Start date confirmed for Married At First Sight UK

It's coming very soon!

Author: Alex RossPublished 18th Aug 2022

After this year's cast was unveiled earlier this week, excitement has now heated up even further for the 2022 series of Married At First Sight UK, as E4 bosses have now confirmed the official start date!

When does MAFS UK start?

E4 bosses have now confirmed the 2022 series of Married At First Sight UK will begin at 9pm on Monday 29th August.

Announcing the news on social media, MAFS UK bosses shared a wedding invite with the words: 'You are cordially invited to the weddings of the year. Ceremonies commence Monday 29th August. Save the date!' (sic)

As expected, fans were quick to comment on the post, with many expressing their excitement for the arrival of the 2022 series and tagging their friends to allude them to the news.

Who is taking part in MAFS UK 2022?

Earlier this week, 16 brand new singletons were revealed for the 2022 series, including the show's the first ever lesbian couple, following the success of gay couple Matt and Daniel last year.

Check out the full cast below:

Chanita

Age: 29
Occupation: Social Worker
From: Derby


After being in a 10-year-relationship, Chantia is now looking for her future partner. She wants to be happily married with a family and a stable home.

Jenna

Age: 32
Occupation: Zero Waste Shop Owner
From: Blackpool


Small business-owner Jenna is looking for love and wants to commit to someone and build a long life with them.

Adrian

Age: 37
Occupation: Digital Designer
From: Manchester


Northener Adrian is looking for an upbeat and positive person who will make him laugh, be up for an adventure and is someone he can trust.

April

Age: 32
Occupation: Dress Designer
From: London


Former Miss Great Britain April is looking for someone who wants to live life to the fullest with her and who doesn't mind how independent she is.

Jess

Age: 31
Occupation: Dental Hygienist
From: Cambridgeshire


Fun and outgoing Jess wants a partner that will match her energy. As a Harry Potter fan, she expects her partner to get involved in Harry Potter marathons.

George

Age: 40
Occupation: Financial Advisor
From: Worcester


Dad-of-four George is looking for someone who excites him and will keep him on his toes, who can also be open emotionally.

Kwama

Age: 42
Occupation: Business Consultant
From: London


Business owner Kwame, who also won Mr Ghanan in 2000, has been married before and wants another chance at finding love.

Duka

Age: 31
Occupation: Recruitment HR Coordinator
From: Birmingham


Duka is looking for an 'Instagram girl' that loves looking after herself but can also have deep conversations about world issues.

Lara

Age: 49
Occupation: Waitress
From: Nottingham


Canadian Lara has been married and divorced twice before and is still looking for a fairy-tale romance. She is looking for her prince to introduce to her two sons.

Kasia

Age: 36
Occupation: Businesswoman
From: London


Business owner and mum of two Kasia is now focusing on herself and finding love. She's looking for a man who will take the lead with the same drive and passion that she has.

Pjay

Age: 31
Occupation: Dancer/Performer
From: Birmingham


Dreamboys performer Pjay says he wants to find love with someone with whom he can create a peaceful and loving environment.

Whitney

Age: 31
Occupation: PA
From: St Albans


Whitney has high expectations when it comes to finding a partner but she's now ready to give someone a chance.

Richie

Age: 51
Occupation: Sales Advisor
From: Sheffield


Richie says he has been kept young from working in the music industry for 23 years. He considers himself to be deep, emotional, clever, a good laugh as well as socially and emotionally intelligent.

Zoe

Age: 30
Occupation: Quantity Surveyor
From: West Midlands


Zoe works hard and plays hard, and now that she is 30 she no longer wants to serial date. She is looking to settle down and start a family with someone she has a genuine connection with.

Jordan

Age: 29
Occupation: Account Manager
From: Darlington


Jordan is looking for true love and a real connection, he says he has been single because he's too particular about what he wants and is going to try and relax and give girls more of a chance.

Thomas

Age: 31
Occupation: Mental Health Care Assistant
From: Liverpool


Energetic, sarcastic and unapologetically loud Thomas is looking for a partner that will help balance him out.

Sophie

Age: 26
Occupation: Head of Partnerships at tech company

Jonathan

Age: 32
Occupation: Carpenter

Matt

Age: 32
Occupation: Barber
From: Huddersfield

Gemma

Age: 30
Occupation: Hair Salon Owner
From: Devon

As usual, relationship experts Mel Schilling, Paul C. Brunson and Charlene Douglas will match up this year's couples based on their personalities, interests, and what they're looking for in a relationship.

Earlier this month, Paul confessed the upcoming series is set to be the 'best series of reality TV ever'.

Taking to Instagram when the new series was first announced, he said: 'Personally, I've never been more excited to watch a TV project I've worked on than this upcoming series of @e4mafsuk.

'In every way, we've become better - from the diversity of the cast (in age, geography, political beliefs, socioeconomic, sexuality, and race), visually the director has delivered cinematic brilliance, and the experts are stronger than before in our analysis and coaching. The production team worked their a--es off and delivered at the highest level.

'Dare I say this could be the best series of reality TV love/relationship content EVER produced'. (sic)

Married At First Sight UK will begin at 9pm on Monday 29th August on E4.

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MAFS UK 2022 set to be 'best series of reality TV ever'

Married At First Sight UK set to be EXTENDED for 2022 series

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