
Married at First Sight 2025: meet the cast
20 new singles walk down the aisle for TV weddings as Nine's reality juggernaut returns for its 12th season.
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Married at First Sight returns for its 12th season next week on Nine.
There are 20 new participants, matched by relationship experts John Aiken and Mel Schilling and sexologist Alessandra Rampolla.
Nine describes the season as “the most explosive series yet. The drama begins straight from the (TV) weddings, where bombshells are dropped at first sight, shaping relationships for the entire experiment. Instant sparks fly for some, and others hit the friendzone.”
Get ready for Dinner Parties, Commitment Ceremonies, twists and turns. A new inclusion is Final Test Week which will raise questions about their relationships and test their commitment to each other.
Married at First Sight is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banjay Entertainment Company) for the 9Network.
Brides
Ash 34
Dance Studio Owner
QLD
Fun, energetic and loveable, Ash teaches dancing at her Gold Coast studio. She is currently living with her sister and nephew in a house full of animals. Describing herself as playful and caring, Ash is looking for someone honest, warm and kind. Always surrounded by kids, she would love to find someone to start a family with. A declared MAFS fan, Ash says she learnt a lot about relationships from watching the show last year and it made her realise she was in a toxic relationship. Ash is here to find the one – someone who can give her everything that she deserves.
Awhina, 30
Aged Care Worker
WA
An outspoken life of the party, Awhina is one of this year’s most opinionated brides. Proud of her New Zealand heritage, she comes from a tight-knit family and calls her twin sister Cleo her best friend. Awhina jokes that her future husband will have to learn pretty quickly that her and Cleo come as a package deal. Awhina has a six-year-old son from her partner of 15 years. They were high school sweethearts, and it’s a long time since Awhina has been in the dating world. Since being single, she hasn’t had a chance to date and is putting her trust in the MAFS experts to do the hard work for her. Loud, bubbly and caring, Awhina considers herself a perfect catch, and lists cooking and cleaning as her way to de-stress and relax.
Carina, 31
Digital Marketing Manager
WA
Hailing from a large traditional Italian family, Carina is one of five siblings and the only one not married. She feels the pressure to tie the knot, and her mother even has a checklist of qualities for the man she should marry. Bubbly, bright and glamorous, Carina is not afraid to tell it how it is, doesn’t shy away from confrontation, and will stand up for what’s right. Her ideal husband would be tall, handsome, European and educated. One thing he must be able to do is fit in with her loud family.
Jacqui, 29
Consultant
NSW
Successful and determined, Jacqui is a high achiever who confidently describes herself as “having the beauty and the brains”. She has worn multiple hats. Jacqui is a certified yoga teacher, has a double degree in law and finance with first-class honours in law, and is a model, having won the title of Miss New Zealand in 2012. When it comes to relationships,
Jacqui admits to being very intense and needing to work on being less needy. After splitting from her partner of seven years, she moved to Australia from New Zealand a year ago and is now ready to settle down.At the end of the aisle, Jacqui is hoping for a tall, blonde, open-minded and intelligent man –ideally, a male version of herself.
Jamie, 28
Account Manager
VIC
Jamie comes from a big Greek family, embodying the typical Greek character traits. Every week at church her dad prays for her to find a husband, “a good Greek boy” to settle down with. Confident and loyal, Jamie is a pocket rocket with a big personality that exceeds her stature (157 cm, 5’2”). Describing herself as feisty and passionate, she has a strong moral compass and will stand up for what is right. She has no problem getting involved in other people’s business. Jamie’s ideal husband is someone covered in tattoos who loves hard, but at the same time is also patient, kind and calming – someone she can call a best friend.
Katie, 37
CEO
QLD
Bright, bubbly Katie will light up any room she walks into. Dominant and bold, Katie often feels like she scares off potential suitors. She is a highly successful CEO of a chain of restaurants that donates half its profits to charity, but Katie says her dating life is the opposite – she’s not so good at it. Katie is an easygoing individual who has no problems interrogating a man on a first date, asking hard-hitting questions about sex and intimacy. However, despite her open and friendly nature, she has largely been unlucky in love and is sick of being disappointed. Katie is looking for a decent man who is kind, honest, wants a family and knows how to communicate.
Lauren, 37
Business Owner
QLD
Fiercely independent with extremely high standards, Lauren knows what she wants and won’t settle for anything but a real man – a man that is instinctively masculine, chivalrous, and takes the lead. Lauren considers herself an old-school romantic and jokes that she was born in the wrong decade. She’s a homemaker at heart who wants to take care of her man – she is definitely “wife material”. But modern dating is not for her, and she admits that communicating isn’t her strong suit. As a successful business owner, running her own corporate gift business, Lauren knows she can come across as standoff-ish and people are often quick to judge her. So she is hoping the experts can help her to not only find the perfect match but teach her a few things along the way.
