Name: Arthur
Age: 34
From London
Occupation: tennis coach
Why: ‘I’m ready to find the love of my life’
Name: Ella
Age: 29
From: Weston-Super-Mare
Occupation: Consultant at the clinic
Why: ‘This experiment is much more than me getting married. I see this as a big deal for someone who has transitioned’
Name: Brad
Age: 27
From: Grimsby
Occupation: model
Why: ‘I trust the experts with all my heart that they matched me well’
Name: Jai
Age: 31
From: Lancashire
Occupation: sales manager
Why: I hope they found someone who is right for me and I believe everything happens for a reason’
Name: Georges
Age: 30
From: Surrey
Occupation: sports rehabilitator
Why: ‘I told the experts I would give 120%. I trust them and I will trust the process’
Name: Laura
Age: 34
From: Hampshire
Occupation: finance manager
Why: ‘I’ve got my fingers crossed for a positive outcome – I don’t want another divorce’
Name: Luka
Age: 30
From: Clacton
Occupation: Sales executive
Why: ‘I’m really open minded so I know I can make things work and build, I just hope she has the same attitude’
Name: Peggy
Age: 32
From: Kent
Occupation: Technology risk partner
Why: ‘I want that lover and someone who can also be my best friend’
Name: Nathanial
Age: 36
From: Manchester
Occupation: Event Marketing Manager
Why: ‘I don’t trust anyone but myself, but I hope they did a good job, that’s all I can say’
Name: Porsha
Age: 36
From London
Occupation: executive assistant
Why: ‘I’m trying not to think too much about the fact that I’m marrying a complete stranger because I’ll probably get annoyed’
Name: Paul
Age: 26
From: Chesham
Occupation: Account Manager
Why: ‘I hope the experts literally delivered my best friend and life partner’
Name: Rosaline
Age: 28
From: Guts
Occupation: florist
Why: “I’m excited, but I’m also feeling pretty nervous. It doesn’t seem real’
Name: Terence
Age: 40
From: Reading
Occupation: youth worker/DJ
Why: ‘I’m looking forward to it and I’m excited. The only thing I’m worried about is whether she’ll like me’
Name: Shona
Age: 31
From: Nottingham
Occupation: performing arts teacher
Why: ‘My happily ever after would be for him and I to go through an experiment and really try to grow together’
Name: Thomas
Age: 27
From: Wiltshire
Occupation: Investment communications
Why: ‘I’m excited to meet this person and see what we can do together’
Name: Tasha
Age: 25
From: Leeds
Occupation: childcare assistant
Why: ‘I believe in experts so that I can find the love of my life – Ant to my December!’
Name: JJ
Age: 30
From: Essex
Job: Owner of a fashion brand
Why: ‘I couldn’t find anyone, so when the opportunity arose these guys thought it was for me’
Name: Bianca
Age: 29
From: Buckton
Job: Hair extension specialist
Why: ‘All my friends around me were having babies and getting married, and I just thought to myself ‘there must be someone for me’.’
Name: Jordan
Age: 26
From: Sheffield
Job: Personal trainer
Why: ‘I’ve struggled to find the right person before.’
Name: Erica
Age: 25
From: dance teacher
Job: Dance teacher and social media manager
Why: ‘All I wanted was to settle down and have that security, that someone I could literally spend my life with and have a best friend.’