{"id":42064,"date":"2026-01-07T09:15:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T09:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetab.com\/realityshrine\/?p=42064"},"modified":"2026-01-07T09:15:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T09:15:57","slug":"pastor-cal-speaks-out-on-all-three-married-at-first-sight-experts-leaving-show-at-once","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetab.com\/realityshrine\/2026\/01\/07\/pastor-cal-speaks-out-on-all-three-married-at-first-sight-experts-leaving-show-at-once\/","title":{"rendered":"Pastor Cal speaks out on all three Married At First Sight experts leaving show at once"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a truly unexpected move, Married At First Sight<\/a> experts Pastor Cal, Dr Pepper Schwartz and Dr Pia Holec won’t be returning to the show and are leaving.<\/p>\n

In a statement to Us Weekly<\/a>, executive producer Chris Coelen stated: “We’re thrilled to be embarking on a brand new chapter of the MAFS journey with our partners at Peacock. We’re excited for the future and honored to have worked alongside Dr. Pepper, Pastor Cal and Dr. Pia.<\/p>\n

“Dr. Pepper has been with us from the beginning and Pastor Cal joined us shortly thereafter; their unwavering wisdom, insight and passion has been a guiding light for us throughout the seasons.”<\/p>\n

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Via Peacock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And Pastor Cal expanded on the experts leaving Married At First Sight during his recent appearance on AD’s What’s The Reality podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He revealed: “Well, one thing that’s really interesting is that I’ve been in it for 16 seasons. What’s happening right now is we’re actually at a point where we’re passing the torch to new experts now that we’re on Peacock.”<\/p>\n

He continued: “I’m on to some bigger and better things. I wish the new experts the best and I think the show is going to be taking on a different turn and I think this is just a part of the evolution of the show.<\/p>\n

“We’re passing the torch and the new experts will be coming on. They won’t be me.”<\/p>\n

Each of the experts also released their own statements in regards to their exit. Dr Pepper Schwartz stated: “As I step away, I do so with immense pride in what this franchise has accomplished and deep confidence in its future.<\/p>\n

“I leave this post with gratitude and optimism, knowing that the foundation we’ve built will continue to evolve and inspire.<\/p>\n

“I’m excited to move on to new projects, carrying with me the lessons, relationships, and memories from this incredible experience.”<\/p>\n

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Via Peacock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pastor Cal shared: “This is not goodbye; it’s a new, exciting chapter. I’m elated about the doors God is already opening, and forever thankful for the seasons we shared.”<\/p>\n

Dr Pia Holec added: “I’m prioritizing time with my family while focusing on my clinical work and educational projects centered on mental health, interpersonal relationships, and intimacy.”<\/p>\n

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