We're all eagerly anticipating the start of Season 10 of Married at First Sight UK (MAFS UK). Hopefully we don't have to wait much longer as the release of the new season is round the corner. With MAFS series eight and nine both kicking off on the third Monday in September, it's likely that series 10 will hit our screens on Monday 15th September 2025.
Full of scandal, drama and love, here's the lowdown on your favourite show...
What is Married at First Sight (MAFS)?
First starting in Denmark in 2013, Married at First Sight is a TV programme where strangers are matched by experts and meet for the first time when the bride walks down the aisle... on their wedding day!
In the UK, records were broken last year as MAFS UK was the most streamed title across ALL streaming platforms. This put Channel 4 ahead of the major giants, Netflix, Amazon, BBC, ITV etc. with 1.7 billion minutes viewed in October 2024.
Who are the experts on MAFS UK?
Charlene Douglas, 43.
Charlene Douglas is a Sex and Relationship Expert and Author. In 2024 she released her book entitled 'Come Closer: Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask a S*x and Relationship Therapist.'
Mel Schilling, 53.
Mel Schilling is a Dating and Relationship Coach.
Originating from Australia, Mel has appeared in two of Australia's biggest shows, Neighbours and Blue Heelers and is also an experts of MAFS Australia obvs!
Paul Brunson, 50.
Paul Brunson is a professional matchmaker and certified life coach.
Paul is also the co-host of Channel 4s Celebs Go Dating and Netflix's Cheat: Unfinished Business. He also hosts his own podcast, We Need to Talk, and is a co-owner of Sutton United F.C.
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