Start date confirmed for Married At First Sight UK

We don't have long to wait!

Author: Alex RossPublished 19th Aug 2021

After Married At First Sight Australia was the highlight of most of our lockdowns, it's no surprise that fans were over the moon to hear bosses of the UK series were keen to replicate the format.

Although the UK version has been a little less dramatic in the the past, bosses have taken inspiration from the Aussies, with the cast for MAFS UK being unveiled at the start of the week.

As if that wasn't enough news for one week, E4 have now confirmed the start date for the hugely-anticipated new series, revealing Married At First Sight UK will air at 9pm on Monday 30th August.

Sharing a video of the seven new brides, E4 wrote on Twitter: 'It's time to meet the 7 brides of Married At First Sight UK! Will they be matched with the husband of their dreams? Married At First Sight UK – Starts August 30th Ring #MAFSUK'. (sic)

The news comes just days after bosses revealed 16 contestants for the upcoming series, seven girls and nine boys, including the show's first ever gay couple.

Meet the cast of MAFS UK below:

Adam

Age: 26

Occupation: Electrician

Hometown: Doncaster

Adam's ideal match would have nice eyes and be naturally pretty. He's also looking for someone ambitious, spontaneous and positive.

Alexis

Age: 28

Occupation: Model

Hometown: London

Alexis is looking for a husband who is ambitious, well-educated, well spoken and family-orientated. Her ideal match must know how to communicate and be in touch with his emotions.

Amy

Age: 34

Occupation: Sports journalist

Hometown: Cornwall

Amy is hoping Married At First Sight will teach her what love is, help her let down her guard and let someone in.

Ant

Age: 28

Occupation: Business development

Hometown: Manchester

The perfect person for Ant would be funny, bubbly, ambitious and up for exploring and adventures.

Franky

Age: 47

Occupation: Strength and conditioning coach

Hometown: Dubai

Having lived as an expat for 15 years, former military man Franky is looking for someone who will join him in Dubai and shares his morals and beliefs.

Jordon

Age: 27

Occupation: Personal trainer

Hometown: Cardiff

Having been raised by his grandmother, Jordon is looking for someone with whom he can start the family he never had - and, of course someone who he can bring home to his gran.

Joshua

Age: 26

Occupation: Insurance

Hometown: West London

Ambitious and driven Joshua wants a partner with a balance between their work and social life, who works hard and is into fitness but doesn't take themselves too seriously.

Luke

Age: 36

Occupation: Care home manager and fireman

Hometown: Cardiff

Luke is looking for someone to love him for him after his last relationship broke his heart and crushed his confidence.

Marilyse

Age: 37

Occupation: Personal trainer

Hometown: Yorkshire

Marilyse's perfect partner is a manly man who is strong-minded and strong willed. She's looking for her best friend and soulmate, but they also have to get the approval of her two sons.

Matt

Age: 39

Occupation: Charity worker

Hometown: West Yorkshire

After rediscovering himself following a messy break-up, Matt is ready to settle down with The One and start a family. He's looking to find somebody who wants the same things so they can grow old together.

Megan

Age: 26

Occupation: Wellness coach

Hometown: Stoke

Kind, polite, creative, ambitious and confident is how Megan would describe her perfect man. Top of her list though is humour - she wants someone who can make her (and others) laugh.

Morag

Age: 31

Occupation: Veterinary nurse

Morag is more determined than ever to find love and is looking for an adventurous, fun and spontaneous man who still loves to party but is also looking for a committed relationship.

Nikita

Age: 26

Occupation: Sales

Hometown: County Durham

Having already been in love twice, Nikita believes it will be third time lucky and has already planned out her wedding and picked the names of her future children.

Robert

Age: 26

Occupation: Business protection specialist

Hometown: Dorset

Natural born entertainer Robert is looking for a fun-loving partner to match his big personality.

Tayah

Age: 25

Occupation: Estate agent

Hometown: Welwyn Garden City

Tayah wants a confident man who looks after themselves and knows themselves and will look good standing next to her.

Daniel

Age: 27

Occupation: Sales

Hometown: Northern Ireland

Daniel is looking for an open-minded partner who shares his passion for the outdoors. He wants to be able to share his love of hiking, meditation, cold water swimming and vegetarian living with others.

Just like the Australian version, which was binged-watched by thousands during lockdown earlier this year, the couples will make a lifelong commitment to one another at a glam ceremony before their love is well and truly put to the test as they embark on a luxury honeymoon, before moving in with each other and their fellow couples.

Relationship experts Melanie Schilling, Charlene Douglas and Paul C. Brunson will be putting their relationships under the microscope at weekly dinner parties and recurring commitment ceremonies, where couples choose whether they want to stay in or leave the process.

Finally, at the end of the series, the couples will have to decide whether to recommit to their partner or go their separate ways in a high-stakes vow renewal.

Married At First Sight UK starts on E4 on Monday 30th August.

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