Married at First SightAlum Iris Caldwell Is Engaged: 'I Could Not Be More Excited' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Iris Cardwell and Cam.Photo:Gavin Boulware

Gavin Boulware

Married at First Sightalum Iris Caldwell has found her happily ever after!

PEOPLE can exclusively confirm the former reality star is engaged to her boyfriend, Cam, four years afterappearing on the hit Lifetime series.

“I could not be more excited to embark on this next chapter in my life,” she tells PEOPLE. “Loving Cam is the easiest thing I’ve ever done and our engagement marks the beginning of the latest part of our journey.”

Iris Cardwell and Cam.Gavin Boulware

The model shares that she has remained steadfast in her decision to save her virginity for her future husband.

“My faith and values remain unshaken and have led me to my person,” she explains. “From day one, he’s risen to the occasion to respect me, my desires and morals and has never pushed me to compromise on what’s most important to me.”

She continues: “I could not, for the life of me, wrap my brain around why America was so invested in my sex life and choice to remain a virgin! I’m just as proud today as I was then to say yes — I am still a virgin and will be until I say ‘I Do.’”

The former television personality expresses her gratitude for her experience onMarried at First Sight, saying, “I will always appreciate the growth track thatMAFSprovided and the advice the devoted experts offered me.”

Iris Caldwell on ‘Married at First Sight’.Lifetime

During season 9 ofMarried at First Sight, which aired in 2019, Caldwell was matched with Keith Manley. After marrying as complete strangers, Caldwell’s decision to remain a virgin was one of the couple’s biggest issues. Ultimately on Decision Day, Manley chose to get a divorce.

Last month, fellowMAFSseason 9 alumAmber Bowlesalso got engaged to her doctor-boyfriend, Kevin, after eight months of dating.

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source: people.com