If stormy February feels never-ending, then here's some serious entertainment to get you through the final week of it, although we can't promise there won't be storms of a different kind.
Married At First Sight Australia kicked off Down Under on January 31 but there are no spoilers here so please read on with no fear.
The highly-anticipated new series features 30 episodes and in the quest to find the love of their lives, some of Australia’s most adventurous singles will hand the keys to their heart to relationship experts Mel Schilling, John Aiken and Alessandra Rampolla.
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A brand new bunch of singles prepare to say ‘I do’ after meeting each other for the first time on their wedding day. And that's just the start of it.
Series 9 will also see the return of the popular Home Stays week, along with Alessandra’s Intimacy week, Confessions week, and the revealing Couples Retreat where all the brides and grooms go away together – it's set to make our UK storms seem fairly chilled.
Couples will have the chance to compare the highs and lows of their relationship at the infamous Dinner Parties and seek guidance from the experts at the weekly Commitment Ceremonies, where secrets are revealed and bombshells dropped. Who will choose to stay? And who will decide to leave?
When is it on?
Married at First Sight Australia returns to E4 on Monday, February 21 and it will be on every night from Monday through to Thursday.
The feature length first episode will be split into two parts. Part one kicks off at 7.30pm and part two will follow at 10.20pm.
Who are the singletons taking part?
Domenica, 28, Makeup Artist
Domenica has been married before but it lasted only two months - uh oh.
It left her devastated and feeling like a failure.
Domenica is hoping to find a husband who will love her for all her quirks and can deliver the right chemistry in the bedroom.
Will we need goggles or...?
Jack, 26, Financial Planner
Non-confrontational and often the voice of reason, Jack is a peacemaker with a great moral compass.
He gets on with everyone and works in a corporate finance job.
Jack is a hipster at heart looking for a woman who can share his passion for music and adventure.
Jack’s best friend is his dog, Fynn.
Woof.
Ella, 27, Beautician
Ella loves love and is ready to find someone who will be her best friend and biggest fan.
A strong sexual connection is the marker of a healthy relationship for Ella and she’s seeking a thrilling relationship.
Ooh la la.
Admitting that she can be moody and impatient at times, Ella has in the past struggled with finding men who want to commit.
Mitch, 26, Financial Planner
Mitch the financial planner is also a part-time model from the Gold Coast.
With his good looks, most girls assume he’s a party boy, but they read him wrong.
He's tired of online dating he hopes to find love - although he's skeptical it's possible.
Holly, 36, Cinema Manager
Holly desperately wants to meet the love of her life so she can realise her life-long dream of becoming a mother.
She wants someone to start a family with a man who will love her deeply.
She says she knows how to love a man and how to make him feel loved – and wants that in return.
Andrew, 39, Motivational Speaker / PT
Andrew is straight-talking Texan with a passion for helping others through motivational speaking.
Twice divorced, he moved to Australia four years ago with his second wife.
Andrew is looking for someone who can match his spontaneity, has a sense of humour, will keep him on his toes and challenge him.
Good banter is an absolute must.
Selin, 32, Executive Assistant
Selin is a single mum to her son who is about to turn three.
She is nervous and scared of being hurt and is sacrificing a lot of precious time away from her little boy to join in with the marriage experiment.
Coming from a close-knit, loud Turkish family, Selin is strong-willed.
Her husband must be honest, faithful, and someone who will be on her and her son’s team for life.
Anthony, 38, Sales / Pro Wrestler
Tall, dark and handsome, Anthony is the quintessential swoon-worthy man.
Despite his masculine physique and alter ego, Anthony is a deep thinker with a sensitive side.
He's looking for “a Morticia to my Gomez”.
Cara Mia!
Tamara, 29, Operations Manager
Self-assured, confident and sassy, outspoken Tamara describes herself as an Alpha personality.
She takes great pride in her appearance and therefore Tamara expects her partner to do the same.
In the past, Tamara has found that guys will do anything to impress her, but in the end it never lasts.
Tut.
Brent, 33, Hospitality Manager
Confident, charismatic and sociable, Brent lived the high life in Dubai for seven years running a successful events management company.
Brent can’t stand pretentious people and a very serious deal-breaker which is non-negotiable is that his wife must have well-maintained feet.
If she doesn’t have nice feet...well, she'll get the boot basically.
Samantha, 26, Fashion Brand Manager
Outgoing and ambitious, Samantha is a strong and independent spirit, passionate about her career.
Underneath her resilient exterior, Samantha is still scarred from the breakdown of her previous relationship and has some serious trust issues and baggage.
She has high expectations and it will take someone amazing to capture her heart.
Al, 25, Carpenter
Loveable, cheeky Al still lives at home.
Hmm, OK...
He's confident but has never had a serious girlfriend because he is secretly scared of rejection.
(Or is it because he still lives with his mum...?)
Jackson, 30, Plumber
Jackson is someone who describes himself as the "class clown".
A sensitive, kind guy who is a natural protector he has a deep respect for women.
He's a sucker for a girl with nice eyes and a smile, Jackson is hoping his bride is smaller than him, which isn’t difficult considering he is 6ft 3ins.
Hellooo up there!
Olivia, 27, Teaching Student
Sweet and bubbly Olivia is a blonde bombshell who constantly finds herself dating the wrong guys.
Despite struggling with still seeing herself as the overweight girl, Olivia is bursting with love.
She is ready to meet someone who is right for her, an amazing partner to love her back and make her the happiest woman in the world.
Selina, 32, Hairdresser
Half-Cambodian and half-Chinese, Selina is driven and self-sufficient, owning her own four-bedroom home in the hope of one day raising a family there.
Selina has struggled to find a connection with the men she dates and says that often men see her as a novelty rather than a smart woman with ambition.
Cody, 30, Swim Coach / PT
An easy-going guy from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Cody loves nothing more than spending an afternoon at the beach with his mates.
Cody lost his father when he was 15 and the heartbreak made him put the walls up, rarely allowing himself to show vulnerability, especially in relationships.
He is also uncomfortable with PDA; even holding hands is something Cody struggles with.
He is hoping his wife will just love and accept him and be patient as he works through these issues.
