It is the best time of the year when we can mark the return of Married At First Sight Australia on our calendars – January 27, 2025 to be exact.
Channel Nine has once again hand picked a collection of unlucky in love participants for the thirteenth season of MAFS.
Relationship experts John Aiken, Alessandra Rampolla and Mel Schilling return for another season to judge and guide the new participants as they hope to find a true love match. But it wouldn’t be a MAFS season with a sprinkling of drama and explosive dinner parties along the way.
So who are the brides and grooms marrying a complete stranger this year? Unfortunately, the network is yet to confirm which participants are matched but we finally know their identities.
Continue scrolling to discover the 2025 contestants for Married At First Sight Australia.

Adrian
30, NSW
Adrian doesn’t lack confidence, considering he scores himself a perfect ten for looks. He is looking for a woman who is open, honest, and comfortable in her own skin.

Ashleigh
34, QLD
Self-declared MAFS fan, Ash is looking for someone honest, warm, kind and looking to start a family.

Awhina
30, WA
This outspoken life of the party is set to become one of this year’s most outspoken brides. Awhina has a six-year-old son from her high school sweetheart of 15 years.
Given her busy schedule, she hasn’t found the time to date and is putting all her trust in the experts.

Billy
31, WA
Billy made the move from England to Perth with his family 15 years ago. Loud, confident and romantic, Billy tends to move fast in relationships and wears his heart on his sleeve.
He hopes to find “miss perfect” in MAFS.

Ryan
36, NSW
Ryan is a self-described warrior who is tired of putting planning the perfect date that isn’t reciprocated.
He hopes to find someone who is equally intelligent, and listed physical chemistry as very important.

Lauren
37, QLD
This old school romantic is bound to shake up MAFS 2025 with her more traditional views on dating. Lauren often jokes that she was born in the wrong decade.

Morena
57, VIC
Larger-than-life Morena is a single mum with two teenage children. After ending her 29-year marriage seven years ago, she has learnt to put herself first and not to lower her standards.

Rhi
34, VIC
Tired of the modern dating scene, Rhi hopes the relationship experts will match her with someone loyal, considerate and trustworthy.

Sierah
31, VIC
Sierah is no relationship expert given the longest time she’s dated someone was four months. But she has entered the experiment to share her future with a man who is kind, caring and compassionate.

Tim
39, VIC
This primary school teacher has admitted he’s unlucky in love, and was close to proposing before she suddenly ended the relationship.
After working on himself, he is now ready to meet his wife!

Tony
53, NSW
Tony has experienced his fair shares of highs and lows in love considering he has been married twice.
He hopes to fall in love again in a genuine, supportive and truly committed partner who can match his energy.

Dave
36, Vic
This loveable giant – 6’7″ to be exact – is too often judged by his stature and tattoos. But this self-proclaimed softie is looking for a like-minded partner with a natural smile and humerous.

Jacqui
29, NSW
This high achiever describes herself as “having the beauty and the brains” given her double degree in law and finance with first-class honours in law, a model, and won the title of Miss Zealand in 2012.
Can Jacqui let go of her ‘intense’ nature and find the one on MAFS?

Jake
30, WA
This “golden retriever” is full of energy! Jake has had two serious relationships, including a called-off engagement.
But can he overcome his communication issues for his MAFS wife?

Carina
31, NSW
Carina is on the hunt to find the one after being the only one of five siblings not married. Nine has described this bride as bubbly, bright, glamorous and not afraid of confrontation.

Eliot
35, QLD
Well-travelled, confident, straight-shooter is looking to have a traditional relationship where he is the provider. Eliot has admitted he has very high standards and his biggest deal break is a lack of authenticity.

Jamie
28, VIC
Every week at church, Jamie’s dad prays she finds “a good Greek boy” to settle down with. This pocket rocket describes herself as feisty and passionate with a strong moral compass – nor does she have a problem with getting involved in other people’s business.
Jamie is looking for a man covered in tattoos, loves hard, patient, kind and calm.

Katie
37, QLD
Katie lights up any room she walks into! An easy going person with a great career as a CEO of a chain of restaurants, she is looking for a man who is kind, honest, family orientated and knows how to communicate.

Jeff
39, VIC
Down-to-earth Jeff is searching for his forever partner. Nearing 40, he is feeling the pressure to settle down and raise a family.

Paul
30, WA
Suave Frenchman Paul moved to Australia 11 years ago with his family. Having exhausted all the dating avenues, Paul is hoping to find a partner with European flair, a smile that lights up the room and a great sense of humour.