3 Married at First Sight Australia 2025 stars have been on TV before leading fans to threaten to boycott show
A soap actor and two reality stars have been confirmed as part of the cast of the new series of Married at First Sight Australia - and it’s leading fans to threaten to boycott the show.
The launch date of Married at First Sight Australia 2025 is just days away, but fans are unhappy to find that the confirmed cast for MAFS Aus 2025 includes faces that are already famous.
The 12th season of the popular dating show will air later this month in Aus, and is expected to air next month in the UK, but fans are threatening that they won’t be tuning in because of the choices for cast members.
The show has made a name for itself by pairing up singles from across Australia and asking them to say ‘I do’ when they meet for the first time on their wedding day. Only then do they begin a relationship to see if true love really can blossom by doing dating in reverse.
Originally, the show was built around helping civilians find the one, but it seems bosses may have changed their approach this year as the 2025 line up includes a number of people who are already in the limelight - including a Neighbours actor.
It’s been confirmed that former Bachelor star Sierah Swepstone and Perth-based fitness coach Paul Antoine, who previously appeared on The Real Love Boat, will be part of the new season, alongside Neighbours star Jeff Gobbels.
Sierah’s elimination from The Bachelor in 2021 went down in reality TV history as one of the best exits when she said Jimmy Nicholson wasn't into “tall, horny bogans” after he sent her home.
According to an insider, producers are hoping that the new cast will once again bring unparalleled drama. They also said that the series will feature the most outrageous cast to date, as reported by MailOnline.
Whether she's calling out hypocrisy or defending her point of view, Sierah, aged 31, isn't afraid to speak her mind and has a fiery personality - but she also has a softer side. She has spoken openly about her struggles to find genuine love and connection since her last reality TV stint, but she’s giving the experiment a chance.
Originally from Nice on the Côte d'Azur, suave Frenchman Paul is a hopeless romantic with a charming smile and a big heart. Having tried his luck on dating apps and exhausting Perth's small dating pool, he's placing his faith in the MAFS experts.
Paul, age 30, dreams of a relationship like his parents' 40-year marriage and is searching for someone with European flair, a great sense of humour and a sparkle in her eyes. He’s been single for three years after two bad breakups, but is now ready to let someone into his life.
Back in 2022, he boarded ‘The Love Boat’ and took part in the reality show of the same name which saw 20 Australian singles travel the seas, looking for love. He obviously didn’t find the relationship he’s looking for as he’s turned to MAFS.
A Neighbours actor is also one of the grooms who will be hoping to find love. Jeff Gobbels, 39, made his debut on the long-running Aussie soap in 2017 as police officer Kurt Bridges and went on to appear in three episodes of the show.
As he nears turning 40, Jeff is ready to find a woman to start a family with and build a life full of shared values.
Known as caring, fun and down-to-earth, he is looking for a partner who supports him and matches his warmth. A self-proclaimed 'softie', he's placing his faith in the experts to find his happy ending.
The cast of the new series also contains more than one social media influencer. Sierah, Paul and Jeff - and the rest of the cast - were paired with their partners and had their wedding days in summer 2024, but viewers will have to wait a little longer to find out who they have been matched with and what happens between them and their respective spouses - if they do watch at all.
Fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment that three TV stars have been cast. 'For the last time Australia wants to see real genuine everyday people... not these types!! For the love of God,” one wrote.
“Why can't they find people that genuinely want to find a partner,” another questioned. “Not someone that's after social media fame. So over seeing all these people that are just social climbers.”
“MAFS has lost its authenticity,” one person declared. They added: “It's supposed to be about genuine people finding love, not giving more airtime to people who are already famous.”
Another perhaps now former fan said: “I'm so done with MAFS. Bringing in people like Paul and Sierah just shows how desperate they are for ratings. Boycotting this season for sure.”
- Married at First Sight Australia season 12 begins in Aus on Monday January 27. It is expected to air in the UK around a month later.