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Dr. Pepper, Pastor Cal and Dr. Pia Exit 'Married at First Sight' Before Season 20

Producers describe a new chapter on Peacock, promising to name new experts later.

Overview

  • Peacock and producer Kinetic Content confirmed the three longtime experts will not return for season 20 as the series brings in a new panel.
  • Kinetic CEO Chris Coelen called the transition a brand new chapter and thanked the departing trio for their guidance over the years.
  • Pastor Cal Roberson said the change is a passing of the torch in a podcast preview, noting he served on the show for 16 seasons.
  • Dr. Pepper Schwartz (since 2014), Pastor Cal (since 2016) and Dr. Pia Holec (since 2022) issued farewell statements expressing gratitude.
  • Dr. Pia said she will focus on family and clinical work, and the show remains on Peacock after moving from Lifetime in season 19, with replacements yet to be announced.