Netflix is home to many original juicy reality dating shows, from Love Is Blind to Too Hot to Handle and also Perfect Match and new 2025 shows Cheat: Unfinished Business and Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark, but perhaps the juciest of them all is The Ultimatum.
The show sees couples who don’t agree about whether or not it’s time to get married agree to an extreme dating experiment to help them make the choice about whether or not to put a ring on it. First, they break up. Then, they speed date other new singles who have just done exactly the same thing. They then choose a new partner to have a three week trial marriage with, before returning to their original partner for another three week trial marriage.
At the end of the whole experience, they must decide to either get engaged to their original partner, break-up with them for good or begin a new relationship with the new person they met. There’s plenty of tears and drama but, after three seasons, the show actually has one of the highest success rates.
But, despite that, one couple could have called it quits. Mariah Zernik and Caleb Lefterys entered the show in season three after 24-year-old Mariah wanted to progress her relationship with 29-year-old Caleb, but he worried they were too young. In the end, he got down on one knee during the finale, which was filmed in summer 2024. During the reunion show, which was recorded a few weeks later, the couple revealed they were still engaged and plan to marry in summer 2026.
However, fans think they have split after noticing some very telling posts and comments on Mariah’s Instagram in recent weeks - and also the fact the pair no longer follow each other on the social media platform. But, there is confusion as Mariah gave a podcast interview - which was released only a few days ago in June 2025 - in which she confirmed her and Caleb still had plans to marry next year.
But, the couple haven’t officially confirmed their relationship status one way or the other. We’ll be sure to let you know when they do but, in the meantime, click through our gallery to see the 11 couples who definitely survived The Ultimatum.
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5. Roxanne Kaiser and Antonio Mattei
Antonio gave the ultimatum in season two as wanted clarity his future with Roxanne, who was very skeptical about marriage. At the show’s end, he proposed and, after some hesitation, she accepted. During the reunion show, Roxanne revealed she had removed her engagement ring shortly after the proposal and still struggled with the idea of marriage. Antonio, however, was still commited to the idea of marriage. The pair continued their engagement, although Roxanne did not always wear her ring, and went on to tie the knot in October 2024. Photo by Instagram/@rickyrox_. | Instagram/@rickyrox_ Photo: Instagram/@rickyrox_
6. Kat Shelton and Alex Chapman
Kat issued Alex an ultimatum because she was ready to take the next step in their relationship but Alex felt they needed more time to align their goals. Alex found that the time in his trial marriage with Roxanne allowed him to realise that Kat challenged him in subtle but significant ways. He popped the question during the finale of season two, and the pair got married in May 2024. Photo by Instagram/@kathrynshelton. | Instagram/@kathrynshelton Photo: Instagram/@kathrynshelton
7. Riah Nyree and Trey Brunson
Trey gave girlfriend Riah the ultimatum in season two as he wanted to have a long-lasting marriage like his mum and dad. Riah was less sure about getting married there and then as she still hoped to move and go to school. During the trial marriage stage, Trey partnered with Ryann, a fellow ultimatum giver, and they developed feelings for each other. At the end of it all, however, Trey stuck with his original partner and proposed to Riah. They’ve since welcomed a baby girl called Lanni Banni, and they are planning to get married later in 2025. Photo by Instagram/@jeriahnyree. | Instagram/@jeriahnyree Photo: Instagram/@jeriahnyree
8. Ryann McCracken and James Morris
High school sweethearts Ryann and James met at just 16 years old and had been together for seven years when they joined the cast of season two. Ryann issued the ultimatum because she felt James should be more certain of their future. By the end, James was indeed more sure and asked Ryann to be his wife. The pair married in October 2023 and welcomed baby daughter Sunny in October 2024. Photo by Instagram/@ryanntaylorrrrr. | Instagram/@ryanntaylorrrrr. Photo: Instagram/@ryanntaylorrrrr.