I now believe that Married at First Sight season 18’s Emem Obot needed her problematic husband, Ikechi Ojoré, as her shocking post-show success speaks volumes. Married at First Sight season 18 is getting down to the wire, as the remaining couples have less than one week before decision day. The five couples all said yes to their stranger spouses at the altar, and embarked on the eight-week-long journey that includes a honeymoon, a living together portion, and a couples retreat. Season 18, which is taking place in Chicago for the second time, has had some unprecedented situations.