Zack and Bao briefly dated after Married At First Sight season 13 concluded. Here's the complete timeline of Zack and Bao's rocky relationship.

Zack and Bao began their Married At First Sight journeys with different partners, but by the end of season 13, this pair of complicated cast members had one of the most memorable relationships. Zack and Bao's romance was an unexpected twist that continued to shock fans after the former newlyweds departed from their reality series. From their star-crossed start to their scandalous breakup, here's the complete timeline of Zack and Bao's relationship.

Before Zack and Bao viewed each other as romantic prospects, Married At First Sight's relationship experts matched the two co-stars with other partners. Zack was paired with Michaela, a 30-year-old realtor, and Bao tied the knot with Johnny, a 35-year-old IT project manager that had met Bao in college. Regrettably, neither of these marriages lasted beyond season 13's Decision Day. Zack and Michaela's marriage got off on the wrong foot thanks to Zack contracting COVID. After Zack finished quarantining, the pair frequently fought and failed to find their groove. Bao's marriage wasn't enviable either as Johnny frequently noted his disdain with his wife. By the end of season 13, both Zack and Bao opted out of the marriages despite Michaela and Johnny wanting to give their connections another shot. Shortly after the end of their marriages, Zack and Bao took matchmaking into their own hands.

Before Married At First Sight season 13 concluded, Zack and Bao were spotted out on the town together. Rumors of the pair embarking on their own relationship spread amongst the fanbase, but the co-stars claimed they were only friends. Although Zack and Bao kept their mouths shut, Michaela dropped a bombshell on Instagram before the season's finale. Zack's former wife alluded to the end of their marriage and the beginning of his relationship with Bao. During Married At First Sight: Where Are They Now?, Zack and Bao finally confirmed fans' speculation when they spoke openly about their budding romance. Zack and Bao received criticism for jumping into a relationship immediately after rejecting their previously-paired partners, but the unexpected pair ignored the judgment and decided they would try being exclusive with one another. Although the experts were mistaken, viewers were happy Zack and Bao found a new chance at love.

Unfortunately, Zack and Bao's relationship didn't turn out to be a radical improvement upon the marriages the Married At First Sight cast members endured. In early December, Zack and Bao's relationship came to a screeching halt when a woman named Elena announced that she had a relationship with Zack. Elena explained, "I am the girl that Zack was cheating on Bao with... He played the both of us." Elena asserted that Zack cheated on her, Bao, and other women after his marriage with Michaela came to an end. Elena messaged Bao on Instagram, alleging that she had no clue the castmates were in a relationship. Not long after Elena's story surfaced, Bao and Zack's relationship officially came to an end. Although most fans had sympathy for Bao's back-to-back breakups, others think she was too eager to date Zack after his disastrous marriage with Michaela.

Just as quickly as Zack and Bao were the most likely season 13 pair to have a romance outside of the unconventional dating show, they became a discouraging lesson in rushing relationships. From their initial marriages to other ill-suited partners to the dramatic affair that ended their short-lived romance, Zack and Bao's relationship is one of epic reality television proportions. Zack and Bao demonstrate that a Married At First Sight co-star isn't the best option for a rebound.

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