Married At First Sight AU season eight: Meet the brides and grooms

Married At First Sight’s upcoming eighth season will feature some of the show’s ‘most genuine’ cast members when it premieres on Channel Nine later this month.

And ahead of the hit show’s premiere on February 22, the network has released official photos of this year’s participants.

So far, we have glimpses of nine new brides and nine grooms, with more expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.

Here come the brides and grooms! Married At First Sight unveils this year’s participants ahead of the reality show’s highly anticipated return

Alana Lister, 30, QLD – Teacher

She’s a passionate and caring teacher with a heart of gold. 

Alana is looking for a loyal, honest partner who also enjoy deep conversations.

Ready for love: Alana Lister, 30, QLD - She's a passionate and caring teacher with a heart of gold. Alana is looking for a loyal, honest partner who also enjoy deep conversations

Ready for love: Alana Lister, 30, QLD – She’s a passionate and caring teacher with a heart of gold. Alana is looking for a loyal, honest partner who also enjoy deep conversations

Beth Moore, 39, WA – Retail Worker/Student

Unlucky in love, Beth is looking to start a family and is worried she is running out of time to have children.

She describes herself as a deep thinker who is sensitive and emotional.

Beth is looking to find her Mr. Right – preferably someone with ‘rugged Mick Fanning looks’ – having ended her relationship of nine years.

Looking for her Mick: Beth Moore, 39, WA - Closing in on 40, Beth has always wanted kids and is sad she may not have enough time left, because she has a lot of love to give

Looking for her Mick: Beth Moore, 39, WA – Closing in on 40, Beth has always wanted kids and is sad she may not have enough time left, because she has a lot of love to give

Connie ‘Coco’ Stedman, 30, NSW – Pilates Studio Owner

She’s the boisterous bride bride who describes herself as being ‘just like a chocolate milkshake, only crunchy.’ 

Coco is a gorgeous Pilates instructor from Sydney who is very energetic and career driven.

Coco was married, but it fell apart after only six months because she always felt she was running second to her mother-in-law. 

In the past she has chosen her career over relationships because ‘your job is never going to wake up and tell you it doesn’t love you anymore’.

Failed connection: Connie 'Coco' Stedman, 30, NSW - Pilates Studio Owner Coco is a gorgeous, boisterous Pilates instructor from Sydney who is very energetic and career driven

Failed connection: Connie ‘Coco’ Stedman, 30, NSW – Pilates Studio Owner Coco is a gorgeous, boisterous Pilates instructor from Sydney who is very energetic and career driven

Samantha Jayne, 31, ACT – Property Developer

She’s the career-driven single divorced single mum who runs several businesses in Canberra.

Samantha has raised two sons while juggling her career as a successful property developer in a male-dominated industry.

She’s a country girl with a passion for horses and country music. 

Samantha Jayne, 31, ACT - Property Developer Strong and driven, this divorced single mum celebrated her 30th birthday already an owner of several businesses in Canberra

Samantha Jayne, 31, ACT – Property Developer Strong and driven, this divorced single mum celebrated her 30th birthday already an owner of several businesses in Canberra

Joanne Todd, 39, VIC – Barber

She’s the pint-sized mother of three who loves her work.

Joanne is looking to meet someone to share it all with. She says it like it is and is believed to have a short fuse.

She’s looking for someone who is honest, funny and laid-back. 

Joanne Todd, 39, VIC - A hot mum who loves her work and her three sons, Joanne wants more – to meet someone to share it all with

Joanne Todd, 39, VIC – A hot mum who loves her work and her three sons, Joanne wants more – to meet someone to share it all with

Belinda Vickers, 29, VIC – Door-to-door Sales

She’s the confident, quirky brunette who has only been on three dates in her life and has never had a boyfriend or been in a relationship.

Belinda is a keen dancer and horse rider, lives with her cat, and works as a door-to-door sales representative.

She’s dreamed about her future husband and wedding day for a very long time. 

Belinda Vickers, 29, VIC - Meet Belinda. She's going on 30, confident, quirky – and has only been on three dates in her life

Belinda Vickers, 29, VIC – Meet Belinda. She’s going on 30, confident, quirky – and has only been on three dates in her life

Booka Nile, 31, WA – Musician / Mental health worker

She works in a psychiatric hospital by day, helping people with mental health issues integrate back into society.

By night, she tours with a heavy metal band as a singer and keyboard player. 

Passionate about music, Booka jumped at the chance to join the deathcore group Make Them Suffer, but leads a lonely life because she’s always on the road.

Booka Nile, 31, WA - She splits her time by touring with a heavy metal band as a singer and keyboard player while working in a psychiatric hostel

Booka Nile, 31, WA – She splits her time by touring with a heavy metal band as a singer and keyboard player while working in a psychiatric hostel

Melissa, 31, VIC – Workplace Trainer

Despite being a gorgeous blonde, Melissa has never been on a date.

For the past 13 years she’s put her job as a workplace trainer first but had no luck in the dating department.

She has tried to remedy her single status by plucking up the courage ‘to put herself out there’ and go on dating apps, but has had no luck.

Melissa, 31, VIC - Melissa, 31, VIC - Workplace Trainer Despite being a gorgeous blonde beauty, Melissa has never been on a date

Melissa, 31, VIC – Melissa, 31, VIC – Workplace Trainer Despite being a gorgeous blonde beauty, Melissa has never been on a date

Rebecca Zemek, 27, WA – Business Manager

She’s confident, direct and a force to be reckoned with.

But after a 10-year relationship with an AFL player went sour, Rebecca is looking to find love again.

