Married At First SightalumIris Caldwell has found love again.In anexclusive toPEOPLE, Caldwell shared images of her engagement with her boyfriend, Cam. “I could not be more excited to embark on this next chapter in my life,” she tellsPEOPLE. “Loving Cam is the easiest thing I’ve ever done, and our engagement marks the beginning of the latest part of our journey.”
Seeing Caldwell so happy about her engagement to Cam is wonderful given her time on the Lifetimereality seriesand the tension that happened between her and her then-husband,Keith Manley.Given her history of saving her virginity for marriage, she opened up toPEOPLEabout still saving herself for her wedding day, this time for Cam.And after what happened duringMarried At First Sight,it is nice to see someone who respects that decision for her.
Married At First Sight
A reality show that follows singles yearning for a life-long partnership as they agree to a provocative proposal: getting legally married to a stranger the moment they first meet.
“My faith and values remain unshaken and have led me to my person,” she explains. “From day one, he’s risen to the occasion to respect me, my desires and morals and has never pushed me to compromise on what’s most important to me.” She went on to confirm that she is still a virgin and will be one until they tie the knot!“I could not, for the life of me, wrap my brain around why America was so invested in my sex life and choice to remain a virgin!I’m just as proud today as I was then to say yes — I am still a virgin and will be until I say ‘I Do.’”
Iris Caldwell Gets Second Chance at Love AfterMarried At First Sight
Her time onMarried At First Sightwas not easy. During her time on the show, she was paired withKeith Manley. Caldwell revealed she’d remained a virgin until her wedding day and was happily awaiting the day she could consummate her marriage with Manley, but her virginity ultimately is what led to Manley deciding to ask for a divorce when Decision Day came around for the two as a couple. He claimed she was emotionally immature when it came to sex,and she later revealed thatManley was uncomfortable with taking her virginity.
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During her time on Season 9 of the series, Caldwell says it was a growing opportunity, and she said she appreciates what the show gave her, despite the heartbreak.“I will always appreciate the growth track thatMAFSprovided and the advice the devoted experts offered me.” Caldwell went on to talk about how the series gave her wisdom. “They all not only gave me wisdom for the TV show, but they also offered valuable lessons for life. I’ve used that wisdom to reach my next level, and I’m so happy with my personal evolution.”
Married at First Sight airs every Wednesday onLifetimeat 8 PM EST. Episodes can also be streamed online.
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