Every year the Married At First Sight experts ask the participants to enter the experiment with an open mind.
More often than not they come instead with a detailed wishlist or in the case of one 2026 groom a shocking do-not-want list specific to his wife’s appearance.
“If I turn around and see a short, overweight blonde girl, I’m gone,” he warns in the latest MAFS trailer, which you can watch above.
One groom shocks with a wedding day ultimatum over his wife’s appearance. (Nine)
We just know John Aiken is going to have a field day with this groom!
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In the first-look video, another newlywed has more legitimate concerns about her partner as she sobs to cameras: “I don’t want to be with anyone that gets arrested.”
Sound the alarms or perhaps even the police sirens!?
She’s not the only one suffering a wedding day blunder, a flustered groom is starting his marriage on the backfoot after realising he’s forgotten the rings.
Did someone say wedding rings!? (Nine)
The MAFS promo introduces us to plenty of big personalities including a giggling bride and a bossy bride who has no qualms calling the shots on her big day: “It’s my wedding, shut up,” she tells her bridal party.
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The brides have arrived! These are some personalities that will leave a lasting impression. (Nine)MAFS 2026 first Dinner Party
It’s not just the wedding days we have to gear up for, the video gives us a cheeky sneak peek at the very first Dinner Party.
Wine glasses clink and jaws drop as one wife yells across the table: “You’re not coming for my husband.”
It’s not long before someone calls quits on the Dinner Party and makes a beeline for the elevator. 
READ MORE: Meet the real-life partners of MAFS experts John Aiken, Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla
There’s plenty more drama coming as a flashing montage of clips teases an X-rated rendezvous, a crying bride and a possible texting scandal as one participant exposes a screenshot to the group.
Us after watching that MAFS trailer. Mind blown! (Nine)
Buckle up because it’s going to be one hell of a ride as Married At First Season 13 kicks off on Monday, February 2 at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Looking for more while you wait? Watch the videos below for more sneak peeks at what to expect from MAFS Season 13.
Married At First Sight Season 13 premieres Monday, February 2 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Stream every episode of Married At First Sight for free on 9Now
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