{"id":435845,"date":"2026-01-25T04:29:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T04:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/435845\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T04:29:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T04:29:17","slug":"meet-the-brides-and-grooms-of-married-at-first-sight-2026-season-13-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/435845\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the brides and grooms of Married At First Sight 2026, Season 13 Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Australia, we hope you&#8217;re dressed for the occasion because we&#8217;ve got nine weddings to get to as 18 brides and grooms say &#8216;I do&#8217; on Married At First Sight.<\/p>\n<p>As if marrying a stranger on national TV isn&#8217;t enough of a surprise, one bisexual bride will be heading down the aisle not knowing if she&#8217;s marrying a man or a woman. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stream.9now.com.au\/fALc6JHEnNb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Married At First Sight Season 13 premieres Monday, February 2\ufeff at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. \">Married At First Sight Season 13 premieres Monday, February 2\ufeff at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Keep reading to get well-acquainted with the cast of Season 13 of MAFS: \ufeff<\/p>\n<p>B\ufeffrides<a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/julia-vogl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Julia\">Julia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 35<br \/>From: Victoria<br \/>Occupation: Confidence and Charisma Consultant<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/julia-vogl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Julia\">Julia<\/a> is a spiritual dreamer who stands out from\u00a0the crowd with her constant smile and array of\u00a0bright and colourful outfits. Articulate, polished\u00a0and creative, Julia studied journalism, before\u00a0working in London as an entertainment\u00a0correspondent.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/d755a965-c7dc-4a5b-93c5-e0fc157a8756.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, Julia Vogl\"\/>Julia, 35, is bisexual and is open to marrying a man or a woman.  (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>She now works as a communication and\u00a0confidence specialist, running workshops for\u00a0businesses on how to harness their own voice\u00a0online.\u00a0As a bisexual, she is open to dating both men and\u00a0women as long as they have &#8220;it&#8221;, that secret sauce\u00a0you feel straight away and just know you share\u00a0something special.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Julia has had four serious relationships, three with\u00a0women and with a man. She struggles to find the\u00a0whole package with either sex. She&#8217;s after\u00a0 someone she is attracted to physically, who is\u00a0 emotionally mature and always trying to better\u00a0themselves.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/mafs-experts-john-aiken-mel-schilling-alessandra-rampolla-real-life-partners-relationships-explained\/42db1571-56be-4d36-81dd-0a04ecd6fd75\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Meet the real-life partners of MAFS experts John Aiken, Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla\ufeff\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Meet the real-life partners of MAFS experts John Aiken, Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As a deep thinker, a romantic and sensitive soul,\u00a0Julia craves the intimate connection of someone\u00a0raw, honest and real. She is looking for someone\u00a0who is in touch with their emotions, effortlessly cool with a sharp wit, a secure attachment style,\u00a0and someone eager to live outside the box.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/alissa-fay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Alissa \">Alissa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 33<br \/>From: South Australia<br \/>Occupation: Nurse \/ Social Media Manager<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/alissa-fay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Alissa\">Alissa<\/a> is everyone&#8217;s hype girl, a loyal, confident cheerleader who shows up\u00a0 wholeheartedly for the people she cares about. She wears her heart on her sleeve, and though she never\u00a0expected to be here, re-entering the dating world has been a challenging new chapter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/2cabc665-2f13-4f99-820d-13b4d184d4f1.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, Alissa Fay\"\/>After her six-year relationship ended, Alissa, 33, hopes her MAFS marriage will last.  (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>Her six-year relationship ended late last year, and letting go of someone she once believed was her forever has\u00a0been an emotional journey. Alissa isn&#8217;t\u00a0afraid to speak up in relationships, but her direct, sometimes blunt delivery is something she&#8217;s working to refine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While she doesn&#8217;t believe in a &#8220;perfect man&#8221;, Alissa is ready to commit to someone who shares her ambition,\u00a0communicates with honesty, builds\u00a0 trust, and wants the same future she does.