Hold on to your bouquets! Married At First Sight UK is back and more drama-packed than before. Here are the brides and grooms taking the plunge this year as they marry a stranger...
Laura
Age: 34
Job: Finance Manager
Location: Hampshire
Laura describes herself as a "boss bitch" and insists she knows exactly what she wants in life.
This isn't Laura's first time being a bride, but she's hoping to be "second time lucky" as she's not giving up on love yet.
"I have my fingers firmly crossed for a positive outcome," she says. "I don't want another divorce."
Will she meet her perfect match in the experiment?
Terence
Age: 40
Job: Youth Worker/DJ
Location: Reading
As a father of three, Terence is a busy man who loves to be the life and soul of the party.
Having been single for the past two years, he's become used to a bachelor lifestyle but is now ready to find the one.
Sharing his excitement for the experiment, Terence confessed his only worry is whether his new bride will like him.
Porscha
Age: 36
Job: Executive Assistant
Location: London
A force to be reckoned with, who ultimately has a big heart, Porscha is ready to jump head-first into the experiment.
She's hoping to find an alpha male who can pair well with her traditional Christian values.
"I'm trying not to think about the fact that I'm marrying a total stranger because I'll probably psych myself out," Porscha says.
Brad
Age: 27
Job: Model
Location: Grimsby
Brad's often in the spotlight for his modelling career, but insists he doesn't care what people think of him as long as he's being his authentic self.
Having experienced a party lifestyle from a young age, Brad's more recently turned to spirituality.
A firm believer in love, Brad says: "I trust the experts with all my heart."
Fingers crossed they'll find him the perfect match.
Tasha
Age: 25
Job: Childcare Assistant
Location: Leeds
A self-declared "typical Leeds girl", Tasha has a sassy exterior but lots of love to give.
Working with children for a living, Tasha's keen to one day settle down and start a family of her own. Will she be able to find a partner who feels the same way?
Hoping to find someone who can go deeper than surface level, Tasha's putting her faith in the experts.
"I could find the love of my life – the Ant to my Dec!"
Paul
Age: 26
Job: Account Manager
Location: Chesham
Paul is all about adventure and leads an extremely active lifestyle as a keen footballer, boxer and gym-goer.
Hoping to find someone similarly sporty, he's putting his love life in the hands of the MAFS experts.
Having struggled to find the one via conventional dating methods, Paul's determined to tackle the experiment head-on in a bid to meet someone who can be both his "best friend and life partner".
Ella
Age: 29
Job: Clinic Consultant
Location: Weston-Super-Mare
Ella's a blonde bombshell with a sense of humour and heart of gold. She's also making MAFS UK history as the first transgender contestant on the show.
"This experiment is so much more than just me getting married," she explained. "I see this as a big deal for someone who has transitioned."
Ella's already got one important partnership in her life as she lives with her Nan. Detailing their strong bond, she describes them as "the dynamic duo everyone needs in their life".
Eager to settle down with her dream match, will Ella find the right partner to slot into her family life?
Luke
Age: 30
Job: Sales Executive
Location: Clacton
Luke's known as the "funny one" in his home town and can always be relied upon to crack out a joke.
However, despite being social butterfly, he's struggled to find a wife and has endured his fair share of rejection over the years. Can the experts find him a woman who will welcome his outgoing personality?
Having admitted his dating life is "a mess", Luke is sick of dating apps and hopes to finally find the girl of his dreams.
Jay
Age: 31
Job: Sales Manager
Location: Lancashire
Full of fun and jokes, Jay isn't afraid to poke fun at herself and insists not a lot fazes her.
Known within her friendship circles for having a happy-go-lucky personality, Jay's positive energy shines bright.
She's only been single for a few months, but is searching for the right person to settle down with – ideally someone who can make her laugh.
A big believer that "everything happens for a reason", Jay's ready to put her love life in the hands of the experts.
Nathaniel
Age: 36
Job: Events Marketing Manager
Location: Manchester
Bursting with charm and charisma, Nathanial is staying open-minded in his search for love.
Often on the move, he enjoys a busy career and jet-set lifestyle. Can he find someone to share it with?
