Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan and her boyfriend Jake Dunn were in Australia in June for a holiday (Jake is in Australia shooting My Brilliant Career for Netflix). Nicola, a big fan of Married at First Sight Australia, wrote on Instagram that she even visited Skye Suites in Sydney, where couples stayed during the filming of the show each year. MAFS’ own Instagram account quickly extended her an invite to appear at one of its dinner parties.
Season 13 commenced filming in late July, and Daily Mail Australia has identified the men and women taking part.
Why give this ‘bag of wind’, not so nice man more publicity? Maybe just let him fade away to obscurity!
MAFS contestants allegedly threaten journalists with violence
Two contestants in the upcoming series of Nine’s Married At First Sight have allegedly made threats of violence against a photographer and a journalist at a Bondi restaurant over the weekend.
Are we surprised? Seems standard for the quality of contestants they choose for MAFS.
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New fast-turnaround program, coming exclusively to Stan in 2026. (Replaced by HD image)
Nine milking MAFS for all its worth.
2026
Australia’s No. 1 entertainment program and most talked about social experiment, Married at First Sight, is set to return for a keenly awaited 13th season in 2026.
The new season of the ratings powerhouse that delivers unparalleled drama, heartwarming connections and unforgettable moments, is poised to once again bring even more love, romance, passion and drama as a brand new set of hopeful singles from all over Australia take the huge leap of faith and embark on their marital journey in this unique pathway to finding true love.
Viewers will be captivated by the breathtaking weddings and honeymoons, dramatic dinner parties and emotional and confronting commitment ceremonies.
In 2026, our familiar trio of experts return: certified clinical sexologist Alessandra Rampolla, relationship experts John Aiken and Mel Schilling, matching the singles and guiding the couples through their ultimate test of building genuine, long-lasting relationships.
Take your front row seat when Married at First Sight returns to captivate the nation and spark conversations across Australia, as the next set of brave participants navigate the complexities of marrying a stranger in their quest for real love.
Married at First Sight is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Entertainment company) for the 9Network.
STAN SAYS ‘I DO’ TO AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST SHOW
Stan Original MAFS After The Dinner Party
Nine today announced it will continue the nation’s biggest conversation with the groundbreaking new Stan Original MAFS After The Dinner Party.
MAFS After The Dinner Party is set to become the must-watch destination for every MAFS fan. Streaming exclusively on Stan, the series will air weekly, immediately following each explosive Married at First Sight dinner party on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Picking up right where the drama left off and delving into the week’s most-talked about moments, this series is the ultimate hub for fans, providing an exclusive invitation into the MAFS inner circle. It’s the only place for viewers to find immediate participant interviews, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, expert analysis, and fan commentary.
Each week, the show will spontaneously dive straight into the drama, unpacking the love, the conflict, and the truth.
MAFS After The Dinner Party will be thrillingly unfiltered and unmissable. It is the ultimate brand extension, delivering fan-first content that deepens viewer connection and creates a powerful cross-platform experience between Stan and the 9Network.
Nine Managing Director, Streaming and Broadcast, Amanda Laing said : “Married at First Sight is a cultural juggernaut, and the conversation and obsession around it is part of the magic. This series will be the ultimate post-dinner debrief, offering our subscribers an exclusive, unfiltered, and unmissable companion that extends the MAFS experience in a way that has never been done before. You won’t want to miss it.”
Endemol Shine Australia, Director of Content, Tara McWilliams said : “We are excited to be expanding our production of the world’s most popular relationship format in this new Stan Original. MAFS After The Dinner Party will deliver fans a thrilling deep-dive into the MAFS experiment each week, providing an irresistible, must-watch, fly-on-the-wall perspective. This is the ultimate front-row seat to Australia’s biggest social experiment.”
MAFS After The Dinner Party is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Entertainment company) for Stan.
The Stan Original MAFS After The Dinner Party is coming soon, only on Stan.
TV2 (in Norway) has acquired Married at First Sight UK seasons 10 and 11 and Married at First Sight Australia seasons 12 and 13.