<\/p>\n<p>She is drawn to a tall, dark and\u00a0handsome partner who is ready to\u00a0open up, build a family and grow together.\u00a0Alissa is hoping MAFS will bring her\u00a0the fairytale wedding, the right partner and the happily ever after she&#8217;s always\u00a0dreamed of.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/bec-zacharia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Bec\ufeff\">Bec\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 35<br \/>From: South Australia<br \/>Occupation: Account Manager<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/bec-zacharia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Bec\">Bec<\/a> describes herself as a pedigree mutt, born to a Greek father and English mother. She is loud,\u00a0outspoken, a social butterfly, never\u00a0shy of being the centre of attention.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Voted Adelaide&#8217;s most eligible bachelorette twice, she is yet to be\u00a0snapped up and worries that she may become a spinster.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/bf13678f-9c1d-4eb1-ac83-e120e9308b45.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, Bec Zacharia\"\/>Bec, 35, was voted Adelaide&#8217;s most eligible\u00a0bachelorette twice.  (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>Previously engaged, she broke it off\u00a0four months before the wedding,\u00a0saying it was the hardest thing she&#8217;s\u00a0ever done but also her proudest\u00a0achievement for walking away from\u00a0 something that wasn&#8217;t right.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Following a transformative year, both\u00a0physically and mentally, Bec is now looking for the missing piece of the puzzle, a man. In a relationship Bec is\u00a0very loving and affectionate, often\u00a0showing her love through food by cooking.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bec is entering the MAFS experiment\u00a0because she believes she has the potential to meet the love of her life \u2013\u00a0 hopefully a tall man with tattoos, a\u00a0beard, who is loving, and someone\u00a0she can banter with.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/brook-crompton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Brook\ufeff\">Brook\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 27<br \/>From: Queensland<br \/>Occupation: Model<\/p>\n<p>Brook is a stunning brunette who works as a model. Describing herself as a typical Aries \u2013 she is either 0 or 100 and someone who is tucked up in bed with a facemask or out partying all night with the girls. A fashionista through and through, Brook has no qualms in giving her future man a renovation makeover when it comes to his style.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/2b94587c-d02b-41c6-a11a-53bf2b5d17ff.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, Brook Crompton\"\/>Brooke, 27, has been unlucky in love until (hopefully) now.  (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>Brook is fiercely loyal and loves a good laugh. A strong woman, she&#8217;s honest, thick-skinned, and confident in who she is and what she brings to a relationship. However, she has been unlucky in love and has been cheated on by almost every guy she&#8217;s dated.<\/p>\n<p>After her fair share of heartbreak and betrayal, Brook is putting all her faith in the MAFS experiment to find her perfect match. Brook really wants is a man who is mature, trustworthy, loyal, but most importantly can make her laugh. She doesn&#8217;t want any more time wasters and hopes that a man who is putting his faith in the experiment will be one who is ready to settle down and start a family.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/2026-mafs-australia-promo-first-look-controversial-groom-wedding-day\/9dd96502-6551-4937-a223-c10197034da3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"X-rated rendezvous, an arrestee husband and a groom threatening to quit over his bride&#039;s appearance\ufeff\">X-rated rendezvous, an arrestee husband and a groom threatening to quit over his bride&#8217;s appearance\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/gia-fleur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Gia\ufeff\">Gia\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 35<br \/>From: Victoria<br \/>Occupation: Disability Support Worker<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/gia-fleur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Gia\">Gia<\/a> is a confident bombshell who turns\u00a0heads everywhere she goes \u2013 though\u00a0rarely for the reasons she wants.\u00a0People often judge her for her blonde\u00a0hair, implants, bold outfits and tattoos, but Gia knows there&#8217;s so much more to her than a stereotype.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/d90bb3a6-1b0f-447c-b371-cbffd0eba431.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, Gia Fleur\"\/>Gia, 35, is a single mum.  (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>A long-time relationship girl, Gia was previously married to the father of her\u00a0child. Since their divorce she has barely dated, feeling like she keeps\u00a0attracting the wrong kind of men.