MAFS UK 2023: Married at First Sight UK Launch Date Revealed!
With just days to go before the new series launches, we have everything you need to know about the Married at First Sight 2023 series
Time really does fly when you're having fun (and wedding planning!) - can you believe it's time for yet another gripping season of Married at First Sight UK? Yes, that's right, the launch date of MAFS UK 2023 is just around the corner - we're literally talking a matter of days now - and we fully cannot wait.
Although it feels like only yesterday we were catching up with Married at First Sight UK 2022 cast member Jenna Robinson, opening up about her experience on the show, it's time for another thrilling season of everyone's favourite wedding reality show.
This set of Married at First Sight UK episodes are set to be the most dramatic yet, with more packed into this season than ever before.
Married at First Sight UK 2023: Everything You Need to Know
MAFS UK 2023 will see the return of our favourite expert panel, Paul C Bronson, Mel Schilling and Charlene Douglas, as they coach 16 newlyweds through the experiment and newly married life. The 2023 series has more episodes than ever before - more on that below - and a unique set of cast members who are all ready to find love.
Here, you'll find all the information on where to watch Married at First Sight UK, details on when it starts and information on each and every cast member of the 2023 series.
When Does Married at First Sight UK Start?
MAFS superfans will be excited to know that the new series of Married at First Sight UK starts on Monday 18th September. It's also rumoured that this series is set to be the longest running yet - more episodes of MAFS UK? Yes please!
Usually, MAFS UK series run for around six weeks, but TV bosses have confirmed that Married at First Sight 2023 will consist of 36 episodes - that's six more than MAFS UK 2022!
Where to Watch Married at First Sight UK?
Brits can watch Married at First Sight UK episodes on E4 and E4+1, and catch-up MAFS UK episodes can be found on Channel 4 On Demand. And while you're waiting for the new series to air, you can catch up on Married at First Sight 2022 episodes, as well as ones from all series
When is Married at First Sight UK On?
When is MAFS UK on? Well, for those who want to want to catch the drama unfold in real-time, episodes of Married at First Sight UK will be airing at 9pm every Monday-Thursday on E4, and 10pm on E4+1.
And if you miss any MAFS UK episodes, and don't have access to on-demand, E4 will be repeating the episodes the following day at 1.50am, 4pm and 9pm, and the same will air an hour later on the +1 channel.
Cast of Married at First Sight UK
While you wait for the highly anticipated launch of MAFS UK 2023, why not spend some time getting to know this year's contestants. The cast of Married at First Sight UK has been revealed, although we don't yet know who will marry who.
Below are all 16 cast members of this year's Married at First Sight UK, their ages, jobs and hometowns - and to help you get to know them a little better ahead of the first episode, there's also a little bit about how they described themselves over on the E4 Instagram account.
Married at First Sight UK Contestant: Arthur
Age: 27
Job: Model and Meditation Teacher
Hometown: Grimsby
What They Say About Themselves: "I would make the perfect husband because I'm loyal, genuine and kind-hearted. I hope my new wife is open to spirituality, due to me being a meditation teacher. It pulled me out of a very dark place and it enables me to really accept the flow of the universe as it is."
Married at First Sight UK Contestant: Brad
Age: 34
Job: Tennis Coach
Hometown: London
What They Say About Themselves: "I hope my new wife is easy-going, laid back, into fitness, into spirituality and has a good arse - sorry! I will make the perfect husband because I'm loyal, I'm spontaneous, I'm caring and I'm very lovable"
Married at First Sight UK Contestant: Georges
Age: 30
Job: Sports Rehabilitation
Hometown: Surrey
What They Say About Themselves: "One thing that would make me fall head over heels is fake boobs. I would make the perfect husband because I'm extremely patient and honest. I hope my new wife is sexy as hell. I deserve love because deep down I'm a great person and everyone in their right mind deserves love."
Married at First Sight UK Contestant: Luke
Age: 30
Job: Sales Executive
Hometown: Clacton
What They Say About Themselves: "I deserve love because I've tried everything. I'm honest, kind and I think people get the wrong end of the stick with me. I hope my new wife is as funny as me. I'll fall head over heels if my wife smiles at me the first time I see her."
