This is not a drill: Married At First Sight UK is back. Darker evenings and colder weather can only mean one thing: all of our fave TV shows are coming back to the small screen. So if you loved watching Catherine bickering with Freddie on Love Is Blind UK but now need something to fill that void, you’re in luck. A new series of the classic reality dating series MAFS UK is hitting our screens – and soon.
ICYMI: Married At First Sight UK first came out in 2015 (has it really been that long?) and we’re now up to series 9. The premise is simple: hopeful singletons are paired with a potential partner by a team of relationship experts based on everything from their goals in life to their preferences in bed. The twist? They don’t meet until their wedding day.
After the big day, the couples enjoy a luxury honeymoon and live in a shared house with the other pairs. It always inevitably leads to drama — which is why we can’t stop watching. Ready to go again? Here’s everything we know about the new series and the cast.
When does Married At First Sight UK start?
Although Channel 4 have teased us with the details of the upcoming cast, we don’t yet have an exact air date for the first episode. But we won’t have long to wait, as previous series have started anywhere from the end of August to the middle of September.
Married At First Sight UK 2024 cast
Charlie
Age: 30
Occupation: Lettings operations coordinator
Hometown: Surrey
According to Channel 4, Charlie “came out as gay when she was 25 and it was a total game-changer. Now she's living her best life and feeling more authentic than ever.”
Charlie’s been single for four years after some drama with a series of situationships and one particularly bad break-up. Now, she's ready to settle down and start a family, but she needs help finding the right person. She's looking for someone who's full of energy and can break the cycle of casual relationships. Let's see if the experts can hook her up.
Emma
Age: 31
Occupation: Sales manager
Hometown: Bristol
Emma is super driven and ambitious, and she's crushing it in her career as a Sales Manager. She's an adrenaline junkie who loves wild swimming, climbing mountains and doing triathlons. She's also a total foodie and loves baking and hosting dinner parties. Basically, she's got it all — can she find someone who can keep up?
Holly
Age: 29
Occupation: Beautician
Hometown: Huddersfield
Holly is the last in her family to get married, so while everyone else has found their forever person, she's still out there searching for the one. A mum of two, Holly had her first baby when she was 16 — not knowing she was pregnant until 37 weeks.
Since then, Holly has had a few relationships, but nothing serious. She's not short on dates, but finding someone who actually gets her is a whole other story. Holly's totally confident in herself, and she's looking for a guy who's funny, manly and charming. She doesn't need fancy stuff or expensive dates – she just wants someone who's kind, makes her laugh, and loves her for who she is. Basically, a guy who's down to make her a cuppa and binge-watch Netflix together.
Richelle
Age: 48
Occupation: Head of alternative investments
Hometown: London
Richelle was born in Guyana but grew up in London and now splits her time between the two. She's got a degree in politics and she's a successful business consultant.
Richelle has achieved a lot, but she's also looking for her forever person. She's not willing to settle for anything less than amazing. She's hoping the experts can find someone to match her value, who's funny, fit, tall, driven and financially independent. Let's see if they can deliver.
Kristina
Age: 31
Occupation: Dog walker
Hometown: East Sussex
Quirky queen Kristina is an eccentric animal lover who lives in a small seaside town. Everyone knows everyone there, so she finds it hard to meet new people. After working in the care sector, she decided to follow her passion and became an animal reiki practitioner. Talk about a unique job.
Eve
Age: 31
Occupation: Fitness coach
Hometown: Omagh
Eve is a total fitness guru. As a fitness coach, she takes pride in her daily routine. Her first serious relationship was with a man, and they were even planning to get married. But then at 26 she realised she was gay, and it changed everything.
Eve has had one serious relationship since then, but she's been single for the past two years. Now, she's ready to find her dream woman. She's looking for someone who's motivated and hardworking, just like her. Let's see if the experts can find the perfect match.
Sacha
Age: 29
Occupation: Aesthetics practitioner
Hometown: Birmingham
Channel 4 says: “Proud Brummie Sacha lives with her two cats, Olive and Diego. Coming from a competitive family, being a go- getter runs in her blood and pushes her to be as ambitious as she possibly can be. As well as becoming a dedicated kickboxer, Sacha has been in beauty pageants since she was six, and was even crowned Miss Birmingham, in 2018.”
