Married at First Sight UK will be back on screens later this month, so it's time to meet the new brides and grooms looking for love.
After three successful seasons, the upcoming fourth instalment of the UK-based series is set to be full of romance and drama as a fresh batch of singles marry a complete stranger.
Relationship experts Paul C Brunson, Mel Schilling and Charlene Douglas will return to advise the newlyweds. This year's cast features eight couples, including a same-sex pair.
Married at First Sight UK will return this September on E4.
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Emma
Age: 31
Job: Sales Manager
Location: Bristol
Super positive and driven, Emma enjoys a variety of sports, including wild swimming, climbing mountains and competing in triathlons.
She has also written a blog about her dating experiences, but sadly couldn't find a lasting connection.
Emma is looking for a meaningful partnership on the show and hopes to find someone who is passionate and ambitious.
"I think the experts are going to do me a solid and find me a nice match," she said.
Sacha
Age: 29
Job: Aesthetics Practitioner
Location: Birmingham
Coming from a competitive family, Sacha enjoys kickboxing and has taken part in beauty pageants since she was six. She was crowned Miss Birmingham in 2018.
Sacha describes herself as a "daddy's girl", and needs her future husband to impress her dad before she can fully invest in the relationship.
She has only had one long-term relationship, which lasted three years. After being single for nine months, Sacha is looking for a funny and loyal partner, who also loves cats!
"A red flag to me is someone not liking cats. I was always told to never trust a man that doesn't like cats," she said.
Kristina
Age: 31
Job: Dog Walker
Location: East Sussex
Animal lover Kristina has struggled to find a match in her small seaside town.
She suffers with severe PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder) symptoms and hopes to meet someone who can accept her and support her.
Desperate to find her forever person, Kristina hopes to find a tall, dark, cheeky chappy, who is fun and can match her energy levels.
"I wanted to sign up because I felt like I was ready to meet the love of my life," she said.
Eve
Age: 31
Job: Lifeguard and Fitness Instructor
Location: Omagh
Eve takes pride in her career, but being the only gay girl in her village means she has struggled to find love.
Her first serious relationship was with a man and they were due to get married, before Eve realised she was gay at 26.
Eve, who has been single for the last two years, is now ready to meet her dream girl – preferably someone who works hard and is motivated.
"I want to find somebody that I fall in love with and I want somebody to fall in love with me," she said.
Holly
Age: 29
Job: Beautician
Location: Huddersfield
Single mum-of-two Holly wants to get married, with her loving parents also hoping she finds her dream husband.
After a series of relationships, Holly struggles to find and build a lasting connection.
A lover of the simple things in life, Holly wants a man who is cheeky, masculine and charming.
"I want to gain love, work on myself as well, and learn how to trust again," she said.
Charlie
Age: 30
Job: Lettings Operations Co-ordinator
Location: Surrey
Life of the party Charlie came out as gay when she was 25, which she describes as one of the most significant moments in her life.
After a series of "situationships" and a tough break-up, Charlie has been single for the past four years.
She wants to start a family with someone who has lots of energy. Can the experts find her the right person?
"I'm at the age now where I want to settle down," she said.
Richelle
Age: 48
Job: Head of Alternative Investments
Location: London
Richelle was born in Guyana and moved to London when was two years old. She now splits her time between the two countries, spending quality time with her 20-year-old daughter in the UK.
While she's achieved a lot in life, Richelle feels she is missing "a partner", but won't settle for anything less than perfect.
Richelle hopes the experts find her someone who is funny, fit, tall, driven, successful and financially independent.
"It'd be nice to, when I look back at my life when I'm older, say I've had a once in a lifetime experience," she said.
Polly
Age: 28
Job: Careers Advisor
Location: Kent
Coming from a big family, Polly, who has been single for seven years, now wants to start building her own.
Polly doesn't use dating apps, as she wants to create a meaningful connection. Her longest relationship lasted six years (on and off).
Always the bridesmaid, Polly is now ready to be the bride and meet a man who is emotionally available, considerable and thoughtful – ideally the "beefcake tradesman" she's always dreamt of.
"I'm excited to go into the unknown, to have things that aren't in my control and to just go into it open minded," she said.
Lacey
Age: 27
Job: Office Manager
Location: Hertfordshire
Confident, loud and sassy, Lacey loves to bring the fun. She is a "miracle" IVF baby and has a twin sister, who she is very close to.
Lacey's husband must get the seal of approval from her sister and her mum, who always want the best for her.
Despite being a serial dater, Lacey has been single for four years, following a decade-long relationship. She wants to find someone who makes her laugh, has banter and emotional intelligence.
"I'd love to get a husband. I'm thinking long term so husband, babies, travel, then move in together," she said.
Adam
Age: 33
Job: Barber
Location: Nottingham
Adam comes from a large family and is now eager to settle down and have his own family.
After growing apart in his last relationship, Adam has been single for 15 months.
He has very high standards and is a perfectionist when it comes to picking a partner, but wants the experts to find him a "movie magic" romance.
"I would love the happily ever after," he said.
Alex
Age: 28
Job: Aviation Operations
Location: Birmingham
Focussed and driven Alex wants to fulfil his dreams of becoming a professional boxer.
He wants to rid himself of his "man about town" reputation and find a stable relationship.
Alex has been single for seven months, and is now ready to bring someone home to meet his mum. He's looking for someone who has depth and will keep him on his toes.
"Maybe the experts can help me work out where I've been going wrong," he said.
Caspar
Age: 34
Job: Head Gardener
Location: New Forest
Nature enthusiast Caspar has never had a serious relationship, which he puts down to his lack of confidence – but now he's ready to find a wife.
Caspar is settled in his life, but wants to step out of his comfort zone to meet the woman of his dreams.
"I want the wife. I want the 2-4 kids, white picket fence. I hope this process does this for me," he said.
Kieran
Age: 28
Job: Mechanic
Location: Newcastle
Independent and self-motivated Kieran is ready to embrace any situation that comes his way.
He would like to meet someone who is petite, naturally beautiful and loves music. His future wife also needs to be spontaneous and ambitious.
"I've been unlucky in love. I've been heartbroken and messed around and I really need the experts' advice," he said.
Nathan
Age: 24
Job: Engineer
Location: Somerset
Nathan is no stranger to the attention of women, but wants to find the right person to settle down with.
Nathan may be young, but he knows what he wants in a partner. They need to be petite, funny and family orientated, with traditional family values.
"It will be cool to meet someone. Hopefully we're on the same vibe," he said.
Orson
Age: 41
Job: Project Engineer
Location: St Kitts and Nevis
Orson has strong family values after being raised by his mother and grandmother.
His two-year-old daughter is his pride and joy, whose happiness he puts above everything else.
As well as caring for his daughter, Orson also wants to find a connection with someone who is very open, family orientated and spontaneous.
"I want to get married as I feel that is the only thing missing from my life," he said.
Ross
Age: 32
Job: Painter & Decorator
Location: Manchester
Born deaf, Ross wears two hearing aids, but won't let this define him.
Ross has played for Everton Deaf football club, and later joined the first Deaf England squad. He has now given this up so he can be close to his daughter, who he describes as the centre of his universe.
Ross, who has been single for three years, has had three serious relationships in the past. He is now looking for "the one" – someone with banter, strong family values and is easy to communicate with.
"I've been engaged before and this is my third time lucky. I'm looking forward to meeting my wife. I'm ready for this," he said.
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