Married at First Sight Season 17 was nothing short of a disaster for Emily Balch and Brennan Shoykhet. The couple had no chemistry from the start. They have divorced, ending what Emily called a toxic, draining experience. Now, with her marriage behind her, Emily is ready to spill the tea on everything that happened with Brennan and the Lifetime show’s behind-the-scenes drama.
No Love Lost Between Emily and Brennan
From the moment they said “I do,” Emily Balch and Brennan Shoykhet’s relationship was rocky at best. Initially, there was some hope that they might find common ground, but that hope quickly faded as the two struggled to connect. Brennan’s disinterest in the marriage became clear almost at once. This left Emily feeling isolated and frustrated.
As the season progressed, it became clear that things were worse than anyone realized. It was later revealed that the cast of Married at First Sight Season 17 had planned to fake their relationships from the start. The reunion boiled over. Viewers saw the cast’s deep animosity, especially between the women and the men.
Fans of the show were outraged to learn they had been deceived, and many now consider Season 17 to be the worst in the show’s history. During the reunion, Brennan was already involved with someone new, further driving a wedge between him and Emily, who was still reeling from his behavior during their brief marriage.
Divorce Finalized: Emily Breaks Free
Emily Balch recently took to Instagram to share a major update: her divorce from Brennan Shoykhet is officially finalized. In a screenshot of an email confirming the news, Emily wrote, “OFFICIALLY FREE FROM THE & Happily Divorced,” signaling her relief at finally being free from what she described as a nightmare marriage.
In a follow-up post, Emily promised to share “fun facts” about her marriage to Brennan and the Married at First Sight process. She teased that viewers missed much. It hinted at shocking revelations about the true, behind-the-scenes events.
Emily will talk about her ATV accident, the health issues after, and the financial burden. She invited her followers to an upcoming Instagram Live. There, she’ll answer questions and share more.
Emily's not even listening to the therapist. She's thinking how can I make Brennan's life a living hell after this session?😂#MarriedAtFirstSightDenver #MarriedAtFirstSight #MAFS pic.twitter.com/GNBWuNfOes
— Violate Brown (@BrownViolate) April 25, 2024
With her divorce now behind her, Emily Balch feels more hopeful. She’s eager to share her story and provide insights that might help others who find themselves in difficult situations. As she puts the past behind her, fans are hopeful that Emily’s next chapter will bring her happiness and peace.
Viewers hope that Season 18 of Married at First Sight will have better matches and fewer scandals. Season 17 left many fans disillusioned with the franchise.
