{"id":512428,"date":"2026-07-06T13:24:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/512428\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T13:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:24:11","slug":"married-at-first-sight-landmark-season-takes-place-in-seattle-premieres-july-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/512428\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Married at First Sight’ landmark season takes place in Seattle, premieres July 12"},"content":{"rendered":"

Out with \u201cLove Island\u201d and in with \u201cMarried at First Sight.\u201d<\/p>\n

The hit reality show, where strangers meet for the first time at the altar, is set this season in none other than Seattle.<\/p>\n

Not only is \u201cMarried at First Sight\u201d taking place in the Emerald City, but it\u2019s the show\u2019s landmark 20th season.<\/p>\n

Peacock is premiering \u201cMarried at First Sight\u201d on July 12, which could be around the same time the network is airing the \u201cLove Island\u201d finale.<\/p>\n

Both shows use the premise of finding true love, but \u201cMarried at First Sight\u201d takes it a step further, having couples literally marry the first time they meet and, at the end of the show, decide if they want to stay together or get a divorce.<\/p>\n

Record-breaking number of couples for \u201cMarried at First Sight\u201d Seattle<\/p>\n

There are seven couples this season \u2014 the most in the show\u2019s history. They are: Adam, 31; BelleJolie, 28; Caitlin, 27; Cameron, 37; Courteney, 28; Devin, 26; Felipe, 29; Marissa, 30; Mecca, 28; Michelle, 28; Nick, 31; Nikki, 46; Shawn, 47; and Tori, 32.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith more participants than ever, these seven couples will put their trust in a new crew of relationship experts as they search for lasting love,\u201d Peacock stated. \u201cFrom emotional first meetings at the altar to the romantic getaways, unexpected breakthroughs, and happily-ever-afters that come afterward, Season 20 promises all of the heartfelt moments and dramatic twists that have made fans fall head-over-heels in love with the hit series.\u201d<\/p>\n

To see a photo of each cast member, visit Peacock\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New relationship experts<\/p>\n

For years, \u201cMarried at First Sight\u201d relied on a trio of long-running experts to guide couples through the experiment. But this season, the show is shaking things up and is replacing them with just two new faces: matchmaker Paul C. Brunson and sex and relationship therapist Dr. Lisa Paz, according to Peacock<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith decades of success stories behind both of them, the relationship experts are eager to assist the couples as they hard-launch their marriages, which is easier said than done as these formerly single newlyweds navigate unexpected incompatibilities, fresh family dynamics, and, of course, getting used to being married to a complete stranger,\u201d Peacock stated.<\/p>\n

The last time Seattle was the backdrop of a major reality dating show was \u201cLove Is Blind\u201d<\/a> Season 4 in 2023.<\/p>\n

Follow Julia Dallas on\u00a0X.<\/a> Read her stories here<\/a>. Submit news tips here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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