Oh good, Lauren and Eliot are back on Married At First Sight.

The Married At First Sight Australia drama never sleeps. And neither do I, because I am trying my very best to keep up with every single twist, turn, and tumultuous dinner party. 

This season is more chaotic and rogue than the show has ever been — with mass exits, dinner party storm-outs, and hints of a cheating scandal that turned out to be nothing, all in the first couple of weeks. These contestants are not messing about.

And now, we're going to meet even more delulu participants as MAFS rages full-speed ahead with intruders in just the fourth week of the show.

We're in for a treat, too, as Eliot Donovan and Lauren Hall return to the series with new matches. I wonder if Eliot will finally get the 1950s bride of his dreams? Will Lauren's sister Tamara return? Time will tell.

Along with our dynamic duo, we're going to meet four other new contestants this week. Including one groom who has a romantic past with an existing bride.

Again, the producers have outdone themselves.

Meet the 2025 Married At First Sight intruders.

Eliot Donovan, 35.

Image: Nine.

This diva! Again!

After storming off the show during his honeymoon week, Eliot had a one-on-one meeting with expert John Aiken to discuss what went wrong. Following which, it seems he's spent some time #reflecting and is ready for round two.

In an interview with Mamamia, Eliot said he wanted someone more like fellow contestant Carina Mirabile — who he believed was more aligned to his family values than Lauren, who he thinks was playing the part of the 'trad-wife'.

"Watching Paul and Carina's wedding, I was like, 'wow'. Not her specifically, but the closeness of her family, that sort of traditional nature that they had. I was like, that would have been something I would have really vibed with. She's just… more along those lines.

"The family values felt more authentic from Carina. It was less about… I'm going to get a video pulling cookies out of the oven [like Lauren]. It was more just kind of, living it for real. That was the difference to me."

According to reports, he has now been matched with Veronica. Here's hoping it works out? I guess?

Veronica Cloherty, 32.

Image: Nine.

Everyone say hello (and good luck) to Veronica Cloherty.

A former Miss Universe Australia finalist, Veronica is now a personal trainer and actor.

Having given up on the local dating scene, Veronica is putting her trust in the experts and is hoping to be matched with someone who brings joy and laughter into her life. Um… I hope Eliot has some giggles at the ready.

After experiencing heartbreak in her previous relationships, Veronica is ready to settle down and start a family and believes that respect and kindness are the foundations to a great relationship. Okay.

Lauren Hall, 37.

Image: Nine.

Another returning contestant, Lauren is back for vengeance romance.

Lauren has been matched with Clint — and we know all there is to know about our traditional queen Lauren, so let's get into the gossip on her new man.

Clint Rice, 43.

Image: Nine.

Clint is Groom #2 for Lauren Hall, and we're hoping he'll live up to her standards.

Clint is a Tasmanian pro golfer and business owner. After achieving impressive milestones in both sport and business, he's now ready to find that special someone to share his life with.

Following the end of a meaningful decade-long relationship, Clint took time to focus on personal development — a journey that's given him clarity about what he's looking for in a partner. As a self-proclaimed romantic, he's seeking someone who shares his values and vision for the future. Will Lauren be The One?

Beth Kelly, 28.

Image: Nine.

Hailing from England, our gal Beth is now a Queensland local after moving to Australia 12 years ago with her family.

She's never had a boyfriend before, and so she's turning to the experts to find a husband. She is ready to settle down and share her life with a man, describing her ideal partner as someone that can make her laugh and that she can be herself around.

Best of luck, Beth. I hear there's already a scandal on your wedding day.

Teejay Hawkins, 28.

Image: Nine.

Teejay comes from a large family of Greek and Indian heritage and is one of seven siblings — the only one that is still single!

He's looking for someone who will make him laugh, yet fill him with emotional and mental stimulation at the same time.

Having been in two long-term relationships in the past, Teejay describes himself as a loving, caring and tentative partner.

Oh… and he's previously hooked up with Jamie.

According to spoilers, Jamie tells the entire group as much, right smack back in the middle of the wedding. Never change, Jamie. You are as free as you are entertaining.

And that brings us back to our OG contestants!

Meet all the Married At First Sight 2025 contestants.

Sierah Swepstone, 31.

Instagram: @sweppo.

Sierah Swepstone is a former Bachelor contestant. Image: 10.

Hailing from Victoria, Sierah is a financial associate advisor with a history in reality television. Yes, if you're thinking you recognise this diva, you probably do.

