Suvechha Sarkar
Lifetime’s ‘Married at First Sight’ has always been a wild ride for the viewers, with an equal amount of drama and heart-touching moments. In season 11, which premiered in 2020, the story of Amelia Fatsi and Bennett Kirschner was one of the favorites due to their quirky and unproblematic relationship. While Amelia was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Bennett originally hails from Montvale, New Jersey, and has been living in New Orleans for several years. The experts matched them based on their similar personalities, and the duo hit it off right from the very beginning. Their wedding ceremony was one of the most talked about throughout the season, marked with authenticity and embracing their own self just how they were.
Amelia and Bennett’s Journey on the Show Was Quite Drama Free
The unique component of Amelia and Bennett’s relationship was that they had previously met in a group setting but had not pursued a relationship. This made their union seem like nothing short of a match made in heaven. The pair continued to build their bond during their honeymoon in Mexico and were on the same page with their love for music and goofing around together. Besides these, they genuinely enjoyed each other’s company and often had deep conversations about life and future expectations. However, concerns soon started to arise with Amelia’s impending move to Virginia for her job. Another hurdle came up when Bennett came to know that his partner did not come to the show looking for a husband but rather perceived that it would be a fun experience. However, they succeeded in sailing through all the challenges and finally decided to stay married on Decision Day.
Amelia and Bennett’s Marriage Came to an End After Just a Year
When Amelia and Bennett stepped outside of the realm of the reality show, they embraced their second honeymoon phase, living together and slowly adjusting to married life without any cameras around. Unlike several other couples who likely struggled with transitioning from the TV experiment into real-world relationships, they seemed genuinely happy. Despite their initial problems, Bennett decided to adjust and move to Virginia, which he revealed during the show’s reunion in October 2020. It stood out as a major act of commitment and highlighted how serious the duo were regarding their relationship. They continued having a playful union and occasionally provided glimpses into their lives through social media posts.
However, it appears that trouble started brewing in their paradise due to Amelia’s busy schedule, which slowly began to negatively affect their quality time together. On top of that, they had stopped sharing snippets from their life together on their social media profiles, which further fanned the speculations that something was wrong. Ultimately, in October 2021, an official announcement finally confirmed their split, breaking the hearts of their fans. From what we can tell, the former duo still maintains a cordial relationship with one another and has no bad blood between them. This is quite evident, considering the fact that Amelia and Bennett still follow each other on social media.
Amelia is Flourishing in Career and is Living the Dream With Her Partner
Prior to her appearance on the show, Amelia had just finished medical school and was about to start her residency. After the cameras stopped rolling, she completed her residency at Alaska Family Medicine in July 2023. It helps her to provide clinical services for both individuals and families of all ages, genders, and diseases. She continues to work in the medical field and currently serves at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska. The TV star has also gained a massive fanbase on her social media and has 125K followers on Instagram. Here, she showcases sneak peeks from her adventurous lifestyle, life as a doctor, and personal well-being.
Besides this, Amelia began a new chapter in her personal life with her loving and supportive partner, Alexandar Bayer, who is a Yoga instructor. The duo have bonded over their passion for adventure, art, and a spontaneous lifestyle and have been together for more than 3 years now. They are living their best life, creating cherishable memories, whether it be doing yoga, hiking together, or spending romantic nights under the beautiful Aurora Borealis. They often end up showcasing their prowess in Acro Yoga on their social media, further highlighting the trust and bond their relationship is built on. She is also very close to her family, especially her mother, Polly Fatsi, and always makes sure to spend memorable times with her. When Amelia is taking a break from her life, she often enjoys indulging herself in adventurous activities like skiing, freediving, and even kayaking with the love of her life or with her friends from time to time.
Bennett Has Immersed Himself Into Theater and is Now a Podcast Co-host
When Bennett appeared on the show, he was the artistic director of a theatre in New Orleans. Following this, Bennett has continued to lead a life that is simultaneously rich in creativity and personal growth. Currently, the TV star is the Founding Artistic Director at Intramural Theater and is actively recognized for his pivotal role in productions like ‘Dyke Dollar’ (2009), ‘Trouble’ (2013), and ‘Daydreamer’ (2014). Apart from his theatrical life, Bennett is also a talented musician and has his own band, TV Pole Shine, where he is the lead singer and songwriter. The band released their full-length studio album ‘To Screw in a Lightbulb’ in April 2021. Apart from his Cameo account, the reality TV personality started a YouTube podcast, ‘Life is a Broadcast,’ with his former co-star Miles Will in April 2024.
In July 2024, he set out on a second Annual Summer Tour with his friends from Now! Karaoke Band. He visited multiple states across the country with them, singing classics like “There Goes My Baby” by Charlie Wilson and “Roxanne” by The Police. Bennett performed for the first time as GillaWatts on January 25, 2025, and debuted a live music video for his new song, “Fluid and Lucid.” In February 2025, he was elated, announcing that he had finally directed the play ‘True West,’ which he had loved for years. Although he has preferred to keep the private aspects of his life under wraps, we do know that he has a new woman in her life, which he revealed in a cast tell-all. However, the identity of the mystery woman is yet to be revealed. Bennet is also a proud paw parent to his adorable pup, Peanut.
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