A CRACKING new batch of Married At First Sight singletons are soon to be on our screens with a host of grooms ranging from Paris to Bridgend.
But as the Channel 4 global hit returns on Sunday, one former Miss Universe chirpser is guaranteed to win over hearts – but will it be his bride?
Who is Ashley from Married at First Sight UK 2025?
Ashley Dommett is one of the grooms to feature this season, and with the desire to find someone he can “enjoy his passions with”.
The 35-year-old operations director loves the outdoors, whether that be going surfing, camping or walking, and in a truly Welsh way, the boy from Bridgend is a rugby player.
The father of one is said to have had “a string of relationships, one where he even dated a Miss Universe, he’s longing for his dating days to be behind him and hopes that his next date will be his last.”
When is Married at First Sight UK 2025 on?
The E4 marital reality saga is returning to our screens on Sunday 21 September at 9pm.
Savvy fans will recognise that a weekend episode is different to previous years, as it forms part of a new scheduling plan for MAFS UK.
From this year, episodes of the show will air each night from Sunday to Thursday.
This means fans of the dramatic reality show have an extra hour each week to chomp on.
The series will also be available to stream on Channel 4.
Who are the other Married at First Sight UK 2025 contestants?
As always, Paul C Brunson, Mel Schilling and Charlene Douglas will be on hand to provide their supposedly expert marriage matchmaking and advice.
They will be key to ensuring couples are well-matched and dealing with the aftermath if the partnership falls apart.
And the newly-weds are certainly going to put them through their paces.
Grooms
Ashley
- 35-year-old operations director from Bridgend
- Sporty father of one, his exes include a former Miss Universe
Bailey
- 36-year-old sales manager from St Albans
- Proud dad who set up his own microbrewery, looking for a family-oriented partner
Davide
- 33-year-old cabin crew from Portugal
- Heartbroken when his relationship ended, despite having a huge wedding planned for this year, Davide’s after a fellow romantic
Dean
- 31-year-old team-building host from Feltham
- Hopeless romantic hoping to find his soul mate after a year single
Divarni
- 29-year-old musician from London
- Single for two years, the self-proclaimed ladies’ man is seeking a partner with a nice smile
Joe
- 31-year-old personal trainer from Huddersfield
- Formerly a promiscuous world traveller, Joe’s ready to settle down following a frank talk from his mum
Keye
- 33-year-old marketing manager from London
- Previously married, Keye’s hoping the experts will find a man who will look after him
Paul
- 60-year-old from Edinburgh, now retired
- Dad of three, looking for someone to share his hobbies with after divorcing in 2011
Brides
Anita
- 54-year-old operations manager from Durham
- Lost her mum, job, and 17-year relationship in just six weeks, but is now ready to say yes to everything, including a man she’s never met
Grace
- 31-year-old midwife from Norwich
- Known for her sharp humour, Grace is looking for a tall, dark, handsome, confident and funny partner, which is pretty humorous
Julia-Ruth
- 29-year-old professional dancer, born in South Africa and living in New Zealand
- Has TV experience and hopes to find Mr Right on the show after being single for two years
Leah
- 35-year-old business owner from Liverpool
- Having realised that she prefers women at 25, Leah’s searching for a spontaneous and fun partner
Leigh
- 30-year-old NHS clinical coder from Romford
- Previously engaged and heartbroken, she’s now ready for her happily ever after
Maeve
- 29-year-old aesthetics practitioner from Newcastle
- Self-confessed ‘trouble maker’ mum who’s not willing to settle for a man who doesn’t make the effort
Nelly
- 30-year-old cosmetic dentist from Manchester
- Outspoken and confident, Nelly knows her worth and is hoping to get everything she deserves after a year single
Rebecca
- 32-year-old aesthetics nurse and clinic owner from Liverpool
- Dog owner who, after a broken engagement, is hoping to find her dream man
Sarah
- 31-year-old recruitment consultant from Aberdeen
- Believing there are no eligible bachelors in her hometown, Sarah’s looking for “the nicest guy in the world”