Married At First Sight UK contestants - Adrienne

Age: 26

Occupation: Project support officer

Hometown: Cumbria

A bit about her: "Feeling she’s run out of dating options in rural Cumbria, Adrienne is on the hunt for a worthy man. Having left the family home at 15, she’s always been fiercely independent, but now is looking for someone equally self-driven she can share a future with. She now knows what she deserves and won’t settle for anything less."

Married At First Sight UK contestants - Bianca

Age: 29

Occupation: Hair extension specialist

Hometown: Buxton

A bit about her: "Bianca wants to marry a stranger because she has prioritised her career for most of her adult life and it’s time to put love first for once! As her 30s grow closer, she doesn’t want to be alone forever."

Married At First Sight UK contestants - Erica

Age: 25

Occupation: Dance teacher and social media manager

Hometown: Edinburgh

A bit about her: "Typically known to date players, Erica has been heartbroken far too many times and is desperately looking for the one. Single for over a year, she is adamant that her soulmate isn’t from Edinburgh and wants to hand the control over to the experts so they can search nationwide."

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Married At First Sight UK contestants - JJ

Age: 30

Occupation: Fashion brand owner

Hometown: Essex

A bit about him: "Eager to ditch the ‘Essex boy’ stereotype, JJ prides himself on being down to earth and he’s actually a massive softie. Having spent time in LA dating models, JJ is now keen to find love closer to home – he’s a hopeless romantic at heart, and is sick of being the only single guy in his group of friends. He loves his life, but is desperate to find his dream girl!"

Married At First Sight UK contestants - Jordan

Age: 26

Occupation: Personal trainer

Hometown: Sheffield

A bit about him: "Cheeky Northerner Jordan is a complete socialite. With unrivalled energy and enthusiasm for life and adventure, Jordan truly is a big kid at heart. Jordan has officially given up on conventional dating, so he’s enlisting the help of the experts to find his perfect partner!"

Married At First Sight UK contestants - Mark

Age: 36

Occupation: Customer service manager

Hometown: London

A bit about him: "Fashionista Mark likes to stand out from the crowd. Mark’s motto is 'too much is never enough,' and looking good always comes first. But underneath the glitz and glam is a fun, loving man who has had his fair share of heartache and turmoil. After 10 years of being single and exploring every avenue to find Mr Right, Mark is ready to put himself through the ultimate test, with the help of the experts, to find the right match for him."

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Married At First Sight UK contestants - Matt

Age: 29

Occupation: Window cleaner and athlete

Hometown: Harrogate

A bit about him: "Yorkshire lad Matt is laid back and a secret softie! He is very caring and wears his heart on his sleeve. Single for the last year, he has not had much luck in the past. But he’s now ready to find the perfect person, and hopes the experts will find the right person for him."

Married At First Sight UK contestants - Sean

Age: 31

Occupation: Store manager

Hometown: Durham

A bit about him: "Fashion savvy Sean describes himself as a social butterfly but, while being a party animal, Sean is very career driven. His friends call him ‘brutal Barry’ as he is so outspoken and honest, which often gets him in to trouble."

Married At First Sight UK contestants - Arthur

Age: 34

Occupation: Tennis coach

Hometown: London

A bit about them: “Arthur is a successful tennis coach and travels the world to coach the most successful players. While he likes to hold the room, Arthur is ready for that committed, loving relationship and wants the fairytale he has dreamed of since being a young boy.”

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Married At First Sight UK contestants - Ella

Age: 29

Occupation: Clinic Consultant

Hometown: Weston-Super-Mare

A bit about them: “With a big heart and sense of humour, Ella’s caring nature is the foundation of her close relationships with friends and family. She lives with her nan, loves love and can’t wait to settle down with the right person.”

Married At First Sight UK contestants - Brad

Age: 27

Occupation: Model

Hometown: Grimsby

A bit about them: “Brad is comfortable and secure in who he is, and doesn’t care what people think about him. Wearing his heart on his sleeve, Brad falls quickly in relationships, but is a firm believer that people only fall in love three times – so is hoping MAFS UK will be the third time lucky.”

Married At First Sight UK contestants - Jay

Age: 31

Occupation: Sales Manager

Hometown: Lancashire

A bit about them: “Jay is known for her positive and happy-go-lucky energy, and isn’t afraid to take the mickey out of herself. Single for the last few months, she’s looking for a cheeky chappy to settle down with.”

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Married At First Sight UK contestants - Georges

Age: 30

Occupation: Sports Rehabilitation

Hometown: Surrey

A bit about them: “Georges grew up in Romsey and spent most of his childhood in private school followed by boarding school. Single for the last four years, Georges describes himself as weird and wonderful. He’s outspoken and unafraid of ruffling some feathers.”

Married At First Sight UK contestants - Laura

Age: 34

Occupation: Finance Manager

Hometown: Hampshire

A bit about them: “Laura loves the finer things in life and spends most weekends out in Chelsea. She loves designer handbags, and knows what she wants in life. Her former partner unexpectedly ended their marriage, but she’s not ready to give up on love.”

Married At First Sight UK contestants - Luke

Age: 30

Occupation: Sales Executive

Hometown: Clacton

A bit about them: “Luke is known as the “funny one” and can be relied on to make silly jokes. The social butterfly has had his fair share of rejection over the years, and describes his dating like as ‘a mess’. Luke is sick of dating apps and having a happy family is all he’s ever wanted.”

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Married At First Sight UK contestants - Peggy

Age: 32

Occupation: Technology Risk Partner

Hometown: Kent

A bit about them: “She lives a glam life, but when it comes to men, she’s still searching for a happy conclusion to her fairytale. Over the years, she’s picked up the nickname ‘Picky Peggy’, and is always at the centre of any drama.”

Married At First Sight UK contestants - Nathaniel

Age: 36

Occupation: Events Marketing Manager

Hometown: ManchesterA bit about them: “Nathanial exudes charisma and charm. He’s on the search for love, and is open-minded and focused on finding his perfect match.”

Married At First Sight UK contestants - Porscha

Age: 36

Occupation: Executive Assistant

Hometown: London

A bit about them: “Porscha is old school when it comes to love and has traditional values. She is a very loving single mum and holds her Christian faith in high regard. She is looking for an alpha male.”

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Married At First Sight UK contestants - Paul

Age: 26

Occupation: Account Manager

Hometown: Chesham

A bit about them: “Paul lights up every room he enters and is a true socialite with a zest for life and adventure. He leads an extremely active lifestyle, and is a keen footballer, boxer and gym goer. He’s determined to tackle this experiment head on in a bid to meet his soulmate once and for all.”

Married At First Sight UK contestants - Rosaline

Age: 28

Job: Florirst

Location: Crewe

Rosaline grew up on a farm surrounded by animals. Six months on from an unexpected break up, she's ready to meet her dream man - despite feeling "quite nervous" to join the show.

Dusty Baxter-Wright is an award-winning journalist and the Entertainment and Lifestyle Director at Cosmopolitan, having previously worked at Sugarscape. She was named one of PPA’s 30 Under 30 for her work covering pop culture, careers, interiors and travel, and oversees the site’s Entertainment and Lifestyle strategy across print, digital and video. As a journalist for the best part of a decade, she has interviewed everyone from Louis Theroux and Channing Tatum to Margot Robbie and Ncuti Gatwa, while she has also spoken on Times Radio and BBC Radio. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram here.

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