Your ultimate guide to MAFS Australia series 12
The hit show airs every Monday-Thursday
Last updated 18th Mar 2025
As well as being hooked on the UK version, Married At First Sight Australia has been giving some serious drama in recent years, so it's no surprise fans have been counting down the days until series 12 lands here in the UK.
With filming taking place in the second half of 2024, the new series landed in Australia on 27th January 2025, and now the wait is over for UK viewers, as it landed on Monday 3rd March!
When did MAFS Australia start in the UK?
The brand new series kicked off in the UK on Monday 3rd March! Expert Mel Schilling announced the news on Instagram, writing: 'ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 Married At First Sight AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 goes to air on E4 at 9pm, 3rd March 2025'. (sic)
E4 have now teased the show is 'coming soon', sharing a short trailer to social media. The caption read: Joining everyone else on your feed and going to Australia #MAFSAU is coming soon to E4 and Channel 4 Streaming'. (sic)
Who are the contestants?
The series 12 brides and grooms were unveiled in the teaser trailer, which was shared by expert Mel Schilling in January.
Brides:
Lauren, 37-years-old, from Queensland.
Carina, 31-years-old, from Western Australia.
Jacqui, 29-years-old, from New South Wales.
Sierah, 31-years-old, from Victoria.
Ash, 34-years-old, from Queensland.
Morena, 57-years-old, from Victoria.
Awhina, 30-years-old, from Western Australia.
Jamie, 28-years-old, from Victoria.
Katie, 37-years-old, from Queensland.
Rhi, 34-years-old, from Victoria.
Grooms:
Paul, 30-years-old, from Western Australia.
Eliot, 35-years-old, from Queensland.
Tony, 53-years-old, from New South Wales.
Adrian, 30-years-old, from New South Wales.
Jeff, 39-years-old, from Victoria.
Billy, 31-years-old, from Western Australia.
Dave, 36-years-old, from Victoria.
Tim, 38-years-old, from Victoria.
Ryan, 36-years-old, from New South Wales.
Jake, 30-years-old, from Western Australia.
Who is matched together?
Episode one featured the weddings between Carina and Paul, and Lauren and Eliot.
Episode two featured the weddings between Katie and Tim, and Jamie and Dave.
Episode three featured the weddings between Sierah and Billy, and Awhina and Adrian.
Episode four featured the weddings between Rhi and Jeff, and Ashleigh and Jake.
Episode five featured the weddings between Morena and Tony, and Jacqui and Ryan.
Check out all of the MAFS Australia couples so far:
Carina and Paul
31-year-old Carina and 30-year-old Paul were matched by the experts.
Wedding day:
Carina and Paul were in for a shock on their wedding day when they met at the altar, having previously dated eight months prior. Although Carina initially asked to be matched with another man, after Paul 'ghosted' her, the pair were able to work things out after Paul's apology. Following the initial drama, Carina and Paul's wedding ceremony went very well, with the pair even enjoying a kiss.
Honeymoon:
The sexual chemistry between the pair heighted on their honeymoon, with the couple being intimate on more than one occasion during the honeymoon.
First commitment ceremony:
Both Carina and Paul chose to stay, looking very happy together.
Jamie and Dave
28-year-old Jamie was paired with 36-year-old Dave by the experts.
Wedding day:
Things certainly got off to a promising start for Jamie and Dave, with Jamie very happy with the man she was greeted with at the end of the altar. Despite her non-stop talking after the ceremony, it was all positive vibes for these two on their wedding day!
Honeymoon:
The positivity continued on Jamie and Dave's honeymoon, as they enjoyed spending time together and finding more out about each other.
First commitment ceremony:
Looking incredibly comfortable together, Jamie and Dave both chose to stay.
Sierah and Billy
The experts chose to match 31-year-olds Sierah and Billy together.
Wedding day:
Billy's upbeat personality and charm was certainly an instant winner with wife Sierah, with him even getting down on one knee and proposing before the ceremony went ahead. The couple seemed to get along very well during the reception, with their family and friends having high hopes for the pair.
Honeymoon:
Sierah and Billy's honeymoon continued in a positive way, with the pair getting intimate with each other. The couple enjoyed spending time with each other and getting to know each other more, both looking very happy together.
First commitment ceremony:
Sierah and Billy both chose to stay.
Awhina and Adrian
Both twins, the experts matched 30-year-olds Awhina and Adrian.
Wedding day:
Although initial attraction was certainly there between the two, Awhina was a little taken-a-back when Adrian joked in his vows about not having children, being a mum herself. Unable to find the right moment to tell him she has a little boy, Awhina's step dad and mum broke the news in their speeches, which left Adrian and his family in shock. After discussing the matter in private, Adrian didn't exactly give Awhina the reassurance she was looking for.
Honeymoon:
Things started off well for the pair on their honeymoon, with Awhina and Adrian being intimate and very playful with each other. However, on the last night, things took an awkward turn when the subject of family came up. When given the honeymoon box by the experts, Adrian admitted he doesn't know how he feels that Awhina has experienced having her first child with somebody else, and revealed he doesn't know if he will be able to love her child as much as he would love his own. Taken aback by the comment, Awhina admitted it could be a big issue for the pair.
