Meet Married At First Sight Australia’s wildest cast yet including oldest ever couple & show’s most controversial groom
MARRIED At First Sight Australia is back and it’s set to be the wildest series yet – with a controversial groom and the oldest ever couple.
The bonkers reality show that sees strangers meet for the first time down the aisle, just before tying the knot.
The couples aren’t just thrown together though, they are paired up by relationship experts John Aiken and Mel Schilling, and sexologist Alessandra Rampolla.
And the experts are no novices, as MAFS Australia stars Johnny Balbuziente and Kerry Knight announced they’re having their first child three years after show, proving the format works.
Here we take a look at the singletons who are putting their trusts in the expert to find them their dream partner.
There are nine brides looking for love.
First up is 29-year-old nutritionist Sara Mesa, who lives in Sydney but was born in Columbia.
She is looking for a with a “pretty boy aesthetic” and said a happy relationship is down to good communication.
Photographer Andrea Thompson, 51, has two children and recently ended a relationship when she realised she was being gaslit.
The single mum, from Sunshine Coast, even has a ‘to do list’ tattooed on her arm to keep her on track in life.
Recruitment manager Eden Harper, is from the Gold Coast and lives with her favourite companion – her pet pooch Cub.
The 28-year-old is hoping she can heal her broken heart after being cheated on by her last boyfriend with her best friend.
Cassandra Allen, 29, believes family is everything and wants to meet a man that can match those values.
The administration officer from the Gold Coast has struggled to find a new romance since the loss of her first love.
Registered nurse Ellie Dix, 32, cancelled her wedding a month before the big day when she discovered the groom had cheated on her.
Despite her heartbreak, the bride from the Gold Coast is still open to love and is hoping that she gets her happy ending.
PR & Marketing Consultant Lauren Dunn, 32, admires her parents 40-year marriage and wants to replicate same fairytale.
The Perth-based beauty is keen to meet someone who is as witty as herself.
Up next is Lucinda Light, 43, who is surrounded by weddings all day long as she’s a wedding celebrant.
Love may be on the cards for this Byron Bay singleton, who also runs a speed agency.
Natalie Parham, 32, from Melbourne said her best characteristics are her loyalty but also has a fiery side when she needs to be.
The physiotherapist described herself as a “5’1 pocket rocket”.
Tori Adams, 27, is also from Melbourne and is keen to bag herself an alpha male because she’s a strong woman.
The business development manager describes herself as a “bulldog” who “doesn’t compromise”.
There are ten grooms also looking for love.
Salesperson Michael Felix, 34, lives in Victoria but is originally from Ohio in the US.
His family is everything to him and he wants to find a strong partner who also shares those values.
While 39-year-old Jonathan McCullough is a health business owner and wants to start a family after leaving his job following a split.
Online business owner Tim Calwell, 31, is a jetsetter who has lived in various countries including Colombia, Thailand and Bali.
He’s looking for someone who is funny, emotionally stable and a great conversationalist.
Sydney-based events manager Tristan Black, 30, is hoping true love exists after years of being friend-zoned.
Timothy Smith, 51, has been single for six years and is now ready to dip his toes back into the dating pool.
He’s looking for someone genuine with a fun nature.
Richard Sauerman, 62, is back on the market after his 27 year marriage ended when it lost its spark.
He is a motivational speaker from Sydney.
Podcaster and construction worker Ben Walters wants to develop healthy dating habits – after years of walking away from relationships.
Ben, 39, admits to having unrealistic expectations for his partners at times.
Next up is Jayden Eynaud, a kickboxer by day and a security guard by night.
The 26-year-old from the Gold Coast is looking for someone into fitness, ambitious and independent.
While Collins Christian, 28, is also hoping to exit the friend-zone after never having had a serious relationship.
He lives in Sydney and is an executive assistant.
Last up is Jack Dunkley, 34, is keen to find a tanned and brunette beauty with a nice smile.
Jack, who resides in the Gold Coast, takes pride in his looks being a personal trainer.
Series 11 will kick off in the UK on E4 on 26th March.
The new series will debut at 7:30pm for a two hour long episode, followed by a new MAFS UK special reunion episode at 9:30pm.