Marriage Boot Camp Explained

Genre:	Reality
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Num Seasons:	20
Num Episodes:	194
List Episodes:	List of Marriage Boot Camp episodes
Runtime:	42 minutes
Channel:	WE tv
Related:	Bridezillas

Marriage Boot Camp (also known as Marriage Boot Camp: Bridezillas, Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars and Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition) is an American reality television series which debuted on May 31, 2013, on WE tv.^{[1] [2]} It is a spin-off of Bridezillas^[3] and is based on the Marriage Boot Camp non-profit seminar created by Jim Carroll in 1994. It was announced on August 1, 2013, that the series had been renewed for a ten-episode second season.^[4] Production began in late 2013.^[4] Season 2 dropped Bridezillas from the title,^[5] and premiered on March 7, 2014.^[6]

The fifteenth season of the series (the third season of Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition) premiered on October 11, 2019.^[7]

On January 8, 2020, it was announced that the sixteenth season of the series (the eleventh season of Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Hip Hop Edition) would premiere on February 6, 2020.^[8]

On May 20, 2020, it was announced that the seventeenth season of the series (the twelfth season of Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Hip Hop Edition) would premiere on July 2, 2020.^[9]

Synopsis

The first two seasons of Marriage Boot Camp chronicle the lives of five couples from previous seasons of Bridezillas as they move into one house together for approximately ten days in order to save their marital bonds. Following the second season, the show chronicles the lives of five couples from various reality shows.^[2] The couples do a number of exercises to see if their marriages are worth saving.^[2] In the end, the couples decide if they should divorce or make up.^[2] Leading the program for the first seven seasons is marriage counselor team Jim Carroll and his wife Elizabeth.^[10]

Cast

Marriage Boot Camp: Bridezillas Cast

Season 1 – Marriage Boot Camp: Bridezillas

• Danni and Marlon Starr^[11]
• Kirsten and Seth Walker^[12]
• Melissa and Chris Moore^[13]
• Porsha and Byron Martin^[2]
• Remy (Reham) and Rob Maaddi^[2]
• Hosts and Counselors: Jim Carroll, Elizabeth Carroll, David Bishop, Dana Hamman^[2]

Season 2 – Marriage Boot Camp: Bridezillas 2

• Blanca and Julian Lujan^[4]
• Mai-Lee and Tomas Acea^[4]
• Gloria and Mark Darrington^[4]
• Sofia and Shaun Sulligan^[4]
• Tasha Daniel and Jeff Webster^[4]
• Hosts and Counselors: Jim Carroll, Elizabeth Carroll, Bobby Davis and Ilsa Norman^[2]

Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Cast

Season 3 – Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars

• Jennifer "JWoww" Farley and Roger Mathews (from Jersey Shore and Snooki & Jwoww)^[5]
• Traci Braxton and Kevin Surratt (from Braxton Family Values)^[5]
• Tanisha Thomas and Clive Muir (from Bad Girls Club, Tanisha Gets Married and Celebrity Fit Club)^[5]
• Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley (from The Real Housewives of Orange County)^[5]
• Ryan and Trista Sutter (from The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Dancing with the Stars)^[14]
• Hosts and Counselors: Jim Carroll, Elizabeth Carroll, Bobby Davis and Ilsa Norman^[2]

Season 4 – Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 2

• Natalie Nunn and Jacob Payne (from Bad Girls Club and Celebrity Big Brother UK)^[15]
• Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag (from The Hills, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, Famous Food and Celebrity Big Brother UK)^[15]
• Syleena Johnson and Kiwane Garris (from )^[15]
• Tyson Apostol and Rachel Foulger (from Survivor)^[15]
• Aviva and Reid Drescher (from The Real Housewives of New York City)^[15]
• Hosts and Counselors: Jim Carroll, Elizabeth Carroll, David Bishop and Ilsa Norman^[2]

Season 5 – Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 3

• Aubrey O'Day and Travis Garland (from Making the Band, All About Aubrey, The Celebrity Apprentice and Celebrity Big Brother UK)
• Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino and Lauren Pesce (from Jersey Shore, The Sorrentinos, Dancing with the Stars and Celebrity Big Brother UK)
• Tami Roman and Reggie Youngblood (from The Real World and Basketball Wives)
• Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd (from Big Brother and The Amazing Race)
• Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett (from The Girls Next Door, Kendra, Kendra on Top, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and Dancing with the Stars)
• Hosts and Counselors: Jim Carroll, Elizabeth Carroll, David Bishop and Ilsa Norman^[2]

