Meet the couples matched on Married At First Sight Australia in 2025

Eliot and Lauren were introduced in the first episode of MAFS 2025, but unfortunately their relationship fizzled out exceedingly fast – two days after the wedding… But given their incredibly high expectations for their romantic partner, we didn’t hold out hope that these two would survive the experiment.

“I’ve been pretty consistent with what I’ve been looking for. The person I was matched with was nothing like that. I was expecting to meet a cute librarian-like girl that was younger than me, and I ended up with what felt like a Kardashian sister,” Eliot told relationship expert, John Aiken.

To which John merely called out his “superficial” standards and “toxic patterns” before the groom exited the experiment.

These 2025 participants expected to walk down the aisle to a stranger on Married At First Sight Australia, and yet, they had already gone on a date eight months prior.

Despite Carina asking for a new ‘husband,’ Paul is determined to win regain her trust and form a romantic connection.

Each season, there is a particular couple that will become the MAFS sweethearts – and we think Jamie and Dave might just be it.

Being 6ft6” and covered in tattoos, Dave is often misjudged – but this gentle giant has a soft side! He has been matched with 28-year-old pocket rocket , Jamie also from Victoria. 

If there was one word for Katie and Tim’s time during the experiment, we would choose… disaster. Immediately after the wedding, self-proclaimed “nice guy” Tim revealed to the producers he wasn’t feeling a “spark” given Katie wasn’t his type.

“I normally go for short, petite, blonde or brunette. Katie’s nothing what I normally go for,” he said.

The downward spiral continued as Katie remained in the experiment while Tim denied moving into the apartment with her, made a sudden appearance at the first dinner party before abruptly fleeing back to Melbourne.

It was a shock to viewers and participants alike when Tim showed up to the first commitment ceremony.

“I came here for love, not to do work,” he said on the couch. “The number one thing I was looking for was for someone to be here for me… when you feel like someone’s not there for you, like that’s not a partner I want.”

To no surprise, Katie and Tim both decided to exit the MAFS experiment.

Nerves are put at ease once the pair meet each other down the aisle when Billy jokingly gets to one knee ecstatic to meet his bride. The couple hit it off from the get-go and we hoped they would become one of the top couples in the experiment, but unfortunately, our hopes were dashed as Billy and Sierah exited the experiment.

 “I’ve tried to give you what you needed, but you don’t give me what I need. I don’t know why, because I’ve expressed every part of my life to you – my mum doesn’t even know some of the things that I’ve said,” Billy expressed during their final commitment ceremony.

Energy is high at the ceremony when it is revealed that both the bride and groom are twins!

Awhina is taken aback when Adrian jokes in the ceremony about having a 6-month-old – which turns out to be a dog and he jokes “Don’t worry – I don’t have kids,” unbeknown to him that the bride has a 6-year-old son.

Will Adrian be able to put his strong opinions of dating someone with a child aside?

Both Jeff and Rhi were shocked to walk down the aisle to find that they knew their partner previously! The second couple of the project who had previously dated their future beau.

Nerves were put at ease for the pair, who already know each other quite well.

Although their relationship started out as platonic, they are both open to seeing if the experiment can help them discover a deeper connection.

Ashleigh was looking for a partner with quirks and Jake has delivered on that front. Both have shared values for family and the desire to find the perfect partner to complement them.

Initially, the pair clicked instantly but some controversial comments where the groom during the Photo Ranking Challenge sent the couple into rocky waters.

After Ash sought advice in her fellow participants, Jake felt betrayed and wrote ‘leave’ during the first commitment ceremony, while Ash wrote ‘stay’ – forcing the pair to remain in the experiment.

However, that didn’t stop Jake from leaving… he packed his bags the following morning, ending their experience on MAFS.

Morena, 57, is looking for a second chance at love with family being of utmost importance, meanwhile Tony, 53, is looking for someone to share the important times with.

On their wedding day it is a match made in heaven when the pair lock eyes for the first time – the couple exchange heartwarming vows and quickly learn they share the same values when it comes to family. 

Bride Jacqui wants the full package, with a go-getter man who will take the lead. While, Ryan, a groom with a warrior mentality, wants a bride as good-looking as he is.

After a dip on the dance floor goes wrong, mortifying Ryan, Jacqui laughs it off and the pair seem to be hitting it off.

Having another run in the experiment is Lauren, after her first match ended in a fiery blaze. She has been matched with Clint, and while she initially held reservations towards getting married again, the pair hit it off and bonded over their shared passions.

Only time will tell whether these two survive the MAFS curse, but Lauren – and viewers – admired how Clint defended his wife during their first dinner party together.

Teejay and Beth may just be a match made in MAFS heaven, after immediately hitting it off. While Beth was nervous to confess she’d never been in a relationship before, Teejay felt nothing but “respect” and admiration for his new wife.

We can’t wait to watch this couple face all the MAFS trials.

Eliot is back! The runaway groom has been paired with Veronica, a 32-year-old personal trainer and actor from Sydney, NSW.

So far, the pair have hit it off with Eliot even staying longer than two days.