"Try my best" — The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On star Zaina tells Scotty she is committed to following the process

In a pivotal moment of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On season 3 episode 3, Zaina expressed her commitment to the experiment. During an emotional exchange with her trial partner Scotty, she said,

“I'm going to try my best, and I just want to follow this process.”

Released on December 4, episode 3 of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On witnessed the original couples embarking on trial marriages, where they will be living as newlyweds for three weeks with new partners. This phase aims to help participants evaluate their existing relationships and gain clarity on their future.

Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On delivers its mix of emotional revelations and bold choices as participants decide whether to stay with their original partners, choose someone new, or leave the experience alone.

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The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On: Zaina and Scotty's conversation

After choosing each other as trial partners on The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, Zaina and Scotty began adjusting to life in their shared apartment. Early on, Zaina opened up about feeling overwhelmed, admitting she needed to decompress. She reassured Scotty by stating,

“I want my new husband to... I want to talk to my new husband.”

During their conversation, Zaina admitted to feeling jealousy for the first time, an experience she described as unsettling. Scotty, in turn, provided reassurance, stating,

“Today was a lot, but I do hope, like, what I said about you and the reasons why I chose you, you heard me, because I really meant it.”

Zaina also made her commitment to the process clear, stating her intention to be a loyal trial partner and fully embrace the experience.

Zaina reflected on her excitement about Scotty’s enthusiasm for marriage and the mutual investment in building a future together, which she described as heartwarming. Their conversation highlighted the bond forming between them as they navigated this unconventional journey.

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Who they were originally with

Before joining The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, Zaina was in a relationship with J.R. for nearly three years. While they were compatible in many ways, J.R.’s reluctance to marry created friction. He wanted certainty before taking the next step due to his past relationship history.

Scotty, on the other hand, was with Aria, his girlfriend of three years. While Scotty desired engagement, Aria hesitated due to the professional sacrifices she would need to make. These unresolved issues led them to participate in the show, seeking clarity through trial partnerships.

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Highlights from episode 3

Episode 3 of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On marked a turning point as the original couples separated to begin their trial marriages. The six new pairs formed are:

1. J.R. and Sandy
2. Nick and Vanessa
3. Aria and Caleb
4. Chanel and Dave
5. Micah and Mariah
6. Scotty and Zaina

The Lacheys emphasized the experiment’s purpose, reminding participants of its immersive nature. Nick Lachey noted,

“Over the next three weeks, you’ll have an accelerated experience designed to show you what marriage with your new partner could be like.”

Throughout the episode, participants moved into shared apartments and began tackling hard conversations. Emotional revelations and unexpected connections set the stage for the dramatic decisions ahead.

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Episodes 6-8 of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On will premiere on December 11, with episodes 9-10 following on December 18, exclusively on Netflix.