MAFS UK 2024 contestants revealed as series nine heats up

21 October 2024, 16:21

The brides and grooms of Married At First Sight UK 2024 have been announced and we can't wait for the drama to commence!

The Married At First Sight UK cast 2024 has been revealed and it's time for us to get to know the new brides and grooms.

With some late arrivals heading into the experiment with the hopes of finding love, will any of them be successful? Or will the split rumours, recoupling hints and feud speculation dominate the series? Only time will tell!

With dating experts Paul C Brunson, Mel Schilling and Charlene Douglas returning to help the newlyweds navigate married life, viewers are hoping some of the newlyweds will make it to finals vows without calling it quits.

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Who are the Married At First Sight UK contestants? Here is the full 2024 cast.

MAFS UK contestants

Emma

Age: 31

Job: Sales Manager

From: Bristol

Having never had a serious long-term relationship, Emma is looking for 'intellectual stimulation and someone who is passionate and ambitious.'

Speaking prior to entering the experiment, Emma stated: "I think the experts are going to do me a solid and find me a nice match."

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Sacha

Age: 29

Job: Aesthetics Practitioner

From: Birmingham

A lover of kickboxing, beauty contests and cats, Sacha is looking for the perfect person to introduce her traditional dad to.

However they've got to be an animal lover, with the bride revealing: "A red flag to me is someone not liking cats. I was always told to never trust a man that doesn’t like cats."

Kristina

Age: 31

Job: Dog Walker

From: East Sussex

Kristina's ultimate husband would be a 'tall, dark, cheeky chappy, someone who is fun and can match her energy levels'. After being diagnosed with PMDD, Kristina is looking for someone who can support her.

Explaining why she's taking part in MAFS UK, the bride said: "I wanted to sign up because I felt like I was ready to meet the love of my life."

Eve

Age: 31

Job: Fitness Coach

From: Omagh

This isn't Eve's first time talking marriage, as she was once engaged to a man before discovering she was gay at the age of 26. Since then she has been determined to find her ultimate match.

Eve revealed: "I want to find somebody that I fall in love with and I want somebody to fall in love with me."

Holly

Age: 29

Job: Beautician

From: Huddersfield

Single mum-of-two Holly is hoping to find her happily-ever-after on MAFS UK. The bride had her first child at the age of 16 after not knowing she was pregnant until 37 weeks, and is now hoping to find her Prince Charming.

Holly stated: "I want to gain love, work on myself as well, and learn how to trust again."

Charlie

Age: 30

Job: Lettings Operations Co-ordinator

From: Surrey

After coming out as gay when she was 25, Charlie is ready to give up the situationships and find someone to start a family with.

Speaking about her future plans, Charlie revealed: "I’m at the age now where I want to settle down."

Richelle

Age: 48

Job: Head of Alternative Investments

From: London

Originally from Guyana, Richelle and her family moved to London when she was two years old. She currently splits her time between Guyana, where her daughter lives, and the UK.

When asked why she's taking part in the show, Richelle explained: "It’d be nice to, when I look back at my life when I’m older, say I’ve had a once in a lifetime experience."

Polly

Age: 28

Job: Careers Advisor

From: Kent

Coming from a large family, Polly isn't afraid to speak her mind. She's looking for someone who is 'emotionally available, considerate and thoughtful.'

Speaking about the experiment, Polly stated: "I’m excited to go into the unknown, to have things that aren’t in my control and to just go into it open minded."

Lacey

Age: 27

Job: Office Manager

From: Hertfordshire

Lacey's future partner won't just have to impress her, but also her twin sister and mother who want the best for the 27-year-old.

Looking forward to finding her perfect match, Lacey disclosed: "I’d love to get a husband. I’m thinking long term so husband, babies, travel then move in together."

Hannah

Age 33

From: Cheshire

Job: Health and Fitness Business Owner

The bio for Hannah reads: "Fun, fabulous, with big opinions but no filter, Hannah is quite the extrovert, who doesn’t stick to the norm.

"Straying away from how the rest of her family live, Hannah hasn’t gone down the route of settling down early and has focused on growing her business instead. 

"Beneath the tough and ambitious exterior, Hannah admits she’s put up walls but does have a softer side that she lets people see every now and again.

"Single for two years, she believes she’s only ever met boys and not men. She wants someone who is strong, keen and ready to keep up with her energy and give her the time and effort she deserves."

