The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On Season 3 delivered one of the most unpredictable and dramatic seasons in the history of the Netflix reality series, leaving fans desperate for post-show updates. As of today, December 10, 2025, the dust has settled on the intense experiment, revealing which couples' relationships were strong enough to survive the ultimate test of a trial marriage and which were fractured beyond repair.
This season saw six new couples face the ultimatum, where one partner was ready for marriage while the other was hesitant. The journey involved emotional trial marriages with new partners, shocking exits, and a reunion special that dropped some of the biggest bombshells yet. The latest information confirms that while some found their forever, others found the courage to finally move on.
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On Season 3 Cast: Full Biographical Profiles
The third installment of the original format featured six couples from the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Here is a complete list of the main cast members, their ages, and their roles in the ultimatum process:
- J.R. Warren (30s) & Zaina Sesay (30s)
- Ultimatum Giver: Zaina
- Ultimatum Receiver: J.R.
- Relationship Timeline: Zaina issued the ultimatum after nearly three years of dating, frustrated by J.R.'s lack of commitment.
- Sandy Gallagher (27) & Nick Tramontin (38)
- Ultimatum Giver: Nick
- Ultimatum Receiver: Sandy
- Relationship Timeline: The couple had a significant age gap and differing views on their future, with Nick ready to propose and Sandy hesitant.
- Scotty Lewis (30) & Aria De Westbrooks (29)
- Ultimatum Giver: Scotty
- Ultimatum Receiver: Aria
- Relationship Timeline: Scotty was ready for marriage, but Aria felt he was prioritizing his career over their relationship, leading to a major conflict in their three-year partnership.
- Mariah Zernik (24) & Caleb Lefterys (29)
- Ultimatum Giver: Mariah
- Ultimatum Receiver: Caleb
- Relationship Timeline: Despite being the youngest ultimatum giver, Mariah was ready for a ring, while Caleb needed more time to feel certain.
- Chanel Watkins (27) & Micah Hardeman (28)
- Ultimatum Giver: Chanel
- Ultimatum Receiver: Micah
- Relationship Timeline: Dating for two and a half years, Chanel wanted a proposal, but Micah felt the timing wasn't right for settling down.
- Vanessa Hattaway (29) & Dave Adams (32)
- Ultimatum Giver: Vanessa
- Ultimatum Receiver: Dave
- Relationship Timeline: Vanessa was ready to get married, but Dave was reluctant, citing concerns about their communication and relationship dynamic.
The Shocking Post-Reunion Status: Who Is Still Together?
The premise of The Ultimatum is to see if couples will "Marry or Move On." Season 3 delivered a mix of surprising engagements and even more surprising breakups, with the reunion episode revealing a massive shake-up in the relationship statuses of the engaged couples.
The Couples Who Said 'Yes' and Are Still Going Strong
Only two couples from Season 3 emerged from the experiment stronger and remain on the path to marriage, though both took a highly unconventional route.
Caleb Lefterys & Mariah Zernik: Planning a Destination Wedding
Caleb and Mariah are one of the biggest success stories of the season. Despite Caleb's initial hesitation, he proposed to Mariah in the Season 3 finale, and she said yes.
Current Status: Still together and happily engaged. The couple confirmed at the reunion that they are actively planning their wedding.
Post-Show Update: The couple has been traveling and enjoying their engagement, planning a summer 2026 destination wedding.
Chanel Watkins & Micah Hardeman: A Private Engagement
Chanel and Micah made the decision to leave the show early, along with Dave and Vanessa, to continue their relationship outside of the pressure-cooker environment.
Current Status: Engaged! The couple confirmed that Micah proposed to Chanel about a year after they filmed the show, proving that leaving the experiment was the right decision for their relationship timeline.
Post-Show Update: Micah and Chanel chose not to film the official reunion episode, with Micah citing his reasons on social media, adding another layer of post-show drama to their story.
The Couples Who Quit and Found Their Way Back
Dave Adams and Vanessa Hattaway also chose to exit the experiment early, deciding they needed to focus on their original relationship without the distraction of a trial marriage.
Vanessa Hattaway & Dave Adams: Engaged After All
Current Status: Engaged! In a surprising twist, Dave and Vanessa confirmed that they did, in fact, get engaged after leaving the show.
Post-Show Update: Their engagement proves that for some couples, removing the external pressure of reality TV can allow the underlying relationship to thrive and lead to the desired outcome.
The Breakups: Engagements That Didn't Last & The 'Ghosting' Scandal
The reunion special for Season 3 was particularly explosive, revealing that two of the couples who got engaged in the finale had already broken up by the time of filming, and one split involved a dramatic "ghosting" incident.
Scotty Lewis & Aria De Westbrooks: The Broken Engagement
Scotty and Aria's journey was tumultuous, but they ultimately ended the show with Scotty proposing and Aria accepting.
Current Status: Split. The couple revealed at the reunion that their engagement did not last.
Post-Show Drama: Aria was the one who ended the engagement, citing that the post-show reality was different from the high of the finale. Both Scotty and Aria are now single.
J.R. Warren & Zaina Sesay: The Ghosting Aftermath
Zaina and J.R. did not get engaged in the finale, choosing to leave the experiment and try to work on their relationship outside of the show.
Current Status: Split and both are single.
Post-Show Drama: Zaina revealed at the reunion that J.R. had "ghosted" her after they attempted to rekindle their relationship, which led to a heated confrontation on the stage. J.R. later confirmed that he is single and not actively looking to date.
Sandy Gallagher & Nick Tramontin: Moving On Separately
Sandy and Nick were one of the two couples who chose to split for good at the end of the season.
Current Status: Split. Sandy is single, and Nick is in a new relationship.
Post-Show Update: Sandy has been reflecting on her behavior during the trial marriage, admitting the experience gave her a lot to think about regarding how she treated Nick. Nick has moved on and is reportedly in a new relationship, while also sharing details of their split on *The Viall Files* podcast, further cementing their separation.
Topical Authority: The Ultimatum's Lasting Impact
The relationships forged and broken on The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On Season 3 continue to dominate reality TV discussions, highlighting the intense pressure of the experiment. The season proved that the "ultimatum" itself is often less important than the self-discovery that occurs during the trial marriage. The success of Caleb and Mariah, and the post-show engagements of Chanel and Micah, and Vanessa and Dave, suggest that the time apart and the clarity gained can lead to a positive outcome, even if it's not a traditional proposal in the finale.
The dramatic fallout between Scotty and Aria, and the shocking ghosting of Zaina by J.R., underscore the volatility of post-show life, where the cameras stop rolling but the real-world consequences of the experiment begin. Fans of the show are now eagerly awaiting news on the potential cast for The Ultimatum Season 4, which is rumored to air in late 2025, to see which new couples will brave the challenge of the ultimate relationship test.
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