The 2025 season of Married At First Sight Australia is officially returning on January 27, and we now have the official cast list to get to know.
Different from the previous seasons the age limit is now above 50 on MAFS, which should bring a new dimension to the show. Being the 10-year anniversary of its Australian release, there is also some format changes on the cards. In particular, MAFS 2025 will introduce ‘Final Test Week’: a challenge that could see the couples ‘swapped’ or more intruders introduced, as contestants are forced to ask if the grass is really greener elsewhere.
For those already tapped into the drama to come, there’s apparently two exes paired together and even a literal wedding day fire, then of course there’s the slew of influencers making up the cast, including a DJ and a former Bachelor contestant.
Watch the trailer below, and read on for the full list of cast details.
The Cast Of Married At First Sight 2025
The official cast list for Married At First Sight‘s 2025 season has been announced with the below names making up this year’s would-be couples.
MAFS 2025 Grooms:
- Adrian Araouzou, sports accessories designer and dessert influencer
- Billy Belcher, plasterer
- Paul Antoine, wellness advisor and former reality TV contestant
- Ryan Donnelly, project manager
- Jake Luik, teacher
- Tony Mojanovski, charter captain
- Dave Hand, builder and caulker
- Eliot Donovan, business owner
- Jeff Gobbels, electrician
- Tim Gromie, primary school teacher
MAFS 2025 Brides:
- Katie Johnson, restaurant group CEO
- Jamie Marinos, account manager
- Ash Ackerman, dance studio owner
- Jacqui Burfoot, consultant
- Rhi Disljenkovic, account manager
- Morena Farina, DJ & fitness instructor
- Carina Mirabile, digital marketing manager
- Awhina Rutene, aged care worker
- Sierah Swepstone, financial associate advisor and former Bachelor contestant
- Lauren Hall, corporate gifting business owner
All The Married At First Sight 2025 Brides
Sierah Swepstone
If you recognise this MAFS Australia cast member, Sierah Swepstone, then that’s because she’s been on reality TV before.
Sierah, 31, who appeared on the 2021 season of The Bachelor Australia, will be joining the 2025 cast of Married At First Sight hoping to be paired up with a “kind, caring, compassionate man, someone she can fall in love with for the first time.”
The financial associate advisor from Victoria is “fiercely independent and self-sufficient – she doesn’t rely on anyone, therefore doesn’t put up with any nonsense.” She’s signed onto the experiment to find a man she can “plan a future” with.
When rumours of the MAFS 2025 cast first surfaced, an insider told The Daily Mail “She is a nutter but amazing for television because she just doesn’t care.”
Rhi Disljenkovic
Rhi, 34, is an account manager but also runs a successful fitness Instagram page with her friend Shayna.
Through her Instagram, it seems like Rhi already has connections with reality TV contestants, with former MAFS contestant Eden Harper, and The Bachelor stars Matt Agnew and Sam Wood following her.
Despite entering the experiment fresh from a seven-year relationship, the fitness blogger “has never really been in love” and wants to find someone to settle down and raise a family with.
Describing herself as “loyal, considerate and trustworthy,” Rhi is searching for the perfect training partner who has “a warm heart and kind eyes.”
Morena Farina
Farina, 75, is a single mother-of-two that has spent the last seven years learning to put herself first, since ending her 29-year marriage.
A self-described firecracker, Morena credits her career switch to DJ, at 53, with giving her a new lease on life. A life she wants to spend with a “king who will treat her like a queen.”
Lauren Hall
“Fiercely independent” Lauren, 37, is CEO of MayFair Lane Gifts – a corporate gifting company based in Queensland.
Seeking a man who’s “instinctively masculine, chivalrous, and takes the lead,” the successful business owner admits that “communicating isn’t her strong suit.”
Despite this, she’s very open to direction from the judges and hopes to be matched with someone who’ll appreciate her as for the “wife material” she exhibits and the “homemaker at heart” she is deep down.
Carina Mirabile
Carina, 31, is a digital marketing manager from WA whose ideal man is “tall, handsome, European and educated.”
As the only unmarried member of her five sibling family, she’s ready to settle down, as long as whoever it’s with can “fit in with her loud family.”
According to her Now Talent portfolio, Carina is also a budding actress with a CV that shows off her passion for Broadcast TV, film and fashion.
It reads: “She hopes to combine her sense of style and passion for pop-culture wither future on-screen TV Presenting and Acting career.”