She’s extroverted, adventurous and can be savage and stubborn. Her flirtatious ways and love of attention will definitely have other brides intimated by her.

Rebecca Zemek, 27, WA - She's the confident and direct blonde beauty who is a force to be reckoned with

Rebecca Zemek, 27, WA – She’s the confident and direct blonde beauty who is a force to be reckoned with

Brett Helling, 31, VIC – Student / Electrician

Currently studying psychology, Brett works as an electrician while volunteering at the Salvation Army to assist the homeless. 

Brett is looking for a naturally beautiful, funny, laid-back girl.

After a chance encounter meeting Gordon Ramsay, he now has a go-to meal to impress his dates. 

Brett Helling, 31, VIC - Brett is an electrician and psychology student

Brett Helling, 31, VIC – Brett is an electrician and psychology student

Bryce Ruthven, 31, ACT – Radio Announcer

He’s the alpha-type male who can come across as cocky.

Bryce is an opinionated and outspoken groom who is never shy to speak his mind. 

Having ended his relationship to a woman named Lana earlier this year, he says he is ready to settle down and wants kids.

Bryce Ruthven, 31, ACT - He's the alpha-type male who can come across as cocky. Bryce is an opinionated and outspoken groom who is never shy to speak his mind

Bryce Ruthven, 31, ACT – He’s the alpha-type male who can come across as cocky. Bryce is an opinionated and outspoken groom who is never shy to speak his mind

Cameron Dunne, 32, VIC – Crane Operator

He’s often mistaken as a meathead due his tattoos and shaved head.

But Cameron insists he is nothing but really just a ‘teddy bear’.

He’s also been single for two years since returning from working in the mines in Western Australia.

Cameron Dunne, 32, VIC - Crane Operator People often mistake Cameron for a bit of a meathead due to his tattoos and shaved head, but he's just a love-seeking 'teddy bear'

Cameron Dunne, 32, VIC – Crane Operator People often mistake Cameron for a bit of a meathead due to his tattoos and shaved head, but he’s just a love-seeking ‘teddy bear’

Jake Edwards, 32, VIC – Charity CEO

He is a former AFL player and now runs his own mental health charity, Outside the Locker Room.

Jake is an ‘old-school type’ and says he struggles to find a girl who doesn’t try to take advantage of him.

He wants someone to love him for him, not for his sporting achievements. Previously engaged, he ended the relationship when he realised he didn’t love her anymore. 

Jake Edwards, 32, VIC - He's the ex-professional AFL player-turned CEO of a mental health charity, Outside the Locker Room

Jake Edwards, 32, VIC – He’s the ex-professional AFL player-turned CEO of a mental health charity, Outside the Locker Room

James Susler, 44, VIC – Prestige Car Company Owner 

He’s a multi-millionaire businessman who surrounds himself with wealth and a luxury lifestyle.

James is also a divorced father of three, recently single and looking to find someone to settle down with.

He describes himself as a ‘cheeky chappy’ and the ringleader of social groups.   

James Susler, 44, VIC - He's the multi-million dollar businessman who surrounds himself with wealth and a luxury lifestyle

James Susler, 44, VIC – He’s the multi-million dollar businessman who surrounds himself with wealth and a luxury lifestyle 

Jason Engler, 35, QLD – Construction Estimator

He’s a charming bachelor looking to put his lifestyle of partying behind him. 

Confident around the ladies, James is looking to find The One. His mother is also desperate for him to settle down.

Jason Engler, 35, QLD - Construction Estimator He's the charming bachelor looking to put his lifestyle of partying behind him

Jason Engler, 35, QLD – Construction Estimator He’s the charming bachelor looking to put his lifestyle of partying behind him 

Patrick Dwyer, 27, VIC – F45 Trainer  

Patrick is also looking to settle down and start a family.

He’s got an always-positive and friendly personality and believes laughter is the best medicine.

He also has an active lifestyle and works as a F45 trainer in Melbourne. 

He loves to travel and wants a wife to continue his adventures with. His ideal girl would be loyal, caring and friendly – definitely not ‘fake’ or ‘plastic’ looking.

Patrick Dwyer, 27, VIC - F45 Trainer Patrick is also looking to settle down and finally start a family

Patrick Dwyer, 27, VIC – F45 Trainer Patrick is also looking to settle down and finally start a family 

Russell, 37, SA – Diesel Mechanic

He’s an Aussie larrikin and always has a yarn or a joke to tell.

This Adelaide-based mechanic also works hard to distract himself after his previous marriage only lasted a year.  

Russell, 37, SA - Diesel Mechanic He's the Aussie larrikin, always with a yarn or a joke to tell. The Adelaide-based mechanic works hard to distract himself

Russell, 37, SA – Diesel Mechanic He’s the Aussie larrikin, always with a yarn or a joke to tell. The Adelaide-based mechanic works hard to distract himself 

Sam, 32, VIC – Construction/Clothing Brand Owner

He’s a confident go-getter who is also sarcastic and outspoken.

Despite working full-time in construction, Samuel has launched two successful fashion labels on the side.

He is looking to find the love of his life after being single for the past three years while concentrating on his career. 

Sam, 32, VIC - Construction/Clothing Brand Owner He's the confident go-getter who is sarcastic and outspoken

Sam, 32, VIC – Construction/Clothing Brand Owner He’s the confident go-getter who is sarcastic and outspoken 

Coming soon: Married At First Sight returns to Channel Nine on February 22

Coming soon: Married At First Sight returns to Channel Nine on February 22