Sierah was a contestant on Jimmy Nicholson's season of The Bachelor Australia back in 2021. Still single and ready to mingle, she's joined Married At First Sight in search of 'the one'.

Described as 'outspoken, brazen and resilient', Sierah has extremely high standards and is not interested in dating apps, making it hard for her to meet people.

Her longest relationship was four months long, so she's looking for a man who can go the distance. Fingers crossed that… Married At First Sight… is the place where she can make her dreams come true.

Rhi Disljenkovic, 34.

Instagram: @rhidisljenkovic.

Rhi Disljenkovic is a fitness blogger. Image: Instagram @rhidisljenkovic Alt Text

Rhi was revealed as the first bride of Season 12, with The Daily Mail reporting the Melbourne-based fitness blogger would be appearing on the show. Rhi's professional influencer Instagram account is shared with her friend, Shayna Kotzur. Together, they review the best Melbourne hot spots for fitness training and recovery. Not only is she a blogger, but Rhi also works as an IT account manager.

Sick of being single and 'tired of the modern dating scene', Rhi is craving her perfect match. Fresh from a seven-year relationship, and admitting she has never really been in love, Rhi wants to settle down and raise a family. And MAFS is totally going to be the right place to find that.

Unfortunately for Rhi, it's already been revealed that she is paired with an ex-boyfriend on her wedding day: Jeff Gobbels.

Lauren Hall, 37.

Instagram: @laurenhall_01.

Lauren Hall hails from Queensland. Image: Instagram @harcourtsrefined

Lauren Hall is another bride with reality TV ties. She was previously linked to former MAFS contestant Jono McCullough, but their three-month relationship ended amicably in January 2023 according to the Daily Mail.

Fiercely independent with extremely high standards, Lauren knows what she wants and won't settle for anything but a "real man" – a man that is instinctively masculine, chivalrous, and takes the lead.

Unfortunately for Lauren, it's already been revealed that Lauren's groom, Eliot Donovan, is one who makes a quick exit, deciding his bride isn't right for him in the very first week. It's not yet known if Lauren is allowed to remain on the show with a new groom or if she chooses to high tail it out of the experiment.

Instagram: @laurenhall_01.

Morena Farina, 57.

Instagram: @morenafar1.

MAFS 2025 bride Morena Farina. Image: Top Dog Events.

Morena Farina is a wedding MC and DJ in Melbourne. As the oldest contestant this season, she's got that "cool mum" vibe, being a mum of two.

Growing up in a strict Italian family, vivacious, larger-than-life Morena is proof that age does not define you. Becoming a DJ at 53 gave her a new lease on life – she gets paid to dress up, dance and meet different people on a weekly basis. Now, she's looking for a king who will treat her like a queen.

Her friends say she's super authentic and engaging, which makes sense considering she has a background in entertainment.

Carina Mirabile, 31.

Instagram: @carinamirabile.

Carina Mirabile is a digital marketing specialist. Instagram: @carinamirabile

Carina Mirabile is a digital marketing specialist and aspiring actress from Perth. She helps out at her family's tool store and has done some small commercials. Carina's known as a "firecracker" who loves living large. With her lively personality, she's set to be a standout on the show.

Hailing from a large traditional Italian family, Carina is one of five siblings and the only one not married. She feels the pressure to tie the knot, and her mother even has a checklist of qualities for the man she should marry. I can not WAIT to meet this mother on-screen.

In the first trailer for MAFS, it was revealed that Carina has actually met her groom before — and he ghosted her. Oh, this is going to be deliciously awkward.

Katie Johnson, 37.

Instagram: @itswildbykatie.

Katie Johnson runs a social enterprise restaurant. Image: @womeninspiredaustralia.

Katie Johnson is the definition of wholesome. When she's not on MAFS, she's busy running her own social enterprise restaurant, EATS HQ, which serves up "meals that matter". The place helps people get back on their feet, either through job opportunities or donations. Yeah, we're impressed with Katie already.

But despite her open and friendly nature, she has largely been unlucky in love and is sick of being disappointed by the boys.

Katie is looking for a decent man who is "kind, honest, wants a family and knows how to communicate". Fingers crossed for you, girl.

Jamie Marinos, 28.

Instagram: @jamiemarinos_.

MAFS 2025 bride Jamie Marinos. Image: LinkedIn.

Usually, MAFS contestants blow up on social media after the show, but Jamie seems to be ahead of the game. The Melbourne accounts manager has already racked up over 362,000 likes on TikTok. However, since the cast announcement, she's set her profile to private.

