
This week’s What’s The Reality is a special one because AD’s sister and best friend, Tesh, is in the studio! As WTR’s resident Married at First Sight expert, Tesh is here to break down Episodes 1–12 of the new season on Peacock with AD and give her unfiltered thoughts on the couples, the new experts, and all the drama. Plus, the sisters get personal, talking about their relationship, Tesh’s thoughts on AD becoming a mom and meeting her niece for the first time, and what it was like being a bridesmaid at AD’s Love Is Blind wedding. It’s a little MAFS, a little sister chat, and a whole lot of fun!
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Tesh
Hello. We are watching Married at first sight, season 20.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
And my God.
Amber
My God, watching Nikki, she just didn't look happy. I think she was looking for a tall waiting to see a tall man.
Tesh
And that's why you don't get on these shows and lie on your application. You need to say what you want, Shawn talking about his needs.
Amber
It gives. I really. I keep saying he needs it, like
Tesh
he's chasing her around the counter.
Amber
You've got to give it to me.
Tesh
Give it to me. Give it to me.
Amber
I'm ready now. Are you? Give me that.
Tesh
Adam and Marissa.
Amber
Wait.
Tesh
What about him playing the piano?
Amber
Just play a little.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
And call it. And then wrap it up.
Tesh
And wrap it up.
Amber
You shouldn't sign up for Married at First sight. Right?
Tesh
If you're gonna be a whore.
Amber
There you go. Okay, I got it. And that's it. That's it.
Tesh
We finish each other's sandwiches.
Amber
That's what I was gonna say. What's the reality?
Tesh
What's the reality? What's up, you guys? And welcome to another episode of what's the Reality? It's your girl ad. And today I have my built in bestie.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Yeah, y'.
Amber
All.
Tesh
With me today is my sister, Tesh.
Amber
Hello.
Tesh
Yes. AKA the expert on all things Married at first sight. You might remember her from a few episodes. She's popped in, asked some questions and got some tea that I just was too scared to ask. I had to call my sister. That's typically how it happens when I don't know what to say. I call My girl, we're gonna be talking about episodes one through 12, so you know the drill. If you're not caught up, press pause, go watch the show, and come back and chat with us. Yes.
Amber
Okay.
Tesh
Anyway.
Amber
Hi, sister.
Ad Host
Hello. Hello.
Tesh
I'm so happy you're here.
Amber
No, this is t. Yeah. So cute. I'm so happy. Yeah. Yeah.
Tesh
So she'll, like, normally, like, zoom in, but she's here in LA with the babies, and we have been living it up, and I begged her to come.
Amber
Do this have to.
Tesh
Because we were watching Married at first sight, season 20.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
And my God.
Amber
My God.
Tesh
Before we get into that, let's talk about who you are and tell the people how special you are to me.
Amber
Okay.
Tesh
How's your trip to la? This is her first time in la.
Amber
Yes. This my first time to la.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
First time on the West Coast. The best coast. So the flight was smooth. I was nervous with the two kids, but we trucked it. We did it. What else?
Tesh
It was good.
Amber
It was. It's been really nice. It's hot, is hard.
Tesh
What are the things on your list of things that you have to do?
Amber
Okay, so I had to go to Jena first and then.
Tesh
And yeah. Ramen Bar, by the way.
Amber
Yeah. Jena Ramen Bar was my first.
Tesh
My first everywhere except Boston. It's not in Boston.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
I needed it. Okay.
Amber
And then jollibee. We tried that yesterday. In N out is on the list.
Tesh
Y.
Amber
Coming here was on the list. Obviously. Meeting my niece.
Tesh
Yes.
Amber
And what else is on my list? I think that's it. But mostly.
Tesh
Yeah. And then the kids had.
Amber
Then there's the kids list.
Tesh
Yeah. Okay, so this question said, what was it like growing up together as sisters?
Amber
Do we want to get into 10 out of 10 with you?
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
Everything is 10 out of 10 with you. Our vibes are top tier. This is my best friend in the entire world. So whenever we're together. No, anyways, whenever we're together, it's just, like, the best time. She's my only big sister out of our big family, so I'm just happy every time. Growing up with you is amazing.
Tesh
Yeah, y'. All. She was also was one of my bridesmaids on My Love Is Blind Wedding. Right. That one thing that I did that one time. Wait. Okay. Tell everybody what you thought of when I told you I was going on the show.
Amber
I was just like, of course. Like, yeah, of course. Because who. You would do this?
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
It wasn't even shocking. I'm like, you're gonna get married to a random Person.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
Okay, here we go. Like, how do we support? What do we do? Yeah, yeah. And then you just. You always doing some kind of, like, some shit adventure. There's something I'm. Oh, here we are in la. We're on a podcast. It's just something.
Tesh
So I live life for the plot.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
And she showed up as my maid of honor.
Amber
Sure did.
Tesh
And really just was like, the whole
Amber
time, like, what's going on? But we was doing it, and I was like, I don't know what's going
Tesh
on here, but she's the sister in that viral clip. When I'm like, y' all ready? And she's like. And we just stand up and go, yeah. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Amber
Wrap this up.
Tesh
Now you're in LA and you're seeing me as a mom.
Amber
Yes. Oh, I know.
Tesh
I'm taking so much tips and, like, tricks from you. Cause she's an OG mommy. Like, you've been doing this for some years. And our girls are in the back, and we're trying to hold it together because we just want to pull them
Amber
in, like, have them here.
Tesh
Yeah. We're just doing our absolute big one.
Amber
And now you're a mom.
Tesh
I'm a mommy.
Amber
A whole mom.
Tesh
A mommy.
Amber
A mom just like you, girl. No, you're. She came. Like, motherhood is so natural. Like, she's a mom to my kids. Like, we co. I'm a single mom, and I call her my co parent. Yeah. And I really feel like. No, for real. Sometimes I'm like, get these kids. Like, get your kids and help me out. But she's just so organic. And then to see. Oopsies.
Tesh
Are you about to cry? Here we go.
Amber
But to see her in this role. Oh, man.
Tesh
I knew.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Okay.
Amber
But to see her in this role is so special. And you have the cutest little baby, and you're like, you just know what you're doing. And you're just. You know what you're doing.
Tesh
Thank you.
Amber
And you're killing it.
Tesh
Thank you.
Amber
And it's just so crazy to watch.
Tesh
But I get it from you, watching.
Amber
You know, it's already in you. It's already in you. Because you also, like, raised me, you know, and like, your siblings. And you have that natural mom instinct, and it just. It's flowing effortlessly. And watching you be a mom is, like, top tier. Like, it's elite. You really got it.
Tesh
Because I love her so much.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Okay, before I start crying, let's talk this season.
Amber
Yes, ma'. Am.
Tesh
Season 20 of Married at First Sight.
Amber
Oh, yeah.
Tesh
I really feel like we should have a blanket and a TV and just, like, be watching it.
Amber
The vibes do feel different. I like the. Like, the gathering. They do lots more gathering. Yeah.
Tesh
The group dinner.
Amber
Yeah. I like that. Like, everyone sitting together and doing it with each other. I really liked that part.
Tesh
Imagine doing that in real life, though.
Amber
I'd be sweating. I think I would love that.
Tesh
Like, I would love a group therapy session where everybody's yelling at my man.
Amber
Well, yes.
Tesh
Like, I'd be like, y' all see this, right?