In other Nordic tape news, Sýn in Iceland has picked up Married at First Sight Australia seasons 12 and 13, plus Married at First Sight UK seasons nine and 10.
Elsewhere, Canada’s Corus Entertainment has acquired Married at First Sight UK seasons nine and 10, Married at First Sight Australia seasons 12 and 13 and Married at First Sight USA seasons 19 through 22 for the broadcaster’s Slice network.
While in addition to commissioning season 13 to air in 2026, Australia’s Nine has also taken delivery of a 32-season bundle of Married at First Sight English-language tapes, encompassing the UK and New Zealand versions, plus Married at First Sight USA Spin-offs.
In the UK, where Married at First Sight UK season ten has just aired on E4, the broadcaster has acquired the forthcoming Married at First Sight Australia season 13, relicensing Married at First Sight Australia from seasons four onwards, and Married at First Sight New Zealand seasons one to three for streaming.
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
AUSTRALIA’S NO.1 REALITY TELEVISION SHOW RETURNS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 AT 7.30PM ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW
Australia’s No. 1 entertainment program and most talked about social experiment, Married at First Sight, returns Monday, February 2 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now for its keenly awaited 13th season in 2026.
The new season of the ratings powerhouse that delivers unparalleled drama, heartwarming connections and unforgettable moments, is poised to bring another rollercoaster of love, emotion, romance and drama as a new set of hopeful singles from around Australia take the huge leap of faith and embark on their marital journey in this unique pathway to finding true love.
Season 13 of Married at First Sight is set to be the most captivating and unpredictable yet. From the moment the couples walk down the aisle, to the explosive Dinner Parties and equally dramatic and emotionally charged Commitment Ceremonies, expect fireworks and jaw-dropping moments that will shape the relationships, dynamics and friendships throughout the experiment. For some, it’s instant and undeniable chemistry. For others, the path to love is far more challenging.
New twists and turns in the experiment, a new chapter of ‘Revelations Week’ is introduced, and last season’s new addition of ‘Final Test Week’ returns with a powerful twist that will challenge and spark make-or-break relationship decisions for the couples.
In a must-watch destination for every MAFS fan, the groundbreaking new Stan Original series MAFS: After The Dinner Party will stream exclusively on Stan weekly immediately following each explosive Married at First Sight Dinner Party. It will be the only place for viewers to find immediate participant interviews, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, expert analysis and fan commentary.
In 2026, our trio of experts are returning: certified sexologist Alessandra Rampolla and relationship experts John Aiken and Mel Schilling. They have meticulously matched our singles and will guide the participants on their quest to build genuine, long-lasting relationships.
Viewers will see the most honest, raw and vulnerable displays of emotions yet as the brides and grooms fast-track their relationships. They will bare their souls and challenge every expectation in this gripping, high-stakes quest for marital bliss.
Married at First Sight continues to be the talk of the nation, capturing millions of viewers and hearts.
Take your front row seat for Married at First Sight in 2026. Prepare for an unforgettable mix of spectacular fairytale romances and explosive, unprecedented drama 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.
MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT
RETURNS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
AT 7.30PM ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW
Add Nine’s live coverage of Winter Olympics from Italy, and you should expect 40% audience share from Sunday to Wednesday nights during February.
Why do they keep lying about the ‘experts’ matching the couples when we all know it’s the producers!
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After what went down last year, “More Obsession” might be a poor choice of words for any promo
There is a new MAFS companion series “After The Dinner Party” coming this year, exclusive to Stan.
Yup. Announced last year at Nine’s upfront event. Will air after Wednesday’s dinner party episode.
JULES LUND, BRITTANY HOCKLEY, AND LAURA BYRNE TO HOST THE NEW EXCLUSIVE SERIES
MAFS: AFTER THE DINNER PARTY, PREMIERING FROM FEBRUARY 18, ONLY ON STAN
Get ready, Australia! The nation’s biggest obsession just got a whole lot juicier.
