Married At First Sight UK will return for its milestone 10th series on Sunday, September 21 at 9pm on E4, Channel 4 has announced. The new season marks a scheduling shift from Monday-Thursday to Sunday-Wednesday.
For the first time in the show's UK history, the upcoming series will feature both a gay male couple and a lesbian couple marrying within the same batch of episodes. A source told The Sun: 'In the upcoming run, viewers will see a gay male pair and a lesbian twosome meet for the first time at the altar.'
The show has previously featured LGBTQ+ couples: Dan McKee and Matt Jameson were the first gay duo in 2021, and Jenna Robinson and Zoe Clifton were the first lesbian couple. Jenna and Zoe remain together and recently announced their engagement.
Returning experts include matchmaker Paul C Brunson, dating coach Mel Schilling, and sex and relationship expert Charlene Douglas. Mel Schilling said: '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.'
The new cast includes a dental practice manager, a model, a single dad, and an influencer. A spokesperson commented: 'The show has always had positive LGBTQ+ representation, and is hugely popular within the queer community. This is a really great step.'
