Charlene Douglas admits the new series of MAFS UK is 'jaw dropping'

Bring it on!

Author: Alex RossPublished 13th Sep 2023

After what feels like the longest countdown ever, the brand new series of Married At First Sight UK hits our screens on Monday 18th September, and if the experts are right, it's going to be one of the best series to date!

Now that this year's cast have been revealed, expert Charlene Douglas has teased there will be drama in the series, calling it 'jaw dropping'.

Speaking to OK! Magazine, she said: “I’m bursting at the seams, I would love to say so much about this season.

“The thing I can say is we don’t disappoint and if I had to sum it up in two words – jaw-dropping would be the words that pop to mind.”

Check out the 2023 cast of MAFS UK:

Ella

Age: 29
From: Weston-Super-Mare
Occupation: Clinic Consultant
She said: This experiment is so much more than just me getting married. I see this as a big deal for someone who has transitioned."

Jay

Age: 31
From: Lancashire
Occupation: Sales Manager
She said: "Hopefully, they've found someone who is right for me and I do have faith that everything happens for a reason."

Laura

Age: 34
From: Hampshire
Occupation: Finance Manager
She said: I have my fingers firmly crossed for a positive outcome – I don't want another divorce."

Peggy

Age: 32
From: Kent
Occupation: Technology Risk Partner
She said: "I want that lover and someone who can also be my best friend."

Porscha

Age: 36
From: London
Occupation: Executive Assistant
She said: "I'm trying not to think too much about the fact that I'm marrying a total stranger because I'll probably psych myself out."

Rosaline

Age: 28
From: Crewe
Occupation: Florist
She said: "I'm excited, but I'm also feeling quite nervous. It doesn't feel real."

Tasha

Age: 25
From: Leeds
Occupation: Childcare Assistant
She said: "I have faith in the experts that I could find the love of my life – the Ant to my Dec!"

Shona

Age: 31
From: Nottingham
Occupation: Performing Arts Teacher
She said: "My happily ever after would be for him and I to go through the experiment and really try and grow together."

Arthur

Age: 34
From: London
Occupation: Tennis Coach
He said: "I'm ready to find the love of my life."

Brad

Age: 27
From: Grimsby
Occupation: Model
He said: "I trust the experts with all my heart that they have matched me well."

Georges

Age: 30
From: Surrey
Occupation: Sports Rehabilitator
He said: "I said to the Experts that I will give 120%. I trust them and I'm going to trust the process."

Luke

Age: 30
From: Clacton
Occupation: Sales Executive
He said: "I'm really open so I know I can make things work and build, I'm just hoping she has the same attitude."

Nathanial

Age: 36
From: Manchester
Occupation: Events Marketing Manager
He said: "I don't trust anyone but myself, but I hope they've done a good job that's all I can say!"

Paul

Age: 26
From: Chesham
Occupation: Account Manager
He said: "I hope the experts literally hand delivered my best friend and life partner."

Terence

Age: 40
From: Reading
Occupation: DJ/Youth Worker
He said: "I'm looking forward to it and I'm excited. The only bit I'm worried about is whether she'll like me."

Thomas

Age: 27
From: Wiltshire
Occupation: Investment Communications
He said: "I'm excited to meet this person and see what we could do together."

Adrienne

Age: 26
From: Cumbria
Occupation: Project Support Officer

About Adrienne: Having recently lost a massive eight stone, Adrienne now feels the time is right to meet her perfect partner, after admitting she's run out of dating options in her hometown of Cumbria. Adrienne knows what she deserves and won't settle for any less.

Bianca

Age: 29
From: Buxton
Occupation: Hair Extension Specialist

About Bianca: As she approaches her 30s, Bianca is keen to find the one, admitting she doesn't want to be alone forever. Despite struggling with self-doubt in the past, Bianca wants to marry a stranger as she feels it's time to put her love life first!

Erica

Age: 25
From: Edinburgh
Occupation: Dance Teacher/Social Media Manager

About Erica: Scottish girl Erica feels she's been unlucky in love far too often and is ready to branch outside of her home town in order to find love. Having been single for over a year, Erica is desperately looking for the one after having her heartbroken in the past by 'players'.

JJ

Age: 30
From: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Brand Owner

About JJ: After spending time in Los Angeles dating models, JJ has moved home and is ready to find the love of his life. Admitting he's a romantic at heart, JJ is the only single one out of his mates and is ready to ditch the 'Essex boy' stereotype.

Jordan

Age: 26
From: Sheffield
Occupation: Personal Trainer

About Jordan: Describing himself as a complete socialite, Jordan is keen to find a partner to share his life with. Despite going through some tough times in the past, Jordan has huge amounts of energy and enthusiasm for life and says he's a big kid at heart. After giving up on dating, he's hoping the experts find his perfect match.

Mark

Age: 36
From: London
Occupation: Customer Service Manager

About Mark: After being single for 10 years and exploring every avenue to find Mr Right, Mark is now ready to put himself through the ultimate test to help him find his match. Although he likes to stand out from the crowd and loves the glitz and glam, Mark has had his fair share of heartbreak in the past.

Matt

Age: 29
From: Harrogate
Occupation: Window Cleaner/Athlete

About Matt: Laid back and a secret softie, Matt is ready to find love after being single for almost one year. Matt has revealed he's very caring and wears his heart on this sleeve.

Sean

Age: 31
From: Durham
Occupation: Store Manager

About Sean: Having only come out as gay to his family later in life, Sean admits he's been confused and misunderstood for his whole life, revealing his friends and family members knew he was gay before he did. Having not had a relationship before, Sean believes the time is right to find love.

After filming had just ended in July, Charlene's fellow expert Mel Schilling also teased upcoming drama within the cast.

She told OK! at the time: “This season of MAFS UK has just finished filming and it is very explosive. There’s wife swapping, massive rows and even a physical altercation between two of the grooms. One of them was even removed from the show.

“Since filming ended, the cast’s WhatsApp group chat has blown up. The two grooms are going head-to-head and are planning a boxing fight between them.

“The reunion is due to be filmed in July and at this rate it will be explosive.”

Paul C Brunson also added: "The one thing I can say about it is that I think we have the most diverse cast that I’ve ever seen on any reality dating show in the world. As a result of it being so extremely diverse, that creates so much conversation and drama. Every day I show up to set and don’t know what to expect – and what happened would always blow my mind. It’s been a crazy series."

The 2023 series of Married At First Sight begins at 9pm on Monday 18th September on E4.

Now read:

Everything you need to know about Married At First Sight UK

Line-up revealed for new series of Married At First Sight UK

Mel Schilling says upcoming series of MAFS UK is 'different level'

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