Australia’s No. 1 reality television show and most talked about social experiment, Married at First Sight, returns on Monday, January 27 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now for its blockbuster 12th season.
The new season marks a decade since the reality juggernaut first began in 2015, captivating Australia with its bold and unique take on the eternal search for love.
In 2025, Married at First Sight brings even more spellbinding outpourings of love, romance, passion and drama as a new set of 20 brides and grooms take the huge leap of faith and embark on their marital journey with someone they’ve only just met at the altar.
Season 12 of Married at First Sight will be the most explosive series yet, showcasing moments never seen before in the history of the show. The drama begins straight from the weddings, where bombshells are dropped at first sight, shaping relationships for the entire experiment. Instant sparks fly for some, and others hit the friendzone.
In a brand-new twist to the experiment, some of the strongest couples will be faced with their biggest challenge yet: Final Test Week, an international MAFS first, where the participants will be confronted with the age-old question, “is the grass greener on the other side?”.
This season is certain to get Australia talking and falling in love with these new couples. With the unpredictable Dinner Parties and emotionally charged Commitment Ceremonies, prepare for laughter, tears and a whole lot of drama, as this season surprises with shock twists and turns.
Our trio of experts are returning, certified sexologist Alessandra Rampolla and relationship experts John Aiken and Mel Schilling. They will match our singles before guiding the couples throughout their marriage journey and putting them to the ultimate test of building genuine, long-lasting relationships.
This season, the brides and grooms will fast-track their relationship, baring all in the most honest, raw, relatable and vulnerable display of emotions in this gripping quest for marital bliss.
Ten years on, Married at First Sight continues to be the talk of the nation, capturing millions of viewers and hearts.
Get ready for unprecedented drama matched with fairytale romances as television’s biggest reality show returns for its most highly anticipated season yet.
Married at First Sight is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Entertainment Company) for the 9Network.