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‘Tis the season to be jolly and no, not just because it’s Christmas. As we approach a new year, we also await the arrival of Australia’s favourite reality show—Married At First Sight.
And after having witnessed the chaos of The Bachelor—along with the mayhem of 2020—it’s safe to say that we can’t wait.
While we have been baited with the MAFS All-Stars Reunion and teasers about a brand new expert, there’s nothing quite like a revealed cast list to get our reality-loving blood pumping.
Thanks to The Wash, we have a list of faces who are reportedly heading to the screen for the eighth season. As we eagerly wait in anticipation for the drama to unfold, feel free to take a glimpse at the men and women who are expected to wed next year.
Ready to envision the next dinner party? Scroll on for every Married At First Sight Australia 2021 contestant set to join our screens.
Booka Nile
A 31-year-old musician and law student from Perth, Booka looks to be one of the biggest names of the season. She regularly tours with her band Make Them Suffer and is a mental health advocate.
Instagram: @bookanile (currently on private)
Followers: 20k
Samantha Jayne Harvey
An entrepreneur from Canberra, the single mum to two young boys has successfully launched two businesses to support her little family: Kaikora Australia and Milburn Estate.
She describes her looks to 9now as a “little bit of Aussie bogan” and “equally at home on the power tools or camping with her sons.”
Instagram: @sjkovu (currently on private)
Followers: 3.3k
Connie ‘Coco’ Stedman
A former policewoman, Coco is now the proud owner of a KX Pilates in southern Sydney and is an aspiring influencer judging by her Instagram. She was divorced in early 2019, making this her second time walking down the aisle.
“She’s now looking to be someone’s absolute number one,” says 9now.
Instagram: @peaceloveandcoco (currently on private)
Followers: 3.5k
Brett Helling
Brett (otherwise known as ‘Scuba’) is a 31-year-old electrician and psychology student with a “real man-sized heart.” According to 9now, Brett volunteers with the Salvation Army to assist the homeless, and his dream is to open a treatment centre to help the vulnerable.
Instagram: @fatman_scube (currently on private)
Bryce Ruthven
Move over Dean Wells, it seems there’s another self-described “alpha-male” headed to MAFS. A radio host from Canberra, Bryce proves that working in media doesn’t take you out of the running for a reality dating show.
He’s described as, “A footy bloke never shy to speak his mind, other guys tend to be intimidated by him. And if Bryce can see a way to benefit from that, he’ll use it.”
Instagram: @bryceruthven (currently on private)
Followers: 12.2k
Joanne Todd
A hairdresser from Melbourne, Jo is also a working mother, just like Samantha. And as one of the older brides from the cast, we can expect things to get rather interesting. Apparently, she’s a “real go-getter, outgoing, adventurous and vivacious.”
Instagram: @jotodd9 (currently on private)
Followers: 255
Cameron Dunne
A Melbournian tradie and bodybuilder, Cameron has more than one spanner in the works. He also does charity work as the director of My Charity Change, an “app that changes lives”, according to The Wash.
Instagram: @cameron_dunne (currently on private)
Followers: 4k
James Susler
Hailing from Melbourne, James is a luxury car salesman. Apparently just as flash as his job title, his company has turned over $11,200,000 in revenue since 2015. Apparently, he also loves travelling, sports and having fun. He’s also a father of three and describes himself as a “cheeky chappy” and the ringleader of social groups.
Instagram: @jamessusler (currently on private)
Followers: 241
Jake Edwards
A former AFL player for Carlton and Port Melbourne, Jake chose to step away from his football career to take care of his mental health and is now the CEO of mental health charity, Outside The Locker Room.
Jake is looking for “someone to love him for himself, not for who he is.”
Instagram: @jake_edwards_official (currently on private)
Followers: 5.8k
Alana Sinead Lister
A 30-year-old teacher from the Gold Coast, Alana is “passionate about girl-power and empowering women”, both in the classroom and in her own life.
Instagram: @alana.lister (currently on private)
Followers: 319
Jason Engler
Originally from Toowoomba, the music festival lover has a penchant for skateboarding, since he has been spotted skating around Sydney’s CBD, throughout filming earlier this year. Realising it’s “time to leave the partying behind” the construction estimator is focused on finding ‘The One’.
Instagram: @jasonengler_ (currently on private)
Followers: 507
Rebecca Zemek
A food blogger from Perth, Rebecca is apparently already friends with a bunch of former MAFS/Bachie stars, which could make her a source of some binge-watchable drama. After a 10-year relationship with her fiancé, an AFL player, Rebecca is looking to get serious again.
Instagram: @beckzemek (currently on private)
Followers: 2k
Beth Moore
Hailing from Perth, Beth apparently quit her retail management job to pursue a psychology degree because she wants to help people. Closing in on 40, Beth has always wanted kids and is sad she may not have enough time left, “because she has a lot of love to give.”
Instagram: @bettyrawmoore (currently on private)
Followers: 534
Belinda Vickers
Another Melbourne native, Belinda works in sports management and unfortunately, very little is known about her. What we do know is that she’s “confident” and “quirky” and has only been on three dates in her life, and has never had a boyfriend or been in a relationship.
Instagram: @belindavickers_ (currently on private)
Followers: 331
Melissa Rawson
A 31-year-old workplace trainer from Victoria, Melissa has held a stable job for 13 years but has never been on a date—and is desperate to find love and “put an end to her loneliness.”
Instagram: TBC.
Patrick Dwyer
Admittedly “unlucky in love”, Patrick is looking to settle down and start a family. The “bubbly, friendly and upbeat” personal trainer from Victoria has a “heart of gold” and is ready to find the love of his life.
Instagram: @patrickdwyer_official (currently on private)
Followers: 247
Russell
The 37-year-old diesel mechanic owns his own mechanic and contracting business in the mines of South Australia, and is happiest when he’s “downing a beer and eating a steak.”
Instagram: TBC.
Sam Carraro
While working in construction, the 32-year-old Victorian has also been pursuing his dreams of launching a fashion label, Grouse Mouse. He has been single for three years while concentrating on his career.
Instagram: @samcarraro7 (currently on private)
Followers: 339
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