Tradies, single parents and a farmer: Meet all the MAFS 2026 brides and grooms
The Married At First Sight 2026 experiment is well underway and there's been no shortage of explosive moments so far.
What better time for six new singles to join in and tie the knot?
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From a former soldier who is not afraid to polarise to a bride who once told someone she loved them on a second date, we're sure these new participants are going to shake things up.
Scroll through to meet the new brides and grooms heading down the aisle.
Juliette
Age: 27
From: Victoria
Occupation: Receptionist
Juliette is a receptionist at a real estate firm and is currently studying for her certificate to sell property, although she admits she'd happily trade it all in to become a mum.
With Lebanese, Maltese and Egyptian heritage, she grew up in Singapore before moving to Melbourne to finish high school.
Single for four years, Juliette enjoyed her independence at first but thought she'd be settled by now. She's certainly tried to find love, even travelling overseas, falling hard twice and once telling a guy she loved him on a second date... only to be ghosted the next day.
Surrounded by married and engaged friends, she feels left behind and is tired of dating men who don't see her as someone to commit to.
Juliette knows she can be possessive and overly invested and hopes MAFS will help her grow into the best version of herself in a relationship.
Joel
Age: 31
From: New South Wales
Occupation: Model
Joel is a model who describes his former self as a "fat Uber driver" and has spent the past five years reinventing himself into a stronger, more confident version.
Born and raised in Sydney with Iraqi heritage, Joel is a first-generation Australian.
Growing up, he faced bullying and often felt different, which shaped his elf-awareness. He credits his single mum, whom he calls a "spiritual goddess," for his deep interest in psychology, she raised him, still does his washing, and can read people before he even sees the signs.
Joel has had only one serious relationship, and after it ended, he committed to improving himself, focusing on fitness, confidence, and personal growth.
Slightly inexperienced in dating, he values authenticity over appearances and is looking for a real connection. Joel is ready to meet his life partner, settle down, and start a family which is his lifelong dream.
Tyson
Age: 30
From: Queensland
Occupation: Property Investor
Tyson is a tanned, fit Gold Coast man who buys, flips, and sells properties. A former soldier, he served six years in the army, including a tour in Afghanistan, which instilled discipline and structure in him.
At 23, he married a Mormon woman from Utah, maintaining a long-distance relationship during his deployment. The marriage ended after she moved to Australia, and he's been single for six years.
Tyson sees himself as a provider and protector who likes to take charge in relationships. A devout Christian who hopes his future partner is open to his faith.
Known for his directness and strong opinions, Tyson is regimented, conservative, and unafraid to stand by his beliefs, even when they're polarising.
He's looking for a loyal woman with shared values, not a long dating history, who appreciates honesty and commitment.
Stephanie
Age: 32
From: Queensland
Occupation: Real Estate Agent
Stephanie is a strong, independent real estate agent who has her life together and thrives on routine, self-improvement, and pushing her career to new heights.
She knows her worth and isn't afraid to work hard to achieve her goals, both professionally and personally. Stephanie is ambitious, driven, and passionate about growth, always looking for ways to better herself and create the life she envisions.
Stephanie is looking for a partner to share life with, a true power couple dynamic. She dreams of someone ambitious, driven, and proud of their appearance, ideally a businessman who shares her conservative values and desire for success.
For her, a relationship isn't just about companionship; it's about building something meaningful together, investing in property, traveling to beautiful destinations, and supporting each other's dreams along the way.
At 32, Stephanie has never experienced a serious adult relationship and has never been in love. She often finds men don't look beyond her surface, and when they do, her independence and ambition can feel intimidating.
She's honest about her inexperience with love and relationships, and while she's still discovering exactly what she wants, she knows she's ready to embrace the journey of finding love.
Sam
Age: 34
From: South Australia
Occupation: Fitness Studio Owner
Sam is a tall, dark and handsome gym owner with a genuine, boy next door charm. After spending time in the US, he was inspired by its dynamic fitness culture and brought that energy home to Adelaide, where he built a successful cycle spin studio.
