The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On season 3 introduced fans to Chanel Watkins and Micah Hardeman, who notably departed from the reality show earlier than anticipated. The latest season premiered on December 3, 2024, culminating with its reunion episode on December 18, 2024. This release strategy aligns with Netflix’s trend of rapidly launching episodes for its reality series. Chanel and Micah were among six couples featured in this engaging season, which showcased various love dynamics.
Other couples included Zaina Sesay and J.R. Warren, Nick Tramontin and Sandy Gallagher, Caleb Lefterys and Mariah Zernik, and Scotty Lewis with Aria De’Westbrooks. Out of these couples, only Chanel and Micah, alongside Vanessa Hattaway and Dave Adams, prematurely exited the show, opting out of their trial marriages. The duo has since engaged in a significant amount of public discourse online regarding their unexpected exit.
Chanel & Micah’s Early Exit from The Ultimatum Season 3
A Sudden Departure
At the age of 27, Chanel and 28-year-old Micah embarked on their Ultiamtum journey after two and a half years of dating. Chanel was positioned as the ultimatum giver, expressing her dissatisfaction with being referred to as Micah’s “wife”while their relationship remained non-committal.
During the initial weeks, Chanel was matched for a trial marriage with Dave, while Micah engaged with Vanessa. However, it wasn’t long before a surprising twist unfolded. A message from production revealed their clandestine departure late one evening, eliciting speculation among viewers.
“Earlier in the day, Dave, Vanessa, Micah, and Chanel secretly met off camera,” read the title card. “That evening, surveillance cameras captured them packing. Dave, Vanessa, Micah, and Chanel quickly departed, abruptly ending their experience.”
While Dave and Vanessa participated in the reunion, Chanel and Micah’s absence left fans pondering the reasons behind their departure, which have since been clarified.
Chanel & Micah’s Explanation for Leaving
Facing Backlash for Their Decision
Following their exit, both Chanel and Micah encountered considerable criticism online. In response to accusations of seeking clout, Micah defended their decision. He asserted:
“Don’t you think if it was clout we were after we would’ve stayed through the entire process? Act accordingly before I turn into Bernie Mac in here.”
Chanel also joined the conversation, expressing gratitude to fans who understood their choice to leave. She emphasized that the environment produced felt toxic, revealing that both she and Micah had concerns about on-set pressures. In her own words, she elaborated:
“It just seemed really toxic, and an environment a healthy relationship wouldn’t even be able to thrive in without all of the messiness getting in between. So that’s when we decided to finally get out of there and just handle our situation behind closed doors.”
Are Chanel & Micah Still Together Post-Season 3?
Yes, & Enjoying Life Together
Despite the controversies surrounding their exit from The Ultimatum, Chanel and Micah remain committed to each other. They continue to share glimpses of their happiness on social media, although they acknowledge the scrutiny they have faced since their departure. Both individuals have firmly stated that further participation in the show would have adversely affected their relationship. As of now, they are not engaged but remain happily together.
Fans can catch up on all seasons of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, now available for streaming on Netflix.
Source: Netflix/YouTube, The Tab, Chanel Watkins/Instagram.
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