Lacey
Age: 27
Occupation: Office manager
Hometown: Hertfordshire
Lacey is confident, loud and always brings the fun. Her positive attitude has helped her through tough times and shaped who she is today.
Channel 4 says: “Lacey is a ‘miracle’ IVF baby and has a twin sister whom she is extremely close to. But Lacey’s husband must not only win her twin sister’s seal of approval, he also needs to seriously impress her mum, who always wants the best of the best for Lacey. Despite being a serial dater, Lacey has been single for the past four years, after a decade-long relationship broke down. She wants to get rid of all the f*** boys in her life and find someone who will love her for her. They need to have banter, emotional intelligence and make her laugh.”
Polly
Age: 28
Occupation: Careers advisor
Hometown: Kent
Polly is not afraid to speak her mind, and she's always been surrounded by family. She's been single for a while, and she's tired of being the bridesmaid. She wants to find her own Prince Charming and be the one wearing the white dress.
Her longest relationship lasted six years, but it was on and off. Polly is not into dating apps – she wants to meet someone in person and create a real connection. She's looking for someone who's emotionally available, considerate and thoughtful. And she's totally obsessed with the idea of a 'beefcake tradesman' as her future husband.
Alex
Age: 28
Occupation: Aviation operations
Hometown: Birmingham
Alex likes to work hard and play hard. He's got a full-time job in aviation, but his dream is to become a pro boxer. He's always been known as the 'man about town', but now he's ready to settle down and find someone special.
He's been single for a while, and he knows exactly what he's looking for: someone he can bring home to meet his mum. He's looking for someone who's deep, intelligent, and keeps things interesting.
Adam
Age: 33
Occupation: Barber
Hometown: Nottingham
Adam, a barber from a big family, is ready to settle down and have a family of his own. His last relationship didn't work out because they drifted apart and he’s been single for 15 months. He's never really been in love, and claims to have high standards. He's hoping for a movie-style romance, but he's worried it might never happen. Will the experts be able to meet his needs?
Caspar
Age: 34
Occupation: Head gardener
Hometown: New Forest
Caspar is basically the ultimate nature guy. He lives in the New Forest with his two dogs and works as a head gardener on a country estate — it’s a Bridgerton storyline waiting to happen. Caspar ditched the hustle and bustle of London to live a more chill life, but now he's ready to focus on something else: finding his forever person.
Caspar's never been in a serious relationship, and he says it's because he's always struggled with his confidence. He didn't feel ready for love until now. Even though he's happy with his life, he's finally ready to step outside his comfort zone and see what's out there.
Ross
Age: 32
Occupation: Painter and decorator
Hometown: Manchester
Ross, a true Mancunian, is from a massive family that's super close. He was born deaf, but that hasn't stopped him from doing anything he wants. He played for Everton's deaf football team and was even scouted for Team GB. Ross played all over the world until a few years ago when he decided to settle down for his daughter, who's the most important person in his life.
Ross has been single for a while now and he's ready to find someone special. He's looking for someone who's funny, easy to talk to and values family.
Nathan
Age: 24
Occupation: Engineer
Hometown: Somerset
Nathan is a manufacturing engineer who's no stranger to attention. He's tired of dating the same types of people, so he joined MAFS UK to find someone who can bring something different to the table. He wants to start a family and find a partner who he can connect with on a deeper level.
He's got a pretty long list of requirements: he’s looking for someone who's petite, funny, family-oriented and who has ‘traditional values’.
Kieran
Age: 28
Occupation: Mechanic
Hometown: Newcastle
Kieran is one of the show's wild cards. He's a Geordie lad who's always been up for a challenge. After working as a mechanic, he decided to ditch his regular job and join the circus to train as a clown. That's right, a clown.
Now he's back to being a mechanic, but he still has that adventurous spirit. He lives in a caravan in the woods with his dog, Hugo, and he's looking for someone who's spontaneous, ambitious and naturally beautiful. Let's see if the experts can find him the perfect match.
Orson
Age: 41
Occupation: Project Engineer
Hometown: St Kitts and Nevis
Orson is a proud St Kitts native with a strong family background. He used to be a professional cricketer, but an injury forced him to retire. Now he's an engineer, and his two-year-old daughter is his whole world.
Orson is ready to get back into dating and find someone special. He's looking for someone who's open-minded, family-oriented and spontaneous. Let's see if he'll be ‘bowled over’ with his match.
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