MAFS' Paul Brunson says new series is 'most memorable yet' and teases 'a lot of firsts'

Married At First Sight star Paul C. Brunson has teased that the upcoming series, and its reunion, will be the 'most memorable yet'. The dating expert, 50, has appeared on the hit reality show for a number of years and as the programme gears up to launch its 10th series, he has insisted that this will be one of the best.

During an appearance on Friday's Lorraine, he told stand-in host Ranvir Singh: "I will say this, I'm going on the record, but I believe that this will be not only one of the most memorable Married At First Sight series in history but our reunion will be the most memorable reunion in Married At First Sight history.

"Two same sex couples, a cross-section of the UK, oldest couple that we've ever had. We have a lot of firsts. It's a blessing. I am blessed."

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The E4 reality programme matches strangers together and immediately sends them down the aisle, before deciding if a future together is what they really want.

The format has been sold around the world, and it has now been confirmed by Channel 4 that the next batch of episodes will start airing on Sunday, September 21 at 9pm.

As well as new faces, the dating show will see the return of matchmaker Paul, dating coach Mel Schilling, and sex and relationship expert Charlene Douglas. However, it's been reported there will be a big change to the cast this year.

“For the first time in MAFS UK history, there will be two gay weddings in the same series.” A source continued to The Sun, “In the upcoming run, which hits screens later this month, viewers will see a gay male pair and a lesbian twosome meet for the first time at the altar.”

However, it’s not the first time LGBTQ+ couples have appeared on the show. Dan McKee and Matt Jameson were MAFS UK’s first gay couple back in 2021. They quickly became fan favourites and stayed together for two years before going their separate ways.

A year later, Jenna Robinson and Zoe Clifton made history as the show’s first lesbian pairing. They’re still together now and recently got engaged.

Eve and Charlie, another same-sex couple introduced in the most recent series, also said “I do” – but their relationship was short-lived due to communication issues and tense clashes on their honeymoon.

What sets this series apart is that it will mark the first time both gay and lesbian weddings are shown within the same set of episodes.

A spokesperson said, “The show has always had positive LGBTQ+ representation, and is hugely popular within the queer community. This is a really great step as for too long, dating shows have focused mainly on heterosexual couples.”

Over in Australia, Married At First Sight featured its first LGBTQ+ pairing way back in 2016. Craig Roach and Andy John were matched – but the relationship ended within days of the honeymoon.

Meanwhile, the new series of Married at First Sight UK includes a stunning new line-up of contestants, from a dental practice manager, a model, a single dad, and an influencer.

Discussing the upcoming series, expert Mel Schilling shared, "I have several favourites, I do. It's like choosing a favourite child but I do. I do have quite a few favourites this year."

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