Although we’re still reeling from the kerfuffle that was Brook Crompton‘s Dinner Party rampage, Married At First Sight (MAFS) has officially revealed its intruders for 2026 — and it looks like we’re getting a gay couple! Let’s take a peek at our new MAFS couples.
I know, I know. You’re probably thinking, ‘Hey, didn’t we just wrap on Week Three?’. Well, yes.
And while I understand it might feel a bit too early for intruders, I reckon new faces are just what we need to shake up that rancid energy that’s been looming over our 2026 couples — because, Lorde knows, no amount of Palo Santo can cleanse the Dinner Party venue.
But what’s more exciting is that we’re getting a gay couple in this year’s mix. Fingers crossed this pairing makes it beyond the Ouch Couch!
So, without further ado, here is the fresh batch of brides and grooms that are set to (hopefully) bring some joy to our screens.
Juliette, 27
Alongside our Julia Vogl, we’ll be getting Juliette! Juliette is a 27-year-old Victoria-based receptionist.
This diva has been single for four years and has unfortunately had a rough journey in finding love. Juliette admits she can be a bit possessive and overly invested, but she hopes that her MAFS mansies will help her grow into the best version of herself.
Stephanie, 32
Clutch your bouquets! Stephanie is a Queensland-based real estate agent who is extremely ambitious, passionate and driven. She’s on the hunt for that power couple dynamic (she’s coming for your gig, Gia Fleur).
However, she admits that she’s never experienced a serious adult relationship and has never been in love, so MAFS will hopefully be the starting point to her happily ever after in the world of romance.
Joel, 31
Strutting into MAFS as an intruder is Joel, a NSW-based model who described his former self as a “fat Uber driver”.
He was born and raised in Sydney with Iraqi Heritage and is a first-generation Australian. Unfortunately, Joel was bullied growing up and was often made to feel like an outcast, which shaped his self-awareness.
Joining MAFS, this model is hoping to find a real connection and his life partner to settle down and start a family with.
Tyson, 30
A dedicated Christian, Tyson is a 30-year-old property investor who’s interested in a loyal woman who shares his values. He has served six years in the army, including a tour in Afghanistan.
At 23, Tyson married a Mormon woman from Utah. However, the marriage ended after she moved to Australia, and he’s been single for six years.
Sam, 34
Sam is a natural romantic who’s hoping to find his future husband through MAFS. Prior to the show, Sam spent some time in the US, where he was inspired by the country’s fitness culture. As a result, he decided to build a cycle spin studio in Adelaide, and it appears that it’s booming!
It also appears that Sam is a huge Swiftie, so we’ll definitely be rooting for him on this journey.
Chris, 38
Watch out, Luke Fourniotis, another farmer has thrown his Akubra into the MAFS rodeo. Chris is a farmer and gym owner from New South Wales.
Growing up in Queensland, raised by his mother after losing his father, Chris learned resilience at an early age. He then packed up at 18 and moved to Sydney to build up his own life. Prior to MAFS, Chris has had three long-term relationships, and he’s hoping to find a masculine partner to spend his life with on the show.
Welp, there ya have it! So keen to see which one of these new MAFS stars will bring the drama and which ones will bring the calm…
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