‘Married at First Sight’: Shocking Revelations Rock Chris’ World Plus More Drama in ‘Face to Face’ (RECAP)
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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Married at First Sight, Season 12, Episode 8, “Face to Face.”]
Married at First Sight continues its Season 12 journey with the couples facing lots of uncharted territory.
From welcoming friends over to your new apartment or, hey, why not, meeting your husband’s pregnant ex, the latest episode “Face to Face” has it all. Below, we break it all down, so beware of spoilers ahead.
Acclimating
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With the couples fully past the honeymoon phase, it’s day-to-day life for all involved. Vincent and Briana discuss the argument they had in the previous episode, when he accidentally spilled a bottle of champagne, felt her response was disrespectful (we just found it perplexing that he shut her down for joking about it), and drove away. But it turns out he’d immediately turned around to talk. They agree to communicate more carefully.
The scene shifts to Erik and Ryan, who are walking theirs dogs. It turns out Virginia’s out of town for a friend’s wedding and Erik worries aloud that she’s getting bored with him.
Stubborn Ways
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Chris regroups with his pastor and a friend to talk through his Married at First Sight process so far. When he fills them in on his pregnant ex, lack of attraction to Paige, and plans to divorce, they try to convince him to give the marriage a real. shot. But it seems he’s made up his mind.
Friends in Need
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In an effort to get some fresh perspective on their marriages, some participants meet with friends to talk. Haley tells her friend about shutting down after the wedding and feeling overwhelmed. Erik meets with a pal who listens as he explains that Virginia likes to party and he worries about her staying in touch. Vincent’s meeting with a friend has some enlightening results when he’s told that just because Briana’s reactions to certain situations aren’t the same as his, it doesn’t mean she’s being disrespectful. What a concept, right?
Gender Divide
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Clara, Haley, and Briana meet up for lunch as Vincent, Erik, Ryan, and Jacob convene for catch-up session of their own. While Clara invites the girls to her upcoming housewarming party, she also reveals that she and Ryan have had their first fight after he refused to take a Jell-O shot at her friend’s party. She adds, clearly frustrated, that they haven’t been intimate yet. Briana and Haley for their parts are struggling with the idea of growing in love with a stranger.
As for the men, Ryan’s issues with trust come up, and he compares himself to Clara’s practice of trusting everyone until they give her a reason not to. Jacob stresses that he and Haley are moving in the right direction, but worries their connection will form too late in the process.
In the meantime, Chris and Paige, who didn’t attend the group gatherings, chat over the phone and he invites her to meet with him and his pregnant ex to clear the air. Paige says she has to think about it first.
The (Mostly Good) Times Roll
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Haley and Jacob throw a party, and her friends tell Jacob about her phobia of commitment but reassure him that she’ll warm up to things. Meanwhile, Jacob’s friends tell Haley that he’ll miss cues from time to time so it’s good to go slow with him. When the couple are alone they foster their growing bond by talking about their pasts and shared interest in boating.
At Erik and Virginia’s apartment, her guy friends join in on the celebration and essentially put his mind at ease about her having guy friends to begin with. One of Virginia’s buddies tell Erik it’s best to not try and control her, but that she’s all-in on the marriage.
Clara, at her and Ryan’s party, continues to be frustrated by Ryan’s slow pace, which surfaces during a conversation in which she makes side remarks about how she’s never seen him shirtless.
Briana and Vincent, meanwhile, have their moms and siblings over for a family game night. Bri’s hosting gets the seal of approval from Vincent’s mom as they enjoy a happy night in together.
Chris Introduces Paige to Mercedes
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Paige eventually agrees to meet with Chris and his ex-fiance Mercedes. She decides it’s an opportunity for her to take power back after dealing with Chris and his issues. The meeting is surprisingly civil as Paige and Mercedes chat, but Chris looks as though he’d like to sink into the floor. It’s clear that Paige’s comments about the situation are targeted at Chris as she repeatedly says her own intentions were always pure. He tries to defend himself, but it’s to no avail as Paige continues her metaphorical one on one with Mercedes.
Plus, we get not one, but two shocking revelations. Paige says she feared she could be pregnant after sleeping with Chris unprotected, and Mercedes reveals she has no plans to get back together with Chris despite her pregnancy.
The conversation is clearly not going Chris’s way, and he gets up and leaves. But the women part with a hug. We can’t wait for the next episode — things are getting juicy.
