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Here comes the drama! Meet the 2025 cast of MAFS Australia

In sickness and in health, will the new crop of MAFS Australia stars make it?!

Last season of MAFS had us on the edge of our seats the entire way through, so you can’t blame us for eagerly waiting to see how the 2025 cast measure up!

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Three have confirmed we can expect to watch season 12 of Married At First Sight Australia on NZ screens from February 3rd on ThreeNow. If you haven’t already made your account, get onto it so you don’t fall behind.

Today we’re meeting the new range of brides and grooms – including some Kiwi features – and learning a bit about them so we know what we have to look forward to.

To jump to the brides, click here, or to jump to the grooms, click here. Not in a rush? Take your time to scroll through and get to know everyone!

Brides

Carina from MAFS 2025

Carina, 31

Digital marketing manager

From a large Italian family, she’s the last of five siblings to wed and wants a “religious” groom.

Jacqui from MAFS 2025

Jacqui, 29

Model and yoga teacher

Having twice been Miss NZ at the International Yacht Model pageant, she’s after the “male version of me”.

Jamie from MAFS 2025

Jamie, 28

Account manager

A fiery pocket rocket who hates “man buns and bad teeth”, Jamie says her worst trait is her mouth.

Katie from MAFS 2025

Katie, 37

Restaurant CEO

Smart, successful and sassy, Katie is ready to meet a man who isn’t intimidated by her power.

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Lauren from MAFS 2025

Lauren, 37

Business owner

She likes to call the shots at work but is looking for an “instinctly masculine” man to take the lead at home.

Morena from MAFS 2025

Morena, 57

DJ and fitness instructor

The vivacious mum-of-two is ready to love again after her 29-year marriage ended seven years ago.

Rhi from MAFS 2025

Rhi, 34

Account manager

Fresh from a seven-year relationship, Rhi wants a husband who will challenge her at home and in the gym.

Sierah from MAFS 2025

Sierah, 31

Financial associate advisor

Looking for a man who can “carry me around like a baby”, Sierah’s longest relationship lasted four months.

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Ash from Married At First Sight 2025

Ash, 34

Dance studio owner

A hardcore MAFS fan, singer and mum Ash wants her marriage to be the “Jules and Cam of this season”.

Awhina

Awhina, 30

Aged care worker

Proud of her Kiwi heritage, the mum-of-one hopes to find a match after splitting from her high-school love.

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Grooms

Tony, 53

Fishing charter captain

Already a pro at navigating rocky waters, the twice-married man is ready to face the drama tsunami that is MAFS.

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Tim, 38

Primary school teacher

A self-described “big, cuddly teddy bear”, Tim hopes to find the one after his ex-girlfriend ended their relationship abruptly.

Adrian, 30

E-Commerce business owner

Scoring himself a “perfect 10” in the looks and personality departments, Adrian hopes to find a bride with the same rating.

Billy from MAFS Australia 2025

Billy, 31

Plasterer

The classic cheeky “English lad” is looking for a home-body bride with a “big bunda” (bum) who doesn’t wear Crocs!

Dave, 36

Builder

Standing at a whopping 2m tall, the self-described “friendly giant” is keen to find a “natural, cute” girl with a big personality.

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Eliot, 35

Business owner

The controversial groom of the season, he’s blunt, has traditional values and knows what he wants. Good luck, Mrs Eliot!

Jake, 30

PE teacher

The self-described “golden retriever” and “nerd” enjoys nothing more than anime, computer games and karaoke.

Jeff, 39

Electrician

This self-proclaimed mama’s boy is looking for a woman who has the same values as his beloved mother.

Paul, 30

Wellness advisor

While he may look like a smooth-talking bachelor, the French-born hunk is actually a “big softie” and a “hopeless romantic”.

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Ryan, 36

Project manager

Describing himself as a “warrior who wants to get the most out of life”, he’s looking for a bride who “prioritises her health”.

Married At First Sight Australia (Season 12) premieres in New Zealand on Monday, 3 February on ThreeNow, and same day on Three at 7.00pm.

From Sunday, 9 February, episodes will air Sunday-Wednesday, weekly.

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