Summary
Cameron and Clare separated after just 31 days of marriage due to their differing values and beliefs, causing stress in their relationship.
Cameron has been absent from the show due to a heart condition called atrial flutter, which he developed during Married At First Sight season 17.
Despite his health issues, Cameron is hopeful he can turn over a new leaf and control his condition through medication after surgery.
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Married At First Sight season 17’s Cameron Frazer and Clare Kerr may not have lasted on the series, but he shared more about his new normal after being diagnosed with a heart condition in the most recent episode. Cameron and Clare met at the altar, like the rest of the Married At First Sight season 17 couples, but their relationship didn’t last long. While they worked to give their marriage a chance on the show, their connection wasn’t strong enough to sustain a relationship. Clare and Cameron seemed to have great chemistry in the beginning but began to clash quickly.
After realizing that their values and beliefs didn’t align in any way, including on their ideas surrounding raising a family, Clare and Cameron discussed the possibility of separating. The pair both shared they wanted to get a divorce and made their decision after just 31 days of marriage. While Clare and Cameron haven’t been together since much earlier in the season, the pair have been shown on the series throughout MAFS season 17 to give updates about how they’re doing in their lives post-marriage. Cameron, who’s led a high-adrenaline lifestyle, revealed he’s been dealing with some serious heart issues.
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Cameron & Clare’s Separation Caused Stress
After Clare and Cameron’s marriage began to sour, the couple started fighting about issues that were meaningful to them. From handling stress in his relationship with Clare to understanding that it wasn’t going to work out, Cameron was under a high level of stress. The New Zealand native shared that he didn’t feel their relationship was good for his mental health, and ultimately caused him more harm than good. When the pair separated, Cameron was hopeful he’d be able to turn over a new leaf and get his health back on track.
Cameron Has Been Absent From Show
Clare and Cameron’s relationship didn’t mean that they’d be leaving the series entirely, but Cameron has been more absent from the series since their split due to the heart condition he developed during the filming of Married At First Sight season 17. After the pair decided to get a divorce, Cameron was shown on the series explaining that he’d been dealing with some heart issues and would need to have surgery. While Clare has been part of the show in the interim, Cameron has been absent while dealing with his health, having surgery to improve his quality of life.
Cameron Shared Details On Rare Heart Condition (& How It’s Affected Him)
During the most recent episode of MAFS season 17, Cameron met with his fellow MAFS groom Brennan to talk more about what’s been going on in his life. He shared that he’s developed atrial flutter, which is a condition that causes a rapid, irregular heartbeat. While the condition is rare, it is likely something he’ll be able to control through medication after having a procedure. Cameron shared that while he’s still speaking with Clare about Married At First Sight, he hasn’t been focused on processing the experience. He’s fearful that decision day may be tough on him emotionally and physically.
Married At First Sight
season 17 airs new episodes on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. EST on Lifetime
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