First commitment ceremony:
Awhina and Adrian both chose to stay.
Ashleigh and Jake
34-year-old Ash was paired with 30-years-old Jake by the experts.
Wedding day:
Ash and Jake immediately hit it off at the altar, with the pair seemingly getting on from the moment they clocked eyes on each other. Although there was a few moments of silence at the ceremony, it looks like this match will be a success!
Honeymoon:
The pair had zero issues on their honeymoon, getting to know each other more and sharing lots of laughs together.
First commitment ceremony:
Whilst Ash chose to stay, Jake chose to leave admitting he doesn't trust his wife after she told the other brides about his comments during the photo ranking task.
Rhi and Jeff
34-year-old Rhi was matched with 39-year-old Jeff by the experts.
Wedding day:
It turned out Rhi and Jeff's wedding day wasn't the first time these two had met, as they'd previously dated, unbeknownst to the experts! Despite this the pair both seemed happy to see one another, revealing they remained friends, even running a marathon together. The pair were both keen to see how things panned out during the experiment.
Honeymoon:
Taking things slowly, Rhi and Jeff enjoyed a very positive honeymoon together, admitting they are excited to see how things work out.
First commitment ceremony:
Both Rhi and Jeff chose to stay, admitting the wheels have turned in a positive direction.
Jacqui and Ryan
The experts matched 29-year-old Jacqui and 36-year-old Ryan.
Wedding day:
Although Ryan seemed to be impressed by his match, telling the camera everything was going accordingly, the same couldn't be said for Jacqui, who addressed a few concerns about Ryan. As the wedding reception went on and she got to know Ryan more, Jacqui admitted the pair had a lot of things not in common, and she wasn't too thrilled about his choice of dog breed. However, Ryan seemed to pull Jacqui back round with his personal wedding speech, where she admitted she's now got a lot of hope for the pair's future.
First commitment ceremony:
Despite some issues, both Jacqui and Ryan chose to stay.
Morena and Tony
The oldest couple to take part in this year's experiment is 57-year-old Morena and 53-year-old Tony.
Wedding day:
Things got off to a good start for Morena and Tony, who seemed very pleased upon seeing each other for the first time. During the reception, Morena's children made a lovely speech, where they told Tony to treat their mum like the 'Queen she is', something Tony agreed he would do. There was a little tension with Tony's cousin at the wedding, who confessed he thought Tony should have been matched with a younger woman, but Tony seemed to dismiss his claims, telling him Morena is a 'beautiful woman'.
First commitment ceremony:
Despite a rocky start, Morena and Tony both chose to stay.
Katie and Tim - LEFT
The experts matched 37-year-old Katie with 38-year-old Tim.
Wedding day:
Whilst Katie seemed to be happy, the same couldn't be said for Tim, admitting to producers he wasn't happy with his match. After a very awkward wedding reception, Tim later admitted to Katie that he had no initial attraction to her, leaving her in tears.
Honeymoon:
Things went from bad to worse during the honeymoon, when Tim once again confessed to Katie she wasn't the type he asked for, saying to her he usually goes for 'petite, blonde and short girls'. Despite the rejection, Katie continued to try and get to know her husband more, asking him questions and making conversation, but this wasn't reciprocated.
First commitment ceremony:
Following a disastrous experiment, both Katie and Tim chose to leave.
Lauren and Eliot - LEFT
37-year-old Lauren was matched with 35-year-old Eliot.
Wedding day:
Despite Eliot admitting to the camera he would walk out of the ceremony if he didn't find his bride attractive, luckily for Lauren he was pleased with the match. The pair seemed to get on well, and despite Lauren's sister Tamara causing problems throughout the wedding reception, Lauren and Eliot seemed to have an initial spark.
Honeymoon:
The day after the wedding, Eliot seemed to have a full change of heart and continued to slam the experts for giving him a bride who didn't match what he asked for. Eliot refused to take part in the experiment and decided to leave the show, leaving Lauren behind.
When were the dinner parties?
The first dinner party aired in the UK on Tuesday 11th March 2025.
When were the commitment ceremonies?
The first commitment ceremony aired in the UK on Monday 17th March 2025.
How can I watch it?
Married At First Sight Australia airs every Monday-Thursday at 7.30pm on E4 and Channel 4's streaming service in the UK.
It airs on Channel 9 and 9Now in Australia.
How long is it on for?
There's no word on how long the 2025 series will be on for, but series 11 lasted eight weeks.
Who are the experts?
John Aiken, Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla all returned for series 12, as ever giving their expert opinions and helping the brides and grooms through the experiment.
Are any couples from MAFS series 11 still together?
Despite a number of couples still being together during the reunion show, only two couples remain now, as well as Jono and Ellie.