A friend of hers told the Daily Mail that not only is Jamie a huge fan of the show, she's also ready to stir up some trouble.

"She's watched a few seasons of the show and would always joke about wanting to sign up for it," they said. "She won't hold back at the dinner parties and will definitely not put up with anyone else's s**t."

Jamie comes from a big Greek family, embodying the typical Greek character traits. Every week at church her dad prays for her to find a husband, "a good Greek boy to settle down with."

She describes her ideal husband as someone covered in tattoos who loves hard, but at the same time is also patient, kind and calming — someone she can call a best friend.

Ashleigh Ackerman, 34.

Ashleigh Ackerman owns a dance studio. Image: ALDC.

Gold Coast resident Ashleigh Ackerman is set to make her mark on the upcoming season of MAFS.

Described as 'fun, energetic and loveable', Ash teaches dancing at her Gold Coast studio. She is currently living with her sister and nephew in a house full of animals.

A declared MAFS fan, Ash says she learnt a lot about relationships from watching the show last year and it made her realise she was in a toxic relationship. In the trailer for the new season, Ash is seen saying she wants to find "a Jules and Cam" kind of love.

Fingers crossed she finds her ideal man on the show!

Awhina Rutene, 30.

Instagram: @_awhinarutene.

Image: Instagram: @_awhinarutene.

Awhina has been described as one of this year's most opinionated brides. And you know if Channel Nine is singling that detail out, she's going to be delivering us some premium reality TV drama.

Awhina has a six-year-old son from her partner of 15 years. They were high school sweethearts, and it's been a long time since Awhina has been in the dating world. Since being single, she hasn't had a chance to date and is putting her trust in the MAFS experts to do the hard work for her.

Don't let her down, John!

Jacqueline Burfoot, 29.

Jacqui has 'the beauty and the brains' according to her profile. Image: LinkedIn.

Jacqui is a successful and very driven woman, describing herself as having "the beauty and the brains". She's a certified yoga teacher, has a double degree in law and finance with first-class honours in law, and is a model, having won the title of Miss New Zealand in 2012.

When it comes to the boys, Jacqui admits she's "intense" and needs to work on being less needy. She moved to Australia from New Zealand last year, after splitting with her boyfriend of seven years.

At the end of the aisle, Jacqui is hoping for a tall, blonde, open-minded and intelligent man — also known as, a male version of herself.

Paul Antoine.

Instagram: @paul___antoine.

Paul Antoine was previously on The Real Love Boat Australia in 2022. Image: 10.

Watch out, we have a reality TV veteran over here! Paul Antoine is a 30-year-old fitness coach based in Perth, originally from France. He gained recognition as a contestant on The Real Love Boat Australia 2022 before joining Married At First Sight Australia 2025.

During his time on The Real Love Boat Australia, Paul described himself as a great cook who has his life together.

"I offer stability, respect, sensitivity and independence," he said.

"The perfect date would be the date that makes me forget that I'm in one. Long chats about our lives, past, present and future. I like it when things are spontaneous, and haven't been planned ahead too much."

Paul's parents have been married for 40 years and that is the type of relationship he's after. He's a hopeless romantic who feels like he has exhausted all dating avenues, having tried the apps with no luck and gone through the small dating pool in Perth.

So, naturally, a second round of reality TV is the way to go. Godspeed, Paul!

Billy Belcher, 31.

Instagram: billybelcher7.

Billy Belcher hails from the UK. Image: Instagram/mafsgossip.

Billy Belcher is ready to keep Aussies on their toes. He's set to be a big personality, and we're looking forward to seeing his English sense of humour on the show.

An insider described him to the Daily Mail as a "top bloke".

"We knew he would bring something unique to the show… casting someone from England was important. The show's success overseas has shown us that viewers love seeing a mix of backgrounds and cultures."

Loud, confident and romantic, Billy moves fast in relationships, wearing his heart on his sleeve, and loves to spoil his partner. Billy is looking for "miss perfect", describing his ideal partner as positive, confident, and someone who enjoys Saturday nights at home with a glass of wine and a home-cooked meal.

Adrian Araouzou, 30.

Adrian grew up in a large, vibrant Greek family, the eldest of five children including an identical twin brother and twin sisters.

Adrian is a businessman who launched his brand PAKDsport two years ago, and he's also a Jiu-Jitsu white belt. Talk about multi-talented!

He is looking for a woman who is open, honest, comfortable in her own skin and can bring out his romantic side.

