MAFS 2025: Viewers slam cast of ‘wannabe influencers’ chasing their ’15 seconds of fame’ in new trailer
Channel Nine has released a brand new teaser for the upcoming 2025 season of Married At First Sight.
And while it promises drama, tears and romance, viewers seem to have one major drawback: the cast.
Social media erupted after the trailer aired on Sunday, with fans decrying the apparent overrepresentation of influencers among next year’s brides and grooms.
“Another group of wannabe influencers, yeah,” one user commented.
“Oh great, I can’t wait for a new season of Real Estate Agent Wants a Wife,” another added.
The criticism didn’t stop there.
Channel Nine has released a brand new teaser for the upcoming 2025 season of Married At First Sight
While it promises drama, tears and romance, viewers seem to have one major drawback: the cast
Others were equally vocal about their frustrations.
‘How many influencers/actors are there this year?’ another skeptical fan wondered, while some mentioned that the experiment was more about fame than love.
“Just call it what it is: drama,” one viewer wrote.
“None of them do it for love… it’s all for the followers and their 15 seconds of fame.”
This year’s line-up features a mix of IT professionals, wellbeing experts and entrepreneurs, but fans have turned their attention to their polished social media profiles.
The cast includes Rhi Disljenkovic, an IT account manager; Lauren Hall, a CEO with ties to a former MAFS groom; influencer Jamie Marinos and ex-bachelor reject Sierah Swepstone.
Other names include wedding officiant and DJ Morena Farina and TikTok tradie Dave Hand, and Billy Belcher, who are already building a following online.
With at least two contestants linked to former reality TV stars, fans claim the experiment prioritizes entertainment and Instagram-worthy drama over actual matchmaking.
Married At First Sight premieres Monday, January 27 on Channel Nine
“Another group of wannabe influencers, yay,” one user commented. “Oh great, I can’t wait for another season of Real Estate Agent Wants a Wife,” another added
Married at First Sight 2025: Meet the Cast
Rhi Disljenkovic
IT Account Manager, Melbourne
Lauren Hall
CEO, Brisbane
Eliot Donovan
Brisbane
Paul Antoine
FIFO Wellbeing Coach, Perth
Morena Farina
DJ, Melbourne
Billy Belcher
Plasterer, Perth
Jacqueline Burfoot
Lawyer turned entrepreneur, Sydney
Katie Johnson
CEO of Social Enterprises, Queensland
Ryan Donnelly
Project Manager, Sydney
Sierra Swepstone
Technical analyst, Melbourne
Carina Mirabile
Fashion influencer, Perth
Dave Hand
Caulker business owner, Melbourne
Jeff Gobbels
Business owner, Melbourne
Adrian Araouzou
Owner of sports recreation brand, Sydney
Jake Liege
Wellbeing Coordinator, Perth
Tony Mojanovski
Councilor, NSW
Awhina Rutene
Perth
Tim Gromie
