Exclusive | ‘Married at First Sight’ star gets butchered online for bizarre way of eating pricey steak

Nypost · Aug 22, 2026 · 668 words · By Angela Barbuti

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A “Married at First Sight” contestant got butchered online for eating a pricey steak with his hands.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the Peacock reality series, where 14 singles are matched by experts and enter into a marriage sight unseen.”

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Wikipedia confirms 'Married at First Sight' is a reality series that aired on Peacock (among other networks) where singles are matched by experts to marry sight unseen.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Peacock is an American over-the-top subscription video on demand streaming service owned and operated by NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast. The full service launched on July 15, 2020.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Peacock_original_progr…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Married at First Sight is an American reality television series that first aired on July 8, 2014, on FYI. It later moved to Lifetime and Peacock. The series is based on a Danish series titled Gift ved…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Married_at_First_Sight_(Americ…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The fourth season of the American television series The Traitors was announced on August 14, 2024. The season premiered on January 8, 2026. The season concluded on February 26, 2026, where Rob Rausch …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Traitors_(American_TV_seri…

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Claim 2: “his new wife, program manager Marissa Meyer”

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Multiple sources confirm Marissa Meyer is a 30-year-old program manager and was paired with Adam Dehmlow on the show.

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web search NEUTRAL — Marissa Meyer and Adam Dehmlow on ‘Married at First Sight’. Christine Bartolucci/PEACOCK. Marissa Meyer and Adam Dehmlow were paired together because of their adventurous personalities and her potenti…
https://people.com/where-are-married-at-first-sight-season-2…

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web search NEUTRAL — Though Adam Dehmlow and Marissa Meyer had one of the more memorable introductions in Married at First Sight Season 20 — they recognized each other at the altar — they’ve had one of the less rocky jour…
https://www.tvinsider.com/swooon/1294061/

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Claim 3: “The 31-year-old data analyst from Seattle”

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Multiple independent web sources (The Portland Tribune and another entertainment source) confirm Adam Dehmlow is a 31-year-old data analyst.

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web search NEUTRAL — During a conversation with fellow cast members, Adam Dehmlow, a 31-year-old data analyst, offered a blunt comparison after recently spending time in Portland.The Portland-versus-Seattle debate is an e…
https://portlandtribune.com/2026/08/26/walmart-version-of-se…

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web search NEUTRAL — Let’s hit the biggest points of 31-year-old data analyst Adam and 30-year-old program manager Marissa’s relationship up until Episode 9. Adam was introduced as an ultra-disciplined and active adrenali…
https://www.tvinsider.com/swooon/1294061/married-at-first-si…

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Claim 4: “Adam Dehmlow was on his honeymoon when he picked up the entire piece of a juicy ribeye at a waterfront restaurant in Cancun”

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The provided evidence includes a TikTok about a woman eating a steak and a general guide to sous-vide, but nothing mentioning Adam Dehmlow eating a ribeye in Cancun during a honeymoon.

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web search NEUTRAL — She holds a giant ribeye steak with both hands, ignoring the fine cutlery beside her. Her elegant posture contrasts with the defiant look she gives the camera.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/woman-eating-large-steak-in-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Strip, Ribeye, Porterhouse/T-Bone, and Butcher’s Cuts Temps and Time.
https://www.seriouseats.com/food-lab-complete-guide-to-sous-…

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web search NEUTRAL — During Episode 1, Adam described his active lifestyle on his lakefront cabin and showed off his classical piano skills.What’s his job? Is he still with his MAFS match, who recognized him at the altar?…
https://www.tvinsider.com/swooon/1291107/who-is-adam-dehmlow…

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Claim 5: “Dehmlow and Meyer were one of the only couples in the series’ 12-year history that actually had met one another before their wedding day.”

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No evidence was provided or found to support the claim that they had met before their wedding day.

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Claim 6: “Dehmlow also drew online criticism after wearing socks in a pool during a group date”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of travel agency links (Lalechet) and a general Wikipedia entry for the show; none mention socks in a pool.

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web search NEUTRAL — Custom kosher travel planning, heritage journeys, group travel, luxury vacations, charter flights, private aviation, and hotel booking from Lalechet.
https://lalechet.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Custom kosher travel planning, heritage journeys, group travel, luxury vacations, charter flights, private aviation, and hotel booking from Lalechet.
https://lalechet.com/upcoming_trips

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Claim 7: ““Married at First Sight” — which is airing its Season 20 finale on Aug. 27”

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While web results confirm Season 20 is on Peacock, there is no specific, multi-source confirmation of the August 27 finale date provided in the evidence snippets.

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web search NEUTRAL — 27. Season 20 of Married at First Sight is available to stream on Peacock. Married at First Sight's Nick Uhlenhuth opens up about where he and Courteney Landis stand after their Decision Day breakup.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/married-first-sight-nick-uhlenhuth…

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web search NEUTRAL — Couples Retreat from HELL | Married at First Sight Season 20 Episode 16 Recap.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwNfWNDkqVo

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web search NEUTRAL — Predictions for Married at First Sight Season 20 finale — who ends up together, surprise reveal theories, and reunion outcomes.Join us to discuss who will stay married in the season finale of Married …
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/married-at-first-sight-endin…

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