Married at First Sight UK2022 is almost here with a new crop of singletons hoping to live happily ever after with a complete stranger.
In this outrageous social experiment, the bride and groom meet for the first time at the altar and experience all the highs and lows of married life together.
Once again, relationship experts Mel Schilling, Paul C. Brunson and Charlene Douglas will help the newlyweds through their whirlwind journey by sharing their expert advice.
Also after the record-breaking success of the first seriesMarried At First Sight Australia, this upcoming series also promises to be bigger and betterwith a whopping 30 episodes filled with more drama than ever before.
Here's everything you need to knowMarried at First Sight UK2022...
Married at First Sight UK 2022 release date
Married at First Sight UK2022 is broadcast on Monday 29 August on E4 at 21.00. There will be 30 episodes in the series, airing on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday every week.
What's happening in Married at First Sight UK 2022?
The series' official plot summary reads: "The daring social experiment where singles, matched by experts, marry complete strangers they first meet on their wedding day."
In addition to being a massive 30-episode series, this year's series also introduces the first lesbian couple, whileseries from last yearwelcomed its first gay couple.
Relationship experts Mel Schilling, Paul C. Brunson and Charlene Douglas return to the series and once again bring their expertise to help aspiring singles find their perfect match and offer advice along the way.
Meet the Married at First Sight UK 2022 contestants
Let's meet the contestants hoping to tie the knot with their dream partner…
The brides
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Chanita
Chanita, 29, is a social worker from Derby.
Chanita is a caring, loyal and protective social worker who has dedicated her life to helping young people since she left school.
Many people consider her to be their best friend because she makes friends easily and always checks that they are okay.
She got out of a 10-year relationship two years ago and feels that now is the time for her to meet her future partner who can help her achieve her dream of being happily married with a family and a stable home.
April
April, 32, is a clothing designer from London.
April is a successful wedding dress designer and former Miss Great Britain. However, she is not very good at finding the right man, with April's friends constantly joking that she is "always the bridal designer, never the bride".
Now she is determined to change her mind and hopes to find someone who doesn't mind her being independent and wants to live life to the fullest with her. Although it's a deal breaker if they don't like cheese!
April considers herself the most driven and ambitious person she knows, as well as a positive, bubbly social butterfly who can be silly and funny, as well as sensitive and empathetic.
Jenna
Jenna, 32, is a zero waste shopkeeper from Blackpool.
Jenna is a small business owner who never saw herself getting married because she didn't like the traditional concept of the woman taking the man's name.
Now she wants to find love and live happily ever after.
Jess
Jess, 31, is a dental hygienist from Cambridgeshire.
Jess describes herself as unique, strange, but very funny and outgoing. Not afraid to make fun of herself, she thinks that the most important ingredient in life is laughter and enjoyment – and her future partner must have the same energy as her.
In the past, her relationship has been hampered by her doing things and not necessarily thinking about the consequences.
She admits that she occasionally gets into trouble when she jumps into something fast and believes that her impulsive thinking is the main reason she is still single.
Jess is also a self-proclaimedHarry Potterfan who tends to move quickly into relationships (and has no problem forcing his dream partner into oneHarry Pottermarathon with her!).
Kasia
Kasia, 36, is a businesswoman from London.
Kasia left school at 16 to have her first child and through her immense commitment and determination she has managed to raise two children and start her own successful business, a body contouring clinic.
Now that her children are older, she wants to focus on herself and find a partner with whom she can spend the rest of her life.
She is a calm, focused and driven person who would like to find someone who can take responsibility despite being the boss at work and who shares the same drive and passion as herself.
Kasia's appearance is also very important to her and loves to make up and make the most of herself.
Lara
Lara, 49, is a waitress from Nottingham.
Canadian Lara is an ex-dancer who has lived an extraordinary life, been married and divorced twice and lived a lavish lifestyle.
She once flew from Japan to New York for dinner and spent a lot of money on clothes. However, she no longer lives this glamorous life and it is very different today.
She idolizes her parents' marriage, who have been married for 51 years and are still madly in love many years later.
Because of this, Lara often ignores red flags in her relationships to try to make them work.
Despite being single for 12 years, she still believes she can have her fairytale romance and is looking for her prince to introduce her two sons.
Whitney
Whitney, 31, is a PA from St. Albans.
Whitney is funny, confident and sexy and has no shortage of male attention. However, they need to tick all her boxes to get her to calm down and commit - so far that hasn't happened.
