One of the most drama-packed social experiments is returning for 2026, but who are the contestants getting coupled up on Married At First Sight Australia?
Channel Nine has promised the fresh-faced contestants looking for love in the thirteenth season of MAFS will be the “most captivating and unpredictable.”
Returning to match these lost in love singles are the relationship experts, John Aiken, Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla.
While we’re excited to meet the newcomers as they prepare to walk down the aisle, we’re really just eager for the chaotic Dinner Parties. A MAFS teaser trailer has teased some explosive arguments between the couples!
Married At First Sight returns to our screens on February 2, 2026, at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. Below are all the contestants joining MAFS in the upcoming season.
Married At First Sight Australia 2026 contestants:
Luke
Farmer, 30, VIC
Over the last few years, Luke took over his late father’s cattle property. While he loves the peaceful farm, he also misses the hustle and bustle of city living.
As a spontaneous, glass-half full kind of man, Luke hopes to be matched with an optimistic, energetic and bubbly woman.
Mel
Public Servant, 28, NSW
After enjoying the city life as a single girl in her 20s, Mel is ready to settle down with the perfect man.
Don’t get Mel wrong, she has gone on many dates! But she finds the men in her age bracket don’t want to settle down. Feeling like her time is running out, Mel is putting her future in the hands of the relationship experts.
Rachel
35, VIC
Rachel is a warm, vibrant and bubbly woman. But she hasn’t been in a serious relationship in 14 years, just many “situationships.”
She hopes the relationship experts will pair her with a good, protective man who encourages her big personality, and can communicate effectively.
Rebecca
Leasing Manager, 51, VIC
Rebecca is a vivacious, no-nonsense fashionista who recently became an empty-nester after her son Austin, 19, moved out of home.
She never expected to be single at 51, and unfortunately, the cringe photos and prompts on dating apps aren’t impressing her. As a complete sucker for a silver fox, Rebecca is looking for her equal who is confident and fun.
Scott
Business Owner, 33, QLD
Scott is a workaholic, determined to live a luxurious life and build an empire – leaving little room for a relationship. But he hopes to find a partner who can support him given he had lost sight of his goals in previous relationships.
Alissa
Nurse/ Social Media Manager, 33, SA
Alissa never expected to be re-entering the dating world, but after her six-year relationship ended the 33-year-old is ready for a new commitment.
She hopes to find someone who shares her ambition, communicates with honesty, builds trust and wants the same future as her. Alissa is a loyal, confident cheerleader who wears her heart on her sleeve.
Filip
Carpenter, 37, VIC
Filip is the type of man with a strict morning routine: wake up early, workout, followed by a three-minute cold shower every morning.
He is looking for a traditional relationship, where the men take on the role of providers while women are the carers.
Steven
Marine Technician, 34, NSW
Steven may now be a Marine Technician, but he was chasing his rock star dreams in a heavy metal band in his 20s. But dating has never come easy to Steven, finding it uncompromising, and feeling that women have a never-ending checklist.
The 34-year-old hopes to find someone ambitious, easygoing, and won’t be offended by his jokes.
David
E Commerce Product Manager, 31, QLD
Nigerian-born David moved to Australia with his family when he was just 12. With both of his parents being pastors, he grew up very community-orientated and hopes to find someone who accepts his faith.
David has no problem attracting women, but despite his best efforts, he hasn’t been in a relationship for longer than a year.
Physical traits are important to him, noting he wants someone with a big booty and small waist…
Steve
Creative Director, 50, VIC
Silver fox Steve is ready for love as he stepped into a new chapter of his life. With four daughters from a previous marriage, Steve feels he understands women and how to relate to them.
Learning from his past mistakes, Steve hopes the MAFS experience can lead him to his forever person.
Danny
Real Estate and Businessman, 34, VIC
Danny enjoyed his player ways for a while, but has admittedly lost a lot of great girls. But it is because of these many mistakes in his dating history, that he knows to never act like that again.
This UK-born single is fiercely protective and loyal, looking for his “ride or die” partner.
Stella
Beauty Technician, 32, NSW
Stella moved to Australia nine years ago from Lithuania, which was a difficult transition with no friends or family. But because of the cultural differences, Stella feels she’s often perceived as harsh or blunt when she’s actually emotional and sensitive.
She is looking for a more traditional relationship, where the man is the protector and provider for the family. Stella hopes the relationship experts find her a man who is decisive, family-orientated and has his life together.
Chris
Construction Supervisor, 31, VIC
Chris is a man with little patience, who claims to have given up his partying and player ways. As a ‘boy’s boy’, Chris doesn’t have any platonic friendships with women.
While the 31-year-old is sceptical of the relationship experts matching abilities, he hopes to find someone who is petite, brunette, naturally tanned, fit and not too needy.
Julia
Confidence and Charisma Consultant, 35, VIC
Julia will definitely bring the sunshine on MAFS!
As a bisexual, Julia is open to dating women and men – just as long as they feel the initial spark. The 35-year-old craves a raw and honest connection, looking for someone who is in touch with their emotions, sharp wit, secure attachment style, and is eager to live outside the box.
Brook
Model, 27, QLD
Brook has undoubtedly been unlucky in love, with almost every guy she’s dated cheating on her…
Despite her fair share of heartbreak, the model is looking for her perfect match: a man who is trustworthy, tall, tanned and loyal.
Grayson
Company Director, 34, QLD
Ex-bad boy Grayson stepped away from his partying days after realising he felt empty inside. Putting those bad habits aside, he hopes to be matched with a natural woman who is confident, warm, adventurous and optimistic.
He has full faith in the relationship experts after seeing his best mate Johnny marry Kerry in MAFS season eight.
Bec
Account Manager, 35, SA
This loud, outspoken butterfly never shies away from the spotlight. Bec has been engaged before, but broke it off four months before the wedding. While it was the hardest thing she’s ever done, she is now looking for a loving, tall man with tattoos and a beard.
Gia
Disability Support Worker, 35, VIC
This isn’t Gia’s first time down the aisle! Gia was previously married to the father of her child.
Since the divorce, Gia has barely dated, acknowledging she tends to attract the wrong type of man. Now, she is looking for a man who treats her like a prize, empathetic, and values her.