Amy

Age: 27

From: Blackburn

Job: Wedding planner

Amy's bio states: "Northern girl Amy has spent the last few years planning weddings at an events management company, where she’s been helping brides and grooms create the dream day she’s always wanted.

"Looking at wedding dresses and venues, and tasting cake samples every day, Amy is constantly reminded of just how single she is. But might her luck be about to change? 

"After having three serious relationships that have never felt right, Amy is happy to relinquish control and leave her love life in the hands of experts who can do the hard work for her.

"She’s hoping they’ll help her find someone who she can truly fall in love with."

Sionainn

Age: 29

Job: Make-up Artist

From: Glasgow

Sionainn believes she would make the perfect wife she's "funny and can make a joke about anything."

Adam

Age: 33

Job: Barber

From: Nottingham

After admitting he's never been in love before, Adam is hoping the experts will be able to find him a match that will last a lifetime.

Although he states he has high standards and is a perfectionist, Adam confessed: "I would love the happily ever after."

Alex

Age: 28

Job: Aviation Operations

From: Birmingham

With dreams of becoming a professional boxer, Alex is totally focussed on his career. However he's now keen on developing his romantic connections and losing his ‘man about town’ persona.

Alex revealed: "Maybe the experts can help me work out where I’ve been going wrong."

Caspar

Age: 34

Job: Head Gardener

From: New Forest

Having never had a serious relationship before, Caspar puts his unlucky in love track record down to his confidence levels. Now keen to step out of his comfort zone, Caspar is looking for the perfect person to settle down with.

The groom exclaimed: "I want the wife. I want the 2.4 kids, white picket fence. I hope this process does this for me."

Kieran

Age: 28

Job: Mechanic

From: Newcastle

After developing a career as a mechanic, funnyman Kieran decided to train as a clown in a circus before returning to his original career.

Quite the character, the Geordie groom is looking for 'someone petite and naturally beautiful that is also into music'.

Kieran explained: "I’ve been unlucky in love. I’ve been heartbroken and messed around and I really need the experts’ advice."

Nathan

Age: 24

Job: Engineer

From: Somerset

Despite his young age, Nathan knows what he wants and is keen to find a partner to experience life with. His ultimate type is someone who is 'petite, funny, family oriented and someone with traditional family values'.

Nathan said: "It will be cool to meet someone. Hopefully we’re on the same vibe."

Orson

Age: 41

Job: Project Engineer

From: St Kitts and Nevis

Raised by his mother and grandmother, Orson has strong family values he'd like to carry into his relationship. While cricket is his passion, Orson is also a doting father to his two-year-old daughter.

Speaking about taking part in MAFS UK, Orson stated: "I want to get married as I feel that is the only thing missing from my life."

Ross

Age: 32

Job: Painter & Decorator

From: Manchester

Born deaf, Ross wears two hearing aids, however this hasn't stopped him achieving his goals in life. Playing for Everton Deaf football club, Ross was also part of the Deaf England squad until he quit to spend more time with his daughter.

Speaking about love life, Ross revealed: "I’ve been engaged before and this is my third time lucky. I’m looking forward to meeting my wife. I’m ready for this."

Ryan

Age: 28

From: Manchester

Job: Bin man and former semi-professional footballer

He is father to his six-year-old son, Leo, and is hoping to find someone who will be a role model to him.

After being diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2017, Ryan is keen to live life to the fullest and raise awareness of the disease.

Luke

Age: 30

From: Originally Malta, now living in Kent

Job: Prison Education Manager

Describing himself as a 'typical gentleman', Luke is hoping his culinary skills will win over his new spouse.

A TV source told MailOnline: "Ryan and Luke are new additions to Married At First Sight UK and they commit to their brides this week.

"It's great to have new joiners enter the experiment and given their different stories and backgrounds, Ryan and Luke definitely make their mark on the series.

"They're both looking for their soul mate and to settle down with 'The One' so have put their faith in the relationship experts to hopefully find long-lasting happiness."

Stephen

Age: 33

Job: Medical Technology Technician

From: Berkshire

Speaking about his perfect partner, Stephen said: "They have to be a good and kind person above everything. Someone caring, loyal, affectionate and kind. Someone strong enough I can leave in a room full of high-energy family and friends and can hold her own!"

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