Amber
You see this? But it also helps you not feel gaslit. Not feel gaslit, because I feel crazy. You guys met him?
Tesh
Yeah. You see? Yeah.
Amber
Just, like, I don't know if we're going ahead, but, like, when she called him out for being performative, and I was like, oh, yeah. Because she met you, she knows this.
Tesh
It's important. Michelle to Mecca.
Amber
Yes, to Mecca. Yeah. And she was like, well, at dinner, it felt performative. Well, we need some witnesses, because men will trick you.
Tesh
Mike is a tricker.
Amber
Surprise. So it's nice. I like that they do get to join each other and have those conversations in front of everyone.
Tesh
I do like that. I do like that. Because I feel like we said. And then, like, the group therapy, I think, is actually is really spicy. Very scary. When Dr. Lisa called out Nick and was like, nick, yeah, say something you're scared of.
Amber
And he's just like. He's scared of this moment right here. This is the moment that he's afraid of. It's happening in real time. This is it. Yeah, this is it. He's afraid. And then I called, and I was like, oh, okay.
Tesh
Poor guy.
Amber
And that's why I know he's never opening up again. Yeah, well. And then everyone's just looking around at him like, nick.
Tesh
No. But there's a level of validation that I would feel if I sat there and, like, somebody was like, speak. Yeah, speak.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Yeah. I don't know. I like that.
Amber
But it can be scary. Like, I've. But I feel like it also encourages them to, like, be vulnerable, like, to have those conversations. If you see the other guy, me, like, in my relationship, I'm struggling with this. And, like, well, in ours, now he's finally saying something. Not Nick, but, like, you're finally talking
Tesh
about something that you wouldn't necessarily talk just with. Devin did that to Mecca. He looked over and he was like, bro. Like, you're not alone.
Amber
Yeah, that was really cute. He was like, I'm there, too. I'm with you. And I was like, I liked that.
Ad Host
Yeah.
Amber
That was the community part of it. I really like for this season. I think that's really cute.
Tesh
Yeah. Yeah. Okay. How do you feel about the new experts about Dr. Lisa?
Amber
Dr. Lisa? I feel like Mr. Paul. Mr. Paul. Dr. Lisa. I think she has a fresh perspective. She seems very like in tune but like relaxed. Whereas the ones before, I don't know, they weren't as involved. So it's hard to say like which is better. But I do like her involvement and she does seem very like chill with the people.
Tesh
And she also has a way of being like non biased. Like sometimes she says the thoughts that I have, I'm like, no, somebody needs to call her out too. And she's like, wait a minute. And she says, I'm like, oh, okay.
Amber
Yeah.
Ad Host
Okay.
Amber
Lisa.
Tesh
I see you, girl.
Amber
We like that.
Tesh
Yeah, yeah.
Amber
And then is it Paul?
Tesh
Yeah, yeah.
Amber
He's. He's just fun to like one to look at. I'm like, wow. He's just so like handsome and he's chill and I like, that's just something I know. I like when they. I really like them when they. Or talking to each other about like they just feel like it feels really organic.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
And fresh. I hate to say fresh, but like fresh.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
You know, everything has a time.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
You know, and I feel like it was a good time for some new. Let's do some new things. Switch it up a little bit. Yeah.
Tesh
Okay. Should we talk about the. The couples on the show?
Amber
Okay.
Ad Host
Okay.
Tesh
I want your first impressions. First impressions. Adam. Marissa.
Amber
Go cute visually together. Yes, they look good together.
Tesh
Does Adam not look like a white Michael B. Jordan?
Amber
He's fine. He's fine. Like if you look at him like, okay, like I see it. Yeah, he is cute.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
Then he starts talking. But he is cute.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
And yeah. And Marissa, she's pretty. They look good together.
Tesh
They do look so good together.
Amber
They look like a nice match.
Tesh
Okay.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Tori and Felipe.
Amber
Tori is really pretty.
Tesh
Yeah. Gorgeous.
Amber
She seems really sweet. Very. Like she just gives. Cutesy.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
Felipe gives something.
Tesh
He gives something. Let's move on before we get say something not too nice but sweet.
Amber
Just a lot of personality, I think.
Tesh
Yeah. And Bejolie and Mecca.
Amber
Oh, I love Bejolee. I think she is so sweet. Like, she seems really organic. She's gorgeous. Mecca is unlike most and that's good, right? Everyone to have their individuality. Yes. They are what I pick them together. If I just saw them on the street, I probably wouldn't.
Tesh
If I saw them on the street. I would 100% put them together. Really? Yeah. I feel like the outfits, the. Like.
Amber
Really?
Tesh
Yeah, I would.
Amber
Huh?
Tesh
No, I would.
Amber
I would. No, I wouldn't. I wouldn't. I would pick someone else for her.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
But just off visuals. Off visuals? Yeah.
Tesh
Really?
Amber
Yeah, I think so. Yeah.
Tesh
Okay. Nick and Courtney.
Amber
I like Nick.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
I'm familiar with Nick from the other shows.
Tesh
Which ones?
Amber
Battle Camp. And then he did one of the.
Tesh
He did Perfect Match in the Circle.
Amber
Yes. He wasn't like a standout character for me, but I just remember. I remember seeing him.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
But I like them visually together. But I also wouldn't put them together after seeing what I've seen so far.
Tesh
Yeah. Courtney. Anything?
Amber
Very pretty.
Tesh
Okay. Michelle and Cameron.
Amber
Oh, they're cute. He's tall.
Tesh
Very tall.
Amber
He's very tall. Handsome too. He's a giant. And she's. She's very sweet. She looks pretty. I like them together, too.
Tesh
Really?
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Huh. Okay. Sean and Nikki, man, that's a couple I would not put together.
Amber
I wouldn't visually put them to. No, actually, I think I'm lying. I think they look good together.
Tesh
Huh.
Amber
I do think when they're in the.
Tesh
When they smile together in the same room.
Amber
Yeah. When they. Right next to each other, I'm like, wait, they're really cute together.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
They don't mesh well.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
But they look good together to me.
Tesh
Okay.
Amber
They have that, like, corporate. I almost had corporate baddie. Corporate baddies. Two corporate baddies. I don't think a man would want to hear that. But they look good together. They would take, like, nice photos together. Two baddies,
Tesh
Caitlyn and Devin.
Amber
They're cute together also. They look like a good match, but they just don't seem like a good match at all.
Tesh
Yeah. So overall, everybody's cute together.
Amber
I agree.
Tesh
Okay.
Amber
Oh, yes.
Tesh
That is my.
Amber
That is my stance.
Tesh
That's your take.
Amber
Visually. They look at it together and then they start talking and the personalities and the vibes are just off.
Tesh
Yep. Yeah.
Amber
So I can see. Oh, if you take this picture and this picture and you put them together, it's working. But when they start, I'm just kind of like, oh, yeah, that's not gonna work.
Tesh
Which guy do you wish would be quiet the most after Felipe?
Amber
I think Sean would save himself more
Tesh
if he just said less.
Amber
Stopped it a little bit.
Tesh
Said less.
Amber
He says a lot.
Tesh
He does.
Amber
And then it comes off like.
Tesh
It's a corporate jargon.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Where he's like, wants to talk, you In a circle and alpha you.
Amber
He's gone.
Tesh
Then he got the wrong girl because. Because she said, I'm right there with you.
