And ahead of the highly anticipated premiere on February 22, the network has released official photos of this year’s participants.
So far, we have glimpses of nine new brides and nine grooms, with more expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.

Here come the brides and grooms! Married At First Sight ‘s upcoming season will feature some of the show’s ‘most genuine’ cast members when it premieres on Channel Nine later this month
Alana Lister, 30, QLD – Teacher
She’s a passionate and caring teacher with a heart of gold.
Alana is looking for a loyal, honest partner who also enjoys deep conversations.

Alana Lister, 30, QLD: Alana is looking for a loyal, honest partner who also enjoys deep conversations
Beth Moore, 39, WA – Retail Worker/Student
Unlucky-in-love Beth is looking to start a family and is worried she is running out of time to have children.
She describes herself as a deep thinker who is sensitive and emotional.
Beth is looking to find her Mr. Right – preferably someone with ‘rugged Mick Fanning looks’ – having ended her relationship of nine years.

Beth Moore, 39, WA: Unlucky-in-love Beth is looking to start a family and is worried she is running out of time to have children
Connie ‘Coco’ Stedman, 30, NSW – Pilates Studio Owner
She’s a boisterous bride who describes herself as being ‘just like a chocolate milkshake, only crunchy.’
Coco is a gorgeous Pilates instructor from Sydney who is very energetic and career driven.
Coco was married, but it fell apart after only six months because she always felt she was running second to her mother-in-law.
In the past she has chosen her career over relationships because ‘your job is never going to wake up and tell you it doesn’t love you anymore’.

Connie ‘Coco’ Stedman, 30, NSW – Pilates Studio Owner: Coco was married, but it fell apart after only six months because she always felt she was running second to her mother-in-law
Samantha Jayne, 31, ACT – Property Developer
She’s a career-driven, divorced single mum who runs several businesses in Canberra.
Samantha has raised two sons while juggling a career as a property developer in a male-dominated industry.
She’s a country girl with a passion for horses and country music.

Samantha Jayne, 31, ACT – Property Developer: Samantha has raised two sons while juggling a career as a property developer in a male-dominated industry
Joanne Todd, 39, VIC – Barber
She’s the pint-sized mother of three who loves her work.
Joanne is looking to meet someone to share it all with. She says it like it is and is believed to have a short fuse.
She’s looking for someone who is honest, funny and laid-back.

Joanne Todd, 39, VIC: Joanne is looking for someone who is honest, funny and laid-back
Belinda Vickers, 29, VIC – Door-to-door Sales
She has only been on three dates in her life and has never had a boyfriend or been in a relationship.
Belinda is a keen dancer and horse rider, lives with her cat, and works as a door-to-door sales representative.
She’s dreamed about her future husband and wedding day for a very long time.

Belinda Vickers, 29, VIC – Door-to-door Sales: Belinda has only been on three dates in her life and has never had a boyfriend or been in a relationship
Booka Nile, 31, WA – Musician / Mental health worker
She works in a psychiatric hospital by day, helping people with mental health issues integrate back into society.
By night, she tours with a heavy metal band as a singer and keyboard player.
Passionate about music, Booka jumped at the chance to join the deathcore group Make Them Suffer, but leads a lonely life because she’s always on the road.

Booka Nile, 31, WA – Musician / Mental health worker: Passionate about music, Booka is a member of deathcore band Make Them Suffer, but leads a lonely life on the road
Melissa, 31, VIC – Workplace Trainer
Despite being a gorgeous blonde, Melissa has never been on a date.
For the past 13 years, she’s put her job as a workplace trainer first but has had no luck in the dating department.
She has tried to remedy her single status by plucking up the courage ‘to put herself out there’ and go on dating apps, but has had no luck.

Melissa, 31, VIC – Workplace Trainer: For the past 13 years, she’s put her job as a workplace trainer first but has had no luck in the dating department
Rebecca Zemek, 27, WA – Business Manager
She’s confident, direct and a force to be reckoned with.
But after a 10-year relationship with an AFL player went sour, Rebecca is looking to find love again.
She’s extroverted, adventurous and can be savage and stubborn. Her flirtatious ways and love of attention will definitely have other brides intimated by her.

