The UltimatumSeason 3: Who Got Engaged and Who Split

Mar. 15, 2025

Season 3 cast of ‘The Ultimatum’.Photo:Adam Rose / Netflix

Adam Rose / Netflix

Season 3 followed six couples — Scotty Lewis and Aria De Westbrooks, Dave Adams and Vanessa Hattaway, Caleb Lefterys and Mariah Zernik, Micah Hardeman and Chanel Watkins, Nick Tramontin and Sandy Gallagher, and Zaina Sesay and J.R Warren — though only four of them stayed through the entire process. At the reunion, all but one couple returned to give fans an update on their lives.

So who got engaged in the finale? And are those couples still together today? Scroll down to learn where all six pairs stand after the show.

Caleb Lefterys and Mariah Zernik

Caleb Lefterys and Mariah Zernik.Adam Rose / Netflix

In the season 3 finale, Caleb ended up proposing to Mariah after gaining clarity in their relationship. And though Mariah was shocked and it took her a moment to respond out of disbelief, she ultimately said yes.

“It’s so surreal right now. I can’t believe we’re engaged… This is what true happiness feels like,” Mariah said after the proposal. “This was really the one last piece missing for me and to know I have such a strong man next to me in this, I feel really blessed.”

At the reunion, they confirmed that they’re still engaged a year later and plan to tie the knot in a destination wedding in summer 2026.

They also remained an united front, even though Aria (Caleb’s trial marriage parnter) accused Caleb of liking her Instagram Stories and blocking/unblocking her on social media after getting engaged. Mariah later called out Caleb for insisting his emotional connection with Aria was simply platonic and said it was hurtful to watch unfold in front of cameras.

“Leaving the show, it was a moment to restart building from a healthy place,” Caleb said. “Leaving [the show], I had to take accountability for my actions and really take note of who I had become in this.”

Scotty Lewis and Aria De Westbrooks

Scotty Lewis and Aria De Westbrooks.Adam Rose / Netflix

Scotty and Aria had a tearful proposal day, in which they reflected on the “difficulty” and “doubt” they faced in the relationship. Calling it their “greatest triumph together as a couple,” Scotty then got down on one knee and proposed to Aria.

“I choose you right now, today, and for all of my tomorrows,” Scotty said. “Because you are not just a woman that I want to be with, you are the woman that I can’t be without.”

Aria said yes to his proposal — but at the reunion, they revealed they’re no longer together and Aria broke off the engagement just one day later. “I realized I made a mistake pretty fast after,” Aria said.

“You don’t love me the way I want to be loved,” she said through tears, pointing out that she was tired of waiting and listening to Scotty’s excuses. “I’m not just giving up on the relationship because I don’t care, it’s because I’m tired and I’m emotionally exhausted.”

Nick Tramontin and Sandy Gallagher

Nick Tramontin and Sandy Gallagher.Adam Rose / Netflix

After a rollercoaster journey on the show, Sandy and Nick entered proposal day with their relationship in a state of uncertainty — largely in part from Nick’s behaviors while Sandy was in her trial marriage with J.R.

Nick ended up disclosing that he had a ring in his pocket, but Sandy stopped him before he could propose, noting that they still had “things we have to work through.” In the end, the two decided to go their separate ways with no proposal in the finale.

“I came here to get answers. I feel like I got the answers I need. it’s not the answers I wanted. It breaks my heart tremendously,” Nick said afterwards.

“I’m really exhausted with my relationship with Nick,” Sandy said through her tears, prompting Nick to own up to the “emotionally aggressive energy” he directed at Sandy.

“I’m sorry that I f—ed it up for you in whatever way,” Nick said.

Zaina Sesay and J.R Warren

J.R Warren and Zaina Sesay.Adam Rose / Netflix

Like Sandy and Nick, J.R. and Zaina had a bumpy journey on the show. On proposal day, J.R. praised Zaina for how she’d “make a fantastic wife [and] mother” and said he envisioned himself loving her and giving her everything he has.

But then he changed his tune. “I can see all of that with you, and when I look at myself now, I don’t think I’m at that point to give you what you deserve,” he said, before confirming he wanted to leave the show single.

At the reunion, the two revealed they were still broken up, though Zaina did initially try to get back together. They also argued about their perspectives on the timeline of their breakup and whether J.R. needed closure, before Zaina revealed that J.R. allegedly asked her out to a birthday dinner but then canceled the night of and never rescheduled.

Today, both J.R. and Zaina are still single. J.R. said he’s not dating anyone and currently in therapy, while Zaina said she’s dating around and recently froze her eggs for her 33rd birthday.

Dave Adams and Vanessa Hattaway

Vanessa Hattaway and Dave Adams.Adam Rose / Netflix

After leaving the show early in episode 4, Dave and Vanessa returned for the season 3 reunion. They confirmed that they are still together and recently went ring shopping, with a proposal “coming soon.”

“It did help us progress in many different ways,” Vanessa said, as Dave added, “It was very enlightening for both of us to see that we were aligned… I am still 100% wanting to marry Vanessa and that is the clear next step.”

“The first day living with you, it was like I rode 15 rollercoasters with you and I don’t know anyone that would’ve wanted to stay in that,” Vanessa said, adding that she left without giving Nick a heads up because “I don’t owe” him anything.

Micah Hardeman and Chanel Watkins

Micah Hardeman and Chanel Watkins.Adam Rose / Netflix

Micah and Chanel left the show early in episode 4, alongside Dave and Vanessa. They did not return for the reunion to shed light on the reason behind their early departure, but it appears they are still together based on theirsocial media accounts.

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