\u00a0Her usual type is tall, tattooed, flashy\u00a0guys, but Gia&#8217;s priorities have shifted.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Looks don&#8217;t matter to her as much\u00a0anymore; she wants a genuinely good\u00a0man who treats her like a prize. She is\u00a0searching for someone empathetic who\u00a0makes her feel seen and valued. Gia\u00a0wants a partner who works hard to\u00a0 build a solid future while she creates a\u00a0 warm, loving home, someone who&#8217;ll be excited to come home to her every day.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Gia knows she is not everyone&#8217;s cup of tea. She has zero filter and if she\u00a0doesn&#8217;t like someone she won&#8217;t\u00a0pretend otherwise.\u00a0Gia is entering this experiment for one reason only, to find a husband. She&#8217;s\u00a0not here to make friends, she&#8217;s here to\u00a0finally find the love and commitment\u00a0she deserves.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/melissa-akbayir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Mel\">Mel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 28<br \/>From: New South Wales<br \/>Occupation: Communications Specialist<\/p>\n<p>After growing up in Canberra, <a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/melissa-akbayir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Mel\">Mel<\/a>\u00a0recently moved to Sydney for greener pastures, especially when it comes to men.<\/p>\n<p>Single for the past six years, Mel has had her fair share of fun and just\u00a0wants to settle down. She constantly goes on dates, but finds that the guys in her age bracket don&#8217;t want to settle\u00a0 down.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/82a61771-86af-4466-a19d-1ce654d92dae.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, Melissa Akbayir\"\/>Mel, 28, has been single for the past six years.  (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>Bubbly, funny and cute, approaching 30 she feels like time is running out \u2013\u00a0 all her friends are settling down with\u00a0partners, getting married and having children, and she is being left behind.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mel is self-deprecating and claims to have no shame. She genuinely thinks\u00a0 she is a catch. She is a great girlfriend\u00a0who is up for the fun times and the chill times, so she can&#8217;t figure out why\u00a0 she can&#8217;t find a guy to settle down with\u00a0 \u2013 maybe because she can be picky\u00a0when it comes to her type.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>All Mel wants is her own fairytale. She\u00a0is looking for a &#8216;blue&#8217; man for her &#8216;pink&#8217; self, the perfect wedding, the perfect husband and the perfect life.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/rachel-gilmore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Rachel\ufeff\">Rachel\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 35<br \/>From: Victoria<br \/>Occupation: Team Leader<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/rachel-gilmore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Rachel\">Rachel<\/a> is a warm, vibrant and bubbly\u00a0woman with maternal energy and a\u00a0heart of gold. She hasn&#8217;t been in a\u00a0serious relationship for 14 years, just\u00a0many &#8220;situationships&#8221; with guys who\u00a0never wanted to make it official.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her dating experiences\u00a0she has never been with a man who\u00a0has made her feel attractive or given\u00a0her compliments, leading her to\u00a0believe that she is not beautiful\u00a0enough to be in a relationship.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/70b6e0f4-d217-453e-9699-2197bdede0f7.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, Rachel Gilmore\"\/>Rachel, 35, hasn&#8217;t been in a serious relationship for 14 years.  (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, Rachel is no shrinking\u00a0violet. She has a big personality and\u00a0loves to laugh and joke. She is\u00a0fiercely protective towards the\u00a0people she loves and not afraid to\u00a0call out bad behaviour or stand up\u00a0 for what is right.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Rachel is hoping that this experiment\u00a0can guide her to a good man she can\u00a0 be completely herself with. She is\u00a0looking for a protective and\u00a0 communicative man who is willing to\u00a0 put in the work, like she is. Also,\u00a0she&#8217;d love to be a mother one day,\u00a0and she yearns for that\u00a0 white-picket-fence life.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/rebecca-zukowski\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Rebecca\ufeff\">Rebecca\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 51<br \/>From: Victoria<br \/>Occupation: Leasing Manager<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/rebecca-zukowski\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Rebecca\">Rebecca<\/a> is a vivacious, self-deprecating,\u00a0no-nonsense fashionista who enjoys the\u00a0finer things in life. But her top priority has\u00a0been son Austin, now 19, who recently\u00a0moved out of home, making her an\u00a0empty-nester. She now knows and feels it is\u00a0her time to find love.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/60aa359c-f6e1-46f6-9456-2876e77a3da3.