Michael Shiakallis Faces Criticism for Style Choices on Married at First Sight Season 17
Married at First Sight Season 17 cast member Michael Shiakallis has faced a lot of criticism this season for his outlandish style choices. His clothing tastes are even rubbing his new wife, Chloe Brown, the wrong way. Recently, he opened up about his sexual orientation. So, what did he have to say?
Marching to His Own Drum
Married at First Sight is no stranger to casting out-of-the-box characters to be married at the altar. One of the calling cards of the show is that they accept applicants from all walks of life. In recent years, they’ve carved out a niche for casting marriage hopefuls that are definitely out there.
Cast members like Bennett Kirschner from Season 11 in New Orleans come to mind. In Season 17, the experts checked that box when they cast Michael Shiakallis as a potential husband looking to find his forever. Michael has a unique flavor and style all his own. Whether you like him or hate him as a viewer, he is unapologetically himself in Married at First Sight scenes.
Michael’s Style Choices Rubbing People the Wrong Way
Along with his unique personality, Michael Shiakallis also has interesting style choices. He has a skirt collection in his wardrobe. His new match, Chloe Brown, even said that she is not used to dating a man who owns more skirts than she does.
Michael’s willingness to try on things like pearl necklaces and his wife’s hoop earrings also rubbed Chloe Brown the wrong way in Married at First Sight scenes. Chloe isn’t used to dating men who are so in touch with their feminine energy the way Michael is. The catch is, it’s one thing not to date people like Michael, but now, the pair are legally married.
Chloe says in Married at First Sight spoilers that Michael’s gender-fluid style triggers her, and that it’s messing with her ability to find him sexually attractive. Fans wonder if Michael even likes women at all.
Michael Opens Up About His Sexuality
One burning question Married at First Sight viewers have is what Michael’s sexual orientation is. Since he is more in touch with his feminine energy than most men, viewers question if he is even into women at all. Between his current wife and viewers, there are a lot of questions when it comes to Michael Shiakallis.
Michael Shiakallis recently broke his silence on his sexuality. Michael told Afterparty host Keisha Knight Pulliam: “I’m straight.” He went on to add: “You know, from a sexual preference, I’ve always been heterosexual in that regard.”
Michael and Chloe may not have gone all the way between the sheets just yet, but he did admit to “fooling around” with his wife. The hardware seems to be working, even if his style choices continue to raise eyebrows.
Wrapping Up
Michael Shiakallis has certainly made a name for himself on Married at First Sight Season 17 with his bold fashion choices and unapologetic self-expression. While his style may be polarizing, Michael remains true to himself. Despite the criticism, he stands firm in his identity and his sexuality, adding another layer of intrigue to this season’s dynamic. As Michael and Chloe navigate their marriage, it will be interesting to see how they manage their differences and grow together.
