Look, it’s been a pretty rubbish summer, and goodness knows we Aussies could use a distraction. Like

wasting

spending our free time getting Insta-quainted (that’s a thing I just made up) with the cast of the upcoming season ofMarried at First Sight Australia.

We’ll get to see these nine men and 11 women get fake-married on the Channel 9 show starting from February 3. And let’s be honest, only a blessed few are actually hoping to nurture that union into a loving, lifelong relationship. The rest want your follows/likes/views/tags and, by extension, a brief career slinging teeth-whitening strips on social media.

With that in mind, may we introduce…

Natasha, 26

Lives:Sydney Job:Financial analyst Bio:Channel 9 has described her as “outspoken”. This is undeniably a spoiler that Natasha will cause some fights at the dinner parties and maybe even break a fruit bowl or two. Goodie.

Amanda, 34

Lives:Melbourne Job:Strength coach Bio:While Amanda can be tough from the outset, she says she’s a “softie” at heart and is looking for another woman who’s ready for commitment.

Tash, 31

Lives:Adelaide Job:Bartender Bio:Tash describes herself as ‘sexually fluid’ and is an avid wellness fan, a yoga teacher and vegan. For Tash, verbal communication and affirmation will be key. (Her Instagram bio says, “Spicy. Moon. Devil. Participant on @MAFS 2020.” And no, we not entirely sure what that means.)

Cathy, 26

Lives:Sydney (originally from NZ) Job:Logistics investigator Bio:After two relationships which have ended due to cheating, Cathy admits she’s not one to let her boundaries down. However, she’s open to the idea of finding ‘the one’. We’re nervous for her already.

Oh, and she’s also a YouTuber with 3,400 subscribers. Or was. Her most recent video, ‘Another Terrible Date,’ was from July 2019. Would watch.

Vanessa, 31

Lives:Perth Job:Pharmacy manager Bio:After a battle with severe acne as a teen, Vanessa continues to struggle with insecurity and low-self esteem in relationships. She says she also has the tendency to reject men before they reject her. Oh dear. Fun fact: Vanessa is is actually the ex-girlfriend of former contestant Bronson Norrish, who married Ines Basic in the 2019 season.

Aleksandra, 26

Lives:Perth (Again) Job:Real estate agent Bio:Aleksandra’s Serbian family want to see her married, but they definitely don’t want to see her on MAFS. Fun fact: This isn’t her first reality TV show. Aleks has also been on Channel Seven’sTake Me Out.

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