Amber
Yeah, you reply, reply, reply. And that's why they're battling, because they are just going back and forth, back and forth. Yeah.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
So also, I think. What is his name with the outfits?
Tesh
Adam. He could say less.
Amber
He could say less, too. Just in. He's. He's loud and, like, the weird.
Tesh
A shot would chill him out.
Amber
A shot?
Tesh
Yeah, like, he's avoiding the alcohol.
Amber
It might mellow you.
Tesh
It might mellow you down. Just a little bit of whiskey.
Amber
Just that. That little shot that she gave you. And he was like, that's a flag. And I was like, oh, man.
Tesh
He hated that.
Amber
It just. We just got here. He could. He could use a shot.
Tesh
He could use a shot. But then we were saying, how would he act if he did have alcohol? That's the scary part.
Amber
He would elevate. If he's already coming out unbuttoned, like, these outfit, like, you know, I feel like he would be. Then he's going to another level of joy for life.
Tesh
Okay.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Was there anything about the weddings that stood out to you?
Amber
Yeah, I think watching Nikki was, like, the standout. I was like, what is happening? It felt so awkward.
Tesh
Yeah. Why?
Amber
Well, she just didn't look happy. Like, she was coming down. She didn't look like. And then there's confusion. Like, did she say, where's my husband? Like, I was. I'm like, he's right there. Yeah, they picked him. He's. But.
Tesh
And she thought it was Pastor Cal.
Amber
Yeah. Because I could see why. But I was like, oh, no, that's true.
Tesh
Apparently, she thought that was the officiant,
Amber
and that's, like, even worse. She's just waiting.
Tesh
Waiting for her husband, her knight in shining armor.
Amber
Her. I think she was looking for a tall. Waiting to see a tall man.
Tesh
But what did she say she was sapio.
Amber
No. Oh, yes. Sapiosexual, where she cares more about the mind and stuff. And.
Tesh
And that was a lie. And that's why you don't get on these shows and lie on your application. You need to say what you want. Because if it's all about intellect, no shade to Sean. But, like, that's not what you want.
Amber
Right.
Tesh
You now are spending the rest of your time defending. You have to put it, like, saying
Amber
that you're not attracted to him right now. You're not attracted. Do you like his mind? That should be your number one.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
That should be your top you should be happy.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
They matched you with someone that matches your brain.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
Be more specific.
Tesh
Be more specific. Say.
Amber
Say this is more important or, like, equal to you, you know?
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
But.
Tesh
Okay. Should we talk Mexico?
Amber
Let's talk.
Tesh
So this part really irritated me because I felt like we were watching two different shows with Nick and Courtney. Okay. And every time. This is in Mexico. Every time, like, he would come up on the screen, he would be like, oh, my God, Like, I'm having the best time ever. Like, I'm vibing. She's so this, she's so that. And then the camera would flip to Courtney and she'd be like.
Amber
And she's like, what's going on?
Tesh
I hate my life. I'm bored. I'm bored. He tried to touch me. I'm running away.
Amber
And this is what happens when you've done multiple shows. I feel. Because he's already.
Tesh
He.
Amber
The camera. He's like, oh, you saw me close it. I say, yes, I love. And I was like, oh, well, you. You do this.
Tesh
Do you think he's hyper aware of the cameras?
Amber
Yes. Which I can understand why, because even just seeing you from social media, people are reckless in the comments. So you're extra aware of. If you're doing another show after you've been. You're like, okay, I can't do this act. But she's now meeting a robot of a man who should just be having fun with her. So I can understand why he's reserved, but it's not for this scenario. This is your wife now.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
You gotta show up.
Tesh
You gotta show up. She picked up on the fact that he was polished early on.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
And I think he made a comment at some point when he was like, oh, I have to. I want to say the right thing, or something along those lines. I'm like, oh, well, your. Your brain is stuck in this post. Don't say the. Like, don't say the wrong thing. And it did feel like two different.
Tesh
Two different shows.
Amber
Yeah, two different shows. She was struck. She was struggling. She was trying to make a game. She. Do you want to get a drink? What can we do? And he's just like, you want to swim or something. I was like, what's going on? They are.
Tesh
I feel like a mismatch for sure. I just feel like I would love to see Nick on reality tv just not dating anymore. I just feel like he's in his brain about the women and how he's gonna come off. Like, just go be strategic. Go play in the mud and Jump around and do challenges. But like playing with somebody's life when you're on a show about marriage, I just feel like is not the point. Yes. Really?
Amber
I thought he wanted to find a wife.
Tesh
Genuine. Yes, of course you wanna find a wife. But I just feel like he could not let that guard down. I just don't a level of protection
Amber
that he's given himself. He's hyper aware of every. And it is kind of ruining the connection.
Tesh
But she's also like. She's guarded in her own ways.
Amber
She seems like a. Like from what I'm watching, it's a lot to like.
Tesh
Even if he wanted to let his guard down about the cameras, your guard is up from her.
Amber
Yeah. She's not making it easy, I think now. So what do you. Where do you go from there? Besides.
Tesh
We don't know. We don't know. Pray for them both.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Okay, let's go.
Amber
Because it could be cute.
Tesh
It could be cute.
Amber
It could be cute. I also think she needs to relax just a little bit.
Tesh
Her shoulders. Put them down.
Amber
That too. And her vibe. Just give him a chance to like, give him a space to open up.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
If he's able.
Tesh
I have to talk about the comment that Mecca made.
Amber
Oh.
Tesh
To our girl Belle.
Amber
Yeah. That was not it.
Tesh
That she's more attracted to him than he is to her. Specifically. She is 150% more attracted.
Amber
I would have been like, cut the camera, dead ass.
Tesh
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Amber
I would feel so embarrassed. Low key. What do you mean? And then he said, like, no, the
Tesh
way he sipped that tea.
Amber
Like, come on. He said, well, then he presented the question. So it's like when you. When someone wants to talk about something.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
You bring it. He's like, so who do you think's more attractive? She's like, oh, I never even thought of that. And he was like, 150% more, please. Like, actually, I would cry. I would go into the bathroom.
Tesh
Yeah. And then he doubled down and was like, well, if it was on a scale from 100, then you're. You're like 80, 80. And I'm like 60 or something.
Amber
Like, you're not making any better.
Tesh
Literally doubling down, doubling down, doubling.
Amber
But as a woman, you just like, okay. Like, you just want to start retreating because that's a. That's a big jump to say 100.
Tesh
In that moment. He wanted to be the diva. Like, he wanted to be the queen. He wanted to out girl her. Like, be the prize.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Sitting there sipping tea, talking about, you're more attracted to me, boy, if you don't.
Amber
Amber. That was real. That was hard to watch. I said, oh, wow. And he meant it. He meant he meant it. There wasn't a. Like, he didn't retract. He didn't. Yeah, he nails robe in the bed. Boom.
Tesh
100, 150.
Amber
Spooky. Oh, I did not like that for her. And she was like, oh, yeah.
Tesh
And then she says she's gonna fall back.
Amber
As you should.
Tesh
Rightfully so.
Amber
As you should.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
Because that just gives. Oh, I don't like you for real. Or even if I do like you you need to like me more.
Tesh
Yeah,
Amber
that never feels good.
Tesh
No.
Amber
150. Oh, my God.
Tesh
And what's like, a scale?
Amber
150? He said, no. You like, but no.