Sam has had two meaningful relationships, both shaped by distance, one ending when he returned from the US, and the other when his partner relocated for work.
He's extremely close to his parents and deeply inspired by their long, loving marriage, which set the standard for what he wants in a relationship.
A natural romantic, Sam is thoughtful and nurturing with his partner. He prefers to build a strong connection before diving in, embracing a slow burn approach and hoping his future husband will appreciate that.
He's drawn to a fit, emotionally mature, masculine man, someone who can belt out Taylor Swift in the hallway, then happily get his hands dirty around a campfire.
Chris
Age: 38
From: New South Wales
Occupation: Farmer and Gym Owner
Chris blends city and country life as a fit Redfern gym owner and entrepreneurial farm owner who isn't afraid to get his hands dirty.
Raised on a QLD cattle farm by his mum after losing his father, he grew up knowing resilience early. Coming out at 18 in the country wasn't easy, so he packed up and headed for Sydney to build his own life.
In love, Chris admits he's attracted the wrong type in the past, men drawn to his success or men he had to "fix."
Kind and generous, but a self-confessed neat freak who sometimes avoids tough conversations by escaping to the farm, he knows he's not perfect.
After three long-term relationships, he's hoping MAFS leads him to a masculine partner who enjoys dressing up for a night out and is just as happy getting muddy on the farm.
Bec
Age: 35
From: South Australia
Occupation: Account Manager
Bec describes herself as a pedigree mutt, born to a Greek father and English mother. She is loud, outspoken, a social butterfly, never shy of being the centre of attention.
Voted Adelaide's most eligible bachelorette twice, she is yet to be snapped up and worries that she may become a spinster.
Previously engaged, she broke it off four months before the wedding, saying it was the hardest thing she's ever done but also her proudest achievement for walking away from something that wasn't right.
Following a transformative year, both physically and mentally, Bec is now looking for the missing piece of the puzzle, a man. In a relationship Bec is very loving and affectionate, often showing her love through food by cooking.
Bec is entering the MAFS experiment because she believes she has the potential to meet the love of her life – hopefully a tall man with tattoos, a beard, who is loving, and someone she can banter with.
Luke
Age: 30
From: Victoria
Occupation: Farmer
On first glance you wouldn't pick Luke to be a farmer. He wouldn't have picked it himself, but over the last couple of years he has taken over his late father's cattle property.
Luke's life is now straddled between city and farm, and while he loves it out on the land and has found peace there, he misses the fast-paced nature of city living and being in the hustle and bustle.
Luke has only had one serious relationship, which ended shortly after his father died. Since then he has struggled to commit, knowing his fear of loss has been holding him back.
He's a spontaneous, glass-half-full kind of guy who is always willing to try something new and see the positive in everything.
He wants an optimistic, energetic, bubbly girl. Luke is hoping the MAFS experience will guide him to his wife and help him to move past all the barriers that have held him back over.
Alissa
Age: 33
From: South Australia
Occupation: Nurse / Social Media Manager
Alissa is everyone's hype girl, a loyal, confident cheerleader who shows up wholeheartedly for the people she cares about.
She wears her heart on her sleeve, and though she never expected to be here, re-entering the dating world has been a challenging new chapter.
Her six-year relationship ended late last year, and letting go of someone she once believed was her forever has been an emotional journey.
Alissa isn't afraid to speak up in relationships, but her direct, sometimes blunt delivery is something she's working to refine.
While she doesn't believe in a "perfect man", Alissa is ready to commit to someone who shares her ambition, communicates with honesty, builds trust, and wants the same future she does.
She is drawn to a tall, dark and handsome partner who is ready to open up, build a family and grow together.
Alissa is hoping MAFS will bring her the fairytale wedding, the right partner and the happily ever after she's always dreamed of.
