Netflix’s The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On season 3 wrapped up with an explosive finale and a drama-packed reunion special this week. Episodes 9 and 10, which aired on December 18, 2024, left fans buzzing as unseen footage revealed shocking revelations about J.R.’s behavior during the experiment.
Season Recap: Who Stayed Together and Who Split?
The season finale saw the couples make their final decisions, with two pairs getting engaged—Aria and Scotty, and Mariah and Caleb. Meanwhile, J.R., Zaina, Sandy, and Nick decided to walk away single.
All eight cast members returned for the reunion special, filmed a year after proposal day, where long-buried moments were unearthed, including J.R.’s controversial “hall pass” comments.
The “Hall Pass” Controversy
During the reunion, host Nick Lachey played unseen clips from Dating Week, showcasing J.R.’s interactions with other cast members. One segment featured J.R. admitting to Micah, “I’m trying to be on that vibe for three weeks. I got a hall pass.” Fans immediately took to social media to criticize his remarks and call out his denial.
Fan Reactions: Social Media Erupts
Viewers shared their outrage on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), with comments such as:
- “JR caught in 4K chatting bare nastiness and saying himself he’s there for a hall pass. Dork.”
- “How is JR mad & still denying when they played the footage of him saying ‘hall pass’ out his own mouth?”
- “The unseen clips of JR talking freaky and ending with him being the one bringing up the hall pass… WELL DONE, Nick Lachey!”
Many fans applauded the Netflix production team for revealing J.R.’s true behavior during the reunion, which some called the highlight of the episode.
Unseen Footage Reveals Shocking Behavior
The unseen footage showcased J.R. making inappropriate comments and having questionable interactions with female cast members. Key moments included:
- Conversations with Sandy: J.R. confessed he was “attracted” to multiple people and open to exploring other relationships while on the show.
- Interactions with Aria: He suggested there were “no cameras” and said they “gotta experience” what marriage feels like. In one clip, J.R. joked about getting her pregnant, leaving fans and cast members stunned.
- Suggestive Comments: J.R. spoke openly about his high sx drive and made inappropriate remarks, including references to a “good blw j*b.”
These revelations sparked further backlash, with fans calling J.R.’s actions “disgusting” and accusing him of not taking the experiment seriously.
J.R.’s Denial and Fans’ Verdict
Despite the footage, J.R. attempted to deny the “hall pass” comments during the reunion, leading fans to label him as “narcissistic” and “dishonest.” One viewer summarized the sentiment:
“The montage of JR being nasty and saying he’s there for a hall pass is the best part of the reunion.”
Lesson in Transparency
The explosive revelations from The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On season 3 highlight the importance of transparency in reality TV experiments. Fans expect honesty and commitment, and J.R.’s behavior left a lasting impression—for all the wrong reasons.
