One of the best reality dating shows with predetermined matches aired almost eight years ago and they’ve had eight seasons of contestants trying to get all of the beams to shine. But what happens after they either win or lose the cash prize and walk away knowing their “perfect match?”
It’s no secret that many dating show couples don’t tend to last–shows like The Bachelor/Bachelorette and Love Island have taught viewers that. With that in mind, where are the couples from the memorable season 1 of Are You The One? now?
Dillan & Coleysia
Dillan and Coleysia were the first couple to get a “perfect match” result from the Truth Booth during the show’s iconic season 1. They were also one of the original two correct beams from the first match-up ceremony. Dillan and Coleysia only spent one ceremony separated and were pretty much a couple for the entirety of the show.
Although the two were fan favorites, they didn’t stay together afterward. Dillan went to LA to be a fitness instructor before pursuing an acting career–his Instagram handle is @dillanostrom–and Coleysia went back to Alabama. She’s now a mom to the adorable Randall. Her Linkedin says she’s an Engineering Trainer for BBVA and her Instagram, @coleysia, shows that she’s a successful influencer as well.
Wes & Kayla
Kayla and Wes were the other original perfect match at the first matchup ceremony. Although they tried to mix it up for a few episodes in the middle and Kayla and Ryan went into the Truth Booth, they came together in episode 9 as a confirmed match.
Wes and Kayla didn’t pursue a relationship at all after the show. In fact, Kayla shared in the reunion that she had visited Ryan previously and the two hooked up. That, however, didn’t turn into anything either. Now Wes, on Instagram as @wesbuckles, works in Pharmaceuticals in LA, and Kayla, Instagram handle @kaylajade.b, runs a blog and recently got engaged to Marcus Aurelius.
Chris T. & Paige
Chris T. and Paige were the third and only other Truth Booth confirmed match. They paired up briefly in episode 2, tried other partners until episode 5, then stayed a match until the end. Their matchup was controversial, as Chris T. and Shanley had been gutted when they found out they weren’t a match.
Chris T. and Shanley continued to be into each other for the rest of the season, stalling the group’s plans. Poor Paige was paired with someone who didn’t even want to be with her. Now, Chris, @ctolleson on Instagram, has two kids with a woman named Jamie and Paige, who’s on Facebook, is a Sales Representative at GrubHub, and is married to Daniel Keats.
Shanley & Adam
As the other half of the problematic pairing, Shanley was convinced that she and Chris T. were perfect matches. When that wasn’t the case, she switched around until she and Adam formed the pre-assigned perfect match. Adam, unfortunately, was another casualty of the Shanley and Chris T. drama.
Although Shanley and Chris T. were one of the best AYTO couples, things didn’t last. Shanley and Adam appeared on the spin-off series Second Chances but things didn’t end well. Shanley, @shandathapanda on Instagram, is now happily in a relationship with model Cameron Porras and has a podcast. Adam, @iamadamkuhn on Insta and Twitter, and works in cyber security.
Chris “Scali” S. & Jacy
Many of the couples, whether accidentally or purposely, matched with their perfect match at a few points before the finale of this popular dating show. Scali and Jacy, though, only choose each other once before the last ceremony. Scali was the resident player of the group, hooking up with Paige even after she had found her perfect match.
They weren’t able to make things work after the show, and now are living separate lives. Scali, @cscali_ on Instagram, lives in NYC and developed the WOMME app that helps people find local contractors like DJs and dog walkers. Jacy, @illbejacy on Insta, is an artist and owns the studio @the_art_craving_.
Ryan & Jessica
Also not necessarily a strong couple on the show, Ryan and Jessica paired up episodes 6 and 8 before the final ceremony. Ryan had mostly tried a relationship with Kayla on the show, but they left the Truth Booth in episode 8 with a “No.” Jessica had gone in twice with both Ethan and Dillan with no success.
Jessica, @jessicaprongay on Instagram, is now happily married to Thomas Prongay, has two children, and runs a fitness account. Ryan, @ryanmalaty on Instagram, had a brief acting career on other reality shows and even a project for Awesomeness TV. Now he’s a writer and is dating influencer and model Crystal Hefner.
Brittany & Joey
Joey and Brittany were another couple who only paired up two times besides the finale. Brittany and Joey didn’t engage in any sort of romantic relationship on the show, and Brittany was mostly involved with Adam during the show before realizing they were incompatible.
Joey, who is @itsjoeyryan on Instagram, has two kids and is the CEO and owner of The Construction Agency and the Expansion Group in Atlanta. Brittany, @brittany_baldi on Twitter, has a sports-themed podcast called TheBosBabes.
Dre & Simone
Dre and Ashleigh were a couple for a brief period of time on the series, but they ended their pairing when they went into the Truth Booth and discovered they weren’t a match, in the hopes of winning the prize money. Ashleigh was under the impression that they were not going to romantically pursue other people, but Dre ended up sleeping with his “perfect match,” Simone, after the final ceremony.
Scandalously, Dre was even technically still married, but separated, when he starred on the show and even had a child. Nowadays, he’s an actor with Instagram handle @andre_mccoy1, has two more children, and just proposed to Joy Supreme this past week. Simone, @itssimonekelly on Instagram, appeared on The Challenge after the show, is the CEO of Limón Cosmetics, and has a YouTube channel for her music.
John & Ashleigh
Because Ashleigh spent most of the show interested in Dre, she and John didn’t pair up for romantic purposes. Because of that, they were the only couple to not pair up outside of the finale. John went into the Truth Booth with both Jacy and Simone but the pairs were rejected both times.
Ashleigh is an actress, writer, and does voiceover work in Los Angeles. Fans can find her on Instagram at @ashleighmorghan. John also went into entertainment and does stand-up comedy in Tampa, Florida. His Instagram handle is @maybachdiamonds.
Ethan & Amber
Ethan and Amber are the single success story from the first AYTO season. When the show reached its finale and the cast won the prize money, Ethan proposed to Amber and she accepted. It was an adorable love story that fans fawned over.
Today, they’re still going strong as a couple and even have two daughters together. According to his Linkedin, Ethan is a Senior Director for supply chain management at NetSuite and his fans can see his family life on his Instagram, @ethan.g.diamond. Amber’s Instagram handle is @amberleediamond, and she’s an influencer and social media marketing specialist, according to her feature interview for Luxury Lifestyle Magazine.