Tesh
Because then he said, and you're still holding back. So he thought she liked him 2200% more.
Amber
Yeah, he's.
Tesh
Yeah, yeah.
Amber
He wanted. He wants, but he. I feel like that he needed. He needs that for his ego. Yeah.
Tesh
Yeah. To be liked. Anyway, should we move on to Caitlyn and Devin? What do you think the disconnect between them is?
Amber
Connection. Just. They are not. Yeah, they are not. They're literally magnets fighting against each other. She. I need my space. I need. And that's fine. That's valid. But when you enter this kind of show, you have to negotiate, like, compromise. You have to. She's. I need my space immediately. You want to meet your husband a little bit. You want to get to know him? I don't know. And. But he is very, like, needy. Clingy. Very needy.
Tesh
Needy, Clingy, needy, needy, clingy, clingy.
Amber
It can be cute if he. I don't know how much I think
Tesh
I insert my personal opinion and, like, my personal, like, how I would feel when I'm watching the show. Because for me, if you ask me to touch you and rub you, I'm gonna immediately be like, no, I don't care if we got into. If you have to ask me to rub your leg and rub your back and hug you and come to the gym. Like, to me, there's a level of just be a little bit more secure in yourself. And I feel like, because he came off so clingy and needy, she withdrew even more. Like, I just feel like, as a man, relax.
Amber
I feel like he could have if she gave him something.
Tesh
What?
Amber
A little, like, reassurance that I like you. I'm attracted to, Like, I want to be around you. Did I feel like. Oh, I don't know. I feel like it wasn't enough. I think a little more would have been okay. A little more. Like, you're just, like.
Tesh
Like, touching.
Amber
See, like, you don't want to be like, come here. Like, I think that's too much. But I just think men need more words of affirmation than they give off sometimes. And just, like, sit there and be like, oh, I do like you. I want to hang out with you.
Tesh
I'm just, like, not that kind of girl. I need you to feel it in your soul.
Amber
I like her soul. Yeah.
Tesh
I need you to feel that you're him without Me, like bigging you up every second of the day.
Amber
It is, it can't be like non stop. Hey, I like you. I like you. Hey, come here.
Tesh
You needed that.
Amber
I like, that is excessive. Yeah.
Tesh
But I feel like you're right. When you do get into this experiment, you're kind of like, you really try
Amber
to see, does this person like me? Yeah, that's like step one, like, do you like me? And he's literally like, do you like want to be around me?
Tesh
Do you like me? I mean, yes.
Amber
It's like, I'm going to the gym, I'll see you later. She's like, do you have a. Yeah, that's very much you. Do you have a thing to do?
Tesh
Do you have a thing?
Amber
And he's like, yeah, I wanted to do a thing with you.
Tesh
No.
Amber
And he's. What is he supposed to do? I felt bad.
Tesh
Do you personally like, are you like the kind? Yeah.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
You like. More like, you like to give words and give affection and give.
Amber
Yeah. But in moderation.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
Like, I also don't want you like touching me and like in my space, but let's hang out. I do. If I was in this experiment, I need to know that we're actually liking each other.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
I can't know if I like you if you're on the treadmill running and I'm at the house. I need to know, like, we're building something.
Tesh
Yeah. I don't know. I feel like I'm in. I'm very much like, I'll see you.
Amber
Yeah, that wouldn't work for me. That's why it's not working for him. It wouldn't work for me. I need. Come let's, let's talk.
Tesh
Interesting.
Amber
Do you like me today?
Tesh
I feel like. Please, God, please. So back in Seattle, Nikki and Sean slept separately after getting to a fight at the airport.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Why do you think Nikki and Sean cannot communicate effectively?
Amber
I think they both want to win and I think that's like they just both want to win.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
I don't know how else. That's what it looks like. Like you say this. Oh, but I'm going to say this and we're just going to go back and forth about it and one of us has to be right at the end. It does feel like they want to win instead of be heard or like hear each other out.
Tesh
I feel like Sean likes to teach and it's like, can we just talk? I don't need a lesson. I'm not a 5 year old. I'm not Your student just talk when
Amber
she felt like she was being interviewed by the pool. And I'm like, I understand wanting getting to know someone, but, like, it does feel pushy.
Tesh
He was just like, well, that is. Give me an example of how you grew. Like, boy, I'm so easily irritated.
Amber
I am easily irritated. Cause I'd have been like.
Tesh
I would have said exactly what she said. Like, what are we doing right. What are we actually doing right now?
Amber
What is happening?
Tesh
You're in the pool. Put your nipples.
Amber
You. Sorry.
Tesh
It was just like a thing that Sean never wore a shirt just.
Amber
And when she's like the dad bod. While the dad. I was like, oh, man. Wasn't specific enough, but gotta be specific.
Tesh
You gotta tell the experts.
Amber
What you. What do you want?
Tesh
You don't want a dad bod with no dad.
Amber
You don't want it. I like a little dad, but I do. I'm not. I do, I do, I do. I don't want his.
Tesh
But like I told Ollie, did you get pregnant? Oh, there should be no dad bod.
Amber
What's your excuse? What is your excuse? What's your excuse?
Tesh
Dad bod. I feel like that is such a ridiculous.
Amber
And then to not be a dad part. And then not to be a dad. You're not even a dad. That part is funny. Like. And I was like, okay, you have time, though. But whatever. Dad bod, pull it together. I like a little.
Tesh
You do. Like a little. Little slope song.
Amber
Little thick man. Ew. Not little. Little and thick. No. Can we don't say that? Little thick man. I want to in my DMs. Oh, my gosh. I'll freak out. Come get my. What you're looking for?
Tesh
She is single.
Amber
You gotta be specific. That is not to be clear. What I'm looking for.
Tesh
Yeah, what are you looking for?
Amber
That's not on there. It surely can't be.
Tesh
Okay, well, then I guess I'll go to the next question. Let's get into Felipe and Tori a little bit. Do you think his honesty about cheating in his past is a good or a bad thing?
Amber
Well, I think it's an instant ick.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
As soon as he said, I was
Tesh
like, oh, and then being like, transformed to like. Like, you weren't always him, Right? So not only did you just come into being handsome, you're a cheater.
Amber
Cheating, refreshed reformed man.
Tesh
It's just like you had a glow up and you started. Cheating is crazy.
Amber
I don't like that.
Tesh
You should be humble.
Amber
I don't like that. And if someone told me like they were, it's so, oh, I was cheating. She never, I never told her. I would just be like, oh, so you're like, so.
Tesh
I can't wait for you to dog me out.
Amber
It gave. Why are you telling me this?
Tesh
Right?
Amber
It feels like a setup for like, you know when men start giving you like slow crumbs of like my behavior
Tesh
and how they're gonna treat you. And then like, I feel so freaking like sad for women that we have to be like, thank you so much for telling me that.
Amber
Right? That was so why are you cheating?
Tesh
Why are you cheating? And why are you telling me? And why you didn't tell her?
Amber
Right? Why it feels like it's irritating. Cause he mentions it a couple more times about being monogamous and he doesn't know if he can do more than one woman or whatever. And I feel like that was the seed that got planted.
Tesh
He's like, I'm gonna let you know I'm gonna be a hoe.
Amber
Right.
Tesh
Regardless of how you feel.
Amber
And if we don't work out, it's cause I wanna keep the momentum.
Tesh
I want more. I just got hot.
