Get To Know The 18 Brides And Grooms In The 2026 'MAFS' Cast
Married At First Sight Australia is returning for its 13th season this February, and we can already feel all of the drama simmering.
www.elle.com.auHere’s the latest on MAFS Australia 2026 couples:
- The 2026 season of MAFS Australia features a new batch of singles, with nine couples walking down the aisle on day one. This season has been billed as especially dramatic, with early previews showing high tension and standout moments.[5][6]
- Spoilers circulating in late April 2026 suggest a twist involving backup/alternate matches and a final vows phase where couples decide whether to stay together after the experiment ends.[2][3]
- UK broadcasts began shipping episodes in early March 2026, and coverage notes that the expert panel remains John Aiken, Mel Schilling, and Alessandra Rampolla, though reporting indicates Mel Schilling may shift to the UK version after this season.[1][9]
- Cast unveil articles from January–February 2026 confirm the lineup of 18 participants across 9 couples, with early promos highlighting some couples already displaying strong chemistry while others promise big conflicts.[8][5]
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- A typical season arc this year includes introductions and first ceremonies, a run of social experiments (apartments, trips, and group dynamics), dating with backup matches, and final vows where couples decide to stay married or divorce on screen.
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