Focused on finding the perfect connection, Nathanial admits he usually doesn't trust anyone but himself when it comes to dating. However, this time round, he's hopeful the MAFS experts can find the right fit for him.
Shona
Age: 31
Job: Performing Arts Teacher
Location: Nottingham
Someone who speaks her mind, Shona is unruffled by outside judgement and describes herself as a true free spirit.
Having recently gained an interest in spirituality, Shona regularly practices yoga.
While she's ticked off a lot of goals in life with a great job, her own home and a loving family, Shona's not managed to find her perfect match.
After several failed relationships, she's now enlisted the help of the experts in a bid to secure her "happily ever after".
Arthur
Age: 34
Job: Tennis Coach
Location: London
Originally born in Poland, Arthur moved to the UK with his family at the age of 16.
Now he travels all over the world as a tennis coach and works alongside some of the sport's most successful players.
Keen to commit to a meaningful relationship, Arthur says: "I'm ready to find the love of my life".
He's hopeful the experiment can help him find the fairytale relationship he's always dreamed of.
Peggy
Age: 32
Job: Technology Risk Partner
Location: Kent
Peggy leads a glamorous lifestyle and is looking for her knight in shining armour.
Always the centre of any drama, over the years she's picked up the nickname, "Peggy in the middle".
Searching for a fairytale ending, Peggy won't stop until she gets what she desires.
"I want that lover and someone who can also be my best friend," she says.
Georges
Age: 30
Job: Sports Rehabilitator
Location: Surrey
Having spent most of his childhood in private school and boarding school, Georges aspires to live his life of luxury forever and wants to find a like-minded partner to be by his side.
Unafraid of ruffling feathers among his fellow brides and grooms, Georges promises to be outspoken during his time in the experiment.
Having been single for four years, he's now hoping to settle down and is willing to "trust the process" of the MAFS experiment.
"I said to the experts that I will give 120%," he says. "I trust them."
Rosaline
Age: 28
Job: Florist
Location: Crewe
Born and raised in Crewe, Rosaline grew up on a working farm surrounded by animals.
Six months on from a shock break-up which left her heartbroken, Rosaline's now ready to meet her dream man.
Despite feeling "quite nervous" to join the cast of MAFS UK 2023, she feels ready to get married and finally enjoy her happily ever after.
Thomas
Age: 27
Job: Investment Communications
Location: Wiltshire
Thomas is an animal lover looking for a soulmate who can accept not just him, but also his feline friends.
Spending his teenage years living in Indonesia with family, Thomas has a passion for travel and adventure. Will the experts find him the perfect travelling companion?
A true gentleman with traditional values, Thomas's love language is gift-giving and he hopes to find a wife he can spoil.
Excited to watch his bride walk down the aisle, he's jumping head-first into married life.
JJ
Age: 30
Job: Fashion Brand Owner
Location: Essex
JJ is eager to ditch the 'Essex boy' stereotype, describing himself as a "massive softie" and "hopeless romantic" at heart.
After spending time in LA dating models, JJ's priorities have shifted to now find love closer to home.
He loves his life, but is desperate to find his dream girl.
Adrienne
Age: 26
Job: Project Support Officer
Location: Cumbria
Adrienne feels like "she's run out of dating options" in her native Cumbria.
The MAFS intruder bride has asked the experts to pair her with someone who is "equally self-driven" that she can envision a future with.
She knows what she deserves and won't settle for anything less.
Jordan
Age: 26
Job: Personal Trainer
Location: Sheffield
"Cheeky" personal trainer Jordan, from Sheffield, is another intruder groom joining the current series.
A self-confessed socialite who has "unrivalled energy and enthusiasm for life", he's seeking a partner who likes an adventure.
It's just one of many things "extremely picky" Jordan is looking to find in a future partner.
He's officially given up on conventional dating, so is hoping the experts come up trumps.
Bianca
Age: 29
Job: Hair Extension Specialist
Location: Buxton
"Glam girl" Bianca has put her career first for most of her adult life.
But she's now ready to prioritise love, especially with her 30th birthday approaching.
Bianca has admitted to struggling with self-doubt in the past but now feels "like a phoenix who has risen from the ashes" and is ready to meet her match.
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