Season 6 - Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 4

• June "Mama June" Shannon and Mike "Sugar Bear" Thompson (from Here Comes Honey Boo Boo)
• Sarah Oliver and Jimmy "Inkman/Ink" Coney (from Bad Girls Club)
• Sundy and Cedric Carter (from Basketball Wives LA)
• Benzino and Althea Heart (from )
• Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici (from The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars)
• Hosts and Counselors: Jim Carroll, Elizabeth Carroll, David Bishop and Ilsa Norman^[2]

Season 7 - Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 5

• Tara Reid and Dean May (from Taradise and Celebrity Big Brother UK)
• Lisa D'Amato and Adam Friedman (from America's Next Top Model and Celebrity Rehab)
• Michelle Money and Cody Sattler (from The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Bachelor Pad and Bachelor in Paradise)
• Toya and Mickey "Memphitz" Wright (from Tiny and Toya and Toya: A Family Affair)
• Brittish Williams and Lorenzo Gordon (from Basketball Wives LA)
• Hosts and Counselors: Jim Carroll, Elizabeth Carroll, David Bishop and Ilsa Norman^[2]

Season 8 - Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 6

• Jade Roper and Tanner Tolbert (from The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise)^[16]
• Keke Wyatt and Michael Ford (from )^[16]
• Amber Marchese and Jim Marchese (from The Real Housewives of New Jersey)^[16]
• Karen Gravano and Giovan "Storm" (from Mob Wives)^[16]
• Margeaux, Merika Palmiste and Nikko London (from )^[16]
• Hosts and Counselors: Dr. Ish Major and Dr. Venus "Dr. V" Nicolino^[2]

Season 9 - Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 7

• Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum (from The Bachelorette)^[17]
• Amy Duggar and Dillon King (from 19 Kids and Counting)^[17]
• PreMadonna and Buck Thomas (from )^[17]
• Gabrielle Victor and Victor Tarrats (from Bad Girls Club)^[17]
• Renee Graziano and Joey Gambino (from Mob Wives and Celebrity Big Brother UK)^[17]
• Hosts and Counselors: Dr. Ish Major and Dr. Venus "Dr. V" Nicolino^{[2] [17]}

Season 11 - Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 9

• Kailyn Lowry and Javi Marroquin (from 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom 2)^[17]
• Mehgan James and DeAndre Perry (from Bad Girls Club and Basketball Wives LA)^[17]
• JJ Lane and Juelia Kinney (from Bachelor in Paradise)^[17]
• Asifa Mirza and Bobby Panahi (from Shahs of Sunset)^[17]
• Amina Buddafly, Peter Gunz and Tara Wallace (from )^[17]
• Hosts and Counselors: Dr. Ish Major and Dr. Venus "Dr. V" Nicolino^{[2] [17]}

Season 13 - Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 11 - Lovers & Liars

• Aubrey O'Day and Pauly D (from Making the Band, All About Aubrey, The Celebrity Apprentice, Jersey Shore, Famously Single and Celebrity Big Brother UK)
• Kim Richards and Wynn Katz (from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills)
• Desiree Hartsock and Chris Siegfried (from The Bachelorette)
• Quani Robinson and Paul "Puma" Robinson (from Black Ink Crew)
• Momma Dee and Ernest Bryant (from )
• Hosts and Counselors: Dr. Ish Major and Dr. Venus "Dr. V" Nicolino

Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition Cast

Season 10 – Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 8 - Family Edition

• Chad "Ochocinco" and Paula Johnson (from and Dancing with the Stars)
• Michael "The Situation", Marc and Frank "Maximo" Sorrentino (from Jersey Shore, The Sorrentinos, Dancing with the Stars and Celebrity Big Brother UK)
• Kendra and Patti Wilkinson (from The Girls Next Door, Kendra, Kendra on Top, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and Dancing with the Stars)
• Farrah, Debra and Michael Abraham (from 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom and Celebrity Big Brother UK)
• Hosts and Counselors: Dr. Ish Major and Dr. Venus "Dr. V" Nicolino^{[2] [17]}