Morena, 57
DJ / Fitness Instructor
VIC
Growing up in a strict Italian family, vivacious, larger-than-life Morena is proof that age does not define you. Becoming a DJ at 53 gave her a new lease on life – she gets paid to dress up, dance and meet different people on a weekly basis. A single mum with two teenage children, it has been seven years since her 29-year marriage ended. Now Morena has learnt not to lower her standards, and to put herself first. A self-described firecracker with no filter, Morena is putting her trust in the experts to find someone who matches her energy – something that has eluded her. Morena wants to find a king who will treat her like a queen.
Rhi, 34
Account Manager
VIC
Sick of being single and tired of the modern dating scene, Rhi is craving her perfect. match. Fresh from a seven-year relationship, and admitting she has never really been in love, Rhi now realises what qualities to look for in a partner. She wants to settle down and raise a family. A fitness blogger, she wakes before sunrise to hit the gym, describing herself as a “routine person” who is strict with meal prep and loves a schedule. Loyal, considerate and trustworthy, Rhi is looking for someone to do life with who is equally as driven and has a warm heart and kind eyes. She believes that laughter is the key to a healthy, happy relationship.
Sierah, 31
Financial Associate Advisor
VIC
Outspoken, brazen and resilient, Sierah has little experience of relationships, with four months being the longest time she has ever dated someone. But that has to change, as she wants to share her life with a man and plan a future, which is why she has entered the experiment. A tough upbringing has made Sierah fiercely independent and self-sufficient – she doesn’t rely on anyone, therefore doesn’t put up with any nonsense. She has extremely high standards and is not interested in dating apps, making it hard for her to meet people. The spark is very important to Sierah, but most importantly she is looking for a kind, caring, compassionate man, someone she can fall in love with for the first time.
Grooms
Adrian, 30
E-Commerce Business Owner
NSW
Adrian grew up in a large, vibrant Greek family, the eldest of five children including an identical twin brother and twin sisters. He gives himself a perfect ten for looks and personality, so he doesn’t lack confidence. He is also driven and always looking for ways to improve himself. Adrian runs his own E-commerce business, designing and selling sports bags, a time-consuming enterprise that makes him lonely at times. He’s ready to find a partner that understands him, someone who wants to live a simple yet balanced life together. He is looking for a woman who is open, honest, comfortable in her own skin and can bring out his romantic side.
Billy, 31
Plasterer
WA
Billy is the quintessential English chap, having moved from England to Perth with his family 15 years ago. A self-proclaimed mummy’s boy, Billy calls his mother his best friend. A loyal person who stands up for what’s right, Billy will go to extremes to protect his partner and those he loves. Loud, confident and romantic, Billy moves fast in relationships, wearing his heart on his sleeve, and loves to spoil his partner. Billy is looking for “miss perfect”, describing his ideal partner as positive, confident, and someone who enjoys Saturday nights at home with a glass of wine and a home-cooked meal.
Dave, 36
Builder
VIC
At a whopping 200cm tall (6’7”), Dave, a loveable friendly giant, is giving love another shot after an engagement that ended a year ago. Having lost himself in that relationship, Dave has spent time working on himself and is ready to dive headfirst into the MAFS experiment. With his stature and tattoos, people are often quick to judge Dave the wrong way – but deep down he is a big softie who gives all of himself in a relationship. Dave says he is caring, thoughtful, respectful and a little bit goofy. He enjoys the small things in life and is hoping for a like-minded partner. His ideal match would be someone with a natural smile who can be herself and, most importantly, make him laugh – funny girls help him relax.
Eliot, 35
Business Owner
QLD
Well-travelled, confident and blunt, straight-shooter Eliot knows exactly what he wants in a partner. Aspiring to have a nuclear family, Eliot is looking for a traditional relationship where he is the provider. Having set up businesses in Australia and Sri Lanka, Eliot calls the Gold Coast home and lives a relaxed beach lifestyle. With a lengthy list of attributes for his future partner, Eliot admits to very high standards and his number one deal-breaker is a lack of authenticity – if she’s not authentic Eliot will run. He calls himself a lone wolf, but now he wants a partnership with a classy woman who will soften his hard edges.