Amber
It's not enough for me. You shouldn't sign up for married at first sight. Right.
Tesh
If you're gonna be a whore.
Amber
There you go. Okay, I got you. And that's it. That's it.
Tesh
We finish each other's sandwiches.
Amber
That's what I was gonna say, but yeah. Okay. Okay.
Tesh
Okay. Now on to Adam and Marissa. Yeah, they seemed very strong early on, but cracks are starting to show. Child, do you think the couples have to be on the same page about lifestyle and ho for it to work?
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
Cuz it was. It feels like then I feel like then we're just playing around.
Tesh
Yeah. What did we say the other day about them?
Amber
They feel like they're on a extended like one night stand.
Tesh
It lasted too long.
Amber
They're just it like they're quarantined.
Tesh
Exactly.
Amber
Like if this was co. And they're just like, well, yeah, let's just hang out.
Tesh
They did the thing.
Amber
And that's why we all have seen clarity. Okay. They're just like. It just gives like we're vibing, we're having vibing. And that's it.
Tesh
And that's it.
Amber
But it just feels like a really long one night stand. Like, just like.
Tesh
It's also kind of unfortunate because I feel like Marissa is being so open and vulnerable, like talking about her dad and like really trying, but you cannot penetrate a man that is Wearing a open bedazzled shirt with the tag on it.
Amber
With a tag on it. And he's just. He's just in, like, la La land. Like, I feel like he wanted to flex. Like, I have my home. I have my life together. I have the jet skis. I'm a cool guy, but, like, it's time to get serious. I knew I couldn't take him seriously when he. Paul, had to tell him, you have to break up with this girl.
Tesh
Talking about it wasn't that serious.
Amber
She said, are you devastated that was your girl?
Tesh
Is this your legit girlfriend?
Amber
And that's why if this relationship doesn't work because you have something going. I feel like he just gives, like, just vibing.
Tesh
Yeah, vibing. That's what he is.
Amber
I'm gonna get married for funsies.
Tesh
For funs.
Amber
And he.
Tesh
Wait, what about him playing the piano? Oh,
Amber
I can't tell if the edit gave it, like, made it so dramatic, but, like, I thought that was.
Tesh
I mean, what classical song, you know, was only one minute? You know, he had been going and going and going.
Amber
And I have another one.
Tesh
I was thinking about the girls laughing. I'm like, my sisters would have been on the floor.
Amber
All right, just play a little and call it and then wrap it up.
Tesh
And wrap it up.
Amber
But I thought it was cute, like, to be in a room with, like, half strangers. Like, he wanted to show, like, I have a talent. I have a thing. Yeah, I thought that was cute.
Tesh
And you know how you do that? You say, y', all, I can play piano.
Amber
That's the faster way. I thought it was cute, though. Maybe if it was just one. I don't know how many songs he did, but one. And to do it sober.
Tesh
I heard it lasted a long time.
Amber
Okay, so we could.
Tesh
And it was a sober decision. He.
Amber
It was a sober choice. And that is a choice to make on your wedding day.
Ad Host
Yeah.
Tesh
Okay. It seems like Cameron and Michelle are connecting much better than any of the other couples. What do you think it's is about them that's working?
Amber
Can I say my honest opinion?
Tesh
Please do I.
Amber
It's because I think they're boring. I think they work. I think they work because they're boring.
Tesh
Drama. Yeah.
Amber
And I'm not saying, like, let's. Like, you need to fight to make a relate. Like, I. It doesn't have to be toxic or any. I just think they're both a bit boring. So they are just having an. It's a. It's a seamless connection because they're a Bit boring. They're working because it's not toxic or exciting.
Tesh
My God.
Amber
In my opinion.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
As a viewer who know nothing about these people, it just. It just gives, like.
Tesh
Oh, yeah.
Amber
We got put together and we're just gonna make it work. We're doing the thing.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
And I think they're just doing the thing. It looks just like. Oh, I don't know. It's not giving anything for me.
Tesh
I feel like every season has that couple.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
You know, that kind of just floats through.
Amber
They do the process and it seems boring.
Tesh
But they're just adults.
Amber
Right.
Tesh
And they're just serious. And they're not showing up in bedazzles and hats and open shirts.
Amber
They're just valid adults who wanted to get married. And they're just doing it.
Tesh
Yeah. And we're just so used to the
Amber
toxicity of everyone else. Everyone else is. Is a bit like that. So to see someone just doing the thing be grown. Maybe that's why I'm bored.
Tesh
Maybe.
Amber
Maybe they're.
Tesh
I don't know.
Amber
He's massively tall. Their first dance, though, I was like, whoa.
Tesh
I know.
Amber
Good for her.
Tesh
Good for her.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Okay, back to Shawn and Nikki Child. They seem to be in a better place after meeting with Paul, but they're struggling with physical intimacy. Do you think Sean is putting too much pressure on Nicki?
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Amber
Sean wants it. Sean wants it. He wants. He wants that. He wants it. He wants a little kiss. He wants A cuddle. Like, he started off strong like 69. And yeah. He wants it.
Ad Host
Yeah.
Tesh
He's like, I'm getting married so I can be with my wife. Yeah. And my wife better.
Amber
I'm ready to consummate the marriage. Like, he's giving. I want, like. But you're. There's. You're not there yet. But let's.
Tesh
Let's rewind because you said.
Amber
Oh, what did I say?
Tesh
You said that when you join this experiment that you got to give and you got to like.
Amber
If that's your vibe. If it was me and I'm going on. I'm not if. I think you just have to be completely unattracted to the person to not want to do those things.
Tesh
Okay, let me ask you the question.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
You go on married at first sight. Mm. You walk up to the altar and that man is fine.
Amber
Uh huh.
Tesh
Are we consummating the marriage if he's
Amber
fine and I'm attracted to him and we just got married. I don't know if it's that day.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
Maybe honeymoon. If the vibe.
Tesh
It does.
Amber
Vibes play a role.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
But what are we. I'm here for. I need. I want to see the experiment.
Tesh
But it's ugly. But high vibes.
Amber
I'll give you a little kiss. No, I'm just kidding. Then. Then we'll do the slow entry.
Tesh
Yeah. So I guess my thing is because there. I feel like on this season in particular, it's a lot of people holding back and being like, no, like, I don't want to kiss you. I don't want to touch you. And I feel like they're not attracting you're.
Amber
You just don't like this person.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
Because naturally. Right. We would want to. You want to get someone now you're. And that's what. That's my. Like, I'm like, oh, marrying.
Tesh
So what are we doing? Yeah. But you don't like them and you're not attractive.
Amber
So there's the reserve.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
And then it keeps showing up in all these other areas. Now we're fighting.
Tesh
Right.
Amber
Because you want to kiss but you don't like.
Tesh
Yeah, it's. Yeah.
Amber
It's attraction that really does matter.
Tesh
Would you ever get married at first sight?
Amber
I. Yeah. Back in the day I was like, oh, I would so do this.
Tesh
Would you do it today?
Amber
Well, no, because I have kids. But if I was a single, I would do it.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
Yeah, I would do it.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
But I would have them. They have to know, like, my.
Tesh
I would marry that first. Would you do married at first over Love is Blind.
Amber
I'm not doing Love is blind. I wouldn't do Love is blind.
Tesh
But you don't have to get married first.
