Season 3 of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On concluded on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. During the season finale, the couples faced one another and decided whether to marry or move on. While some left the show engaged, others parted ways, determined to focus on personal growth. Sandy ended things with her trial marriage partner, J.R., despite having an emotional connection with him.
Sandy participated in the social experiment with her partner, Nick, while J.R. came with Zaina. Despite wanting to resolve issues with their original partners, Sandy and J.R. developed a deep emotional and physical bond during their trial marriage. It often made them reconsider their original relationships.
Episode 9, Ultimatum Day, saw J.R. and Sandy meet each other before meeting their original partners. J.R. told the cameras that he had "clarity" and wanted answers from Sandy, who, according to him, had the traits he wanted in a partner. However, Sandy ended things with J.R. upon meeting, and said they would not leave together.
"But, like we're not leaving here together, necessarily," Sandy said.
Sandy wished J.R. the best for his meeting with Zaina, and said she would be rooting for them. The pair hugged and parted ways. The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On fans took to X to comment on Sandy's decision.
"Sandy shutting down JR right before the Ultimatum decision is making me cackle SORRY," a fan wrote.
"Sandy friend zoning JR within the 10 seconds of seeing him on ultimatum day is sending me," another fan commented.
"JR so hurt Sandy didn’t choose to be with him. That’s wtf you get," a netizen tweeted.
Many fans of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On reacted to Sandy saying she and J.R. could be friends.
"Sandy already friendzoning JR and when he clocked it suddenly he's like yeah you love Nick and I love Zaina and then said his two options are engaged to Zaina or walking out alone??? JR IS A F*KING LOSER!!" a user reacted.
"J.R crying like a baby for real because Sandy dubbed him “I hope you’re making this decision for you and nobody else” …. she got youuu & you fumbled someone TOP TIER," a person commented.
"JR did all that flirting, lying, and gaslighting just for Sandy to friend zone him in the end because I definitely feel like he wanted to leave with her," another fan wrote.
"JR thought Sandy was going to pick him. She friendzoned him," one user posted.
Other The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On fans expressed a similar sentiment.
"naw. JR met with Sandy to see if she wanted to leave together like he wanted. then he got rejected. lol," a person reacted.
"JR was definitely hoping Sandy would choose him. She shut that down with the quickness. "We're obviously not leaving here together" pie in his face," another netizen commented.
"We could always be friends" — The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On star Sandy announces her decision to J.R.
Although J.R. walked into the experiment feeling unsure, he confessed that he had "clarity" after experiencing two trial marriages. He recalled his "great" trial partnership with Sandy and appreciated her for seeing him as he was.
"So, just to see her today would be huge because I want answers," he said.
Upon meeting Sandy, J.R. opened up about his feelings, thanking her for seeing the good in him. He added that he felt comfortable talking about his feelings and being open to her. Despite the aftermath of their trial marriage, J.R. said that he had no regrets. While J.R. expressed they needed to put themselves first, Sandy mentioned they could not please everybody.
Although Sandy praised their "close connection," she revealed they would not be leaving together.
"I think that we could always be friends or be in each other's lives at some point," she added.
Hearing that, J.R. said he knew Nick was her "man" and she loved him. The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On star hoped she prioritized her happiness, irrespective of her decision with Nick. Meanwhile, Sandy hoped J.R. left the experiment engaged to Zaina. However, she said she would support him even if he walked out single.
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On cast members wished each other the best and parted ways. However, as J.R. walked away, he said to himself:
"Let's try to hold it together."
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On season 3 is available to stream exclusively on Netflix.