Married at First Sight, Season 12, Wednesdays, 8/7c, Lifetime
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After seeing his behavior toward his pastor and friend I am disgusted even more with his behavior. When it isn't going his way he checks completely out!! By being an immature narcissist , it has to be about HIM. Paige you have so much to offer to a good man. RUN!! as fast as you can. His mission statement from the beginning was, He wanted a submissive and freaky woman. Not an intelligent well rounded woman who just might be able to teach him something. What can he teach a child?? His hair, clothes, shoes and the amount they cost mean more to him than another person. Paige you my dear like his pastor said are a "DIAMOND" Love yourself enough to let this parasite go.
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Chris is what gives Christians a bad name. He truly needs help, I’m so glad he’s pastors called him out!
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I hope Paige will date one of the Pastors. They are much more her type than Chris. They even see the beautiful woman she is. These are smart men. Chris said he was used to "trophy" women, what a loss for him, he has a trophy wife. I pray she moves on from this man, he doesn't deserve her.
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I get sick at my stomach every time Chris claims to be a godly person! He is one of the most selfish and sinful man I have seen in a longtime! If I lived in Atlanta I would starve before I spent one penny in any business he owned. I feel sorry for his parents! I am sure they are so ashamed by his stupid behavior. And this man thinks he is a catch?
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He is a loser. Period. Divorce him. Save yourself a lifetime of hurt. Evidently he told his ex-fiancé that he did not have sex with his wife. Anyone can see by the fiancees reaction when his wife said she thought she could have been pregnant. If looks can kill he would have been dead. He’s a liar.. has a terrible rotten temper. And no baby can fix this guys ego. He’s just not into either one of them, because he’s all about himself.
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Chris was a loser from the beginning. Boo to Lifetime for setting Paige up with such a loser. What were they thinking?! Didn’t trust or like him from the start.
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What amazes me most is that Chris thinks everyone should applaud his decisions. He refuses to see he's made one one terrible, dishonest decision after another that have horrible consequences for people in his life. Now that he's pretending at being "honest", he thinks he should get a gold star. He doesn't care that he's taken Paige's chance at finding a loving husband. Or that his ex-fiancé may not even want him back. Or that she might not be pregnant. He doesn't care. He's too busy acting like a spoiled two year old because no one sees what an upstanding man he is. Ugh. I do not want to see him again. Maybe Paige could get a do-over like that cute, goofy girl in Australia's MAFS?
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To be honest, I don't even know how Chris made it on the show to begin with, but now it seems like he's trying to find a way to remain on the show! Literally have his cake and eat it too! Simply disgusting. He doesn't care about anybody, but himself. PLEASE GET HIM OUT OF HERE!!!
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Paige, I agree with Chris' pastor...you are a Diamond. Oh how I wish you and Chris' pastor or friend would fall in love, marry and live happily ever after. Chris is all about himself. You have way too much going for yourself to be permanently yoked with him. Thank God for the intervention before it was too late. I wish you all the best! You are beautiful and smart. Drop the Zero and get a Hero!
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Paige RUN RUN RUN and don't look back. He is going to continue to bring problems in your life because he isn't not mature.
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Paige needs to run..get away from this sick o !!.
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Chris is,playing games..and does not care about anyone...
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He is sooooo immature! And so full of himself that he can't even see it! I wonder what his dad is thinking after seeing what has aired so far. Seems as though his father expects much more of him. Seems as though he has been "raised right" but in spite of that, this young man has some serious issues. He has one foot in the world and one foot in the church, so to speak. In the beginning, talking about this strong faith, but then his actions, lifestyle and attitude say the opposite! He has a LOT of growing up to do along with some serious soul searching!
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I’m sorry but I think his father is just as bad. That whole family seemed so weird and ungodly at the wedding to me. All the sexual innuendos and honeymoon baby mentions was just so out of pocket! I found them all to be an embarrassment
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Oooh boy, I would like to the fly on the wall for the next conversation between Chris & Mercedes! Hee-hee! That was one tense, intense three-way meeting. Chris wanted to "clear the air". About what? You just told Paige that you wanted a divorce! After that, she should never have seen or heard from him again! So what is this "clear the air" B.S.? But then again, just after he tells her he wants a divorce, he whispers sweet nothings in her ear on the way out? Paige! Honey, sweetie, DON'T FALL FOR IT! This guy is the Devil! His dad and his pastors need to open a Holy Ghost can of whoop-a$$ all over him! Paige deserves a do-over with a REAL Godly man! She should be allowed an annulment under the grounds of fraud on Chris's part!
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First off he only wanted to clear the air so he can get back with his ex he was trying to show his ex that he was never really interested in her to begin with ..his ex was not aware of him sleeping with her that's why I got so intense the fact that Paige brought up that she might have been pregnant the egg all over Chris's face priceless he thought he was taking this opportunity to get his ex back instead again he got egg all over his face.... Please please please give Paige another chance.
