MAFS Australia is set to return to our screens next week with a new group of brides and grooms looking for love.
Returning to E4 on Monday (March 3), fans of the popular reality will finally get an insight into this year’s contestants as they prepare to tie the knot with a complete stranger.
For those tuning in over in Down Under, they have reached the intruder brides and grooms point of the experiment, so there is a lot for UK viewers to catch up on when the time comes.
Ahead of Aussies taking over, here’s a look at the singletons hoping to find romance this year in season 12.
Jacqui
Former Miss New Zealand Jacqui is a certified yoga teacher and has a double degree in law and finance.
After splitting from her partner of seven years, blonde beauty Jacqui moved Down Under a year ago and is ready to settle down, hoping for “a tall, blonde, open-minded and intelligent man”, ideally who is “a male version of herself”.
Sierah
Sierah hasn’t had much experience when it comes to relationships, with the longest time she has dated someone being just four months.
With extremely high standards and not looking to rely on anyone, Sierah wants “a kind, caring and compassionate man”, allowing her to fall in love for the first time.
Morena
Morena became a DJ at 53 years old, which she says gave her a new lease on life. As a single mum with two teenage children, it’s been seven years since her marriage ended, and she is now learning to put herself first.
As she puts her faith in the experts, Morena wants to find a king who will treat her like a queen.
Rhi
Rhi has admittedly never been in love but is now ready to settle down and raise a family. She is looking for someone to do life with and who is “equally as driven and has a warm heart and kind eyes”.
Lauren
Considering herself to be an “old-school romantic”, Lauren admits that communicating isn’t her strong suit and doesn’t excel when it comes to modern dating.
She is hoping the experts can help her not only find her future partner but also teach her a few things along the way.
Jamie
Jamie describes herself as “feisty and passionate” and isn’t afraid to stand up for what is right and “has no problem getting involved in other people’s business”.
Her ideal partner is someone “covered in tattoos, who loves hard, but at the same time is also patient, kind and calming”.
Awhina
Awhina jokes that her future husband will quickly learn that she and her twin sister are a package deal.
As a single mother, it’s been a while since Awhina dipped her toes into the dating world and is putting her trust in the Married at First Sight experts to do the hard work for her.
Ashleigh
Ashleigh describes herself as playful and caring and is looking for someone honest, warm and kind, as well as someone she can start a family with.
A big fan of the experiment already, Ash is ready to find the one and is putting her faith in the experts to do just that!
Carina
Being one of five siblings and the only single one, Carina feels pressure to tie the knot. Her ideal husband would be “tall, handsome, European and educated” and it’s imperative he can fit in with her “loud family”
Katie
Katie is a successful CEO of a chain of restaurants but her dating life is quite the opposite.
She has been unlucky in love in the past and is sick of being disappointed and hopes the experts can find her a man who is “kind, honest, wants a family and knows how to communicate”.
Adrian
Adrian is the eldest of five children, including an identical twin brother and twin sisters, and runs his own e-commerce business where he designs and sells sports bags which makes him lonely at times due to how time-consuming it can be.
The 30-year-old is ready to find a partner that understands him and who is open, honest and comfortable in their own skin.
Billy
Billy is originally from England and moved to Perth with his family 15 years ago and when it comes to relationships, will go to extreme lengths to protect his partner.
He is looking for his “Miss Perfect” and described his ideal partner as “positive, confident, and someone who enjoys Saturday nights at home”.
Dave
Dave is giving love another shot after an engagement that ended a year ago. but since then, Dave has spent time working on himself and is ready to give the Married at First Sight experiment a chance.
Eliot
Eliot admits to having very high standards and his number one deal-breaker is a lack of authenticity.
A self-described lone wolf, Eliot wants a partnerships “with a classy woman who will soften his hard edges”.
Jeff
Jeff, who lives in Victoria describes himself as “loving, caring and fun” and as he nears the 40 mark, he is feeling the pressure to settle down and start a family.
Paul
Wellness advistor Paul is a hopeless romantic who feels as though he has exhausted all dating avenues, having had no luck when it comes to dating apps.
After being single for three years, Paul is ready to let someone into his life
Ryan
Ryan is looking to be matched with someone who is “equally intelligent and believes attraction can manifest in many forms”, with physical chemistry being “very important” to him.
Tony
Tony runs a fishing charter business and while he is happiest on the water, the one thing missing from his life is having someone to share that happiness with.
Tim
After taking a year out to work on himself and recover from his last relationship, school teacher Tim is ready to meet his future wife.
Describing himself as “a big, cuddly teddy bear”, Tim is looking for a caring partner who he hopes he can form a genuine connection with.
Jake
Teacher Jake been in two serious relationships, one lasting 10 years and the other three, Jake blames his lack of communication. Since his last relationship, Jake hasn’t found someone on his wavelength, and is hoping the Married at First Sight experiment can change that.
Married at First Sight Australia kicks off Monday, March 3 on E4 at 9pm