It’s that time again, folks! Married at First Sight is back to invade our television screens with awkward post-nuptial small talk, side eye from participants’ friends and family, and unpredictable advice from the “experts”. This year, we are heading to Houston, Texas to watch five new couples get married as strangers. Interestingly, this is the first season where nine out of the ten participants are over the age of 30. Let’s meet the cast of MAFS season 13!
Johnny, 35, and Bao, 34:
Bao was living in a permanent #HotGirlSummer, with no intentions of getting married. That all changed in her 30s, and she turned to Lifetime to match her with her future partner. She was raised in Texas by Vietnamese refugees.
Johnny was raised by a single mother and has a lot of love for the women in his life. The experts think he’ll make for a compassionate and supportive husband. He has been on dating apps for seven years without success and only wants to be married once.
Ryan, 35, and Brett, 33:
Ryan is eager to be a father and signed up for MAFS to speed up the process of starting a family. He comes from a small town in Texas where all of his family is in walking distance. He’s excited to be the coach of his future children’s sports teams.
Brett is a big fan of Married At First Sight and is looking for someone dedicated to long-term commitment. She’s originally from New Jersey but considers Houston her hometown.
Gil, 35, and Myrla, 34:
Myrla is a life coach, but this time she’ll be trusting the MAFS experts to lead her to success. She’s a southern Texas girl with deep family values and hopes her match will have the same views.
Gil, raised in Colombia, is chasing the American dream: He’s got a nice house, nice car, and is only missing a loving wife that he can start a family with.
Jose, 35, and Rachel, 33:
Rachel grew up with divorced parents and wants the odds to be in her favor when it comes to her own marriage. She used to be insecure about dating but felt more confident after her last relationship. Even though it didn’t work out, she now believes in true love.
Jose grew up with both of his parents in Pearland. He had a happy childhood and wants to provide that for his future children. However, he struggles with finding a woman who wants a long-term relationship.
Zach, 27, and Michaela, 30:
Zach wanted a wife by age 25. He figured MAFS was a chance to try something crazy and hopefully find Mrs. Right. He is originally from Baton Rouge but recently moved to Houston.
Michaela, a realtor, makes a great living and lives a happy life independently, but wants to see if a husband will be the final piece to complete her life. She sells a lot of homes to newlyweds which made her eager to find a home for her future family.
Let us know your predictions in the comments, and make sure you’re following us on Twitter for our live tweet parties! The MAFS season 13 Matchmaking Special will premier on Lifetime on July 7th at 8pm. The first weddings will air on July 21.