She has had a tough few years after losing her mother, who was her best friend, and is proud of the strong and independent woman she is today thanks to her strict upbringing.
Despite superficially dating many men, she still hasn't found anyone good enough to introduce to her family.
Whitney has high hopes for her future partner and fears she will never let anyone in. Her biggest fear is turning 50 and being single and alone with her dogs - so she is willing to put her love life in the hands of the experts.
Zoë
Zoe, 30, is a quantifier from the West Midlands.
The successful professional Zoe, is outgoing and ambitious, works hard and plays even harder.
She describes herself as dominant and assertive, but is looking for someone with whom she can share her softer and more intimate side.
Zoe no longer wants to be known as a serial dater after recently turning 30 and bored of the repetitive dating scene.
Now she wants to find true love and eventually start a family.
The grooms
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Adrian
Adrian, 37, is a digital designer from Manchester.
Northerner Adrian is a confident and caring person with a heart of gold and loves to express his creativity through fashion and spend time on his appearance.
He is a social butterfly who likes to chat on a night out, organize dinner parties and move boxes at home. He hasn't had the best experience with his past relationships and thinks it's because people are taking advantage of his sweet guy.
After being a serial dater for the past three years, Adrian is ready to settle down and is looking for a fun-loving and positive partner who can make him laugh as well as being adventurous and reliable.
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Duka, 31, is a recruitment HR coordinator from Birmingham.
Duka has lived in Britain since he was 10 years old after his family fled the former Yugoslavia to escape the conflict.
When he arrived, he was bullied for not speaking English, and this struggle had a strong influence on shaping the man he has become.
He finds it challenging to let people in and is wary of people who get emotionally close.
Women fall at Duka's feet, but they are never the real girl and find the ladies he likes shallow and easily bored.
He loves art and poetry and wants an 'Instagram girl' who likes to take care of herself but can also have an in-depth conversation about world issues.
George
George, 40, is a financial adviser from Worcester.
George is generous, loyal and devoted to his four children. Since divorcing his wife, George has struggled to find someone to spend the rest of his life with.
The father of four enjoys living in the countryside with his two eldest children, while his two youngest daughters live with their mother.
George is an old-fashioned romantic who is happy with everything in his life, but just needs that special someone to fill the void.
He wants this special someone to turn him on, keep him on his toes and be able to open up emotionally.
Jordan
Jordan, 29, is an accounts manager from Darlington.
Adventurous Jordan is a spontaneous and outgoing man who owns his own house, has a good job, is close to his family and cooks for himself - "I'm a great catch!" he admits.
He is open about his feelings, but is unwilling to settle into a relationship for comfort and is eager to find true love.
In the past, Jordan tends to overthink situations and not stay if he doesn't think someone is right.
However, Jordan knows he is single because he is too specific about what he wants and needs to let go and give girls more options.
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Kwame, 42, is a business consultant from London.
The confident Kwame is a business owner who exudes charm and sophistication.
He is a versatile person who has traveled extensively, has a successful career, is married, has children and is divorced.
Kwame describes himself as a woman who can talk and admits that although he is a bit stubborn, he is also a nice guy and not arrogant.
After growing up with a lack of self-confidence due to his appearance, he won the Mr. Ghana in 2000 after reaching university and gaining weight and growing his beard.
He came from humble beginnings where his father encouraged him to get an education. Now, with his combined victory and newfound confidence, he hasn't looked back since and is eager to give love another chance.
Pjay
Pjay, 31, is a dancer/performer from Birmingham.
Pjay is part of the world-famous dance troupe Dreamboys, but despite getting a lot of attention, he hasn't found the right person to spend the rest of his life with.
This dream boy wants to find love with someone where he can create a peaceful and loving environment. However, his former partners have struggled with confidence, but he is committed to providing reassurance when touring for fans.
Kwame is best friends with his mother and sister, and his future wife must have her mother's approval, to whom he tells everything.
Richie
Richie, 51, is a sales consultant from Sheffield.
Richie was in the music business for 23 years, always on the move and meeting new people, which he credits for keeping him young.
This musician has even written a song that appears on a Russell Watson album and has done session work with Sheryl Crow.
He considers himself to be deep, emotional, smiling, smart and socially and emotionally intelligent.
Tomas
Thomas, 31, is a mental health worker from Liverpool.
Thomas is a ball of energy, bursting with sarcasm, risque humor and loves to be the center of attention.
