‘Married At First Sight Australia’ Season 8: Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the couples’ reality show
Weddings are and always will be a big deal. Most people hope to have just one in their lifetime — a special day meant to celebrate their love, while surrounded by friends and family. However, not everyone is lucky enough to find their special someone. From striking out in the dating game to just not finding the right match, the list of being unlucky in love is endless.
There are some singles out there determined to find love, no matter what it takes. And sometimes a solution to finding love is signing up for a reality marriage show. Enter 'Married At First Sight', the show that partners 24 individuals together and follows the 12 couples' journey as they try to make it work as husband and wife. With a new season dropping sometime this year, here's what we know about 'Married At First Sight Australia' Season 8.
Release date
There is no official release date for 'Married At First Sight Australia’ Season 8, although it expected to drop sometime this year. Watch this space for more updates.
Plot
As per the official Channel 4 website, 'MAFS' Australia is about: "Aussie singles get hitched to spouses who they see for the first time on their wedding day." The show essentially follows the same format as the American one. The singles list out what they are looking for in a partner, along with information about themselves. The panel of experts then help them find the right match. Once paired up, the couples aren't allowed to meet each other until the day of their wedding, at the altar, no less. The cameras then follow the group on their honeymoon, as we see each of their stories play out vs how they all behave in a group setting.
By the end of the season, couples are given the choice to either be with their partner or part ways. Not all of these relationships end in happily ever afters. Like the seasons gone by, the next one is sure to be big on love, drama, laughter and heartache and we can't wait to see it all play out.
Cast
John Aiken
As the relationship expert on the show, Aiken has had over 25 years of experience in helping couples make their relationships work. Apart from being a part of the show, Aiken has featured on a range of other reality TV shows, including ABC's 'Making Couples Happy' and 'Making Families Happy', 'Today Extra', 'A Current Affair' and '9Honey'. He has also written multiple books such as 'Putting You Back Into Your Relationship', 'Accidentally Single: 15 mistakes that ruin romance – and how to avoid them' and 'Making Couples Happy: How science can help get relationships back on track'.
Mel Schilling
A dating and relationship expert on the show, Schilling comes with over 20 years of experience in the corporate and therapeutic space. She primarily works as a business coach, helping people across levels, and has also worked with corporates overseas. She has worked as a business and personal coach to people at all business levels, from graduates to C-suite professionals, and has operated across the Australasian and Middle East regions. On the show, she helps couples work on their relationships and resolve their issues if any of them should arise.
Alessandra Rampolla
A sexologist from Puerto Rico, Rampolla is here to help couples "develop and maintain a sexual chemistry that Alessandra believes can be the make or break of any romantic relationship". As per the 9Entertainment website, Rampolla, who has over 20 years of experience under her belt, will be replacing Dr Trisha Stratford, who is taking time off from the show to focus on her work in the field of neuro psychotherapy. Back in Puerto Rico, Rampolla is no stranger to fame, seeing that she writes for papers and has even been on TV shows.
Trailers
While there haven't been any full-length trailers, the official 'Married At First Sight: Australia' Instagram page did post a teaser, which featured past couples reciting their vows.
Where to watch
You can watch the new season of 'Married At First Sight Australia' on Lifetime. Watch this space for more details.
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