Rebecca Zemek, 27, WA: After a 10-year relationship with an AFL player went sour, Rebecca is looking to find love again
Brett Helling, 31, VIC – Student / Electrician
Currently studying psychology, Brett works as an electrician while volunteering at the Salvation Army to assist the homeless.
Brett is looking for a naturally beautiful, funny, laid-back girl.
After a chance encounter meeting Gordon Ramsay, he now has a go-to meal to impress his dates.

Brett Helling, 31, VIC – Student / Electrician: Currently studying psychology, Brett works as an electrician while volunteering at the Salvation Army to assist the homeless
Bryce Ruthven, 31, ACT – Radio Announcer
He’s the alpha-type male who can come across as cocky.
Bryce is an opinionated and outspoken groom who is never shy to speak his mind.
Having ended his relationship with a woman named Lana earlier this year, he says he is ready to settle down and wants kids.

Bryce Ruthven, 31, ACT: Having ended his relationship with a woman named Lana earlier this year, alpha-male Bryce says he is ready to settle down and wants kids
Cameron Dunne, 32, VIC – Crane Operator
He’s often mistaken as a meathead due his tattoos and shaved head.
But Cameron insists he is nothing but really just a ‘teddy bear’.
He’s also been single for two years since returning from working in the mines in Western Australia.

Cameron Dunne, 32, VIC – Crane Operator: Cameron has been single for two years since returning from working in the mines in Western Australia
Jake Edwards, 32, VIC – Charity CEO
He is a former AFL player and now runs his own mental health charity, Outside the Locker Room.
Jake is an ‘old-school type’ and says he struggles to find a girl who doesn’t try to take advantage of him.
He wants someone to love him for him, not for his sporting achievements. Previously engaged, he ended the relationship when he realised he didn’t love her anymore.

Jake Edwards, 32, VIC – Charity CEO: Jake is a former AFL player and now runs his own mental health charity, Outside the Locker Room
James Susler, 44, VIC – Prestige Car Company Owner
He’s a multi-millionaire businessman who surrounds himself with wealth and a luxury lifestyle.
James is also a divorced father of three, recently single and looking to find someone to settle down with.
He describes himself as a ‘cheeky chappy’ and the ringleader of social groups.

James Susler, 44, VIC – Prestige Car Company Owner: James is a divorced father of three, recently single and looking to find someone to settle down with
Jason Engler, 35, QLD – Construction Estimator
He’s a charming bachelor looking to put his partying lifestyle behind him.
Confident around the ladies, James is looking to find The One. His mother is also desperate for him to settle down.

Jason Engler, 35, QLD – Construction Estimator: This charming bachelor is looking to put his partying lifestyle behind him
Patrick Dwyer, 27, VIC – F45 Trainer
Patrick is also looking to settle down and start a family.
He’s got an always-positive and friendly personality and believes laughter is the best medicine.
He also has an active lifestyle and works as a F45 trainer in Melbourne.
He loves to travel and wants a wife to continue his adventures with. His ideal girl would be loyal, caring and friendly – definitely not ‘fake’ or ‘plastic’ looking.

Patrick Dwyer, 27, VIC – F45 Trainer: Patrick is also looking to settle down and start a family
Russell, 37, SA – Diesel Mechanic
He’s an Aussie larrikin and always has a yarn or a joke to tell.
This Adelaide-based mechanic also works hard to distract himself after his previous marriage only lasted a year.

Russell, 37, SA – Diesel Mechanic: Russell’s previous marriage only lasted a year
Sam, 32, VIC – Construction / Clothing Brand Owner
He’s a confident go-getter who is also sarcastic and outspoken.
Despite working full-time in construction, Samuel has launched two successful fashion labels on the side.
He is looking to find the love of his life after being single for the past three years while concentrating on his career.

Sam, 32, VIC – Construction / Clothing Brand Owner: Sam is looking to find the love of his life after being single for the past three years while concentrating on his career

Coming soon: Married At First Sight returns to Channel Nine on February 22