Check out which couples from MAFS Australia series 11 are still together below:
Jade and Ridge - TOGETHER
On first impression, it had looked like late comers Jade and Ridge were the complete opposite, with many thinking 27-year-old Ridge could be too 'immature' for mum-of-one Jade. However, as the experiment went on, Ridge proved to both Jade and the viewers at home that he was ready for a long-term relationship, with Jade even introducing him to her young daughter.
With just a few minor hiccups throughout, Jade and Ridge made it to the final vows, much to the delight of viewers.
Are Jade and Ridge still together?
They are! As well as looking loved-up at the reunion show, Jade and Ridge have been very active on each other's social media accounts, proving they are very much still enjoying spending time together outside of the experiment.
The pair were hit with 'cheating claims' after two of Ridge's ex-girlfriends claimed he'd slept with them after the show, whilst he was in a relationship with Jade. Ridge strongly denied the claims, saying in an online statement: 'I've never cheated on Jade. We've had our ups and downs like in any relationship, but I'd never disrespect the future mother of my kids like that.
'Maybe you guys should check your facts before believing every bit of rubbish that's posted on the internet.'
The pair have since revealed that they have moved in together, with Ridge sharing the sweet news on Instagram, revealing he made the move to the Gold Coast. Not only that, but the pair got fans talking when Jade shared a sweet tribute to Ridge on Instagram, with him commenting: 'Love you gorgeous 💍❤️'. The engagement ring emoji had fans convinced that he had popped the question, however neither party has confirmed or denied this.
Eden and Jayden - SPLIT
Throughout the experiment, 28-year-old Eden and 26-year-old Jayden were undoubtedly one of the strongest couples, sailing through the first few weeks with no drama. However, during the final few weeks, cracks started to appear for the pair, especially when they had conflicting feelings about the information Eden had received regarding co-star Sara meeting up with her ex.
Despite this, the couple did make it to the final vows and they looked very cosy together at the reunion, and on social media.
Are Eden and Jayden still together?
In a complete shock to fans, just days after posting photos together on social media, Eden and Jayden released statements to announce they'd decided to split.
Sharing a number of photos alongside Jayden, Eden told fans: 'When I made the decision at final vows to be with Jayden, I really did that with longterm intentions. Jayden & I spent many months together after the experiment, during which Cub gained a dad and I gained a second family who I'm truly grateful for.
'I'm saddened to share that toward the end of the show airing, our relationship came to an unexpected end. The 'reality' is, the person I chose didn't choose me. Whilst I'm disappointed, I will never regret the experiment, the people I met, the lessons I learnt and the growth this process has had on me.
'Thank you for supporting us and for also wishing for the same fairytale that I had hoped for'. (sic)
Tori and Jack - TOGETHER
It's fair to say 27-year-old Tori and 34-year-old Jack were the most controversial couple from the 2024 series, mainly thanks to Jack's behaviour and shocking comments such as "muzzle your woman." Despite both the experts and their fellow co-stars calling out Jack's behaviour, the couple defied the odds and seemed strong by the end, even getting intimate during Home Stays week.
Tori and Jack made it all the way to the final vows, with the pair going on to storm out of the reunion show, before Tori posted some telling comments that she no longer speaks to any of her co-stars.
Are Tori and Jack still together?
In what is pretty much a massive shock to every MAFS fan, Tori and Jack ARE still dating, and they've moved in together! In a recent interview, Jack even confessed he could propose to Tori within one year!
Sara and Tim - SPLIT
29-year-old Sara and 31-year-old Tim didn't have the easiest of journeys during the 2024 experiment. Despite Tim's attempts, Sara cancelled on three dates he'd planned, and it was later revealed she'd been messaging and also met up with her ex-boyfriend behind Tim's back during filming.
Despite this, Sara admitted her wrongdoing and apologised to Tim, something which he accepted, leading the pair to the final vow ceremony.
Are Sara and Tim still together?
Although the pair were still together during the reunion show, not long later Sara announced the pair had split, with her telling Daily Mail Australia: "Tim and I are on friendly terms. We hadn't really spoken post like the actual break-up, but we're actually very friendly now."
According to rumours, Tim is now dating somebody called Barbara who he knew before the show, but this hasn't been confirmed.
Ellie and Jono - TOGETHER
32-year-old Ellie was originally paired with 39-year-old Ben by the experts, it didn't take long for their relationship to crumble, with the couple deciding to leave during the fourth commitment ceremony.
Although 39-year-old Jono made it all the way to final vows 32-year-old wife Lauren, the pair split during the ceremony when Lauren ended things, after discovering from the group that Jono had been in contact with Ellie.
Lauren and Ellie went on to get into a rather fiery argument during the reunion show.
Are Ellie and Jono still together?
Despite the drama surrounding the start of their relationship, Ellie and Jono are now officially together, with things going very well for the pair. Jono's ex-wife Lauren has even given her blessing to the couple, admitting she wishes them the best. The pair have now bought a house together!
Married At First Sight Australia airs every Monday-Thursday on E4.
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