MARRIED At First Sight UK is back, and that means a new batch of drama, love, and of course, married couples looking to put marriage to the test in the tele experiment.
Brewing under the surface as we head ever closer to the start of the hit Channel 4 show is a fresh set of singles, with salesman Bailey among the group.
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Who is Bailey from Married at First Sight UK 2025?
The sales manager from St Albans owns a microbrewery in Brighton and is a proud dad to a three-year-old girl.
Entering the experiment, Bailey aims to find someone kind and family-oriented who can be a good role model to his daughter.
And yet, with a non-conventional dating life, 36-year-old Bailey may find himself hitting a few stumbling blocks as he embarks on the journey of marriage.
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Previously, in an open relationship, Bailey, had a a set of rules in place for that relationship with his ex-fiancee, and yet he “didn’t always follow them.”
A source told the Sun: ” He has taken accountability for his mistakes and openly talks about them on MAFS UK.”
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They continued: “He and his ex-partner remain friends, and there is a mutual respect between them. They shared some amazing experiences together and continue to support each other.
“All will be revealed on the upcoming series of MAFS UK.”
When is Married at First Sight UK 2025 on?
The return of MAFS UK to our screens is also much sooner than fans think too, with the season kicking off on Sunday 21 September!
The new season will air at 9pm every evening on E4 from Sunday to Thursday.
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Savvy-fans will notice that the programming is scheduled differently to previous years, which used to run from Monday to Thursday – so the addition of MAFS UK on the weekend will be an added bonus for viewers.
The series will also be available to stream on Channel 4.
Who are the other Married at First Sight UK 2025 contestants?
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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”
