I’m positive there is a producer plant inMarried at First Sightseason 18 whose purpose is to stir the pot. A producer plant in reality TV is someone who production greenlit to be on the show despite them having red flags and a personality that could incite contentious situations. I’ve seen producer plants be used to heighten a season’s drama, and I thinkMarried at First Sightseason 18’s Michelle Tomblin is the producer plant.
MAFSseason 18 has several episodes out, and Michelle has stood out as the most problematic cast member since her wedding day. Michelle married David Trimble, who was a stranger at the altar when they met. After hearing what each wanted out of their partner physically, I’m positive that is not where there issues have been laying.Michelle’s main concern was with David living in his parents' basement, and it has been a point that has turned her off and made her sour towards her husband. Aside from that, Michelle has other red flags that make her a producer plant.
MAFS Season 18’s Casting Choices Have Been Poor
The Majority Of Season 18’s Cast Are Not Strong Choices
While I feelLifetime’sMarried at First Sightseason 18 has cast Michelle as a producer plant,the majority of the cast have been suspect choices.Between David not being in a desirable place in his life for a partner, toIkechi Ojoré’s apparent clout-chasingmotivations, there is no shortage of questionable cast members. Thomas is a former cheater,Karla Jhas aspirations not to work and is obviously overly whimsical, and Madison is highly concerned with appearance.
However, what I feel sets Michelle apart as a producer plant over what is just a bad casting choice isher consistent determination to have a problem with David and the process.Season 18’s cast was labeled as"mature"by production in their initial introduction of the season to fans, but only a few of them are coming across that way. Michelle said she came on the show ready for love after having been single for six years, but I’m noticing she is proving to be nothing but a problem, and someone who could cast drama throughout the whole season.
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Michelle Is On The Show To Stir The Pot
Michelle Gives Off Some Red Flags
The red flags that Michelle is presenting is her unwillingness to accept anything short of what she had imagined in her partner.She is uncompromising and determined not to try and see things from David’s perspective. When David explains himself, Michelle doesn’t listen and only takes away the negative. I think Michelle believes she is a catch, and that her partner should fit into her ideals without compromise.
This to me, given the rigorous nature of the casting process to weed out close-minded participants like Michelle, signals that she is a producer plant meant to stir the pot.
How Michelle Is Affecting Season 18’s Perception
Michelle Is Making The Show Lose Credibility
Married at First Sightfans are also seeing right through Michelle and her presence on the show.A Reddit thread byu/Stock-Tradition-7375, talked about David being a questionable casting choice, but fans had stronger opinions on Michelle’s casting.
One viewer commented, “She DID walk out mentally. I don’t think Michelle is a catch. She’s way into herself and feels everyone else needs to be wound as tight and do as she thinks is right. She is a walking TIME BOMB.”
Another person spoke to the shallowness of both David and Michelle, and how that factor is going to affect their experience.“The experts matched them based on appearances, because they both made that a priority. She was even specific about wanting a light skinned black man with tats. Shallow gets shallow.“I think Michelle is proving to be the more shallow of the two, and it is underscoring my feelings that she is a producer plant based on the likelihood that she could have a problem with her partner.
Married at First Sightseason 18 is still in its early stages of the eight-week experiment. Michelle and David still have expert guidance as a means to help their relationship. However, if Michelle is a producer plant like I suspect, I don’t think anything can change her mind about David. This lowers the show’s credibility for casting someone so far removed from being able to work towards the show’s premise, which is understanding the other person and growing together towards a successful marriage.
Married At First Sightseason 18 airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. EDT on Lifetime.
Married At First Sight
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Based on the Danish version of the series, Married at First Sight is a reality show/social experiment that gives singles a chance to find a lifelong partnership with one particular caveat: they must agree to marry a stranger arranged the moment they meet. Experts provide counseling and guidance as they help couples navigate their new marriage with their unknown partner and highlight the journey of the newlyweds from wedding to honeymoon to beginning their new lives together. At the end of eight weeks, couples will decide to stay married or divorce.