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Definitely Team Paige❣️Strong, Positive Young Woman that has an incredible future ahead I’m certain👍🏻🙏🏻You R deserving of a Man that is Worthy of U my dear...Hang in there👍🏻🙏🏻
Chris is unworkable. Sorry.
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What a JERK! this man boy is immature, classless, manipulative, mean spirited and immature in the LORD. What really gets me is that he thinks he is a catch, while he is a woman's worst nightmare. His parents did a good job of spoiling him. I hope the other woman is not pregnant. If his father allowed him to be the man he is, I can only imagine what kind of father he will be. Chris needs money, fancy cars and fake women because that is the only way he feels like a man. Move on Paige, you deserve better. He is definitely not a God fairing man and he will meet the right one. His child's mother don't even want him. GET LOST CHRIS, you have made a mockery of the show and a idiot of yourself.
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Paige is a beautiful diamond who deserves so much more than Chris could ever give. He is a self-centered jerk and I actually cheered when she stated her truth and made Chris cringe. I vote for a quick divorce so Paige can get on with her life!
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Chris is just an insecure immature manchild. He was disrespectful to Paige and anyone that does not agree with him. He takes not accountability towards anything that he has done. As for the "experts" how dare you allow her to be mentally abused! How can you be a Therapist or Pastor and allow this to go forward without any intervention on your part. You all waiting until the show was garnering lots of ratings before you decided to step in with a feeble attempt to intervene??? Wow I would never use either of you for counseling ever. This was not a good look. I did love the show but after seeing how you allow this woman to be treated and did nothing, I will not be watching.
Sad representation.
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I thought he was a loser from the get go and he has proven me right. Why does he think he is high and mighty? Looks are less than average and his personality is zilch.
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I enjoy the show. I hope that some one that is on the staff will see this. Please please turn the music down it is so loud you miss have what the the are saying I plead with you please turn the loud loud music down. Please
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Chris is A immature ass clown the moment he doesn’t get his way he becomes the testy child that wants to go home. I pray that these beautiful young women rid themselves of this dead weight.
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The look on the pregnant ex fiancee when Paige said she might be pregnant was priceless and i am sure Chris told her the marriage was in name only and that he never slept with his wife and now she is not going to be with him is priceless it is called Karma and he deserved it, no way he should have been matched with anyone, anyone who was engaged two months ago is no way ready to be in a relationship nevermind a marriage.
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Chris is very much a child🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
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The whole show is a lie. Chris Williams and Mercedes were dating for over an year before the show came out and he proposed to her in Cancun, Mexico. I don't know where the money ran dry for the both of them but obviously they needed to come on this show. He's publicly spoke out about wanting to provide for her and building an empire for her while using the holy image to hide his dirt. How embarrassing...
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I believe Chris & Mercedes planned this whole thing to get television exposure. The show should sue him for coming on with false pretense. They shouldn’t give him any more air time. Don’t even bring him on the reunion. Just a waste of time.
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Chris is a punk! There are no two ways about it. He is conceded, very immature and a bully. What irritates me the most about him is that he so disrespectful of women in general and his wife in particular. Paige is a well spoken, class act and deserves much better then this clown. Real men DO NOT act the way this cry baby, winey, jerk does.
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I think they should give Paige a do over. Chris was trash and a liar
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I wish we could find out if the rumor is true that he broke up with his ex-finance because he got her cousin pregnant. That one was going around the interweb a few weeks back. I wouldn't put it past him.
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Both of the Pastors were married.......
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Omg! Chris is very immature and I feel bad for Paige. She is for sure much better without that jerk and deserves much better.
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Paige you are beautiful inside and out and I am glad you let that desperate for attention needing to have ladies wanting him and fighting over him looser go. Girl you can do much better than that man child.
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Chris is the worst!!
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Agree Paige is too much woman for this ugly in and out make believe man shame on the program for not vettimg him hes the second “ just broke up w fiance” no good dragging nice people looking for someone into this ugly drama good luck Paige
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Paige is pushing me off,every chance he gets he tells her I think I'm falling in love with you.
Then she shows All her teeth.ugggggggggh tell that Leprechaun looking trifling no job having ass kick rocks.they already repossessed all of his Subway equipment out into the street,for pack of paying rent.ugggggggh.walk away Paige
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Chris is all about himself and his finances. He only think about having a woman for his trophy and sex. He isn’t a honest communicator and very stubborn. I didn’t trust him from the start. Paige is a beautiful educated Queen and will find someone who’s worthy of her love. She definitely need to give the fake Christian a divorce.
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