And if the MAFS 2025 trailer is anything to go by, she might be in for a shaky start.
Carina is shown talking in hushed tones to producers, and upon closer inspection, she’s telling them that she not only knows the groom she’s been paired with, but their relationship ended when he ghosted her. What a blessed day, indeed.
Katie Johnson
If first impressions are true, Katie has a heart of gold, running social enterprise EATS HQ, a chain of restaurants that donates half of its profits to charity. The restaurant’s goal is help “self-sustainable livelihoods for people and their communities”.
Bright and bubbly, Katie is looking for a “decent man who is kind, honest, wants a family and knows how to communicate.” And surely that can’t be too much to ask?
Entering the experiment as a way to change her “unlucky in love” dating history for the better, Katie is sick of being disappointed. Because of this, she says she “has no problems interrogating a man on a first date, asking hard-hitting questions about sex and intimacy.”
Jamie Marinos
Jamie, 28, is an account manager from Victoria who hails from a big Greek family whose prayers for a “good Greek boy” to settle down with, have so far, fallen short of being answered.
Describing herself as “feisty and passionate” with a “strong moral compass,” this 5’2″ pocket rocket is looking for a man “who loves hard” but is also “patient, kind and calming.”
Oh, and “covered in tattoos,” which shouldn’t be hard to find on a MAFS groom line up.
Ash Ackerman
Ash, 34, is a dance studio owner from the Gold Coast, who describes herself as “playful and caring.”
A self-declared MAFS fan, Ash credits the show for teaching her to recognise the toxic elements of her own relationship and push to end it.
Keen to start again under the guidance of the MAFS experts, she would love to find the right person to start a family with, who’ll “give her everything that she deserves.”
Awhina Rutene
Awhina, 30, is an aged care worker from New Zealand who jokes that her future husband is going to have to come to terms with the fact that she and her twin sister, Cleo, “come as a package deal.”
After splitting from her partner of 15 years, who she shares a six-year-old son with, she’s entering in the experiment in the hopes that the MAFS experts will find her perfect match.
Jacqui Burfoot
A powerhouse woman, Jacqui, 29, is described as “hardworking, dedicated, and intelligent”, and it’s not hard to see why friends of Jacqui sing her praises.
The New Zealand lawyer-turned-entrepreneur has an LLB(Hons)/BCom (Finance) and worked in investment and litigation. Adding to her impressive resume is a 2012 Miss New Zealand title as well as a certification as a yoga teacher.
So why is she entering the experiment? Jacqui admits to being “very intense and needing to work on being less needy,” but after splitting from her partner of seven years, is ready to settle down.
She’s hoping to being the experiment with a “tall, blonde, open-minded and intelligent man” who she’ll hopefully find at the end of the aisle.
All The Married At First Sight 2025 Grooms
Dave Thomas
Based in Victoria, 36-year-old Dave runs his own caulking business while also growing a following of around 30,000 people om TikTok, where he documents his renovations.
Measuring an impressive 200cm, the self-confessed “loveable friendly giant” is entering the experiment after “loosing himself” in his past relationship.
Now, the “big softie” is hoping to find a “like-minded partner,” with a “natural smile,” who can make him laugh and take the edge off life. Because “funny girls help him relax.”
Paul Antoine
Perth-based fitness coach, or “wellness advisor” Paul Antoine, 30, moved to Australia from France 11 years ago .
The “hopeless romantic” also briefly starred on Channel 10’s The Real Love Boat in 2022, but is diving in to the MAFS experiment having “exhausted all dating avenues… and gone through the small dating pool in Perth.” Take that as you will.
After two long-term relationships that ended on a sour note, the Frenchman is ready to settle down again after a three-year stint as a single man.
According to his MAFS profile, he’s looking for someone with “European flair, a smile that lights up the room, and a great sense of humour.”
Billy Belcher
Given MAFS Australia’s success overseas, particularly in the UK, it should come as no surprise that this year’s cast includes a Brit. Enter, 31-year-old Billy.
A plasterer from WA, he moved to Perth with his family 15 years ago and describes his ideal partner as “positive, confident, and someone who enjoys Saturday nights at home with a glass of wine and a home-cooked meal.” Which might not suit a would-be influencer’s packed post-show events schedule – but a guy can dream!
As a self-confessed “mummy’s boy” he promises to “go to extremes to protect his partner and those he loves.”
