Married at First Sight Australia 2026 cast: Meet the season 13 line-up

Get ready for explosive dinner parties, emotional commitment ceremonies and plenty of chaos, as Married at First Sight Australia 2026 has returned for audiences Down Under.

The 13th season returned in Australia today (2nd February), introducing fans to the singles joining the experiment and looking for love, and it won't be long before UK audiences get to cast their eyes over them either.

RadioTimes.com exclusively revealed that the reality series will return to E4 in a matter of weeks, with a spokesperson for Channel 4 confirming: "Get ready UK fans, MAFS Australia’s long-awaited return is imminent. In a matter of weeks, E4 viewers will be swept up in all the romance and drama from Down Under."

Eager to find out who has joined the experiment? Read on to learn more about the cast of Married at First Sight Australia 2026.

Married at First Sight Australia 2026 cast

• Alissa
• Bec
• Julia
• Rebecca
• Mel
• Stella
• Gia
• Brook
• Rachel
• Chris
• Danny
• David
• Filip
• Grayson
• Luke
• Scott
• Steve
• Steven

Scroll on to learn more about this year's participants.

Alissa

Age: 33

Job: Nurse / Social media manager

Location: South Australia

Alissa is wears her heart on her sleeve and never expected to be on MAFS Australia after re-entering the dating world.

But while in the experiment, she is hoping to have her fairytale wedding, the right partner and the happily ever after she has always dreamed of.

Bec

Age: 35

Job: Account manager

Location: South Australia

Bec is an account manager who describes herself as a loud, outspoken, social butterfly who is "never shy of being the centre of attention".

The 35-year-old has been voted Adelaide's most eligible bachelorette twice, but is yet to find the one to settle down with.

Julia

Age: 35

Job: Confidence and charisma consultant

Location: Victoria

Julia is a confidence and charisma consultant who previously worked in London as an entertainment correspondent.

She has been described as a spiritual dreamer who stands out from the crowd, often spotted by her bright and colourful outfits.

Rebecca

Age: 51

Job: Leasing manager

Location: Victoria

Rebecca's top priority has always been her son, who has recently moved out of home, making her an empty-nester.

Now, Rebecca feels it is her time to find love and is heading into the experiment to find just that.

Mel

Age: 28

Job: Communications specialist

Location: New South Wales

Mel has been single for the past six years and after her fair share of fun, she is ready to settle down, but has found that guys in her age bracket don't want to settle down.

Stella

Age: 32

Job: Beauty technician

Location: New South Wales

Stella moved from from Lithuania to Australia nine years ago, following her dreams of creating a perfect life.

While it wasn't easy, with English being her second language, she was determined to make it work and she did.

Gia

Age: 35

Job: Disability support worker

Location: Victoria

Gia is entering the experiment to find a husband and is hoping to find the love and commitment she deserves.

The 35-year-old was previously married to the father of her child and since their divorce she has barely dated, often feeling as though she keeps attracting the wrong kind of men.

Brook

Age: 27

Job: Model

Location: Queensland

Brook is fiercely loyal and loves a good laugh but she has been unlucky in love and has been cheated on by almost every guy she has dated.

She is now putting all her faith in the MAFS experiment to find her perfect match and is hoping to find a man who is mature, trustworthy, loyal, but most importantly can make her laugh,

Rachel

Age: 35

Job: Team leader

Location: Victoria

Rachel is a "warm, vibrant and bubbly woman with maternal energy and a heart of gold" who hasn't been in a serious relationship for 14 years.

She is hoping that the experiment can guide her to a good man who she can be completely herself with.

Chris

Age: 31

Job: Construction supervisor

Location: Victoria

Having recently given up his old partying and player ways, Chris is heading into the experiment hoping that the experts match him up with the right person, though is sceptical they'll be able to deliver.

Chris describes himself as honest, upfront and sometimes controversial for the sake of it.

Danny

Age: 34

Job: Real estate and businessman

Location: Victoria

Danny moved to Australia in his 20s after growing up in the UK, and instantly fell in love with the country he now calls home.

Unafraid to speak his mind and fight for his woman, Danny is a firm believer that a man should always put himself in front of a woman to protect her.

David

Age: 31

Job: E-commerce product manager

Location: Queensland

David is a self-described hustler who works full time as an e-commerce product manager, along with various other side hustles.

Despite his efforts, he has never been in a relationship that has lasted longer than a year and is hoping, with the help of the experts, he'll finally be able to find a loving relationship.

Filip

Age: 37

Job: Carpenter

Location: Victoria

Filip's family moved to Australia from Croatia when he was two years old. He is incredibly close to them and wants to be the best version of himself for his parents.

In the experiment, Filip is hoping to find a traditional relationship where men take on the role as providers and women are the carers and mothers.

Grayson

Age: 34

Job: Company director

Location: Queensland

Grayson has spent many years in self-reflection and always strives to make the most of himself.

After seeing his best friend Johnny marry the love of his life Kerry, who both met on MAFS Australia, he is putting his faith in the experts to find the same.

Luke

Age: 30

Job: Farmer

Location: Victoria

In the last couple of years, Luke has taken over his later father's cattle property and splits his life between the city and the farm.

Luke has only had one serious relationship and since then, he has struggled to commit, knowing his fear of loss has been holding him back.

Scott

Age: 33

Job: Business owner

Location: Queensland

Adrenaline junkie Scott runs multiple businesses and is determined to build an empire and live a luxury lifestyle in his future.

But his life has left little time for a partner, which is why he is hoping the experiment can help him find the one.

Steve

Age: 50

Job: Creative director

Location: Victoria

Steve has been married before and wants to feel that love again as he steps into the next chapter of his life.

With four daughters, Steve understands women and how to relate to them and is hoping the MAFS experiment can help him find his forever person.

Steven

Age: 34

Job: Marine technician

Location: New South Wales

A self-described goofball, Steven finds the dating world uncompromising, often feeling that women have a never-ending checklist.

Heading into the experiment, Steven is hoping to find a woman who accepts him for who he is.

Married at First Sight Australia 2026 is coming to E4 soon.

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