Season 12 – Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 10 - Family Edition 2

• Brandi and Guy Glanville (from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Celebrity Big Brother U.S., Celebrity Big Brother UK and The Apprentice)
• Renee, Jenniffer and Lana Graziano (from Mob Wives and Celebrity Big Brother UK)^[17]
• Jim Jones, Chrissy Lampkin and Nancy "Mama Jones" Jones (from , Chrissy & Mr. Jones and Jim & Chrissy: Vow or Never)
• Amber, Tonya Portwood, and Matt Baier (from 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom)
• Hosts and Counselors: Dr. Ish Major and Dr. Venus "Dr. V" Nicolino^{[2] [17]}

Season 15 – Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 13 - Family Edition 3

• Aaron and Jane Carter (from House of Carters)
• Alexis and Penelope Bellino (from The Real Housewives of Orange County)
• Laura, Gloria and Michael Govan (from Basketball Wives LA and )
• Corey, Eden and Courtney Feldman (from The Two Coreys)
• Hosts and Counselors: Dr. Ish Major and Dr. Venus "Dr. V" Nicolino^{[2] [17]}

Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars - Hip Hop Edition Cast

Season 14 - Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 12 - Hip Hop Edition

• Waka Flocka Flame and Tammy Rivera (from )
• Lil' Mo and Karl Dargan (from and )
• Lil' Fizz and Tiffany Campbell (from )
• Soulja Boy and Nia Riley (from )
• Jessica "Dimepiece" Chatman-Williams and Shawne Williams (from )
• Hosts and Counselors: Dr. Ish Major and Dr. Venus "Dr. V" Nicolino

Season 16 - Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 14 - Hip Hop Edition 2

• Cee-Lo Green and Shani James
• Styles P and Adjua Styles
• Michel'le and Robert "Stew" Stewart (from )
• Bianca Bonnie and Mustafaa "Chozus" (from )
• Joseline Hernandez and Robin "DJ Ballistic Beats" Ingouma (from and )
• Hosts and Counselors: Dr. Ish Major and Judge Lynn Toler

Season 17 - Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 15 - Hip Hop Edition 3

• Tahiry Jose and Vado (from )
• Willie Taylor and Shanda Denyce (from )
• Kurupt and Toni Calvert
• Phaedra Parks (from The Real Housewives of Atlanta) and Medina Islam
• Hazel E. (from ) and De'Von Waller
• Host and Counselors: Dr. Ish Major and Judge Lynn Toler

Season 18 - Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 16 - Hip Hop Edition 4

• Amber Laura and Miles Brock (from )
• Mally Mall (from ) and Tresure Price (from )
• Noreaga and Neri Santiago (from )
• Monie Love and Tuff
• Host and Counselors: Dr. Ish Major and Judge Lynn Toler

Season 19 - Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 17 - Hip Hop Edition 5

• K. Michelle and Kastan Sims (from )
• Mariahlynn and Rich Dollaz (from )
• Lyrica Anderson and A1 Bentley (from )
• Gangsta Boo (from Three 6 Mafia) and Emmett Flores
• Host and Counselors: Dr. Ish Major and Judge Lynn Toler

International broadcast

Marriage Boot Camp: Bridezillas premiered with double episodes in Australia on 9 May 2015 on Arena.^[18] and Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars began on 27 June 2015 on the same channel.^[19] In the UK, Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars premiered in May 2016 on ITVBe, while the Marriage Boot Camp: Bridezillas (title changed to Bridezillas: The Boot Camp) began airing on 18 June 2016 on the same channel.