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, Rebecca Zukowski\"\/>Rebecca, 51, is looking for a man to enjoy her third act of life with.  (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>Rebecca was previously married and never\u00a0expected to be single at her age. Swiping\u00a0through dating apps is difficult because\u00a0most men give her a tick, and she finds it\u00a0hard to move past their ridiculous photos or\u00a0prompts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Though a sucker for a silver fox, she has\u00a0high standards and is no gold-digger,\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Rebecca wants a man who is her equal, who\u00a0oozes confidence and loves the finer things\u00a0in life \u2013 fashion, champagne and dining out.\u00a0But most importantly one who can add\u00a0some fun to her already great life.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/mafs-australia-where-are-they-now-most-memorable-brides-of-all-time-ranked\/76b1304e-d699-4a74-ba35-e0ad536fab55\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"What happened to 12 of the most explosive MAFS brides after the experiment?\ufeff\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">What happened to 12 of the most explosive MAFS brides after the experiment?\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/stella-mickunaite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Stella \">Stella<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 32<br \/>From: New South Wales<br \/>Occupation: Beauty Technician<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/stella-mickunaite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Stella\">Stella<\/a> moved to Australia from Lithuania on her own nine years ago\u00a0with dreams of\u00a0creating a perfect life. It wasn&#8217;t an easy\u00a0transition, with English being her second\u00a0language and no family or friends to lean\u00a0on, but she was determined to make it\u00a0work and she did.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/12a5d899-27ba-455e-8463-d499dda8512f.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, Stella Mickunaite\"\/>Stella, 32, moved to Australia from Lithuania nine years ago.  (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>Stella doesn&#8217;t believe a relationship really\u00a0begins until that fire and passion bubbles\u00a0to the surface. She feels that often\u00a0because of the cultural differences in\u00a0Australia, she can be perceived as harsh\u00a0or blunt, when in fact she is extremely\u00a0emotional and quite sensitive.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Stella wants a traditional relationship, one\u00a0that is more common in Eastern Europe.\u00a0She believes her partner should be the\u00a0protector and provider for a family,\u00a0allowing the woman to be a good mother.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For years Stella has had to be independent\u00a0and resilient on her own. Now she looks\u00a0for a man to lead and make the decisions,\u00a0a man who has his life together. With no\u00a0relatives in Australia, she hopes to be\u00a0matched with a man who will integrate her\u00a0into his family and look to have children in\u00a0the very near future.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p>Grooms<a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/chris-nield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Chris \">Chris<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 31<br \/>From: Victoria<br \/>Occupation: Construction Supervisor<\/p>\n<p>Once a tradie, now a boss, <a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/chris-nield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Chris\">Chris<\/a> loves telling people\u00a0what to do and has little patience for people who can&#8217;t\u00a0do their jobs properly. Obsessed with AFL, Chris has\u00a0lived the classic tradie\/footy lifestyle but claims to have\u00a0recently given up his old partying and player ways.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/c1b69f02-e739-4fe2-b6e8-d6579e2c589c.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, Chris Nield\"\/>Chris, 31, admits that he is sometimes controversial for the sake of it.  (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>Known to be a &#8220;boy&#8217;s boy&#8221;, he doesn&#8217;t have any platonic\u00a0friendships with women. His typical type is petite,\u00a0brunette, naturally tanned, fit, and can&#8217;t be too needy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In past relationships Chris has found it difficult to\u00a0compromise. Now that he is in his 30s he doesn&#8217;t feel\u00a0there is much wriggle room for himself to change. Chris\u00a0describes himself as honest, upfront, sometimes\u00a0controversial for the sake of it, but a man who will bend\u00a0and twist the truth if he needs to avoid issues in the\u00a0relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately though, he is a lover, and when\u00a0he finds the girl he has been looking for, he is a big\u00a0softie who can fall quickly.\u00a0While Chris is sceptical of the experiment and the\u00a0experts matching him up with the right person, he is\u00a0hoping to be proved wrong.