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Chris Harrison’s ‘The Vow’ sparks ‘trad wife’ debate among contestants as emotions run high

Watch: Women debate what it means to be a 'trad wife' on Chris Harrison's new dating show "A lot of people think about a traditional marriage or they're calling a trad wife right now as somebody who wears a muumuu and makes sourdough bread all day, every day," she said.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 12, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Key points
  • In the second episode, "Beauty is Fleeting," Jace's search for a wife continued as he selected Mya for the season's first one-on-one date, a horseback riding adventure through the Texas countryside.
  • The first two episodes, "And So It Begins..." and "Beauty is Fleeting," followed Jace Cates, a 30-year-old mortgage loan officer from Oregon, as he met 10 women hoping to become his wife.
  • When Jace finally entered the house, he opened the evening with a group prayer before Harrison surprised everyone with their first challenge: preparing the property for the night.

'THE VOW' BRINGS CHRIS HARRISON BACK TO REALITY DATING TV: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE FOX NATION SERIES "There will be no roses, no elimination ceremonies, no gimmicks to distract from real life," Harrison explained during the premiere.

Additional details
  • Chris Harrison is challenging modern dating culture with a reality series focused on faith and commitment.
  • But the outing also sparked tension when Jace selected Marley Alexander for a romantic dinner overlooking Austin, leaving several contestants feeling overlooked.
  • As the 10 women arrived at the Texas Hill Country property, conversations quickly turned to traditional marriage, motherhood and what it means to be a wife.
  • "It was absolutely my lowest point." Jace said his faith helped him navigate the breakup and ultimately recognize what he wanted in a future wife.
  • Harrison said the series was created in response to a dating culture increasingly shaped by swiping, hookups and fleeting relationships.

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