Two Couples Abruptly Exit Netflix’s 'The Ultimatum' Season 3

The unexpected departures disrupted the dating experiment, leaving unanswered questions and reshaping the show's dynamics.

Vanessa Hattaway, Dave Adams, Micah Hardeman, and Chanel Watkins left the show during Episode 4 without notifying their trial partners or producers in advance.
The four contestants secretly met off-camera before deciding to pack their belongings and exit the experiment together.
Vanessa and Dave cited personal reasons, including mental health concerns, for their departures on social media, while Micah and Chanel offered limited explanations, hinting at untold details.
The exits left trial partners Nick Tramontin and Mariah Zernick to continue the experiment alone, prompting confusion and frustration among the remaining participants.
Show creator Chris Coelen stated the departures were unexpected but emphasized the show’s support for participants' decisions, with more context expected during the reunion airing on December 18.