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/danny-hewitt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Danny\ufeff\">Danny\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 34<br \/>From: Victoria<br \/>Occupation: Real Estate and Businessman<\/p>\n<p>Growing up in the UK and coming to Australia in his\u00a020s, <a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/danny-hewitt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Danny\">Danny<\/a> instantly fell in love with the country he\u00a0now calls home.\u00a0Originally a tradie, Danny pushed himself to reach\u00a0greater heights in real estate and finance. From high\u00a0vis to a three-piece suit, he&#8217;s a lad who is covered in\u00a0tatts, but underneath the swagger and cheek Danny\u00a0describes himself as a soft and cuddly teddy bear.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/a8ce0472-68d5-43b6-b9c6-54133727cb8c.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, Danny Hewitt\"\/>Danny grew up in the UK before making Australia his home.  (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>Having made many mistakes in his dating history,\u00a0Danny admits he has lost a lot of great girls because\u00a0of his player ways, but it&#8217;s because of these past actions that he knows he would never act like that\u00a0again.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Danny is fiercely protective of the people he loves; he\u00a0is loyal and will always have his partner&#8217;s back. He is\u00a0not afraid to speak his mind and fight for his woman,\u00a0and a firm believer that a man should always put\u00a0himself in front of a woman to protect her.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Danny is looking for his &#8220;ride or die&#8221; partner, a strong\u00a0woman who puts fire in his belly and can always make\u00a0him laugh.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/mafs-jules-robinson-opens-up-hormone-struggles-darkest-moments\/f686062f-7e3a-4cde-9226-09255c1ff016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"MAFS&#039; Jules Robinson in tears over &#039;darkest lows&#039; of invisible health struggle\ufeff\">MAFS&#8217; Jules Robinson in tears over &#8216;darkest lows&#8217; of invisible health struggle\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/david-momoh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"David\ufeff\">David\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 31<br \/>From: Queensland<br \/>Occupation: E Commerce Product Manager<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/david-momoh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"David\">David<\/a> is a self-described hustler who works full time\u00a0as an e-commerce product manager, along with\u00a0managing many other side hustles. Despite having his\u00a0finger in many pies, working late nights and over his\u00a0weekends, he is adamant he still has time for a\u00a0partner.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian-born, David&#8217;s family moved to Australia\u00a0when he was 12. Growing up with both parents as\u00a0pastors, his childhood was enlightening and\u00a0community-focused. When it comes to choosing a\u00a0life partner, he wants to find a woman who lives with\u00a0faith or accepts his faith, and is respectful.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/2e8b4d10-ff8c-491d-9a3c-f426df5c54d8.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, David Momoh\"\/>David, 31, is a self-described hustler.  (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>David is not shy of female attention, with women\u00a0constantly sliding into his DMs, attracted by his looks\u00a0and his history of being a rapper. However, women\u00a0often misjudge David, thinking he is a playboy.\u00a0Despite his chiselled physique and swagger, he\u00a0couldn&#8217;t be further from a playboy: he is principled,\u00a0respectful, and wants to settle down.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Physicality is important to David. His ideal match is a\u00a0fit woman with a big booty and small waistline. He\u00a0typically goes for blonde, feminine women and hopes\u00a0his future wife is attractive and aligns with his values.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Despite his efforts, David has never been in a\u00a0relationship that has lasted longer than a year. He is\u00a0hoping, by putting his faith in the experts and the\u00a0MAFS experiment, to finally find the full package and\u00a0share a loving relationship, much like his parents.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/filip-gregov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Filip\ufeff\">Filip\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 37<br \/>From: Victoria<br \/>Occupation: Carpenter<\/p>\n<p>Chippie <a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/filip-gregov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Filip\">Filip<\/a> swears by a strict routine of waking up\u00a0early, going to the gym, and having a three-minute cold\u00a0shower every morning. By accomplishing all this by\u00a06am, he feels like he has already won the day.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/bc1adeb1-83a7-48ca-964a-0b52e94d3657.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, Filip Gregov\"\/>Filip, 37, is seeking a traditional relationship.  (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>Born in Croatia, Filip&#8217;s family migrated to Australia\u00a0when he was two. He is extremely close to them and\u00a0wants to be the best version of himself for his parents,\u00a0who envisioned so much for him when they came here.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>After serious reflection, Filip is ready to open his heart\u00a0again. He feels like he has done the work and his life is\u00a0on track \u2013 the only thing missing is a partner and a\u00a0family. Filip is looking for a traditional relationship\u00a0where men take on the role as providers and women\u00a0are the carers and mothers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Filip admits he can be picky and sometimes stubborn,\u00a0but he has come so far in life and worked very hard to\u00a0get here. He is hoping the MAFS experiment can find\u00a0him his perfect match.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/grayson-mcivor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Grayson\ufeff\">Grayson\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 34<br \/>From: Queensland<br \/>Occupation: Company Director<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/grayson-mcivor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Grayson\">Grayson<\/a> is a deep thinker who has spent many years\u00a0in self-reflection and constantly strives to make the\u00a0most of himself.\u00a0The director of a recruitment agency, Grayson initially\u00a0envisioned a star-studded career as an AFL player,\u00a0before his dreams were crushed by a series of\u00a0serious injuries.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/f6ab0282-9dd8-4b70-b5b8-87ee84520178.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast Grayson McIvor\"\/>Grayson, 34, is looking for a warm, adventurous and\u00a0optimistic woman.   (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>The journey to where he is today\u00a0hasn&#8217;t been smooth sailing. He fell into the party-boy\u00a0lifestyle and is honest in admitting that he has\u00a0practised bad-boy ways. But it came to halt when he\u00a0felt empty inside and knew he needed to change for\u00a0the better and mature.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Grayson is extremely close to his family. His parents\u00a0are his best friends and greatest supporters. He is\u00a0therefore looking for a woman who has strong family\u00a0values \u2013 his biggest goal in life is to have a family of\u00a0his own.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In a partner, Grayson wants a natural woman who is\u00a0confident in her own skin, with a warm, adventurous,\u00a0optimistic personality. He is fiercely loyal and hopes\u00a0that can be reciprocated. A true believer of the MAFS\u00a0experiment, seeing his best mate Johnny marry the\u00a0love of his life, Kerry (MAFS Season 8). He is putting\u00a0his hopes in the experts of finding the same.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/luke-fourniotis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Luke\">Luke<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ufeffAge: 30<br \/>From: Victoria<br \/>Occupation: Farmer<\/p>\n<p>On first glance you wouldn&#8217;t pick <a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/luke-fourniotis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Luke\">Luke<\/a> to be a\u00a0farmer. He wouldn&#8217;t have picked it himself, but\u00a0over the last couple of years he has taken over\u00a0his late father&#8217;s cattle property.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Luke&#8217;s life is now straddled between city and\u00a0farm, and while he loves it out on the land and\u00a0has found peace there, he misses the fast-paced\u00a0nature of city living and being in the hustle and\u00a0bustle.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/360d1ca7-c907-4915-9ba3-5bc2cdc34ddc.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, Luke Fourniotis\"\/>Luke, 30, took over his late father&#8217;s farm a few years ago.  (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>Luke has only had one serious relationship,\u00a0which ended shortly after his father died. Since\u00a0then he has struggled to commit, knowing his\u00a0fear of loss has been holding him back.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;s a spontaneous, glass-half-full kind of guy\u00a0who is always willing to try something new and\u00a0see the positive in everything.<\/p>\n<p>He wants an\u00a0optimistic, energetic, bubbly girl. Luke is hoping\u00a0the MAFS experience will guide him to his wife\u00a0and help him to move past all the barriers that\u00a0have held him back over.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/scott-mccristal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Scott\ufeff\">Scott\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 33<br \/>From: Queensland<br \/>Occupation: Business Owner<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/scott-mccristal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Scott\">Scott<\/a> is known to live life in the fast lane. He&#8217;s a\u00a0confident, car-loving, adrenaline junkie who runs\u00a0multiple businesses and is determined to build an\u00a0empire and live a luxury lifestyle well into the\u00a0future.