Domynique and Mackinley.Photo: Autumn Moultry
Married at First Sightis taking on the Music City for season 16!
The beloved matchmaking series is set to return to Lifetime in 2023 — and PEOPLE has the exclusive first look at the 10 Nashville-based singles ready to find their forever loves.
AsMAFSfans know, the series will follow each couple as they tie the knot, head out on a honeymoon and move in together. At the end of the season, the couples will have to make a decision about whether they want to remain married or get a divorce.
Meet the the five hopeful new couples below.
Airris and Jasmine
Airris and Jasmine.Haley Maria Smith Photography
Jasmine, 31, is more than ready to settle down and start a family. She has had a few long-term relationships but none have panned out. Though she has a strong desire to find a partner she can cater to and grow old with, Jasmine admits she has been unlucky in the dating department. She hopes thatMAFScoming to Nashville will be her chance to finally find true, long-lasting love.
Christopher and Nicole
Christopher and Nicole.Haley Maria Smith Photography
Nicole, 32, is exceptionally close with her parents so she has always hoped that they would find “the one” for her. However, since they have been unreliable in that sense, she is ready to put her love life in the hands of the experts. Nicole believes she’s the perfect candidate forMarried at First Sightbecause she is an untraditional gal who is excited about the idea of an arranged marriage.
Christopher, 36, has not been able to make a meaningful connection since moving to Nashville. He has gone on a handful of dates but often finds that women aren’t looking for something long-term.Married at First Sightis an intriguing process to him because he is confident the women involved are just as ready for marriage as he is. Christopher is excited about the next chapter and hopes the experts can help him find his one true love.
Clint and Gina
Clint and Gina.Matthew Kahn Photography
Gina, 36, experienced a brutal breakup four years ago and decided to put a pause on dating in order to advance her career and refocus her priorities. Now that she has built a successful business, she is ready to put herself back in the relationship game. She is willing to devote herself to theMarried at First Sightprocess and has full faith that the experts can find her a man with whom she can dream, travel, and potentially build a family.
Mackinley and Domynique
Domynique and Mackinley.Autumn Moultry
Domynique, 25, hasn’t had many long-term relationships, but is confident she is ready for marriage. When she does date, it is with the intention of settling down and finding something meaningful. Unfortunately, the bar scene and dating apps are not working out for her as she doubts that is where she’ll meet her perfect match.Married at First Sightseems like the answer to her prayers — and Domynique is excited to find out if her soulmate is in the mix.
Shaquille and Kirsten
Shaquille and Kirsten.Matthew Kahn Photography
Kirsten, 32, is the total package and it is often intimidating to the men she dates. She is not willing to settle for anything less than what she deserves and she isn’t afraid to let them know it. Kirsten hopes the experts can find her a godly man who will not be scared of her success and is willing to grow with her. TheMarried at First Sightprocess is a perfect fit for her — she is ready to find her soulmate and start a family. Kirsten hopes this experiment is the first step in making that dream a reality.
Shaquille, 31, feels as though he is ready for marriage because he is in a great spot in his career and his personal life. He has been going to therapy for the last few years in order to help him become the type of husband he wants to be for his future wife. He is open-minded, ready for love, and willing to put his fate in the hands of theMarried at First Sightexperts.
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