Amber
Yeah, but I don't want to. Like, I'd rather commit, and then we figure it out. Then, like, I build a super amazing bond with you, and then I stand there liking you, and then you could tell me no. Yeah, no, that's. Now emote. Now you have to say yes. Now we go together.
Tesh
Now we go together for real.
Amber
But I'd rather, like. I would. I want the commitment first.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
And then let's work on the other things. If I was well matched. Yeah, he was fine.
Tesh
So we'll sign you up tonight.
Amber
Yeah, let's do it. If they had a single mom's matchmaking, I would do it, though. I sure would. I wouldn't do Love is blind. That's scary.
Tesh
It is scary. Spooky.
Amber
Because I'm not gonna pretend that attraction doesn't matter to me who's on that other side of that door.
Tesh
And I need to see.
Amber
I want to see. Yeah, but it's also walking down the aisle to a stranger. Oh. Like, when Marissa's like, I know him. I was like, what if. Yeah, she had a bad experience with him. Now she got married.
Tesh
Okay, so, girl.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
How about Shawn talking about his needs?
Amber
He has needs.
Tesh
He has needs. He has a lot of needs. And he brought up to Nikki that he wanted to see if she. If she didn't want to go all the way.
Amber
What are her limits?
Tesh
If she would participate in some mutual physical. Not physical.
Amber
Touching things. Yeah.
Tesh
How do we feel about that?
Amber
It's like, Sean, I do just horny ass. Okay.
Tesh
Thank you.
Amber
It gives. I really. I keep saying he needs it.
Tesh
Like, he's chasing her around the counter.
Amber
You've got. Give it to me, give it to
Tesh
me, give it to me, give it to me.
Amber
I'm ready now. Are you. Give me that. No, it's just like.
Tesh
But then he goes. Then he's like, it's your wifely duties.
Amber
It's like, wait, hold on.
Tesh
Before we go into that. Do you believe in wifely duties? Like, do you believe that as a wife, you need to be humping and jumping on that man? Whenever he says.
Amber
So you lost me at. Whenever he says, I was on board.
Tesh
I should be humping and jumping. But not what he says.
Amber
It would be nice, right? I think this is a part of, you know, the arrangement should you have to. Obviously, no one has to. And is it. Girl, hold on. Let me think about my personal preferences,
Tesh
because I'm married now and that's.
Amber
But if he says, like, if you.
Tesh
If he ever looked at me and said, you're wifely, dude. Yeah.
Amber
I think when you start divorce.
Tesh
No, I'm not a wife. But are they. I feel like as a wife. And I can speak as a wife.
Amber
Okay. Period. What as a wife.
Tesh
No, I do feel like there are certain
Amber
requirements. Requirements to satisfy the needs of said part.
Tesh
At your comfort.
Amber
At your comfort.
Tesh
At your comfort.
Amber
I think that request so early is a little. It's a little while after.
Tesh
She's made it very clear several times that she don't want to hump and
Amber
jump on you and she's not attracted to you. So you're also saying, oh, I understand. It's like, forget you're not attracted to me. Do this next to me to satisfy me. It's also like, go in the bathroom.
Tesh
What are the other things on the list of wifely duties? Because is he now going to turn around and be like, you need to sweep the floor. Right. You're a wife.
Amber
Right.
Tesh
You need to go.
Amber
And she's not having a wife. Right.
Tesh
Like, we can't just set the standard that your wifely duty is to perform in the bed for him. That just cannot be it.
Amber
Especially so soon when she's express. I think she said it too many times. I'm not into this. I'm not here. She's just trying to, like, she's just warming up to you.
Tesh
Go take care of yourself.
Amber
Go in the shower.
Tesh
You're a grown man.
Amber
The shower that he wouldn't. That he didn't take.
Tesh
Not one time. He said.
Amber
And she said, oh, is there more
Tesh
to your bedtime routine?
Amber
Hygiene. If you have to tell someone hygiene's important to you, and then you asking for some.
Tesh
Now, I want your predictions for the rest of the season. Which couples do you think will say yes on decision day, and which do you think will say no?
Amber
Okay. I think Cameron and Michelle will say yes.
Tesh
Yes.
Amber
Yeah, I think that's my for sure yes. I feel confident that unless something happens, I don't know. They feel like a yes to me. Okay. I think Marissa and Adam could say yes if he doesn't do something to mess it up. I feel like if they say no, she saw something, he did something, and I think it would be on.
Tesh
You think if they say no, it would be on her saying no, not him?
Amber
Yeah, I think she would. I think he wants more than no, I don't think he wants To. I don't think he wants to be the bad guy, so. But I think that she likes him, but I don't know how much, like. And if I think he might have a little goof in there that's hard to like. Yeah.
Tesh
I feel like Felipe and Tori.
Amber
We'll say yes. Oh, I don't think so.
Tesh
I think she really likes him.
Amber
Really?
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
Oh, I think.
Tesh
I feel like she just keeps giving him the benefit of the doubt, and
Amber
that's why I hope she doesn't say yes.
Tesh
I hope she doesn't, but I feel like.
Amber
Really? Yeah, I know. I think that they'll snap out of it. I think so. Okay. And I also think that there may be an attraction thing there, too, that we like. What?
Tesh
She's not attracted to him?
Amber
Well, she. I don't know. She said she was hot. She said that. But there's a disconnect.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
I think there's. If it's not. I think attraction in the way of. Not physical, but, like, maybe personality or maturity or. I don't know. He. It gives. Something is missing.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
Well. And she did.
Tesh
Yeah, she did.
Amber
But she did say she felt safe, and that wasn't the reason for the retraction, but that's a big retraction, so. Tar. That's a. It's weird to go forward from there,
Tesh
I think, when your husband wants to be a hoe.
Amber
Yes. Yeah. I also feel like Mecca and bel Jolie. I don't know. I don't think. I don't think so. I don't think. I think he's. I think he would say no to her. I think she would say yes. And then he will say no for reasons I'm unsure of because she's. She seems good for him. If she likes him.
Tesh
Saying no to her would be childish.
Amber
Yeah. He. To win, I think to just be the. The one that. Yeah, the one. The one that said no.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
Might bring him, like, a confidence thing or something. I don't know. Yeah.
Tesh
Just to humble her. Keep humbling and humbling and humbling her. That is his ultimate M.O. when it comes to that relationship.
Amber
Yeah. And that. And she doesn't deserve it.
Tesh
Your eyebrows look so good. Thank you.
Amber
I'm looking at your face, and I'm
Tesh
like, wow, My goodness. You're my sister, T. You're like lashes. Yeah.
Amber
Sandwiches. That's what I was gonna say. Okay. And then I also think that. But the other couple, though, Nikki and Sean. What do you think?
Tesh
I think hell nah.
Amber
Yeah. For. For. You think he'll Say yes. And Shawn.
Tesh
I think they're both gonna say no.
Amber
Oh, I think they're both.
Tesh
I feel like they're both just too old to like. And not in a disrespectful. Like, they're too old to commit. Like, time is of essence.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
And I'm not going to spend my last Whatever years battling.
Amber
Battling brains.
Tesh
I'm not doing that.
Amber
Like, and they feel, like, really good. Like they'd be good co workers. You know, like, they have, like I said before, like, that corporate vibe. Like, they just feel like they would be really good office friends.
Tesh
I feel like he would talk over her at the boardroom.
Amber
Oh, she'd be annoyed by him. But I feel like they look, they. They just give like a corporate baddie. Like. Oh, you know, like a male. Like a guy bestie.
