Married At First Sight Australia cast revealed as E4 show returns – and it’s just weeks away
MARRIED AT SIGHT fans just can’t wait for the Aussie version of the show to kick off once more.
Known for being one of the most explosive series’ out of the franchise, the MAFS Australia 2024 line-up has now been revealed and it won’t disappoint.
Married At First Sight Australia season 11 is set to be filled with even more drama and action than ever before.
A start date is yet to be revealed by Channel 4, but is likely to start soon on E4.
The show – which sees the return of experts John Aiken, Mel Brisbane-Schilling, and Alessandra Rampolla – kicks off Down Under on January 30 and, if last year is anything to go by, the UK should be only a few weeks behind them.
Season 11 features the usual mix of participants, which includes an actress, influencer, personal trainer, professional kickboxer and nutrition coach.
The Brides
Andrea
Andrea from Brisbane is hoping for another shot at love on MAFS.
At 51, she is the oldest bride in the 2024 line-up.
Andrea is also very familiar when it comes to nuptials as she is a professional wedding photographer.
Cassandra
Cassandra Allen, 30, hails from the Gold Coast, and is a micro-Influencer.
She already has a huge following on Instagram, where she shows off her glossy lifestyle.
Pals of the Influencer told the Daily Mail: “Cass has been telling her friends that she would end up on MAFS for years
“This is literally her dream becoming true.”
Eden
Fellow Gold Coast bride Eden is being tipped as the “one to watch” in season 11.
The 28-year-old is a recruitment consultant who is not afraid to hold back.
A source told the Daily Mail: “Eden will take audiences on a journey that will test friendships and her own relationship.”
According to reports, she was approached to apply by producers via Instagram and finally agreed to do it after a number of weeks of convincing.
Ellie
Another Gold Coast-based bride is Ellie.
The 32-year-old registered nurse is also set to be a fan favourite,
Sources close to the show have describe her as “social and bubbly” and say she is excited to meet “The One”.
Lauren
Lauren, 32 is a Perth-based marketing and PR consultant.
It was previously revealed that this bride will deliver the most drama at the famous dinner parties.
A friend told the Daily Mail: “There’s more to her than big boobs and a foul mouth,’ a close friend dished.
“People assume that she’s dumb and all looks, but she’s studied law and marketing at university.”
Meanwhile, just months before filming MAFS she called it quits with Essendon AFL player Ryan Crowley, ending their five-year-long relationship.
Lucinda
Hailing from Lucinda is reportedly a bride who is “unlike anything viewers have seen before”
The 43-year-old has a theatrical arts training background, which is bound to come out during the show,
Lucinda is described as “authentic, magnetic, playful yet classy.”
Natalie
Melbourne-based Natalie is a 32-year-old physiotherapist.
It is reported she will bring a “touch of humour and humanity” to the series.
A trailer for MAFS season 11 showed Natalie sprain her ankle while arriving at her wedding.
Sara
Sydney-based Sara is being tipped as a “force not to be reckoned with”.
This 29-year-old nutrition coach works at the celebrity hotspot ACERO.
She runs her own business The Fit and Hungry Girls.
A close friend told the Daily Mail: “She’s a very hard-working girl who’s had her share of bad luck in the love department.”
Tori
Tori, 27, is a business development manager who is set to be one to watch.
She is already being tipped to become a fan favourite, and is reportedly one of the “most loyal souls you’ll ever encounter”.
But will she find the man of her dreams?
The grooms
Ben
Newcastle (Australia) tour director Ben Walters is set to marry a stranger.
He is a keen traveller, who shows off his adventures on Instagram.
Ben is also known for his hilarious videos on TikTok.
The tour operator will also reportedly be one of the many grooms set to receive a grilling by the experts.
Collins
Collins is described as a “super funny, really nice guy”.
According to his friends, “he has been trying to get on MAFS for years.”
They added to the Daily Mail: “He has a really good sense of humour.”
Jack
Chiseled Jack, 34, will set pulses racing on MAFS 11.
However, it’s reported his past relationships are set to resurface, and will cause drama that will get viewers talking.
It was also revealed how Jack will find himself in hot water thanks to some of his questionable comments.
Jayden
Gold Coast-based groom Jayden already has a HUGE MAFS connection.
He is the younger brother of Mitch, who appeared on season nine in 2022.
It’s reported the 26-year-old professional kickboxer isn’t afraid of confrontation and will stand by his views no matter how outrageous they seem.
Johnathan
Brisbane-based Jonathan “Jono” is a managing director.
The 39-year-old groom has been described as a “nice guy”.
It’s reported that Jono spent over a decade working as a financial advisor before he decided to start his own health food store.
He also served four years in the army as an infantry soldier.
Michael
Michael, known to his friends as ‘Mike’, is the first gay groom to be on MAFS Aus since season 3.
The American-born car salesman has spent the past three years working for Tesla.
Friends describe him as a super “funny and charming guy” who is on the “hunt for The One”.
Richard
At 62, Richard, is the oldest out of all of the grooms.
The South African native has enjoyed an impressive career in advertising.
He is also a motivational speaker and father-of-three.
Richard also has an annual inclusion in the Global Top 30 Brand Gurus since 2014.
Ridge
Professional weightlifter Ridge has already been on a reality show before looking for love.
He previously appeared on First Dates back in 2020.
Meanwhile, Ridge competed at the Commonwealth Games in both 2018 on the Gold Coast, and 2022 in Birmingham where he finished in fifth place.
Stephen
Perth-based hairdresser Stephen is looking for love on MAFS.
However, it was previously revealed how he joined the show at the last minute.
Stephen was brought in as a replacement after Michael’s original groom pulled out of the show following the bucks night.
Tim
Tim is one of the grooms hoping to find “the one”.
He runs his own e-commerce digital marketing company and specialises in profitable revenue generation.
Speaking about Tim, his pal told the Daily Mail: “He is down to Earth and a lot of fun.”
Timothy
Hailing from Melbourne, Timothy is a real estate tycoon and gin distillery owner,.
It is reported that during his time on the show, fans will see him form a tight-knit bond with his fellow grooms
But will he find his forever person?
Tristan
Northern Beaches-based Tristan Black is one of the MAFS grooms looking for love.
For work he is an entertainment manager.
Friends describe him as a “very down to earth” type of guy, who is “as genuine as they come”.