Married at First Sight – Are Michelle Tomblin and David Trimble still together after the show?

Michelle, David, and Madison from Married at First Sight. Image via Instagram /@mdtomblin
Michelle, David, and Madison from Married at First Sight. Image via Instagram /@mdtomblin

Married at First Sight (MAFS) is known for its wild love stories. Some couples beat the odds, while others fall apart in spectacular fashion. The show’s premise? Strangers meet for the first time at the altar and get married on the spot. From there, it’s a crash course in relationships, with trust and communication put to the test.

Season 18 of Married at First Sight, set in Chicago, was one of the most dramatic yet. Breakups, a shocking couple swap, and major backlash against the experts had fans glued to their screens. One of the season's most talked-about couples was Michelle Tomblin and David Trimble. At first, they seemed like a great match. But things unraveled fast. Accusations of cheating and betrayal turned their story into one of the season’s biggest scandals.

Michelle and David got divorced after the cheating scandal but have remained civil. This means that they are not together after the show. Now, let’s break down their messy Married at First Sight journey.


Michelle & David’s Married at First Sight Journey – A Promising Start?

Michelle, 38, works as an executive assistant. David, 36, is a project manager. On paper, they seemed like a great match. Both were career-driven and ready for marriage. Michelle was independent and wanted a partner who wouldn’t overshadow her. David was family-oriented and valued loyalty.

At first, things looked good. They shared similar values, had great conversations, and even enjoyed some fun moments on their honeymoon. Michelle’s humor and David’s easygoing nature balanced each other out. But as time went on, problems started to surface.

The couple's biggest conflict was that David still lived in his family’s basement. Michelle wasn’t thrilled. She wanted someone more independent. Fans noticed she seemed to look down on David’s lifestyle, which created tension. It wasn’t a dealbreaker right away, but it planted the seed for bigger problems later in the season.


David’s Affair with Madison – The Ultimate Betrayal

What started as minor differences soon turned into major disagreements. It wasn’t long before the biggest shock of the season dropped—a cheating scandal that rocked the entire experiment.

Just when fans thought Michelle and David’s marriage was merely going through a rough patch, the situation took a scandalous turn. David was caught sending flirtatious texts—to Madison Myers, another Married at First Sight participant who was married to Allen Slovick.

Michelle discovered the affair in the most dramatic way possible: David mistakenly sent a text to her instead of Madison. That text, coupled with other suspicious behavior, led to a confrontation. When pressed for answers, Madison finally admitted,

“I do like you, probably more than I should.”

The revelation sent shockwaves through the cast and Married at First Sight fans alike. Madison and David claimed they had felt a connection from the moment they met in the gym during the honeymoon. While neither confirmed exactly when the affair started, it was clear that their relationship had gone beyond innocent flirtation.

Needless to say, the damage was irreversible. Michelle and David’s marriage ended immediately, and Madison and Allen’s relationship didn’t survive either.


Are Michelle & David on Good Terms Now?

Michelle and David’s marriage didn’t end well, but they kept things civil at the reunion. After everything Michelle went through, she had every reason to cut ties completely. Still, they both agreed there was no point in holding onto bad blood.

During the Married at First Sight reunion, David said he was worried Michelle was distancing herself from the group because of the scandal. Michelle didn’t seem amused. She rolled her eyes but assured everyone she wasn’t going anywhere. That said, she made one thing clear—she and David would never be friends.

Since Married at First Sight, Michelle has focused on herself. She admitted the experience was tough but sees it as a lesson for future relationships. Meanwhile, David and Madison are still together, despite backlash from fans and former cast members.


The question that remains: Is Married at First Sight truly a legitimate way to find love, or has it become a chaotic social experiment that thrives on drama?

Michelle and David’s journey was one of the most talked-about stories of Season 18, proving that while Married at First Sight may not always create lasting marriages, it certainly keeps audiences entertained.

Edited by Nimisha
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