Tesh
Yeah. Like work husband.
Amber
More like just, you know, like that guy friend that's just. Like, we vibe and we hang out. We have a good time. But I. But, you know, he likes her, but they'll never date.
Tesh
Yep. Yep.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Yep.
Amber
Right. Yep. Yeah.
Tesh
Okay. So what about Nick and Courtney?
Amber
I don't know. I want someone else for Nick. I want Nick to have someone else.
Tesh
I wish they could watch each other's confessionals.
Amber
That would be really sad. I feel like those. That. That wouldn't be good. I want someone else for Nick. Yeah. And I just don't think. I think she's very strong in, like, her delivery. She's gonna have to do her thing. I think she needs to, like, marinate in who she. I don't know. Yeah. I would pick. I think I have a soft spot for him for some reason. After watching him, like, the way she talks about him, I'm just like, o. Someone wants, like, watching that back is going to be so sad.
Tesh
I feel like she. Her and Mecca should. Should date.
Amber
Oh, my God.
Tesh
So that they.
Amber
Can you imagine the.
Tesh
Be mean to each other?
Amber
Back and forth, back and forth. You're not my type.
Tesh
Well, you're not my type. Well, you're ugly. Well, you're ugly.
Amber
Yeah. Like, if they just went back and forth strongest. Please. Yeah, I would just want someone else.
Tesh
Yeah. Okay. And then Devin and Caitlyn.
Amber
It's not looking good. It's not looking good.
Tesh
It's not looking good.
Amber
It's not looking good.
Tesh
I'm sorry. That is probably the most exhausting one for me personally.
Amber
Oh, because you don't like clingy men and people. I'm having it. My issue more is with her.
Tesh
I know. I don't like, and I want to,
Amber
like, be on the woman's. I know. It's like. Yeah. I want to be on her side
Tesh
and, like, understand her little. I know.
Amber
Individuality. But, like, I. I just think the. It's too intense for.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
To be so disconnected.
Tesh
I don't like that.
Amber
I don't think that. I don't like the distance.
Tesh
Okay. Period.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Let's play a little game. So we're gonna do a sister quiz.
Amber
Okay.
Tesh
Okay.
Amber
Okay.
Tesh
Okay. So we're gonna put a little twist on the classic couples quiz, turning this into the sister quiz, and see how well we actually know each other.
Amber
All right.
Tesh
And if you lose ice, I swear to God.
Amber
Okay. Let's just see.
Tesh
Okay, so here's how it works. I'll ask you a question about me.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Then you'll ask me questions about you.
Amber
Okay.
Tesh
We'll lock in our answers, fact checked each other, and see who knows their sister the best.
Amber
I got this.
Tesh
I'm gonna ask you questions first. Ready?
Amber
Yep.
Tesh
What's my biggest pet peeve?
Amber
I think your biggest pet peeve is, like, when people. When there's a need that needs to be done instead of someone just doing it.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
They're like asking, do you want me to, like. You know what? That I don't like when people move.
Tesh
I don't.
Amber
I mean, when people don't move.
Tesh
If you know. Yeah.
Amber
That this needs to be done. Do it. I think you like lack of action. I think is your.
Tesh
Don't ask me about it. Just do it.
Amber
Yeah, that is it.
Tesh
Yeah, yeah, yeah. So, okay, what's my go to coffee order?
Amber
Oh, I'm okay. You have a. Oh, my goodness. A brown sugar shaken oat milk espresso. All the espresso shots. 3. Did I say all the things? No. Oat milk, brown sugar shaken espresso.
Tesh
Something like that. Yeah, that.
Amber
That thing.
Tesh
Brown sugar, oat milkshake and espresso venti.
Amber
Oh, venti extra espresso.
Tesh
Yeah, but I just make it at home now.
Amber
Yeah. So you're good at that.
Tesh
My Breville. Okay, what's the funniest memory we have together?
Amber
The funniest? I feel like every moment is a moment. Like it's actually. It's actually comical. Like even the littlest things. The funniest. I don't know, guys. I told my sister when I was pregnant, and she was laughing like she was hysteric. I was so. I don't know why I was confused. That's neither here or there. But I called her and she's just Walking around target, laughing. I showed her the test. She's just like. And I'm like, amber, this is not funny.
Tesh
It wasn't funny. It wasn't funny.
Amber
But your reaction. I was like, what is happening?
Tesh
Because we adulted at the same time. Really, really hard. The time she told me, she. The day she told me she was pregnant, I was shopping around Target, trying to get things for my wedding. For my lib wedding.
Amber
So it was a weird, strange. We were in a weird dystopian, like, what is going on?
Tesh
I could not grasp that she was
Amber
having a baby and I was potentially
Tesh
going to get married.
Amber
Not to fly out for your wedding. It was a lot going on. And I said, well. And we're just like, all right. Well.
Tesh
And I. I was crying, laughing in Target. It was actually ridiculous.
Amber
I don't know if that's the funniest, but that is just one of the ones. I'm like, yeah, what is happening? Yeah, that was just one of the most memorable.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
Because what was happening at the same time?
Tesh
Okay, what's something I always overthink?
Amber
Oh, this is just. I think you overthink yourself, like, in the. Like, your abilities or like. Like, I know, you know, you can do anything, but sometimes I feel like you have, like, that outer body. Like, you know what I'm trying to say?
Tesh
Yeah. Like, I'll call you. You know, my three times rule. Like, if I say it three times and I have to do it or
Amber
execute it, I want to change it. I think you overthink things. Like when it's time to get yourself to treat yourself for real.
Tesh
Oh, treat myself.
Amber
Yeah. Which also goes with the three times. Say she. Amber, has this thing. Like, you can only say a problem or three times, and then you have to have the solution. So by the third time, I'll be like, oh, I really need to buy this. Buy this. And by the third time, if she's like, get it. Do it. And I feel. But when it comes to herself, I'll
Tesh
say it 300 times.
Amber
Yeah. And I'm like, amber, do the thing. Get the thing. You deserve the thing.
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Amber
So I think you overthink when it's time to, like, take care of yourself or spoil yourself with the things you want.
Tesh
That is factual.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Okay.
Amber
But everything else, you're pretty sure of yourself, so I don't. Yeah, that's what I would say.
Tesh
Okay. All right, now it's your turn.
Amber
Give me this. This right here.
Tesh
I didn't. Look, I swear. I have no idea. I promise. I promise. I Promise.
Amber
All right, now it's your turn. All right, what's my favorite reality show besides Married at First Sight?
Tesh
Your favorite reality show?
Amber
Damn.
Tesh
Should I know that your favorite reality show besides Married at First sight is Chef Ramsay?
Amber
You're not wrong. No, I really.
Tesh
One of his shows.
Amber
I really. I sit there.
Tesh
Which one would you say? What show would you say?
Amber
Next level, chef. Okay, that's a good one. Okay, I'll take that.
Tesh
Okay.
Amber
Okay, okay.
Tesh
If I didn't say that, what would it be?
Amber
Reality TV show.
Tesh
See, I was right.
Amber
Yeah, those are. That's definitely high on the list. Okay, okay, I give. I'll give you that.
Tesh
Thank you.
Amber
All right, what's my favorite memory of us? Favorite memory of us?
