Married At First Sight Australia is back for another explosive series and the line-up looks better than ever.
With over 30 episodes to look forward to, some of Australia’s most adventurous singles will put the search for love in the hands of relationship experts John Aiken and Mel Schilling, and clinical sexologist Alessandra Rampolla.
The popular series sees a whole new bunch of singles go on the journey of a lifetime, kicking off with a bucks night for the boys, and hens night for the ladies.
The couples will then say ‘I do’ after meeting each other for the first time on their wedding day.
But that’s just the start because once the celebrations are over, their relationships will really be put to the test as they live under the same roof and learn to adjust to the real-life relationship cycle.
Here's the grooms taking part in this year's series...
Al, 25, Carpenter
Loveable, cheeky Al is 25, single and still lives at home. He's never had a serious girlfriend or relationship and feels it’s time to grow up and stand on his own feet.
His mum supports his decision to get married – not surprisingly, as she still does his cooking, cleaning and washing.
With his chiselled good looks, Al doesn’t have trouble getting female attention but he's just had no interest until recently to be in a committed relationship.
Al is fun, the life of the party. But beneath that confidence he is secretly scared of rejection, and worried about what could happen when he turns around and sees his bride for the first time at the altar.
With a kind, big heart, Al is comfortable around women, coming from a family of five sisters and he's hoping that his perfect woman and bride-to-be will ultimately be able to ground him.
Andrew, 39, Motivational Speaker/Personal Trainer
Andrew is a larger-than-life, straight-talking Texan with a passion for helping others through motivational speaking.
Twice divorced, he moved to Australia four years ago with his second wife. While the marriage didn’t work out, they had a child who they amicably co-parent, his two-year-old daughter, the love of his life.
Despite the failed marriages Andrew still hopes his soul mate is out there and is prepared to walk down the aisle for a third time in the pursuit of love.
He loves being a father so much that he would like to meet a woman he can have more children with.
Andrew is looking for someone who can match his spontaneity, has a sense of humour, will keep him on his toes and challenge him and says that good banter is an absolute must.
Anthony, 38, Sales/Pro Wrestler
Tall, dark and handsome, Anthony is the quintessential swoon-worthy man born from romance novels.
While Anthony gets plenty of female attention, he always finds himself taking things further with the wrong women.
He’s looking for a woman who can match his drive and excitement for life, because when he’s not working his 9-to-5 sales job, Anthony is in the ring as the semi-pro wrestler “Tommy Hellfire”.
Despite his masculine physique and alter ego, Anthony is a deep thinker with a sensitive side and his perfect woman will be passionate and challenge him emotionally and intellectually.
Also, his bride to be will need to accept that Anthony already adores another girl: his nine-year-old daughter, the love of his life, who he says is his "ticket into heaven".
Brent, 33, Hospitality Manager
Confident, charismatic and sociable, Brent lived the high life in Dubai for seven years running a successful events management company. But when the pandemic hit, like many others in the hospitality industry, Brent was devastated.
Having to return to Australia after losing everything he had built and worked so hard for, Brent’s confidence took a knock.
However, not one to sit and waste time, he is determined to rebuild his life, which includes meeting his life partner – because he realised that all the success in the world means nothing if you have no one to share it with.
Brent can’t stand pretentious people. He is genuine, sensitive, and non-judgemental and wants that in a partner.
There is one very serious deal-breaker which is non-negotiable: his wife must have well-maintained feet. If she doesn’t have nice feet, it might very well signify the end of the relationship!
Cody, 30, Swim Coach/Personal Trainer
An easy-going guy from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Cody loves nothing more than spending an afternoon at the beach with his mates.
Having spent his twenties travelling the world and living an adventurous life, Cody put his love for adventure ahead of everything, including romance.
Now, having just turned 30, he realises he wants someone who he can continue to share adventures with – a partner in crime with whom he can create memories.
Cody lost his father when he was 15. The heartbreak made him put the walls up, rarely allowing himself to show vulnerability, especially in relationships.
So, in the past Cody has avoided serious relationships and pushed away any partners who wanted a deeper commitment.
He is also uncomfortable with PDA; even holding hands is something Cody struggles with. He is hoping his wife will just love and accept him and be patient as he works through these issues.
Jack, 26, Financial Planner
Non-confrontational and often the voice of reason, Jack is a peacemaker with a great moral compass.
Charismatic and likeable, he gets on with everyone and has no trouble working himself into conversation with those around him.
Spending his weekdays in a corporate finance job, Jack is a hipster at heart looking for a woman who can share his passion for music and adventure.
He considers himself to be easy going but has always found modern dating difficult. His style is more traditional, and he prefers old-fashioned courtship to dating apps.
He is looking for someone who is fun, passionate, and ready to give anything a try. Plus, she must love dogs – Jack’s best friend is his dog, Fynn.
Jackson, 30, Plumber
Jackson is someone who describes himself as the class clown. Outgoing and upbeat, he loves to have a laugh.
Despite his fun-loving ways, Jackson is a sensitive, kind guy who is a natural protector. He grew up as the eldest of five kids and took on the role of protective older brother to his younger sisters and mum.
Jackson has a deep respect for women and is looking for a committed relationship he can nurture.
While used to getting attention from the ladies, Jackson is ready for love. A sucker for a girl with nice eyes and a smile, Jackson is hoping his bride is smaller than him, which isn’t difficult considering he is six-foot-three.
Mitch, 26, Financial Planner
Mitch the financial planner is also a part-time model from the Gold Coast.
While drawing attention from women is something he’s never struggled with, Mitch hasn’t spent more than two consecutive nights with a girl in his life.
With his good looks, most girls assume he’s a party boy, but they read him wrong. Instead of a social life of clubs and events, Mitch is an introvert who enjoys his own company.
Tired of the online dating experience of trying to meet people, and with a string of short, unsuccessful relationships behind him, Mitch joins the experiment to learn the tools to finding a genuinely committed relationship.
He says the experts have their work cut out, and that while he hopes they’ll help him to find love, he comes to MAFS sceptical but is happy to be proven wrong.
Married at First Sight Australia returns to E4 on Monday 21 February and runs Monday - Thursday evenings.
