Your ultimate guide to MAFS Australia series 13
As things kick off during the first commitment ceremony!
Last updated 24th Mar 2026
Fans of reality TV are hooked on Married At First Sight Australia, a show that’s packed full of drama, surprises, and unforgettable moments. Series 12 delivered big with couples like Rhi and Jeff, Jacqui and Ryan, and Carina and Paul, but now, attention has turned to the 13th series of the hit show.
Although the show started in Australia at the beginning of February, UK fans had to wait a little longer for it to land on E4, but now it's finally here, and it's SERVING drama! Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 series of MAFS Australia.
When did MAFS Australia start in the UK?
MAFS Australia kicked off here in the UK at 7.30pm on Monday 9th March!
How to watch MAFS Australia in the UK
E4 has confirmed the show will air every night between Monday-Thursday. Daily episodes will also be able to Channel 4's streaming service.
Watch the trailer for MAFS Australia series 13
E4 dropped a first-look trailer for MAFS Australia series 13 on Monday 16th February. You can watch it below...
Who are the Brides and Grooms?
Brides:
Alissa Fay – 33, Nurse and social media manager from South Australia
Bec Zacharia – 35, Account manager from South Australia
Brook Crompton – 27, Model from Queensland
Gia Fleur – 35, Disability support worker from Victoria
Julia Vogl – 35, Confidence and charisma consultant from Victoria
Mel Akbay – 28, Communications specialist from New South Wales
Rachel Gilmore – 35, Team leader from Victoria
Rebecca Zukowski – 51, Leasing manager from Victoria
Stella Mickunaite – 31, Beauty technician from New South Wales
Grooms:
Chris Nield – 31, Construction supervisor from Victoria
Danny Hewitt – 34, Real estate/businessman from Victoria
David Momoh – 31, E-commerce product manager from Queensland
Filip Gregov – 37, Carpenter from Victoria
Grayson McIvor – 34, Company director from Queensland
Luke Fourniotis – 30, Farmer from Victoria
Scott McCristal – 33, Business owner from Queensland
Steve Powell – 50, Creative director from Victoria
Steven Danyluk – 34, Marine technician from New South Wales
Who is coupled together?
As ever, the singletons were matched together by the experts at the beginning of the experiment. Check out the series 13 couples below:
Alissa and David
Bec and Danny
Brook and Chris
Gia and Scott
Julia and Grayson
Mel and Luke
Rachel and Steven
Rebecca and Steve
Stella and Filip
What happened at the first commitment ceremony?
Airing in the UK on Monday 23rd March, all of the couples chose to stay together at the first commitment ceremony, even those like Rebecca and Steve, and Mel and Luke, who had a particularly rocky start to their marriages.
Despite the likes of Stella and Filip, Alissa and David and Gia and Scott thanking the experts for matching them together, the first commitment ceremony was seriously overshadowed by drama between some of the girls.
After Stella admitted to the experts she feels some of the girls think her relationship isn't authentic, things kicked off. Expert John Aiken asked the group to expand, and Brook and Gia weren't shy in speaking up, before Alissa got involved to support Stella.
The tense argument continued when Stella and Filip left the couch, with Brook saying: "I’m fuming. That girl sucks.”
Speaking to Stella, Brook said: "I'm not going to sit there and be happy for someone when they call out a story that didn't happen. Not one person yesterday at the lunch said they were unhappy for your happiness, so don't put words in other people's mouths and make out like we are not happy for you. You also went round to everyone in the room and had your opinion. That's what I'm saying about playing the victim, because you had your opinion as well as everyone."
When Stella responded saying: "I think what you brought up yesterday at the very end of the whole thing, that I didn't support Mel enough...", before Brook interjected saying: "That was Mel, not me. Fool."
Attempting to get things back on track, expert John explained: "This conversation is for another day, it's not the place now, but we will revisit this."
However, after the experts wrapped up, Brook stood up to hug Gia, before Stella asked her for a chat, something she wasn't in the mood for.
Speaking to production, an emotional Stella said: "Yeah it is emotional. it was unwarranted. It wasn't about anyone but me and me wanting to protect what we have and not wanting to be questions. It's not my intention to fight with people, I'm not that person, and I will never be. I don't care, they can throw s--t at me for all I care. I'm here for my person, that's it."
After telling her husband Chris he doesn't need to support her, Brook then told the cameras: "Everyone's here for themselves, so focus on that. But also, when you're bursting out saying you're in love with him and picking out kids names after five days, of course everyone's going to have ideas that it's a little bit fake. Prove me wrong, because I guarantee that everyone is saying it, not just me.
"She's a snitch as well, that's all I have to say. I never want to see that girl again, don't put me in a room with her."
How long is it on for?
It's understood the 13th series will be made up of 40 episodes.
Watch Married at First Sight Australia on E4 from Monday 9th March at 7:30pm.
Who are the experts?
John Aiken, Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla have all returned match the couples and give their expert advice during series 13.
Mel Schilling announced in February 2026 that she was leaving the show after the current series, before revealing the devastating news on 12th March that she'd been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Sadly, just weeks later, the news of Mel's passing was confirmed in a statement uploaded to Instagram on 24th March.
Now read:
An ultimate recap of MAFS Australia series 12
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