Loud and unflappable in a discussion, this social butterfly admits that his worst nightmare would be someone describing him as "handsome".
He is used to having all eyes on him when he enters the room, and he is looking for a partner to balance him.
Who are the experts in Married at First Sight UK 2022?
The show features three relationship experts to help the contestants through their honeymoons and the potential problems that may arise between the couples.
Once again, Mel Schilling, Paul C. Brunson and Charlene Douglas will all share their expertise in helping the couples reach the end of the experiment and hopefully live happily ever after.
Is there a trailer?
Yes, you can watch the hilarious trailer below where a casual date leads to a full wedding ceremony!
Her parents suddenly show up in fancy wedding attire, and the bride is hesitant at first, but soon seals the deal with a kiss...until the groom makes a strange statement!
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Married at First Sight UK 2022: Release date, premise, cast, experts, trailer and everything we know? ›
Married At First Sight 2023 set to be 'shocking' and 'full of twists' The MAFS UK Christmas Special hasn't even aired yet and we're already excited about meeting the newlyweds that will be part of the 2023 series.
What is the latest episode of Married at First Sight UK? › What series is the new Married at First Sight UK? ›Married At First Sight 2023 set to be 'shocking' and 'full of twists' The MAFS UK Christmas Special hasn't even aired yet and we're already excited about meeting the newlyweds that will be part of the 2023 series.
How much do Married at First Sight UK get paid? ›But exactly how much do they get? Former contestant Nasser Sultan told Now to Love: "You get $150 for the day, that's it. But on top of that, you have to pay expenses - your living expenses with the woman that you marry."
Is there a series 7 of Married at First Sight UK? ›Married at First Sight UK - Series 7: Episode 1 | Channel 4.
Where can I watch Married At First Sight UK in the US? ›- Choose a VPN with servers in the UK. NordVPN is our #1 recommendation.
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- Visit All 4's website and search for Married at First Sight UK.
- Enjoy the couples' antics!
How many episodes are there of Married at First Sight UK 2022? Married at First Sight UK is made up of 30 episodes, which means it will be shown over around six weeks. Over the course of the programme, the couples' relationships will be tested at weekly dinner parties and frequent commitment ceremonies.
What date is married at first sight UK? ›The tenth season of Married at First Sight premiered on 30 January 2023 on Australia's Nine Network. Relationship experts John Aiken and Mel Schilling, alongside sexologist Alessandra Rampolla all return to match 10 brides and 10 grooms together. The show will air in the UK on E4 and All4 on Monday 6 March at 7.30pm.
What date does married at first sight UK start? ›When did Married at First Sight UK 2022 start? Married at First Sight UK returned to E4 on Monday 29th August at 9pm.
How many series of Married at First Sight UK are there? ›...
Married at First Sight (British TV series)
| Married at First Sight | |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 7 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Channel 4 (2015–2020) E4 (2021–) |
Do they pay rent on married at first sight? ›
"You get $150 for the day, that's it," season five MAFS star Nassar Sultan said on Australian TV show Now to Love, per MSN. "But on top of that, you have to pay expenses—your living expenses with the woman that you marry."
Does Married at First Sight pay for the wedding dress? ›He explained: "There's [a] budget for things—her wedding dress, a small budget for the suits. "There's some money for hen-do and stag-dos, but it was mainly out of my pocket.
Is Married at First Sight UK scripted? ›The UK version of Married at First Sight UK is not scripted, but the marriages aren't real. Unlike the US version of the show, the couples simply make a promise to their partners to stay together, and are not actually married.
What happened to the cast of Married At First Sight UK? ›Duka and Gemma both left the show after their marriages were unsuccessful, with their partners Whitney and Matt having an affair. Duka sharing plenty of snaps of his time since leaving the show on his Instagram (opens in new tab) - and it looks like he and fellow cast member Pjay are still good friends.
What happened to Married At First Sight UK series 7? ›Season seven
Six couples left during the experiment before making the final decision to stay with one another. Duka and Whitney, Adrian and Thomas, Pjay and Jess, Richie and Lara, Kwame and Kasia and Gemma and Matt all broke up before the final decision.
Married At First Sight UK 2022 is on four times a week from Monday to Thursday. Who are the singles on MAFS UK? These are the contestants appearing on this year's show.
Where can I watch Married at First Sight 2023 UK? ›Watch Married at First Sight: UK Full Episodes, Video & More | Lifetime.
