The Married At First Sight reunion exposed Madison Myers lies and brought the cast together in the same room a year after they all first walked down the aisle. Allen Slovick has moved on but didn’t appreciate being made the fool. Michelle Tomblin isn’t letting anyone off the hook regardless of how much time has passed. And Thomas McDonald and Camille Parsons have stood the test of time. Let’s take a look at what went down in this recap of Season 18, Episode 19 Chicago Reunion Part 1.

Married At First Sight: Madison Myers Defends Lies Caught on Tape

The Married At First Sight reunion came in hot, with Madison Myers and David Trimble still together and facing questions about when their relationship officially began. Madison and David reveal they are still together while holding hands and gushing over each other. Michelle Tomblin seems annoyed and gives a slight eye roll. Madison Myers admits the relationship started blossoming a little over 3 weeks into the experiment while they worked out in the gym.

Madison Myers defends accusations that she was out with David Trimble till the wee hours many times. She says the only night she turned to David was after Allen called her interactions with men “transactional”. Allen admits he was made to look like a fool since Madison and David hid their attraction. He would’ve appreciated David just being honest. David apologizes for how he handled things but admits he “shot his shot”.

A clip from Married At First Sight shows Madison Myers complaining about Michelle Tomblin confronting her on camera. She wishes it could have been different. But also calls Michelle immature and says she had nothing to do with her and David’s marriage. Michelle calls her out for being dishonest and Madison Myers suggests they light it on fire and burn it to the ground because there is nothing to lose at this point.

MAFS Couples Discuss the Season’s Drama

Married At First Sight reunion host Kevin Frazier questions the cast about Madison Myers and David Trimble getting together while still married to other people. Thomas McDonald says he was surprised to find out the two had been talking and texting in secret after defending David. Emem Obot too expressed shock that David would pursue Madison behind Michelle Tomblin’s back. Ikechi Ojore says he knew there was an attraction as early as the honeymoon while seeing them interact at the gym.

Another shocking twist in the Chicago season of MAFS was Emem Obot getting engaged quickly to another man shortly after decision day. Emem also dragged Ikechi in a letter she read aloud when they met with the experts to discuss the divorce. In a sit down with Kevin Frazier, Emem doesn’t wish ill will upon Ikechi now. But he still remains vague and passive aggressive towards Emem. Mentioning again he lacked an attraction to her and blaming her for being aggressive.

Thomas McDonald and Camille Parsons discuss their successful marriage on Married At First Sight. They moved into a new place, celebrated their one-year anniversary in London and are even talking having children in the future. Karla Juarez and Juan Franco split on decision day. But remain friendly and even occasionally have coffee together.

Married At First Sight: The Women Agree Madison Broke Girl Code

Host Kevin Frazier takes a moment to gather the ladies together on the MAFS reunion. It seems they all keep in touch in different group chats. The exception being Michelle Tomblin and Madison Myers. Who mutually agree they won’t be friends going forward. When asked if Madison broke “girl code” the ladies all agree she did. With Karla Juarez revealing Madison had many opportunities to confess her growing feelings for David to Michelle.

Madison Myers and Allen Slovick also sit down one on one with Kevin Frazier on Married At First Sight. Allen is gracious and Madison admits she didn’t communicate honestly during their marriage. Allen is currently happy in another relationship. The Reunion Part 1 ends with a tense sit down with David Trimble and Michelle Tomblin. Michelle isn’t mad that he and Madison are together. But calls him out again for the timeline and all the lies. Next week the reunion continues.

Catch up on all the Married At First Sight reunion drama here on Soap Dirt.