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Stan today announced that much-loved media personalities Jules Lund, Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne will host the new exclusive Stan Original MAFS: After The Dinner Party . Premiering on Wednesday, February 18, the series will stream weekly immediately following the explosive Married at First Sight dinner party, only on Stan.
For over a decade, Married at First Sight has dominated public conversation, becoming nothing short of an Australian phenomenon and the show on everyone’s lips. The most addictive show in Australia, Married at First Sight, is a juggernaut, bigger than anything else on television. Now, the MAFS universe is expanding like never before with the launch of MAFS: After The Dinner Party, marking the most significant evolution in the show’s history.
L-R: Hosts Laura Byrne, Jules Lund and Brittany Hockley
MAFS: After The Dinner Party will be the first and only place to dive into exclusive, unfiltered interviews with the participants right after the show’s iconic dinner parties. Plus, fans will have the chance to see unseen footage that picks up right where the main show leaves off, offering even more drama and insight.
With Jules, Brittany, and Laura steering the conversation, the debrief starts the second the dinner party ends. MAFS: After The Dinner Party is the ultimate companion series, offering an unapologetic look at the season’s biggest scandals. Whether it’s the ‘red flags’ or catching a first glimpse of the wreckage, this is the essential, no-holds-barred breakdown where the tea is spilt, and the real truth is revealed.
The ultimate watercooler destination, MAFS: After The Dinner Party is unfiltered and polarising, where you can expect the unexpected, where nothing is off limits, and where the jaw-dropping moments continue and will have all of Australia talking and completely hooked.
To add even more-depth, relationship expert John Aiken will provide his unique commentary on participants’ journeys and the most talked-about moments. It’s a can’t-miss addition for every MAFS fan.
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L-R: Hosts Laura Byrne, Jules Lund and Brittany Hockley
Jules Lund is a legend of the Australian media landscape for over 20 years and the founder of global tech company TRIBE. Jules combines his extensive TV and radio experience with a love of psychology. As a MAFS fan armed with a razor-sharp wit and a shameless fascination with the experiment’s social dynamics, Jules is ready to dissect every second of the carnage.
Jules Lund said: “This show is perfect for anyone who suffers from ‘MAFS Debrief Deficit’. If you desperately need to unpack an explosive moment but the person next to you doesn’t… you have now found your people.”
The undisputed queens of relationship real-talk, Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne, are the creators and hosts of the juggernaut Life Uncut podcast, Australia’s #1 relationships podcast and #7 overall. Having amassed over 100 million downloads on the podcast and just wrapped a 4-year national radio stint on KIIS FM as hosts of The Pickup, the duo have become some of Australia’s most trusted voices and will now bring their multi-award-winning chemistry to Stan.
Beloved for her stints on The Bachelor Australia, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and Dancing With The Stars Australia, Brittany Hockley has made a career out of putting dating topics under the microscope. She is poised to offer a bold perspective on the scandals that have the whole nation talking.
Brittany Hockley said: “For all those MAFS lovers, this is the extra insight you always wanted. We want to see an even more unfiltered look at what’s really going down and how people are really feeling. MAFS has proven to be an important conversation starter, and as much as we love love, and highlighting the green flags, there have been hugely controversial and inappropriate moments. The conversations that come from those moments are important in highlighting unacceptable behaviour and what is and isn’t ok in a relationship.”
Having famously found love with Matty J on The Bachelor Australia, Laura Byrne now navigates life as a mother of three, along with being the Founder and Creative Director of one of Australia’s leading bohemian jewellery lines, ToniMay. Laura knows exactly what it’s like to build a relationship in front of the cameras. She is perfectly positioned to ride the emotional rollercoaster and won’t shy away from unpacking the participants’ most questionable behaviours.
Laura Byrne said: “People often blame the ‘edit’ for how they are portrayed on reality TV shows, and I think it’s interesting to get to the bottom of that. MAFS is also a huge platform for showing real-life examples of how people behave in relationships, both good and bad, and I’m looking forward to being able to give my honest thoughts.”
MAFS: After The Dinner Party is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Entertainment company) for Stan.