Everything you need to know about Married At First Sight 2025.

In life, three things are certain: death, taxes, and the return of Married At First Sight Australia.

The reality TV juggernaut has been running for 11 seasons. And with each passing year, it only seems to grow in popularity. Now that the US and UK audiences have caught on to the glorious nature of Australian MAFS, there's simply no stopping it.

The Channel Nine series will return on January 27, 2025, with a new batch of hopeful singles looking to "find love" with a total stranger.

And it's been reported that the show is off to an unhinged start, with behind-the-scenes drama reigning supreme during filming. Check out our rolling MAFS gossip post here.

Yet somehow, it's also supposed to be one of the most romantic seasons of all time with a number of successful matches leaving the experiment together.

Watch the trailer for MAFS 2025. Article continues after video.

When will Married At First Sight 2025 premiere?

The show often drops "after the tennis" when the Australian Open finishes. And in good news, we finally have an official start date for MAFS 2025.

Married at First Sight 2025 will begin on Monday, January 27 at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Who are the MAFS 2025 contestants?

The 20 participants for Married At First Sight Australia Season 12 have been revealed, with more details on the cast here.

The Married At First Sight 2025 Brides:

• Sierah Swepstone, 31.

• Rhi Disljenkovic, 34.

• Lauren Hall, 37.

• Morena Farina, 57.

• Carina Mirabile, 31.

• Ashleigh Ackerman, 34.

• Jamie Marinos, 28.

• Jaqui Burfoot, 29.

• Awhina Rutene, 30.

• Katie Johnson, 37.

The Married At First Sight 2025 Grooms:

• Paul Antoine.

• Billy Belcher, 31.

• Adrian Araouzou, 30.

• Dave Thomas Hand, 36.

• Eliot Donovan, 35.

• Jeff Gobbels, 39.

• Ryan Donnelly, 36.

• Jake Luik, 30.

• Tim Gromie, 38.

• Tony Mojanovski, 53

Jamie Marinos, Carina Mirabile and Jacqui Burfoot are about to become major reality TV stars thanks to MAFS. Image: Nine.

Who are the MAFS 2025 couples?

• Rhi Disljenkovic and Jeff Gobbels

• Ashleigh Ackerman and Jake Luik

• Teejay Halkias and Beth Kelly

• Lauren Hall and Eliot Donovan

• Eliot Donovan and Veronica Cloherty

• Morena Farina and Tony Mojanovski

• Tim Gromie and Katie Johnson

• Awhina Rutene and Adrian Araouzou

How many MAFS 2025 couples are still together?

We'll have to wait and see which couples make it through the process, though it has been reported a "record-breaking" number of couples make it through to the end of the series.

What is the MAFS audition process like?

Well, we put that to the test, with one of our own Editors going through the process for the 2025 season.

The questions on the application form ranged from asking about your weight, to whether or not you've ever declared bankruptcy, to the reason you're looking for love. You can read more about the application here.

The only requirements for contestants are that you have to be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of at least two years, and over the age of 25.

Following applications, there are multiple rounds of interviews with producers. Then, at some unidentified stage, the contestants are submitted to the MAFS Love Experts, John Aiken, Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla. Whether or not the experts actually do the matchmaking has long been up for debate.

Are the MAFS Love Experts real or fake?

Yes, all three love experts are actually professionals in their own fields. Mel is a dating and confidence coach, Alessandra is a clinical sexologist with a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, and John is a relationship expert.

John Aiken, Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla are returning to our screens. Image: Nine.

Mel claims they do, in fact, make the matches themselves. She says the three experts work together, bringing their different perspectives to the process because they have "such different backgrounds."

"That's great, as it leads to some really interesting debates," she says.

What it does not lead to, however, is many successful matches. There are just eight couples who are still together after 11 seasons. That's eight out of 106 matches. Much like The Hunger Games, the odds are actually not in your favour. But that won't stop hopeful singles from applying.

How much do MAFS contestants get paid?

Viewers often assume reality TV stars are on the hunt for fame and riches. While the first part may be true, the latter isn't exactly guaranteed.

MAFS contestants are paid a working wage during their time on the show.

Season 9 bride Olivia Frazer said contestants were paid "$1,100 per week." Domenica Calarco told The Kyle & Jackie O Show that it's enough to "cover your rent and living expenses" and is "about an average salary."

But the contestants also need to quit their jobs, or at least put their careers or studies on hold during filming. While most are keen to take the risk in order to boost their celebrity profiles and social media followings, the end result isn't always as desired.

While the show is airing, most contestants will achieve a level of fame or notoriety. But after a few months, public interest wanes and the opportunities to cash in on their newfound celebrity start to dwindle. At least they'll always have fond memories of rogue dinner parties, cheating spouses and endless drama to keep them company.

Feature Image: Instagram.

This article was originally published in August 2024 and has since been updated with new information.