trial marriage, that’s not at all the case. He allegedly believed he was never crossing a line, so he didn’t mind omitting some details or telling white lies, but he wasn’t right in thinking so because he did hurt Mariah through this. The fact she had initially paired off with Micah didn’t pan out either considering he left early, yet it enabled her to think more about herself and realize she could come across as a little controlling while deeming it communication.
Regardless, by the time the Ultimatum Day rolled around, Mairah and Caleb had managed to have enough deep conversations and spend enough quality time together that they knew they were it. Thus, he proposed, and they have since conceded they are planning for a summer of 2026 destination wedding – until then, they plan on traveling together even more and solidifying their foundation for their future. As for their professional standing, while the former is currently evolving from a Social Media Marketing professional to a health/beautify/lifestyle influencer, with plans to release her own podcast called ‘Healing is Hard’ soon, the latter is a mortgage broker at West Capital Lending Inc. They are also massive travel enthusiasts – the couple actually took a road trip across the West Coast in the summer of 2024, enabling them to strengthen their relationship further, too.
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