Married at First Sight UK Contestant: Nathaniel
Age: 36
Job: Events Marketing Manager
Hometown: Manchester
What They Say About Themselves: "I hope the person I get married to is better than me. I deserve love because I think everyone deserves love. Love is something that you need to experience to grow, and to be a better person in life is to think about someone else before yourself."
Married at First Sight UK Contestant: Paul
Age: 26
Job: Account Manager
Hometown: Chesham
What They Say About Themselves: "I deserve love because I'm always willing to give it to other people. I think being loved is something every human being deserves. I know I'll make the perfect husband because I'll always be there when she needs it. I'll be her best friend, I'll be her partner and whenever she's down I'll always be there to pick her up."
Married at First Sight UK Contestant: Terence
Age: 40
Job: Youth Worker and DJ
Hometown: Reading
What They Say About Themselves: "I deserve love because I'm a big guy and I've got a lot to give. I've been around, I've played around, but now it's time to settle down and find the right one. Some of the things that make me fall head over heels is if she smells good, looks good, she's got great conversation, very articulate and knows how to dress."
Married at First Sight UK Contestant: Thomas
Age: 27
Job: Investment Communications
Hometown: Wiltshire
What They Say About Themselves: "I would make the perfect husband because I'm very affectionate and very giving, and I would give her the world. One thing that would make me fall head over heels is if she has lovely dark hair."
Married at First Sight UK Contestant: Ella
Age: 29
Job: Clinic Consultant
Hometown: Weston-Super-Mare
What They Say About Themselves: "I deserve love because I've gone through a lot as a person, and I feel like I deserve to be with someone who loves me for me and accepts me because I am fabulous. I was born a boy, I've transitioned. That's why I'm very open-minded and like to have a lot of fun because I've had such a s****y life."
Married at First Sight UK Contestant: Jay
Age: 31
Job: Sales Manager
Hometown: Lancashire
What They Say About Themselves: "I deserve love because I think it is my time now. I'm 31, I need to get my act together. On my wedding day I'll be most nervous about him turning around and seeing me, I don't want him to be disappointed. I hope my husband is genuine and just a nice person."
Married at First Sight UK Contestant: Laura
Age: 34
Job: Finance Manager
Hometown: Hampshire
What They Say About Themselves: "I would make the perfect wife, because I've done this before, I'm tried and tested. On my wedding day, I'll be most nervous about what my friends think of him because those girls have higher standards than me."
Married at First Sight UK Contestant: Peggy
Age: 32
Job: Technology Risk Partner
Hometown: Kent
What They Say About Themselves: "I would make the perfect wife because I feel like I know what a guy wants. I live at home with my mum and dad, so I see it every day. On my wedding day, I will be most nervous about whether or not he likes me. I wouldn't say I'm insecure, but there are a lot of doubts in my head."
Married at First Sight UK Contestant: Porscha
Age: 36
Job: Executive Assistant
Hometown: London
What They Say About Themselves: "I want my husband to be 6"2 plus, with a good chin, Christian and definitely athletic. I would make the perfect wife because I'm super loyal, I know how to run a household, I love cooking, I love cleaning and I love taking care of my partner."
Married at First Sight UK Contestant: Rosaline
Age: 28
Job: Florist
Hometown: Crewe
What They Say About Themselves: "I would make the perfect wife because I'm funny, I like cuddles, I'm a trier, I'm perfect. On my wedding day I'm going to be really nervous about what he thinks of me. I'd fall head over heels if he's just a really nice, beautiful, kind person."
Married at First Sight UK Contestant: Shona
Age: 31
Job: Performing Arts Teacher
Hometown: Nottingham
What They Say About Themselves: "I will fall head over heels if my husband is Scottish. I think accents are fit. I hope my new husband is funny, takes accountability for his mistakes, is warm, likes animals and he's got a really kind heart."
Married at First Sight UK Contestant: Tasha
Age: 25
Job: Childcare Assistant
Hometown: Leeds
What They Say About Themselves: "I hope my new husband is ready for the journey we are about to go on because it's going to be a wild one. I would make the perfect wife because I'm not just trying to be someone's wife, I'm trying to be someone's best friend as well."
Previous series of Married at First Sight UK have led to several couples finding long-lasting love with people they were coupled with, and other people's partners in some cases - eek!
As you wait for the newest series of MAFS UK to launch, why not take a trip down memory lane and read our roundup of reality TV couples who are still together - we promise you'll find some MAFS UK cast members on the list!