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/839cc3ea-2761-4e71-b395-f76638b3caa6.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, Scott McCristal\"\/>Scott, 33, wants a woman who will support him while he builds their future. (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>Scott refuses to settle for anything less than\u00a0exceptional, but in order to get there he has to\u00a0work hard. A workaholic, every second of his day\u00a0is planned out, leaving little room for a relationship.\u00a0He is looking for a woman who can support him\u00a0while he is working towards success.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Scott finds he is often judged on his looks and\u00a0cheeky personality, with people assuming he lives\u00a0a party-boy lifestyle or is a player, but that couldn&#8217;t\u00a0be further from the truth. Despite a boisterous\u00a0persona, Scott is a big softie at heart, and he is\u00a0ultimately lonely.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In the past Scott has lost himself in relationships,\u00a0falling out of routine and losing sight of his goals.\u00a0But the life he has created leaves very little time\u00a0for someone special, which is why he is hoping the\u00a0experiment can help him to find his forever\u00a0woman.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/steve-powell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Steve\">Steve<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 50<br \/>From: Victoria<br \/>Occupation: Creative Director<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/steve-powell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Steve\">Steve<\/a> is a silver fox with four daughters who has\u00a0forged a career flipping pubs and hospitality venues.\u00a0That has allowed him to run his own schedule, and\u00a0nothing brings Steve more joy than good food, good\u00a0drinks and great atmosphere in bars, pubs or venues\u00a0with friends.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/fa508ab0-fb79-4718-afe2-549850ee67e7.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, Steve Powell\"\/>Steve, 50, has\u00a0forged a career flipping pubs and hospitality venues.\u00a0 (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>He has been married before and wants to feel that\u00a0love again for the next 20 to 30 years as he steps into a\u00a0new chapter of his life. Being surrounded by his\u00a0daughters, Steve understands women and how to\u00a0relate to them. However, he admits he was selfish in\u00a0the past, putting his wants and needs above his\u00a0partners, which was a reason for the demise of his\u00a0past relationships.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Steve is confident in who he is, a fashionable,\u00a0cultured, good-time guy. He&#8217;s looking for a sociable\u00a0woman who enjoys going out and the simple luxuries\u00a0of life. He is hoping the MAFS experience can finally\u00a0find his forever person.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/steven-danyluk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Steven\ufeff\">Steven\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Age: 34<br \/>From: New South Wales<br \/>Occupation: Marine Technician<\/p>\n<p>A self-described goofball, <a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/married-at-first-sight\/steven-danyluk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Steven\">Steven<\/a> is a fun, loving guy\u00a0who enjoys adventure and isn&#8217;t afraid of being silly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For most of his 20s, Steven was in a heavy metal\u00a0band, chasing the dream of becoming a famous rock\u00a0star. Now he runs his own company fixing boats. He\u00a0has put business first, but recently found himself as\u00a0one of the only single blokes left in his group.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/33ac386b-7ce1-4073-9a4d-ee7cd81f245c.jpeg\"   alt=\"MAFS 2026 Cast, Steve DanyLuk\"\/>Steven, 34, has been single for over a decade. (Nine)<\/p>\n<p>Dating hasn&#8217;t come easy to Steven. He finds the\u00a0dating world uncompromising, feeling that women\u00a0have a never-ending checklist. He has struggled to\u00a0get a foot in the door of the dating world.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Personality is paramount for Steven in a partner. He\u00a0wants a woman who is ambitious, easy going, and\u00a0won&#8217;t be offended by his jokes. Steven is willing to\u00a0throw himself headfirst into the MAFS experiment\u00a0and hopefully find a woman who accepts him for\u00a0who he is.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stream.9now.com.au\/fALc6JHEnNb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Married At First Sight Season 13 premieres Monday, February 2\ufeff at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. \">Married At First Sight Season 13 premieres Monday, February 2\ufeff at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nine.com.au\/entertainment\/latest\/ninecomau-whats-app-signup\/421c4156-5b58-42a0-9c4e-e65401b4e271\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE<\/a>: Stay across all the latest news from your favourite shows via our WhatsApp channel. 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