Tesh
You know what you often reference? Please tell me the first time you got on an airplane. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. And she was terrified, and we were cheerleading coaches together, and our team made it to, like, nationals or something for the first time. For the first time. And we flew down to Florida, and she was like, how is it gonna feel on the plane? Blah, blah, blah, blah. You reference this airplane ride all the time. And we held hands, and I was like, the plane is gonna really fast,
Amber
and then it's gonna go up.
Tesh
Yep.
Amber
And it did. And I knew exactly what to expect
Tesh
because I said, tell, and it went
Amber
up, and I was like, oh, yeah. And you just held my little hand. Yeah, yeah. Oh, don't do that. Cuz I'll do that.
Tesh
I know.
Amber
Okay. All right, all right. What's something that stresses me out instantly besides men?
Tesh
I would say instantly. I don't know. Stresses you out instantly.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
You look like you got. You already look stressed.
Amber
You. You know, give me a hand. Just think of, like, a lot. Like, it's. It's loud.
Tesh
It's like. Like somebody eating. Yeah, that does do it for you.
Amber
Mouth sounds.
Tesh
Mouth sounds. Actually any sound. Really. Instant. Instant. You really do get irritated. Yeah.
Amber
Like, everyone rail it in. I can't.
Tesh
Many sounds. Yeah, yeah.
Amber
I need the tv. I need everything to, like, quiet down, please.
Tesh
Instant.
Amber
Okay, okay. Yeah, I. I coached you on that one. You get, like, a half point if we're doing points. All right, which reality show? This is the last question.
Tesh
Thank God.
Amber
Get it right. Which reality show am I most likely to end up on? Oopsies.
Tesh
You are most likely to end up up on Married.
Amber
At first, I would.
Tesh
The single mom's edition.
Amber
I would.
Tesh
Okay.
Amber
With some intense regulations.
Tesh
Yeah, yeah. Like, not really married.
Amber
Don't meet the kids. Ooh.
Tesh
Okay.
Amber
You know.
Tesh
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Amber
I would do it. I would do a. I would do a dating show, though. Yeah, a dating show, but not, like Perfect Match where you have to line up and kiss the. Nope.
Tesh
You do Love Island.
Amber
No, I'm too old for that.
Tesh
You would do Love Island. I would not. You love Love Island.
Amber
I like to watch it.
Tesh
But you wouldn't go on it.
Amber
No.
Tesh
Okay.
Amber
I like to wear pants and hoodies, so no, thank you.
Tesh
Okay, well, wrap it up. Well, sister.
Amber
Yes, ma'.
Tesh
Am. My resident married at first sight expert. But y', all, if y' all ever do another revamp and y' all need someone to come on and really get
Amber
into their business, and you need a new business. Yeah.
Tesh
Oh, my girl.
Amber
Yeah. I will give the, like, the outside perspective.
Tesh
You're being weird.
Amber
I'll just sit behind the experts and be like, you're being weird. You're hurting her feelings. Yeah, yeah, I'll do that. If you need.
Tesh
Before we go, is there anything else? Any final thoughts on this season of Married at First Sight?
Amber
I am wishing everyone well. Yeah, well, that works for them. You know, not just, like, everyone get married and be miserable. I hope that those that actually find a good connection make it work. We've seen it work.
Tesh
We've seen it work.
Amber
We've seen it work. And I literally follow couples that. That made it work.
Tesh
So good luck. Good luck.
Amber
And just do the thing. Really. Or don't do the thing. Or don't.
Tesh
Or don't.
Amber
Because that's also a right answer. A no is. Okay.
Tesh
Be less horny. That's my. My tip.
Amber
If you're going for the fish.
Tesh
Less horny, less on it.
Amber
Like, just chill and vibe.
Tesh
And vibe.
Amber
And be honest and open.
Tesh
Yeah.
Amber
And also. And also. And also. And. And anyway, I'm excited for the rest
Tesh
of the season because so far, so good. So far. Thoroughly entertained. Yeah.
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Thank you.
Amber
Thank you. What's the beat?
Tesh
Okay.
Amber
Sorry. Okay, okay.
Tesh
We'll sing it together. 5, 6, 7, 8.
Amber
What's the reality?
Tesh
What's the reality?
Amber
I'll see you one on next Wednesday. On another episode of what's the Reality? On that note.
Tesh
Oh, you want to do the outro?
Amber
Yeah.
Tesh
Thank you guys for watching another episode
Amber
of what's the Reality.
Tesh
Be sure to follow us on all social platforms at what's the Reality? Pod And I will see y' all next Wednesday.
Amber
Next Wednesday.
Tesh
I thought you were gonna say Wednesday, so I said next Wednesday.
Amber
I was gonna say next week.
Tesh
Okay. And I will see y' all week.
Amber
Oh.
Tesh
And I will see y'.
Amber
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Host: Amber Desiree (AD)
Guest: Tesh (Amber's sister)
Release Date: August 12, 2026
This engaging episode of "What's the Reality?" features a lively "sister chat" between AD (Amber, your host from Love Is Blind and Perfect Match) and her sister/best friend Tesh. Together, they break down the first 12 episodes of Married at First Sight Season 20, giving their honest, unfiltered takes on the couples, experts, most memorable moments, and reality TV relationship drama. With wit, warmth, and lots of laughter, the sisters discuss the cast's personalities, relationship dynamics, what makes (and breaks) the couples, and predictions for Decision Day—all through a lens of sisterhood and lived reality TV experience.
(Timestamps correspond with each couple’s main discussion)
Throughout, Amber and Tesh maintain a supportive, unfiltered, and comedic tone, offering both real talk and levity. Whether dishing about over-produced reality TV moments or reflecting on the complexities of real relationships, their conversation gives listeners both hot takes and heart.
| Timestamp | Segment/Topic Description | |---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:25-06:00 | Sisterhood, LA trip highlights, and motherhood bonding | | 07:19-09:10 | Season 20’s new vibe, group dynamics, and therapy sessions | | 09:58-10:50 | New experts Dr. Lisa and Paul—first impressions | | 11:03-14:50 | Rapid-fire first impressions: the couples | | 16:32-17:44 | Nikki’s wedding awkwardness | | 18:02-20:29 | Nick & Courtney’s Mexico disconnect | | 21:10-24:53 | Mecca’s “I’m the prize” moment with Bejolie | | 25:50-28:55 | Caitlyn & Devin: clinginess and relationship needs | | 29:12-31:42 | Nikki & Sean: inability to communicate, the “dad bod” debate | | 31:53-33:26 | Felipe’s cheating confession/Amber & Tesh’s take on red flags | | 33:36-36:17 | Adam & Marissa: “just vibing” and not taking it seriously | | 36:17-37:30 | Cameron & Michelle: “boring, but working” | | 39:12-44:52 | Sean’s pressure for intimacy, wifely duties, and boundaries | | 46:03-51:28 | Decision Day predictions, couple-by-couple | | 51:31-59:24 | Sister quiz: memories, pet peeves, favorite shows, fun stories | | 60:04-60:57 | Final thoughts: advice for couples & wishes for the show |
If you love reality TV, sisterly realness, and wish you could talk back to the screen during Married at First Sight, this episode is for you. Amber and Tesh serve up hot takes, riotous one-liners, and genuinely insightful relationship advice—all wrapped in sisterly warmth. Their recaps, predictions, and honesty provide a fresh lens on both the series and the messiness (and sweetness) of real-life love.
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