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Married At First Sight (MAFS) is back for season 12, marking 10 years since the show first aired in 2015. Over the past decade, the series has gained a following with its concept of pairing strangers and taking them on a journey through marriage, challenges, and emotional moments.
Season 12 will premiere on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 7:30 PM on Channel 9 and 9Now. This time, 20 singles will enter the experiment, hoping to find potential partners.
This year, a fresh twist called 'Final Test Week' will be introduced for the first time in MAFS history. During this phase, couples will confront the question, “Is the grass greener on the other side?”
Returning experts Alessandra Rampolla, John Aiken, and Mel Schilling will once again match and mentor the participants, offering guidance throughout the journey.
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Weddings and the new 'Final Test Week' in Married At First Sight 2025
The upcoming season of Married At First Sight 2025 begins with the much-anticipated weddings, where participants meet their partners for the first time. These ceremonies are known for their mix of revelations, surprises, and a range of emotions that set the stage for the couples' journey.
As the show's usual format, the weddings are just the beginning of the contestants' journey. Some participants may experience an immediate connection with their partner, while others might find the chemistry harder to establish. These initial interactions will play a major role in shaping the dynamics of their relationships as the experiment continues in the show Married At First Sight.
Trailer highlights and what to expect in Married At First Sight 2025
The first trailer for Married At First Sight 2025 gives viewers an exciting preview of the season ahead. The trailer shows clips from the weddings, where participants share mixed reactions on meeting their partners. Some reactions suggest instant happiness and hope, while others seem more uncertain.
The trailer also introduces the new twist, “Final Test Week." Short clips show couples facing new challenges designed to test their commitment and change the course of their relationships.
While Channel Nine has not released an official list, Elle magazine has revealed the participants. The brides reportedly include a mix of professions, from Ashleigh Ackerman, a dance school owner, to Katie Johnson, a charity CEO, and Morena Farina, a DJ and wedding MC. As per the publication, some of the other names are Carina Mirabile, Beth Kelly, Veronica Cloherty, Awhina Rutene, Lauren Hall, and Rhi Disljenkovic.
The grooms include Jake Luik, a wellbeing coordinator, and Paul Antoine, a fitness coach and former reality TV star. The grooms include Jake Luik, a wellbeing coordinator, and Paul Antoine, a fitness coach and former reality TV star. Other male cast members reportedly featuring the show are Adrian Araouzou¸ Billy Belcher, Eliot Donovan, Jeff Gobbels, Tim Gromie, and Dave Thomas.
Notably, a former contestant from The Bachelor Sierah Swepstone and an ex-Big Brother contestant Teejay Halkias are also among the cast.
The trailer gives a peek into the oldest groom of the season, Tony Mojanovski, a 53-year-old council worker. Moreover, a Kiwi bride Jacqueline Burfoot can be seen laughing in the trailer, saying she might have hit a jackpot. Viewers get a glimpse of the dinner parties and commitment ceremonies, where all the couples will reflect on their progress.
As fans eagerly await the premiere, they can catch up on earlier seasons, streaming now on 9Now.
