S12 MAFS Bombshells to Explode

Season 12 of Aussie dating hit Married at First Sight will premiere on February 3, with the claim it will be “the most explosive yet”.

The first week it will screen 7.00 Monday-Thursday on Three and ThreeNow.

From February 9, episodes will play Sunday-Wednesday.

Here’s the media release:

Monday, 20 January – Australia’s No. 1 reality television show and most talked about social experiment, Married at First Sight, returns on Monday, 3 February at 7.00pm on Three and ThreeNow for its blockbuster 12th season.

The new season marks a decade since the reality juggernaut first began in 2015, captivating audiences with its bold and unique take on the eternal search for love.

In 2025, Married at First Sight brings even more spellbinding outpourings of love, romance, passion and drama as a new set of 20 brides and grooms take the huge leap of faith and embark on their marital journey with someone they’ve only just met at the altar.

Season 12 of Married at First Sight will be the most explosive series yet, showcasing moments never seen before in the history of the show.

The drama begins straight from the weddings, where bombshells are dropped at first sight, shaping relationships for the entire experiment. Instant sparks fly for some, and others hit the friendzone.

In a brand-new twist to the experiment, some of the strongest couples will be faced with their biggest challenge yet: Final Test Week, an international MAFS first, where the participants will be confronted with the age-old question, “is the grass greener on the other side?”.

Married at First Sight’s trio of experts, certified sexologist Alessandra Rampolla and relationship experts John Aiken and Mel Schilling are all confirmed to return to the series.

They will match our singles before guiding the couples throughout their marriage journey and putting them to the ultimate test of building genuine, long-lasting relationships.

This season, the brides and grooms will fast-track their relationship, baring all in the most honest, raw, relatable and vulnerable display of emotions in this gripping quest for marital bliss.

Season 12’s Married at First Sight contestants include:

Brides

· Ash (34), Dance Studio Owner from Queensland – 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.

· Awhina (30), Aged Care Worker from Western Australia – An outspoken life of the party, Awhina is one of this year’s most opinionated brides. Proud of her New Zealand heritage, she 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.

· Carina (31), Digital Marketing Manager from Western Australia – 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.

· Jacqui (29), Consultant from New South Wales – 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.

· Jamie (28), Account Manager from Victoria – 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.

· Katie (37), CEO from Queensland – 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.

· Lauren (37), Business Owner from Queensland – As a successful business owner, running her own corporate gift business, Lauren knows she can come across as standoff-ish. 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.

· Morena (57), DJ/Fitness Instructor from Victoria – 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.

· Rhi (34), Account Manager from Victoria – Fresh from a seven-year relationship, and admitting she has never really been in love, Rhi is now realising what qualities to look for in a partner. 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.

· Sierah (31), Financial Associate Advisor from Victoria – 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.

Grooms

· Adrian (30), E-Commerce Business Owner from New South Wales – 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.

· Billy (31), Plasterer from Western Australia – 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.

· Dave (36), Builder from Victoria – 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.

· Elliot (35), Business Owner from Queensland – 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.

· Jake (30), Teacher from Western Australia – 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.

· Jeff (39), Electrician from Victoria – 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.

· Paul (30), Wellness Advisor from Western Australia – Frenchman Paul moved to Australia 11 years ago with his family from Nice on the Côte d’Azur. He’s a hopeless romantic who feels like he has exhausted all dating avenues.

· Ryan (36), Project Manager from New South Wales – 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.

· Tim (38), Primary School Teacher from Victoria – 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.

· Tony (53), Charter Captain from New South Wales – Tony 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.

Get ready for unprecedented drama matched with fairytale romances as television’s biggest reality show returns for its most highly anticipated season yet.