Adrian Araouzou
MAFS groom, Adrian, is a 30-year-old owner and founder of sports accessories brand, PAKDsport.
The Sydney-based business owner already made headlines when previous allegations of domestic violence surfaced. Araouzou faced NSW court in November 2021 for assault occasioning actual bodily harm, domestic violence common assault and resisting police charges. He was found not guilty and charges were dismissed. Araouzou has denied all allegations.
Giving himself “a perfect 10 for looks and personality” the humble Adrian is ready to find a partner who “understands him”. Someone who’s “open, honest, comfortable in her own skin and can bring out his romantic side.”
Jeff Gobbels
There’s always one budding actor among the bunch and this year that accolade goes to Jeff.
The 2025 MAFS groom has appeared briefly in iconic soap, Neighbours, mini series The Warriors and 2018 film Undertow, but it also a qualified Electrician.
Looking to find a spark with someone who shares “similar values and interests,” who “has his back and supports him,” Jeff is looking forward to putting his trust in the experts.
Eliot Donovan
Eliot, 35, is a business owner from Queensland, who “knows exactly who he wants in a partner.”
SoSydney reports that he’s previously served in the Navy, and according to his now private social media accounts, he runs in social circles with reality TV stars like Beauty and The Geek‘s Troy Thompson and Next Top Model‘s Simone Holtznagel.
Entering the experiment with a laundry list of must-haves for his perfect match, he admits to having very high standards and a radar for anyone with a lack of authenticity – “if she’s not authentic, Eliot will run.”
Let’s hope his radar doesn’t go off before it’s time to meet his future bride, or we’ll have a different type of reality show on our hands.
A self-professed “lone wolf” Eliot is looking for a “classy woman who will soften his hard edges.” Preferably, someone who’s happy with a “traditional relationship where he is the provider.”
Personally, we can’t wait for this Secret Lives of Mormon Wives/MAFS crossover.
0Jake Luik
If social media profiles and professions are all we have to go by (and they are) Jake, 30, appears to be a very normal, down-to-earth guy (we know – famous last words, right?)
A high school PE teacher from Western Australia, he has just 31 posts and 600 followers online, which screams normal to us.
Jake is a self-confessed nerd who loves to watch YouTube, anime and play computer games, and describes himself as a “golden retriever.”
He’s entering the experiment with a 10-year relationship, a three-year relationship and a called-off engagement under his dating belt, but he’s hoping the experts will help turn that trajectory around.
His ideal partner is “anyone on his wavelength”, who’s a “good communicator to help him express his feelings properly.”
Tony Mojanovski
Tony, 53, is a charter captain from Wollongong who’s “happiest on the water” and is looking for someone to “share that happiness with.”
1He’s been married twice and signed on to the experiment because he “missed the joy and connection that comes with married life.”
Seeking a “genuine, supportive and truly committed partner who can match his energy,” Tony is hoping to find someone who loves to “bring people together and entertain” as much as he does.
Ryan Donnelly
Ryan is a 36-year-old project manager from NSW who describes himself as “adventurous, confident and instinctively protective,” – also a “warrior who wants to get the most out of life.”
According to his MAFS profile, Ryan has “dated a lot of Sydney women and is sick of putting effort into dates that isn’t reciprocated.” Poor guy.
He also notes that he “likes to be in control, likes making partners feel safe, and wants to support their ambitions and discover their hobbies.”
Ryan is betting big on the experts to match him with someone “who is equally intelligent and believes attraction can manifest in many forms,” and believes “physical chemistry is very important.”
Tim Gromie
Primary school teacher, 38-year-old Tim from Victoria, counts being “unlucky in love” as the reason for enrolling in the experiment.
After being close to proposing to his girlfriend before the relationship suddenly ended, Tim is looking to meet his future wife and “start the marriage journey.”
This self-described “big, cuddle teddy bear” is looking for a “caring partner, and it’s all about having a genuine connection.”
Which MAFS 2025 Contestants Get Married?
Now we’ve meet the official cast, one question remains: who’s coupled up with who? Early reports suggest the below couples are set to walk down the aisle…
- Rhi Disljenkovic and Jeff Gobbels
- Ashleigh Ackerman and Jake Luik
- Lauren Hall and Eliot Donovan
- Morena Farina and Tony Mojanovski
- Tim Gromie and Katie Johnson
- Awhina Rutene and Adrian Araouzou
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