Forget Love Is Blind UK (joking we can't get enough), because Married At First Sight UK is back on our screens this September 2024, and wow are we excited.
The show, which follows couples who try to make a relationship work after meeting for the first time at the altar, will be back soon and we can't wait for more chaos-filled dinner parties and weekly commitment ceremonies. Here's what we else know about the 2024 series so far, from release date to contestants and more.
Married At First Sight UK's release date
Big news: the official Married At First Sight UK Instagram account revealed on the 5th September that the new series was less than two weeks away. OMG. In a caption, they wrote, "Put it in the group chat #MAFSUK is back!" The photo showed that at 9pm on 16th September, the show will be available to watch or stream. YES.
This follows a similar pattern to previous years. Season six aired on E4 from Monday 30th August 2021, while season seven aired on E4 from the 29th August 2022. Meanwhile, season eight aired last September.
What is Married At First Sight UK?
Married At First Sight UK follows participants from all over the country, who sign up to be 'matched' with their ideal partner by a group of experts. Couples are paired up based on their answers to a in-depth questionnaire, and make a long term commitment to each other on their very first meeting.
The show then follows the duo as they go through a series of challenges, like living together for the first time and meeting each other's family and friends, as well as making the weekly decision about whether they want to stay together or leave the experiment.
When was Married At First Sight UK season 9 announced?
Eagle-eyed fans of the show assumed a new series of the show was coming when they spotted the applications page was live, looking for contestants. It read, "Would you marry a stranger? We’re looking for brave singles for potential future series of Married at First Sight UK. In this unique relationship series about married life, a panel of matchmaking experts will be there to help you find the one.
"Please note, due to a high volume of applicants, unfortunately we cannot guarantee that we will be able to get back to everyone, but thank you for taking the time to apply."
Who will star in Married At First Sight UK season 8?
The same hosts and relationship specialists from previous seasons are back, bringing their expertise to the matching process once again. That includes Mel Schilling, Paul C. Brunson and Charlene Douglas.
The cast, meanwhile, were announced in early September 2024, and include:
- Holly, 29, a Beautician from Hudderfield
- Alex, 28, an Aviation operations from Birmingham
- Caspar, 34, a Head Gardener from New Forest
- Charlie, 30, a Lettings Operations Co- ordinator from Surrey
- Emma, 31, a Sales manager from Bristol
- Eve, 31, a Fitness coach from Omagh
- Kieran, 28, a Mechanic from Newcastle
- Kristina, 31, a Dog walker from East Sussex
- Nathan, 24, an Engineer from Somerset
- Orson, 41, a Project engineer from St Kitts and Nevis
- Polly, 28, a Careers advisor from Kent
- Richelle, 48, Head of Alternative Investments from London
- Ross, 32, a Painter and decorator from Manchester
- Sacha, 29, an Aesthetics Practitioner from Birmingham
- Adam, 33, a Barber from Nottingham
- Lacey, 27, an Office manager from Hertfordshire
