Everything We Know About Married At First Sight 2026 - refinery29.com

Everything We Know About Married At First Sight 2026 RACHEL CHOY LAST UPDATED 30MARCH,2026, 2:15 AM PHOTO: COURTESY OF CHANNEL 9. Married At First Sight (MAFS) is back for Season 13, and it's bound to be a cultural event. Australia's most divisive dating show has seen some long-term couples thrive, from Michael Brunelli and Martha Kalifatidis to Cameron Merchant and Jules Robinson, and MAFS 2025 stars Rhi Disljenkovic and Jeff Gobbels, but the success rate is low compared to Farmer Wants A Wife. One of the biggest criticisms of the show is that producers appear to want to create drama, rather than see actual love stories blossom — but isn't that a recipe for the best kind of reality TV? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT MAFS is a wild social experiment, where relationship experts John Aiken, Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla pair two strangers together. After meeting for the first time at the altar, the couples tie the knot in front of all of their friends and family. Following the snap marriage, their relationship is fast-tracked — and the audience gets to be a fly-on-the-wall for their honeymoon, as they live together and undertake intimacy tasks. Whether you love it or hate it, there's no doubt the show will create plenty of buzz this year. We've rounded up everything we know about MAFS Australia 2026 below. When will MAFS Australia 2026 be released? MAFS Australia Season 13 will premiere on Monday, February 2, 2026. While the previous three seasons aired in late January, Channel Nine decided to push the air date slightly. Could this mean a change to the format? What do we know about MAFS Final Vows 2026? MAFS Final Vows is coming up soon, and based on past schedules, we believe the episodes will air on Monday, 6 April and Tuesday, 7 April. The Reunion Dinner Party and Commitment Ceremony will likely air the following week. For spoilers about who makes it to the end and what the results are, head to this Final Vows article. Who is in the MAFS Australia 2026 cast? The MAFS Australia 2026 cast has been announced. There are nine brides and nine grooms who will meet at the altar before being joined by intruders partway through the season. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Alissa Fay, Influencer and Nurse Rebecca Zukowski, Leasing Manager Gia Fleur, Disability Support Worker Julia Vogl, Confidence Coach Brook Compton, Model Rebecca 'Bec' Zacharia, Socialite Melissa Akbayir, Public Servant Rachel Gilmore, Recruitment Specialist Stella Mickunaite, Eyebrow Technician Chris Nield, AFL Player Grayson McIvor, Recruitment Agency Owner Daniel Hewitt, Melbourne Real Estate Agent Scott McCristal, Businessman Luke Fourniotis, Farmer Filip Gregov, Motivational Speaker David Momoh, E-Commerce Product Manager Steve Powell, Creative Director Steven Danyluk, Marine Technician You can find out more about the MAFS participants here. Who are the MAFS 2026 intruders? MAFS 2026 will be welcoming six intruders to join the already hectic Dinner Parties. They include: Juliette Chae Fava, Receptionist Stephanie Marshall, Real Estate Agent Chris Robinson, Farmer and Gym Owner Joel Moses, Model Sam Stanton, Fitness Studio Owner Tyler Gordon, Property Investor You can find out more about the MAFS intruders here. Who are the MAFS 2026 couples? The MAFS 2026 couples have been revealed. They are: Rachel Gilmore and Steven Danyluk Alissa Fay and David Momoh Stella Mickunaite and Filip Gregov Brook Crompton and Chris Nield — have left the experiment. Bec Zacharia and Danny Hewitt Julia Vogl and Grayson McIvor — have left the experiment. Rebecca Zukowski and Steve Powell — have left the experiment. Gia Fleur and Scott McCristal Mel Akbayir and Luke Fourniotis — have left the experiment. Juliette Chae Fava and Joel Moses — have left the experiment. Stephanie Marshall and Tyler Gordon — have left the experiment. Chris Robinson and Sam Stanton — have left the experiment. For more information about the MAFS 2026 couples, you can head here. Who are the MAFS Australia 2026 experts? Dating and relationship expert Mel Schilling, clinical sexologist Alessandra Rampolla and relationship expert John Aiken are returning as experts for MAFS 2026. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The trio will interview and match the singles, help them overcome roadblocks in their relationships, and encourage the couples to step outside their comfort zones. If the experts notice any controversial behaviours being exhibited, the contestants will be confronted about it during the infamous couch sessions. Where is MAFS filmed? The MAFS weddings are usually filmed in beautiful locations. An insider tells Refinery29 Australia the crew usually films at one location in the morning for one wedding, before moving to a second location for the next wedding. In 2025, wedding locations included Sydney's State Theatre, Sydney Town Hall, Linnaeus House in Berry, NSW, Carriageworks in Sydney, Sydney Harbour, Greyleigh, NSW, University of Sydney's HostCo, Gunner's Barracks in Sydney, Terrara House, NSW and Tumbling Waters Retreat in NSW. The couples are usually provided with accommodation at the One Global Resorts (formerly SKYE Suites) Green Square in Sydney, and are transported to a warehouse in Lilyfield, which acts as the dinner party location. Is there a prize for MAFS Australia? Unlike Love Island Australia or Big Brother Australia, the MAFS participants do not walk away with a cash prize. However, if they decide to continue their relationship outside of the experiment, they have something much more valuable... true love. Also, many former MAFS contestants have gone on to have successful influencer or OnlyFans careers. Is there a trailer for MAFS Australia 2026? Yes, there is. You can watch the MAFS 2026 trailer below. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Married At First Sight (@mafs) Do the MAFS brides choose their own outfits? Yes! The MAFS brides are given a budget of about $2000 for their wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses, but have to pay for the rest of their outfits. We've rounded up the best MAFS Dinner Party fashion here, so you can pick up some of your favourite pieces for your own wardrobe. Are any of the MAFS 2026 couples still together in real life? According to a source, two of the MAFS 2026 couples make it to Final Vows. Multiple contestants have left the show, and seven couples have confirmed they are no longer together. If you want to know which MAFS 2026 couples are still together, head here. Are any of the MAFS 2025 couples still together? There are only two couples from MAFS 2025 that are still together, and one pair wasn't an original match. Rhi Disljenkovic and Jeff Gobbels have moved in together since leaving the show, and went on their first overseas holiday together in September 2025. Jacqui Burfoot, who was originally paired with Ryan Donnelly, and Clint Rice, who was originally married to Lauren Hall, debuted their relationship at the MAFS 2025 Reunion. Jacqui and Clint got engaged in April 2025, and live together in Tasmania. Remember to keep checking back here as we continue updating behind-the-scenes details about the 2026 season of Married At First Sight (MAFS). Want more? Sign up for our newsletter to get the best of Refinery29 Australia straight to your inbox. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT