Married At First Sight Australia 2026: When the new series starts and who the brides and grooms are this year
This looks huge already!Married At First Sight Australia 2026 is finally arriving in the UK in a matter of days, with more singletons really to tie the knot with a complete stranger. But when does the new series actually start? And what can fans expect from it?
It has now been confirmed that we are just days away from Married At First Sight Australia hitting our screens.
This series is full of twists and turns, and some reports have even suggested it is the most explosive one yet.
We already can’t wait! So, let’s have a look at everything we know, including the new brides and grooms.
Married At First Sight Australia 2026: Who are the experts?
The Married At First Sight Australia expert panel for 2026 is made up of the same familiar faces.
This series will see John Aiken, Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla make their return as they oversee the entire process of matchmaking and trying to guide the couples through the highs and lows of the experiment.
However, this series will sadly mark Mel’s final one on MAFS Australia, as she is stepping down to focus on her family and health. She will, however, continue to participate on the UK version.
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When does Married At First Sight Australia start?
E4 has finally confirmed that Married At First Sight Australia will hit our screens on March 9 at 7.30pm.
The first episode will of course be the usual initial meeting, where we will see the brides and grooms head off on their hen and bucks night, before the first two couples say ‘I do’.
However, for those who don’t want to wait until it plays out in the UK, MAFS Australia is already airing over in Oz. Series 13 began on Channel 9 on Monday February 2, so it’s already a full month into the drama!
What can you expect from MAFS 2026?
It’s believed that the 2026 series of Married At First Sight Australia is gearing up to be the most explosive yet, with reports suggesting it is quite “volatile”.
The Daily Mail even reported: “If you thought last season was bad, you haven’t seen anything yet.”
Since it began airing on TV, there has already been some very public fall-outs. And one bride even spoiled the ending of her own storyline by revealing she is now pregnant and engaged to her ex – who she got back together with not long after leaving the experiment.
Not only that, but some Aussie fans have been left so shocked by what plays out on TV that a bride has had to come out and apologise for “bullying” others on the show. But she reminded everyone that it was filmed last summer.
Who are the brides and grooms taking part in Married At First Sight Australia?
Channel 9 has released the full list of brides and grooms taking part in the 2026 version of MAFS. So, let us take a peek.
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Allisa Fay
33-year-old Alisa Fay from South Australia is impressively both a nurse and a social media manager.
Taking to her Instagram to confirm her participation, Alissa penned: “Not my most predictable move, but a very intentional one. Sometimes the biggest risks lead to the best love stories.”
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Bec Zacharia
35-year-old account manager Bec shockingly called off her previous engagement just four months before the wedding, something she says is the “toughest” thing she has done.
But after a year of growth, she is ready to find her husband. And we hope she succeeds!
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Julia Vogl
MAFS Australia is making history this year, as Julia is their first-ever bisexual bride. However, it’s something that will reportedly take up a lot of talking point in the show, which leaves her very unimpressed.
On her Instagram, Julia wrote: “I have built a life around saying yes to the unknown. When the chance came to step into love in the most unconventional way, I listened. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is leap.”
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Rebecca Zukowski
Leasing manager, Rebecca, is 51 years old. But she isn’t ready to let her age come in the way of her finding her man.
Ahead of the show starting, reports suggested Rebecca could be this season’s wild card after she was overheard yelling on her balcony during filming. So, we can’t wait to see her in action!
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Mel Akbay joins Married At First Sight Australia 2026
Communications specialist Mel moved from Canberra to Sydney in search of greener pastures, and to find someone to settle down with.
After the 28 year old watched her friends get married and start families, she is ready to find her perfect match.
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Married At First Sight Australia 2026 cast: Stella Mickunaite
The 32-year-old beauty technician moved to Australia from Lithuania nine years ago determined to build her dream life.
On her Instagram, she wrote: “I have never been afraid of starting over, only of not trying.”
Gia Fleur
35-year-old disability support worker, Gia, has already been married previously. And it was to reality star Scott McCristal, who appeared on a number of shows previously in Australia.
But now, it seems Gia is ready to find another husband.
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Brook Crompton
The 27-year-old model from Queensland has been quite the controversial character since the show began in Australia, as many have been left shocked by her behaviour on the screen.
And it seems she really was ready to settle down and have kids. Just not with any of the MAFS grooms, as not long after filming, Brook reunited with her ex. And now they are engaged with a baby on the way.
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Rachel Gilmore on Married At First Sight Australia 2026
The 35 year old had spent the last 14 years in “situationships” and so is now ready to put her faith entirely into the hands of the experts.
We hope she succeeds!
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Married At First Sight grooms: Steve Powell
50-year-old Steve is a proud dad of four and enjoys good fun nights out with his friends. And after his past relationships ended due to his own selfishness, he is ready to settle down once and for all.
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Scott McCristal
33-year-old business owner, Scott, is no stranger to reality TV. Over the years he has appeared on Blind Date, Holey Moley and Million Dollar Island.
He said in 2018: “Tradie work is not for me. I want fame. My dream goal is to do TV and movies.”
So, while trying to get more fame, could Scott actually find the one for him?
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Danny Hewitt joins MAFS Australia
34-year-old real estate worker actually grew up in the UK. But in his 20s, his love for Australia led to him making the leap and moving.
While he may be covered in the tattoos, he has described himself as a loyal, soft teddy bear who is ready to find his “ride or die”.
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Chris Nield
Construction supervisor Chris is a straight-talking, AFL loving guy who has seemingly left his partying days behind him. He even refers to himself as a “boys boy” and is adamant that he is honest, upfront and a softie at heart.
However, he has admitted he is “skeptical” to the MAFS process, so let’s hope he is proved wrong.
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David Momoh
31-year-old E-commerce product manager spends his days balancing his full-time job and his side projects. But it appears he is actually ready to make the time for love.
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Filip Gregov
The 37 year old sticks to a very strict morning routine of gym, cold showers and early starts. Filip has grown up extremely close to his family, so is looking for a traditional relationship to build a family with.
While he may be picky, Filip has faith in the MAFS experts.
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Grayson McIvor
After a party-boy phase that lasted a while, Grayson made it his goal to turn his life around.
So, now, he is looking for a confident woman who shares his values and dreams of starting a family. But it seems his place on the show was actually inspired by his best friend, Johnny Balbuziente, who found love on season eight of MAFS Australia.
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Luke Fourniotis
30-year-old farmer from Victoria took over the family business after his dad died, and unexpectedly found himself enjoying the peace that comes with it.
And now, he is ready to find someone to share his calming life with him.
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Steven Danyluk joins Married At First Sight Australia
The 34 year old is a marine technician who went from dreams of being in a heavy metal band to running his own boat business.
Now, he’s ready to get back into the world of dating.
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