External links

• Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars (Official website)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bibel. Sara. WE tv Announces Summer Schedule Including 'Bridezillas', 'Pregnant & Dating'. https://web.archive.org/web/20140110235659/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/28/we-tv-announces-summer-schedule-including-bridezillas-pregnant-dating/184573/. dead. January 10, 2014. TV by the Numbers. May 28, 2013.
2. Web site: WE tv Introduces the World Premiere of "Marriage Boot Camp: Bridezillas" Followed by the 10th and Final Season of WE tv's Original Hit Series "Bridezillas". The Futon Critic. April 17, 2013.
3. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. WE TV Renews 'Bridezillas' & 'David Tutera', Orders 'Bridezillas' Spinoff Series. Deadline Hollywood. March 28, 2013. May 30, 2013.
4. Web site: Kondolojy. Amanda. 'Marriage Boot Camp: Bridezillas' Renewed by WE tv for a Second Season. https://web.archive.org/web/20140110234536/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/08/01/marriage-boot-camp-bridezillas-renewed-by-we-tv-for-a-third-season/195175/. dead. January 10, 2014. TV by the Numbers. August 1, 2013.
5. Web site: Celebrity Cast of Marriage Boot Camp Revealed. InTouch Weekly. Bauer Publishing. December 12, 2013. December 15, 2013.
6. Make Up or Break Up: WE tv's "Marriage Boot Camp" Returns with an Explosive New Season on Friday, March 7 at 9PM ET/PT. The Futon Critic. WE tv. February 11, 2014.
7. Web site: Video: WE tv Reveals a Jaw-Dropping Cast and Sneak Peek of the Highly Anticipated New Season of "Marriage Boot Camp: Family Edition" Premiering October 11 at 10:00 PM ET/PT. The Futon Critic. August 8, 2019.
8. Web site: Video: WE tv Drops Supertease and Reveals the Cast for All-New Season of "Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition" Premiering Thursday, February 6 at 10PM. The Futon Critic. January 8, 2020.
9. Web site: Video: WE tv Drops Sneak Peek and Reveals the Cast for All-New Season of "Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition" Premiering Thursday, July 2 at 9PM. The Futon Critic. May 20, 2020.
10. Web site: Martindale. David. Dallas-based counselors try to save out-of-control couples on 'Marriage Boot Camp: Bridezillas'. The Dallas Morning News. May 30, 2013.
11. Web site: Thompson. L'Oreal. Local couple stars on 'Marriage Boob Camp: Bridezillas'. https://archive.today/20130616014436/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-05-28/features/bal-local-couple-starts-on-marriage-boot-camp-bridezillas-20130528_1_couples-exercises-marlon. dead. June 16, 2013. The Baltimore Sun. May 28, 2013.
12. Web site: Deggans. Eric. Serial reality-TV couple back on 'Marriage Boot Camp: Bridezillas'. Tampa Bay Times. May 30, 2013.
13. Web site: Holt. Tony. Palm Coast couple return to 'Bridezillas'. The Daytona Beach News-Journal. May 29, 2013.
14. Web site: 'Bachelorette' Trista Sutter on 'Marriage Boot Camp': We smell a franchise spinoff!. Zap2it. December 12, 2013. December 15, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131217122810/http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2013/12/bachelorette-trista-sutter-on-marriage-boot-camp-we-smell-a-franchise-spinoff.html. December 17, 2013. dead.
15. Web site: MARRIAGE BOOT CAMP REALITY STARS SEASON 2 – MEET THE COUPLES – WE tv . www.wetv.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141005060545/http://www.wetv.com/we-tell-all/blogs/marriage-boot-camp-reality-stars-season-2-meet-the-couples . 2014-10-05.
16. Web site: "Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars" Returns and This Season Is Breaking All the Rules. The Futon Critic. September 7, 2016.
17. Web site: Shore. Eric. 'Bad Girls Club' Alum Gabi Victor To Appear On 'Marriage Bootcamp'. Oxygen. December 2, 2016. December 15, 2016.
18. Web site: Purcell. Charles. NEW THIS WEEK (May 4): Fresh Off The Boat, The Jinx, The Club, Roger & Val, Mother's Day and live sport. Foxtel Community - The Green Room. 30 April 2015. 15 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150815040310/https://community.foxtel.com.au/t5/Foxtel-Blog/NEW-THIS-WEEK-May-4-Fresh-Off-The-Boat-The-Jinx-The-Club-Roger/ba-p/66726. 15 August 2015.
19. Web site: Purcell. Charles. NEW THIS WEEK (May 4): Fresh Off The Boat, The Jinx, The Club, Roger & Val, Mother's Day and live sport. Foxtel Community - The Green Room. 18 June 2015. 15 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150815040527/https://community.foxtel.com.au/t5/Foxtel-Blog/NEW-THIS-WEEK-Jun-22-True-Detective-Wentworth-finale-Banished/ba-p/78585. 15 August 2015.