Chanel and Micah Left 'The Ultimatum' Early — Are They Still Together?

When it comes to reality TV dating shows, the odds of a couple finding lasting love are often slim. Drama, temptation, and the pressure of public scrutiny often result in relationships unraveling rather than thriving. Many viewers tune in expecting the drama of breakups more than the bliss of lasting commitment.

However, Netflix's The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On flips the traditional dating show formula. Unlike other shows, the couples featured are already in relationships and come to the experiment facing an ultimatum — either get engaged or move on.

Season 3, however, introduced an unexpected twist: Two of the couples, including Chanel Watkins and Micah Hardeman, made the unexpected decision to leave the show early.

This decision to suddenly exit the Netflix series sparked a lot of questions, and Chanel and Micah’s journey on the show became one of the season's biggest talking points. With that said, fans can't help but wonder: Are Chanel and Micah still together?

As of now, Chanel and Micah's social media profiles make it clear that they're still going strong as a couple. Plus, they seem to be openly flaunting their love and happiness for all to see! Given that they left the show because they felt destined for each other, this isn't much of a surprise.

Both seem frustrated by the backlash they've faced over their early exit but remain determined to push the narrative that staying on the show would have been detrimental to their relationship.

For some context, Chanel and Micah had been together for over two years when they joined The Ultimatum. Chanel was ready to take their relationship to the next level, but Micah was hesitant about commitment. The pair began the experiment with all the expected uncertainties. They, however, quickly discovered their relationship was stronger than they had even realized.

Instead of completing the trial marriage portion of the show, the couple decided to leave early. They decided it made more sense to focus on their relationship outside of the reality TV spotlight. During an interview with People, the creators of the series confirmed what went down. Micah and Chanel quickly recognized they didn’t need this experiment to test their relationship. For them, the choice was easy — they wanted to be together.

Considering the stakes, this was a bold decision. The couple chose to step away from the structured environment the series had set up to help them work through the issues within their relationship. Naturally, it also had some fans doubting whether leaving meant things would work out for the couple.

As most reality TV fanatics know, exiting a reality show prematurely often signals trouble for couples. Statistically, relationships forged or tested on reality TV struggle to succeed in the real world. However, The Ultimatum is distinct in the fact that the couples who join the show already have an established history.

For Chanel and Micah, their departure wasn’t a rejection of the process — it was purely an acknowledgment that they already had the clarity of what they wanted as a couple.

While they left the show united, maintaining that bond outside the structured environment of filming is another challenge altogether. Their decision to step back from the experiment came with the understanding that they would need to work on their communication and shared goals.

The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On is now streaming on Netflix.