We don't know too much about his personal life just yet, but a source told the Daily Mail that he's expected to be a real "stand-out" this season.

Dave Thomas Hand, 36.

Instagram: @dth_9.

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Dave Thomas Hand, also known as a "TikTok tradie," runs a caulking business in Victoria and has built a following of about 28,000 on TikTok, where he shares his renovation projects online.

He's also 200cm tall (6'7'') — described as a loveable, friendly giant. After his engagement ended last year, he's decided to give love another shot on MAFS.

Dave says he is caring, thoughtful, respectful and a little bit goofy. He enjoys the small things in life and is hoping for a like-minded partner. His ideal match would be someone with a natural smile who can be herself and, most importantly, make him laugh – funny girls help him relax.

Jeff Gobbels, 39.

Instagram: @jeffgobbels.

Jeff Gobbels is a former Neighbours actor. Image: Facebook.

Jeff Gobbels, a former Neighbours actor, has been involved in some drama during the filming of MAFS 2025, with reports from Yahoo Lifestyle indicating he was accidentally matched with an ex.

It turns out Jeff was paired with his ex-girlfriend Rhi by mistake. But if there's one thing we know about MAFS, it's that nothing is ever truly accidental.

Now working as an electrician, Jeff has a history in the film scene with roles in The Whistleblower, The Warriors, Undertow and A Promise Carved in Flesh.

A self-proclaimed softie, Jeff regards himself as loving, caring and fun. Nearing 40, he is feeling the pressure to settle down and raise a family. He wants a partner with similar values and interests, who has his back and supports him.

Eliot Donovan, 35.

Instagram: @eliot.donovan.

Eliot Donovan is from Brisbane. Image: Instagram.

Well-travelled, confident and a blunt, straight-shooter Eliot knows exactly what he wants in a partner.

With a lengthy list of attributes for his future partner, Eliot admits to very high standards and his number one deal-breaker is a lack of authenticity — if she's not "authentic" Eliot will run.

And he did. He's reported to have left the experiment a few hours after marrying Lauren. Now that's going to deliver some reality TV drama. Poor Lauren!

Jake Luik, 30.

Jake is one of the lower-profile contestants, being described as a normal guy. Image: Nine.

Well, look what we have here — a normie! Jake is reportedly as sweet as they come, without much of a social media presence. He's not internet-famous and doesn't have a shady past. In fact, he works as a well-being coordinator at a public school.

Having had two serious relationships, one lasting ten years and one lasting three, including a called-off engagement, Jake blames his inability to communicate as the problem.

On MAFS, he's looking for a good communicator to help him express his feelings properly.

Ryan Donnelly, 36.

Ryan is sure to be a dramatic figure on MAFS. Image: Nine.

He may be a project manager, but Ryan describes himself as a "warrior" who wants to get the most out of life. Wow. He also says he's dated a lot of Sydney women and is "sick of putting effort into dates that isn't reciprocated". Oh, I'm sure he's about to be a delight.

Ryan hopes to be matched with someone on his level who is "equally intelligent" and believes attraction can manifest in many forms, listing physical chemistry as very important.

Guys… Ryan is going to be a wild ride. Strap in.

Tim Gromie, 38.

Tim is sure to be one of the nicest guys on MAFS. Image: Nine.

Unlucky in love, primary school teacher Tim says that working with children brings him so much joy — and he hopes to have his own children one day.

Having had his heart broken by his previous girlfriend — she suddenly ended the relationship, when he was gearing up to propose — Tim has taken a year off dating to work on himself and recover. Now, he's ready to meet the love of his life.

Tony Mojanovski, 53

Tony is looking for his third wife on MAFS. Image: Nine.

An energetic and fun charter captain, Tony is looking to set sail on a romantic journey. Okay that was bad, but he really is looking for love.

He runs a fishing charter business and spends every day on the boat. Happiest on the water, the only thing missing from Tony's life is having someone to share that happiness with.

Tony has been married twice and misses the joy and connection that comes with married life. He's looking for a genuine, supportive and truly committed partner who can match his energy. We wish that for you, Tony!

Who are the MAFS 2025 Couples?

Though we'll have to wait and see what happens when Married At First Sight premieres on Nine next weekend, we do have a list of couples thanks to secret sources on the ground who leaked details to The Daily Mail and The Wash.

The Married At First Sight couples we know so far, include…

• 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

When does Married At First Sight 2025 premiere?

MAFS will premiere on Monday, January 27, at 7pm on Channel Nine and 9Now.