8 Married At First Sight Cast Members Who Became Influencers After The Show (Was That Their Goal All Along?)

Married At First Sighttakes singles' experiments with love to a new level, but despite the ups and downs, some participants use the limelight to become influencers. Unlike Love is Blind, Married At First Sight follows three to five couples matched by experts as they navigate marriage, the honeymoon, and daily life. In the end, the couple must decide whether they wish to remain married or separate.

Like many dating reality TV series, Married At First Sight tests whether love at first sightis real or if deeper connections are needed. Despite the show's high stakes, where the case is until death do them part in the past, many contestants gained influencer status. One recent example is Married At First Sight's Juan Franco from season 18, who has risen to fame for his business ventures. Here are eight more contestants who are now influencers after production wrapped.

8 Jasmine Secrest

Jasmine Secrest didn't stay married to Airris Williams after her Married At First Sight journey, but her Instagram (@_allthatjazzz) has grown to 45.1k followers. The 34-year-old cheerleading coach continues to share her coaching journey while launching a new career in beauty. After earning her esthetician license, she now offers "facial services, waxing services, body treatments and lash extensions!"

While exposure could have played a role in her decision to join the show, Jasmine shares her life unapologetically with minimal brand collaborations. Most importantly, she eventually found love. Fans couldn't be happier for her, with one Instagram user (@adams.ladonna) commenting, "So proud and happy for you...You definitely leveled up!"

7 Chris Williams

Focused On Giving Back To His Community

Chris Williams caught viewers' attention from the start, but as MAFS season 12's villain, it wasn't for the right reasons. However, since the show, his career and following have dramatically changed, boosting 112k Instagram followers(@chriswilliamsii). In 2023, he started the GM/Dealership Ownership School and graduated in 2024. He has since become the general manager for the multi-million-dollar Infiniti Dealership. Despite his success, philanthropy remains a priority. He frequently speaks at events and even donated a car to a teacher at a local school.

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In January, Chris announced he returned to school to earn his Master's Degree in Divinity and Bachelor's in Business Leadership in a joint program. His charitable work gained attention, with CBS-Atlanta News First covering his efforts after he partnered with churches and homeless organizations to donate a car to a struggling single mom. The story became so big that Fox News covered it (@chriswilliamsii). While his villain edit was deserved, his Instagram now tells a different story—one of growth and giving back to his community.

6 Nicole Lillenthal

Nicole Shares Married Life And Launches Podcast

Nicole Lillenthal and Chris Thielk faced many hardships during their season, but their love endured. Now married for two-and-a-half years, their relationship continues to thrive—along with Nicole's career. Her Instagram (@nicoley_woley) has grown to 55.5k followers, sharing her married life with Chris and her new career opportunities. She left her role as a Senior Marketing Advisor at Compas and now works as an Integrated Marketing Manager at Forbes. Additionally, she launched a podcast with her co-stars, Gina Micheletti and Kirsten Grimes, called "D-list Diaries."

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The podcast explores the cast’s personal growth and experiences after Married at First Sight, offering insight into post-reality TV life. It has gained such traction that Nashville’s News Channel 5: Talk of the Town featured it. Nicole proudly shared the interview on Instagram (@nicoley_woley), celebrating the exposure. Most importantly, she continues to embrace her love story with Chris and the exciting new adventures they share.

5 Binh Trinh

From Wedding Bells to Model Poses

Binh Trinh has come a long way since Married At First Sight, especially in his fitness journey. He’s landed modeling contracts with multiple agencies, most recently Naturally Fit Agency and Bella Agency in New York and Los Angeles. He actively shares his experiences on social media, where fans eagerly follow his journey. Instagram user @danellemiller872 commented, "Wow! My dear, you have come a long way. I’m so excited for your success." However, Binh has moved on from the show, calling it "a terrible experience," and is no longer accepting DMs about it—proving he’s focused on the future, not the past.

4 Gina Micheletti

Successful Salon Owner and Podcast Host

Gina's MAFS didn't go the way she planned, but at least her business is thriving. The "workaholic" salon owner remains dedicated to her Nashville-based salon, Slay Bae Beauty Co. While rumors swirled about a second location, she has yet to confirm an expansion. She also co-hosts D-list Diaries, a weekly podcast with co-stars Nicole and Kirsten Grimes. On Instagram (@gina.doesmyhair), she shares client transformations and podcast clips, growing her following to 49.7k followers. However, it's clear what drives Gina: her passions.

3 Alexis Williams

Bride Bliss Turned Fashionista

Although Alexis Williams didn’t find love on Married At First Sight, she found it after the series. She got engaged to her girlfriend, Cierra Johnson, in 2024 and finally asked her to be her spouse. Meanwhile, she has stepped into the influencer world, sharing “outfit of the day” posts, brand deals, and styling hacks on Instagram (@alexisgracew). Though she isn’t a frequent poster, she carefully curates content that highlights her love for fashion and the exciting opportunities that have come her way since the series.

2 Paige Banks

Paige Is Now Happily Married and A Mother

Like many others, Paige Banks didn’t stay married to Chris, but she did meet the love of her life, Justin Williams, and welcomed their daughter, Nova Rae. Despite her family growing, Paige remains committed to empowering women, often attending events with other MAFS alums to share stories of strength and resilience. Recently, on Instagram (@malana_xoxo), she focused on celebrating the joys of motherhood and married life. While she ruffled feathers on Married At First Sight, Paige has turned her life around and now shares her journey with 162K followers.

1 Juan Franco

He's Actively Pursuing His Entrepreneurial Ventures

Before Married At First Sight even ended, there was speculation that Juan would appear on the show solely for exposure. He frequently spoke about his career commitment and various start-ups, including a business venture discussed with Married At First Sight's Karla Juarez called Juancho's Ponchos—a poncho that transforms into a bag. Recently, he made the logo for this supposed start-up his profile picture on Instagram (@juan_franco_il), sparking questions about whether he’s hoping the show’s exposure will help attract consumers when it launches.

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Redditor ThisBringsOutTheBestalso noticed, with one user commenting, "I could have sworn he said in one of his million videos that it was a joke and never a business idea. And he said something about the logo being from something else." Another Redditor noted, "He got on MAFS to sell his product. I don't believe he was ever here for marriage.” Despite these doubts, Juan continues to promote his start-up companies on social media but has yet to make an official post about the product, further fueling suspicions that his appearance was just for clout.

Sources: ThisBringsOutTheBest/Reddit, Jasmine Secrest/Instagram, @adams.ladonna/Instagram, Chris Williams/Instagram, Chris Williams/Instagram, Nicole Thielk/Instagram, Nicole Thielk/Instagram, @danellemiller872/Instagram, Gina Micheletti/Instagram, Alexis Williams/Instagram, Paige Banks/Instagram, Juan Franco/Instagram

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