Meet The MAFS 2026 Intruders About To Shake Up The Dinner Parties

A Melbourne-based receptionist with Lebanese, Maltese and Egyptian heritage, Juliette grew up in Singapore before returning to Australia to finish high school. She’s currently studying to gain her certificate in property sales — but admits she’d happily swap career goals for motherhood if she met the right person.

Single for four years, Juliette has thrown herself into dating, including travelling overseas in pursuit of love. She’s fallen hard (twice) and even told someone she loved him on a second date — only to be ghosted the next day. Surrounded by married and engaged friends, she’s feeling left behind and is tired of being overlooked as “girlfriend material.”

Open about being possessive and sometimes overly invested, Juliette is hoping the experiment helps her grow and finally find someone ready to commit.

Ambitious and impeccably put together, Stephanie is a Queensland real estate agent who thrives on routine, discipline and self-improvement. She has built a successful life and wants a partner who matches her drive.

Stephanie dreams of a power-couple dynamic — investing in property, travelling the world and building wealth together. She’s drawn to an ambitious businessman who takes pride in his appearance and shares her conservative values.

Despite her confidence, Stephanie has never experienced a serious adult relationship and has never been in love. She admits her independence and ambition can intimidate men, but she’s ready to embrace vulnerability and see where the experiment takes her.

Blending city polish with country grit, Chris splits his time between running a gym in Redfern and managing his farm. Raised on a Queensland cattle property by his mum after losing his father young, resilience is second nature to him.

Coming out at 18 in a rural community wasn’t easy, so Chris moved to Sydney to carve out his own path. In relationships, he admits he’s often attracted men who either wanted his success or needed “fixing.” Kind and generous, he also describes himself as a neat freak who sometimes retreats to the farm to avoid difficult conversations.

After three long-term relationships, Chris is hoping to meet a masculine partner who enjoys dressing up for a night out just as much as getting muddy on the land.

Sydney-born model Joel describes his younger self as a “fat Uber driver,” revealing he’s spent the last five years transforming into a more confident and disciplined version of himself. A first-generation Australian with Iraqi heritage, he says childhood bullying shaped his self-awareness.

He credits his single mum — whom he lovingly calls a “spiritual goddess” — for his deep interest in psychology and emotional intelligence. She still does his washing and often reads people before he does.

Joel has had one serious relationship and admits he’s still relatively inexperienced in love. Focused on authenticity over appearances, he’s ready to meet his life partner, settle down and start a family — a lifelong dream.

A tall, dark and handsome Adelaide gym owner, Sam brings a boy-next-door charm to the experiment. After spending time in the US, he returned home inspired by its fitness culture and launched a successful cycle spin studio.

He’s had two meaningful relationships, both ending due to distance — one when he moved back from the US, and another when his partner relocated for work. Close to his parents, Sam looks to their enduring marriage as the blueprint for his own future.

A self-confessed romantic, he prefers a slow-burn connection and hopes to meet a fit, emotionally mature man who can belt out Taylor Swift one minute and embrace the outdoors the next.

Gold Coast-based property investor Tyson is a former soldier who served six years in the army, including a tour in Afghanistan. The experience instilled discipline, structure and a strong sense of responsibility.

At 23, he married a Mormon woman from Utah after maintaining a long-distance relationship during deployment. The marriage ended once she relocated to Australia, and Tyson has been single for six years.

A devout Christian, Tyson sees himself as a provider and protector. Direct, conservative and unapologetically firm in his beliefs, he’s searching for a loyal woman who shares his values, appreciates honesty and is open to his faith.