The Netflix series The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On has been creating quite a buzz with its third season. On December 4th, the show debuted, and within just four episodes, fans were treated to a shocking event involving two couples. In episode 4, Chanel and Micah, along with Dave and Vanessa, left the experiment without any prior notice. Producers revealed through a title card that the foursome had "secretly met off camera" earlier that day but were caught packing by surveillance cameras that evening. Nick and Mariah, who were paired with different couples, expressed their disappointment in their respective confessionals. This unexpected turn of events left the cast and viewers alike in shock.

Creator's Perspective on the Couples and Their Departure

When asked about the general feeling towards the couples heading into the season, Chris Coelen shared that while one might have opinions about where they might end up, the key is that they have a real question about getting married, which is incredibly relatable. Regarding the two couples that left, he emphasized that such things are unpredictable and not something that can be anticipated. It was an unexpected twist that no one could have foreseen.When the couples left, Coelen was on the ground during The Choice and then flew back to L.A. He received a phone call informing him of what was happening and was left to figure out the next steps. He expects the unexpected and has seen similar situations in previous seasons.

Internal Conversations and the Impact on Other Participants

After the couples' exit, there were internal conversations within the production team. Coelen stated that they were never considering scrapping the season as it is fascinating to document whatever happens. For the other participants, seeing their fellow couples leave can be upsetting, but they are always supportive of people's choices.

Reaching Out to the Couples and Nick and Mariah

The production team did reach out to the couples who left, but Micah did not get on the phone. Dave, Vanessa, and Chanel were spoken to, and it was clear that they did not want to participate anymore. Regarding Nick and Mariah, an honest conversation was had with them. They felt abandoned as they didn't have the opportunity to interact with their trial marriage partners. All options were put on the table, but they were never pushed to do anything.

The Emotional Journey of Nick and Sandy

The situation between Sandy and Nick developed quickly. Nick was very upset when Vanessa left and then realized he was alone. He chose to introspect but was disappointed when he saw Sandy having a different experience. His actions of going to Sandy's place and begging her to leave were understandable given the circumstances.

Producer's Approach and Preventive Measures

The production team is not filming 24/7, but they are always in touch with the participants. They believe in simulating a real marriage experience by allowing the participants to have phones and contact their exes. Regarding preventing similar incidents in the future, Coelen speculates that people get nervous and don't want to see things through, which might lead to them leaving.The first five episodes of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On season 3 are now streaming on Netflix, with new batches dropping each Wednesday until December 18.