What channel is Married At First Sight UK on what time? ›When did Married at First Sight Australia air in the UK? Married at First Sight Australia season 10 aired on Monday 6th March, 2023 at 7.30pm in the UK. Announcing the news, MAFS wrote on Twitter: “Here come the brides and grooms...from down under 🇦🇺 The new series of #MAFSAus starts Monday 6th March on E4.”
Have they stopped filming Married At First Sight UK? ›Married at First Sight UK stopped filming after 'wild' wife swap that left the experts stunned - Wales Online.
When did Married At First Sight UK stop filming? ›Married at First Sight was filmed from April to May 2022 with the reunion taking place in July 2022, meaning the couples had two months to see if their relationship worked in the outside world.
What happened to last episode of Married At First Sight UK? ›
Its been an explosive series of Married at First Sight UK this year with love drama between the Matt, Gemma and Whitney trio - tonight's finale ended with Gemma claiming she has no 'malice' for Matt and Whitney who have since split.
What happened to Adam and Tayah from Married at First Sight? ›Married at First Sight stars Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling have become parents after welcoming their first baby. Tayah Victoria has given birth to a baby girl, a year after she and husband Adam Aveling wed on Married at First Sight UK, where they tied the knot after never having met.
Is Married at First Sight coming back in 2023? ›Married At First Sight (MAFS) is back for its tenth season and will premiere on Monday, January 30, at 7.30 pm on Nine and 9Now. The new season of the social experiment will test the relationship bonds of the new batch of couples in ways they could never imagine.
Is there a Married at First Sight UK 2023? ›But it turns out the hugely popular social experiment is heading back to the UK a lot sooner than we thought. And it's good news because applications are now open for you to sign up to be part of the 2023 cast.
Are the weddings real on Married at First Sight? ›Despite the glitz and glam of the on-screen nuptials — complete with dazzling rings, decor and dresses — the weddings are not actually real and are just part of the fanfare for the cameras. They're designed to encourage the contestants to take the experiment seriously.
Why did April and George split? ›Sadly not.” She added that she was ready to take a break from dating, saying: “I'm ready to kiss a few more frogs before I find my prince.” Their breakup comes weeks after George was arrested on suspicion of controlling and coercive behaviour, which he is yet to publicly address.
How much do people get paid on Married at First Sight? ›"You get $150 for the day, that's it," Nasser told Now to Love. "But on top of that, you have to pay expenses - your living expenses with the woman that you marry."
Who pays for the clothes in Married at First Sight? ›The MAFS contestants pay for their own clothes. In many reality TV shows, the cast are often dressed by the production team. However, on married at First Sight Australia, the participants dress themselves.
How much does Zach get paid for Married at First Sight? ›As for what he made as a cast member, they're all paid $1,000 per episode. While it seems Zach has yet to achieve the fame and fortune he may have been seeking in appearing on Married At First Sight, the St. Mary's, Georgia, native is certainly hustling and seems to be doing well for himself.
Do Married at First Sight get wardrobe? ›3. The MAFS contestants have to source their own clothes – and get approval from producers. When it comes to most reality TV shows, like The Bachelor, the contestants are often dressed by wardrobe teams. But for the MAFS cast, they often need to pull outfits from their own wardrobe.
Who pays for ring on Married at First Sight? ›
According to multiple sources, it's a little bit of both, although MAFS does cover the majority of costs. MAFS season 13's Johnny Lam, for example, told The List in 2021 that he agreed to appear on the show because his wedding would be paid for by the network.
Do Married at First Sight couples get annulment? ›Due to the couples not being eligible to wed, if a marriage license was signed, they may be able to seek an annulment.
Who pays for the wedding on Married at First Sight UK? ›Former contestant Clark Sherwood, who appeared on the 2019 UK version of the show, previously explained to Cosmopolitan that while the participants are given money to cover some of the wedding costs, they must pay for certain extras themselves. He said: “There's no financial gain from going on the show.
Does Married at First Sight UK use actors? ›WATCH: Are you enjoying the new season of MAFS UK? Like the Australian, American and other international iterations, Married At First Sight UK is billed as an "unscripted reality series", meaning that those appearing on the show do not follow a script.
Who pays for Married at First Sight UK? ›He told nowtolove.com: 'You get $150 for the day, that's it. 'But on top of that, you have to pay expenses – your living expenses with the woman that you marry. '
What happened to the two guys on Married at First Sight UK? ›Matt and Dan survived the 2021 series and made it to final vows where they re-committed to each other. Matt then moved from his home of Leeds to live with and join Dan in Northern Ireland. Before the split, the pair had spoken about getting married and going travelling together.
