Time's up! It's finally ultimatum day on The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, and our couples are filled with anxiety anticipating the day and decisions to come. Will the original couples leave the experiment engaged? Or will a new partner have turned their heads? Without further ado, the first couple on the hot seat are Shanique and Randall.
Spoiler Alert: The rest of this article contains spoilers from Episode 9: 'Ultimatum Day'
Randall Gets Down On One Knee
Walking toward Randall, Shanique notes that whatever the outcome of the day is, she and Randall's lives will be forever changed. Clasping hands together, Randall asks how Shanique is feeling, the two sharing nervous emotions. Shanique begins by telling Randall that this experience has given her a newfound appreciation toward him, and she commends him for being open and going on the journey with her.
She concludes admitting she's happy the two went through this experiment, and tells Randall she loves him. Randall notes the challenges the couple faced both before and during the experience on The Ultimatum. Yet with the lows, there came many highs, Randall suggests. He praises Shanique for her optimism and futuristic outlook, concluding her characteristics are what he desires in a life partner.
"I've wanted you to be my wife since the day I laid eyes on you," Randall says. With that, Randall gets down on one knee and proposes, joking he had to look up which hand to put the ring on. Through smiles and tears, Shanique says yes, and the couple leave the experiment betrothed.
April Leaves The Experiment Solo
As one of the more tumultuous situationships on the show, April is unsure where Jake's head is at going into ultimatum day. She is confident the pair could walk away a stronger couple if they put their best feet forward, but simultaneously hopes that, no matter the decision, she'll figure out what's best for her and her future. Jake confesses he's anxious to get the day over with. He also says that, while he came into the experiment intent on marrying April, the experience taught him what a true relationship is, making note of his connection with Rae.
Coming together, April and Jake sit on a bench and discuss the experience together. April thanks him for the beauty she found in their relationship, and offers her hopes that Jake will listen to his heart moving forward. Jake offers the perspective that, while he does love and care about April, his life has changed completely over the last 2 months.
April says she proposed the ultimatum in the hopes that he would be ready to be married just as she is, but Jake confesses to April that he was unable to get himself to the point of readiness. He then assures April that he and Rae are not jumping into a relationship. As the two prepare to part ways, Jake tells April in a most monotone manner that he loves her and wishes her the best. Staying as honest as she has been from the jump, April says "that sounds...very believable," and walks away, ready to embrace what's to come.
Though Jake decided his relationship with April wasn't the one for him, he's met by Rae whose relationship with Zay ended just days prior. Jake opens up to Rae and tells her she's shown him that what a real relationship looks like with reciprocated effort. He then reveals that he did not propose to April, and that he's enjoyed the time he's spent with Rae. "You deserve the world," Jake says, followed by, "I'm gonna propose something to you." From his pocket, Jake retrieves two golden tickets that he reveals are good for a trip anywhere around the world for just the two of them. Rae accepts, and the two share a kiss, leaving the experiment a new couple.
Colby And Madlyn Choose To Marry
With the last night before the ultimatums resulting in Madlyn's decision not to marry Colby, fans are left wondering how the day will end for them. Colby reveals that the two talked after the disastrous dinner, leading Colby to understand Madlyn's position and take full responsibility for his actions. While Colby is undoubtedly ready to get on one knee, Madlyn is apprehensive given any decision she makes is written in stone.
Meeting in a barn by a flowery altar, Colby tells Madlyn she makes him feel invincible, and he promises to love her for who she is, no matter the trials and tribulations. "I've given you my heart and I want you to keep it forever," Colby says as he gets down on his knee asking Madlyn to marry him. She bends down, kisses him, and gives a resounding yes.
Elated, Colby reveals to Madlyn that, now with her answer, he doesn't want to wait another day. He asks how Madlyn would feel about getting married right then and there. Madlyn agrees, and an officiant comes out of the shadows and marries Colby and Madlyn, making them Mr. and Mrs. Kissinger. The two pop a bottle of champagne in celebration, excited for the future to come.
Zay Leaves The Experiment With An Elevated Perspective
Though he didn't get his happy ending, Zay gets his last 5 minutes of fame, admitting his breakup with Rae was not the way he wanted the experience to end. He says that prior to the experiment, his thoughts laid with what he needs to learn about his relationship. Now, without Rae, Zay has the freedom to consider himself and figure out what it is he deserves and needs. While things remain uncertain for his future, Zay takes pride in the ways he opened up over the course of the show, and is content leaving the experience a better man.
Want to know how the couples are faring since the show aired? Find out during the reunion episode, only on Netflix.
