In a devilish twist, Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 has brought back the Final Test ahead of Final Vows. However, this time around EVERYONE is going to meet their other matches. Here are some of the intruding brides and grooms who will set the experiment on fire.
In 2025, the reality TV gods decided to shake things up by bringing in the Final Test. While you’d think it would be something to do with bats and wickets, it’s actually a test in which the brides and grooms are confronted by their potential other matches.
Unlike last year, where the OG participants were given the option to meet their potential suitors, our 2026 participants have no choice, with both brides and grooms tasked with a group date with their other matches.
So, to keep you in the loop with all the storm that’s brewing, here’s what we know about this year’s MAFS 2026 Final Test intruders and their Instagram accounts.
Who are the Married At First Sight 2026 Final Test intruders?
Chenelle
Chenelle Brown‘s LinkedIn account reveals she’s the Head of Early Childhood Education at Academe Time, based in Melbourne, Victoria. Alongside her role as an educator, her Instagram account reveals that she loves to travel and occasionally makes content on her adventures. While she’s only an intruder for Final Test 2026, it appears that two MAFS cast members are in her following… We see you, Grayson and Danny…
Her Instagram is @chenellebrown.
Crystal
Crystal Diaz is a Filipina firecracker based in Brisbane. At the time of writing, her Instagram is currently private. However, a faceless LinkedIn page matching her name and location reveals she’s previously worked as a brow and makeup artist. According to her IG — from what we can see — she is followed by fellow Final Test intruder Chenelle Brown and MAFS 2025 groom and Big Brother alum Teejay Halkias.
Her Instagram is @crystaldiaz_xx.
Shannon
OK, we will admit that we’re kinda playing matchmaker with the faces, but according to Shannon Lee Blake‘s Instagram, she is an account manager at Playlister LTD. She is also a model for Flash Model Management in Türkiye and a PR Ambassador for Formula E. Just like Crystal, her IG is currently locked down.
Her Instagram account is @shannonlblake.
Stephanie
Stephanie Deane is a nurse based in Queensland, and just like her LinkedIn profile, her Instagram is on the LOCKDOWN.
Her Instagram is @stephaniedeane.
Laura
While I couldn’t find her LinkedIn, we can tell by her Instagram that Laura Bellini is some kind of influencer with a link to workout gear in her bio alongside a cheeky code.
Her Instagram is @laurabellini.x.
James
James Brady is an ultra-fit intruder who’s already milking the MAFS fame, with his IG bio reading “MAFS Intruder 26. For bookings, please email jamesbrady6@icloud.com”. But before his MAFS appearance, his bio originally linked out to what appeared to be his business page, Uprise Projects.
His Instagram is @jimmybradyy.
Conor
Conor Loughnan is a pro track and beach sprinter who frequently posts his accomplishments on the ‘gram. Alongside his athletic achievements, he’s previously appeared on Channel 7’s Ultimate Tag as “Arrow”.
His Instagram is @conor_loughnan.
Ignatius
Ignatius is a mysterious one, only sporting a Bible verse from the book of Isaiah on his Instagram bio and nothing else. However, according to his posts, Ignatius is someone who froths travel and has previously connected with MAFS alum Cyrell Paule and her Love Island partner Dally Eden.
He is also followed by Gia Fleur‘s burner account, as well as our fave Cyclone.
His Instagram is @__ignatius.
Antoni
Antoni Jelinic‘s Instagram is currently private, and his bio is empty. However, according to this LinkedIn page that matches the same name, Jelinic is a finance broker at CURA Finance, located in Sydney, New South Wales. But because we can’t confirm if it is directly linked to him, I would take that with a grain of salt.
His Instagram is @antoni_jelinic.
Taylor
Taylor Stone is a pro-fighter who could possibly go head-to-head with Danny Hewitt. But alongside his boxing, it appears that he also hosts a podcast called 5 O’Clock Somewhere.
His Instagram is @taylor_stone7.
Honestly, if anything, I wish we got these brides on board for the OG cast. Would love to see Chenelle and Crystal serving absolute looks at the Dinner Parties, and something tells me Crystal would’ve shut down that screenshot saga IMMEDIATELY.
Anyway, you can see them run amok in tonight’s episode of MAFS.
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