What happened to the tattooed couple on Married at First Sight UK? ›They were allowed to remain on the show as a dating couple, rather than a married couple, to see if their romance could work with the help of the experts. They also told each other they were in love with one another after just one week of dating.
Who had a girlfriend on Married at First Sight UK? ›Jenna and Zoe
32-year-old Jenna from Blackpool and 30-year-old Zoe from West Midlands made history when they became the first lesbian couple to feature on MAFS UK. The pair were very happy on their wedding day and later jetted off to Iceland on their honeymoon, where they clashed over Veganism.
As the 2022 series of MAFS UK came to a close, we learned that Matt and Whitney's relationship sadly did not last until the reunion dinner. Despite this, it was clear that there was still chemistry between the pair.
Is Zoe and Jenna still together? ›Jenna and Zoe first met at the altar on the hit E4 reality show, plunging themselves head-first into married life. Despite having a bumpy start to their relationship, with Zoe struggling with Jenna's vegan lifestyle, the couple made it all the way to the end of the experiment and remain together today.
Why did Married at First Sight get Cancelled? ›
Story continues below. The cancellation occurred just as the series was about to enter the nude photo scandal, which sent shockwaves through the country when it aired in Australia. Other storylines from the season included Carolina Santos cheating on her partner Dion Giannarelli with another groom, Daniel Holmes.
How many episodes in series 7 of Married At First Sight UK? › How many weeks is Married At First Sight UK on for? ›There are 36 episodes in total of Married at First Sight Australia, with the show airing Monday-Thursday every week. This means MAFS Australia will be on for a whole nine weeks here in the UK, with plenty of excitement left.
How many nights a week is Married At First Sight UK? ›No, Married at First Sight UK 2022 is not on every day, it is on four times a week from Monday to Thursday. This means there will be no episodes on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays.
Is there an episode 21 of Married At First Sight UK? ›Married at First Sight UK - Series 7: Episode 21 | All 4.
Is tonight the last episode of MAFS UK? ›The last episode of Married at First Sight UK 2022 will air on Tuesday, October 18.
Why are there episodes missing from Married at First Sight UK? ›A statement released at the time said: “Due to a recent incident in one of our broadcast centres, we are continuing to experience disruption to some of our services. As a result, you may experience some interruption to our Live TV service on All 4.
Are they really married in Married at First Sight UK? ›Married at First Sight first hit TV screens in 2015 and for the first 5 series the couples were legally married. However, after adopting the Australian (more entertaining) format last year the couples no longer get legally married.
Have they stopped filming Married at First Sight UK? ›Married at First Sight UK stopped filming after 'wild' wife swap that left the experts stunned - Wales Online.
What date is Married at First Sight UK? ›The tenth season of Married at First Sight premiered on 30 January 2023 on Australia's Nine Network. Relationship experts John Aiken and Mel Schilling, alongside sexologist Alessandra Rampolla all return to match 10 brides and 10 grooms together. The show will air in the UK on E4 and All4 on Monday 6 March at 7.30pm.
What date does Married at First Sight UK start? ›
When did Married at First Sight UK 2022 start? Married at First Sight UK returned to E4 on Monday 29th August at 9pm.
Is Married at First Sight UK on every night? ›Married at First Sight UK is on every week from Monday to Thursday. There are no episodes on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Are Stacia and Nate still together? ›The season 15 star announced her split from Nate Barnes on Thursday's kickoff episode of Married at First Sight Nashville, telling host Kevin Frazier: "Nate is no longer around. Yeah, I am divorced," Stacia said. "Yeah, It's time [to move on]." She explained, "Everything that he agreed to do on the show were all words.
How far ahead is mafs UK filmed? ›When was Married at First Sight UK filmed? While we don't know the exact day filming started, Married at First Sight UK 2022 was shot earlier this year. Typically, the contestants would start shooting their backstories for the show in advance, with the weddings then taking place a few weeks later.
Are Matt and Whitney still together? ›Despite talking about their future together with OK! Magazine, Marilyse confirmed in March 2023 that the pair have broken up. Both Matt and Marilyse shared statements announcing the split, with her wishing Matt all the best with his future.
How long is the Married At First Sight UK process? ›In spring 2022, 20 single strangers were thrust together for the show that would push them into a 10-week process in which they would walk down the aisle to marry a pre-selected spouse.