Jake, 30
Teacher
WA
Self-confessed nerd Jake is a high school PE teacher from Perth. He loves to watch YouTube, anime, play computer games, and is a huge karaoke fan. With his quirky style and love for a party shirt, Jake describes himself as a “golden retriever”, full of energy. However, he says people can find it a little annoying. Having had two serious relationships, one lasting ten years and one lasting three, including a called-off engagement, Jake blames his inability to communicate as the problem. He hasn’t found anyone on his wavelength since his last relationship and is looking for a good communicator to help him express his feelings properly.
Jeff, 39
Electrician
VIC
Down-to-earth Jeff is seeking his forever partner. Jeff is putting his trust in the experts to hopefully find his happy ending. Raised by a single mum who worked endlessly to provide for him and his brother, Jeff calls her his hero. Seeing how tough it was for her has made him realise he wants to meet the right woman to start a family with. A self-proclaimed softie, Jeff regards himself as loving, caring and fun. Nearing 40, he is feeling the pressure to settle down and raise a family. He wants a partner with similar values and interests, who has his back and supports him.
Paul, 30
Wellness Advisor
WA
Suave and charming Frenchman Paul moved to Australia 11 years ago with his family from Nice on the Côte d’Azur. He says he’s a big softie with a good heart and has no problem approaching a woman he likes. Paul’s parents have been married for 40 years and that is the type of relationship he is after. He’s a hopeless romantic who feels like he has exhausted all dating avenues, having tried the apps with no luck and gone through the small dating pool in Perth. After two long-term relationships that ended badly and being single for three years, Paul is ready to let someone into his life. His ideal partner is a woman with European flair, a smile that lights up a room, and a great sense of humour.
Ryan, 36
Project Manager
NSW
Adventurous, confident and instinctively protective, Ryan describes himself as a warrior who wants to get the most out of life. Ryan has dated a lot of Sydney women and is sick of putting effort into dates that isn’t reciprocated. He prides himself on planning the perfect date, carefully selecting the venue and turning up full of confidence, curiosity and consideration. Ryan likes to be in control, likes making his partners feel safe, and wants to support their ambitions and discover their hobbies. He proclaims that he knows how to treat a woman with love and respect. He hopes to be matched with someone on his level who is equally intelligent and believes attraction can manifest in many forms, listing physical chemistry as very important.
Tim, 38
Primary School Teacher
VIC
Unlucky in love, teacher Tim says that working with children brings him so much joy – so much that he hopes to have his own children one day. Tim has had heartbreak. He was close to proposing to his girlfriend before she suddenly ended the relationship, after which he took a year to work on himself and recover. Now he is ready to meet his wife and start the marriage journey. Chilled and laidback, Tim reckons he’s romantic, “a big, cuddly teddy bear” who gives everything in a relationship. He is looking for a caring partner, and it’s all about having a genuine connection.
Tony, 53
Charter Captain
NSW
Loud and boisterous Tony hails from Wollongong and is living in the house he grew up in. He calls it the most beautiful place on Earth. Tony’s rich Macedonian roots mean he knows everyone in the community, and loves to bring people together and entertain. He runs a fishing charter business and spends every day on the boat. Happiest on the water, the only thing missing from Tony’s life is having someone to share that happiness with. Tony has been married twice and misses the joy and connection that comes with married life. He idolises his parents and the marriage they had, calling them “the most beautiful people in the world”. Having gone through the highs and lows of love, he is hoping to fall in love again and move on with life. So Tony is looking for a genuine, supportive and truly committed partner who
can match his energy.
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8 Responses
Well which one of these cast members is going to end up in next year’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Outta Here
Hey there sorry to be *that* person but I have nowhere and nobody else to ask at this stage, but do we know if we’re going to have another queer marriage this year on the show? I understand there doesn’t have to be one but it would be nice to see it and break up the usual shenanigans on the show. Still watching it this year only my first time watching last year and was hooked for the majority as entertainment lol
Not to my knowledge, but I would expect ‘intruders.’ Have any gone well yet?
I note in the article there are photos/profiles of nine women and ten men – that might suggest a same sex pairing but would also mean someone is left alone. I suspect there may be a further contestant not named in this press release.
There are 10 of each.
That is a very white cast
I didn’t even register that, I was just seeing a group of people that are part of a trashy guilty pleasure of mine. I guess some people look a lot deeper into it.
Their skin colour doesn’t define how diverse the cast can be though.
Wrong.
As a Greek Australian myself we often get overlooked when it comes to classifying diversity.
There are a number of different cultures represented in these contestants including Greek, French, Italian, British, New Zealand/Islander.
I’m more interested in if they’re entertaining to watch.