‘Married at First Sight’ Season 21: Everything We Know So Far
Married at First Sight just wrapped its latest season in Seattle, and it was without a doubt a tumultuous one. Only one couple is still together, fans discovered at the reunion. After catching up on all the drama and developments that have happened since filming Season 20, can we expect the long-running reality series to return for Season 21?
While you can still read up on what the Season 20 cast has revealed post-reunion, we’re sure you’re eager for updates on what’s next. Get all the latest updates on Married at First Sight’s renewal status, potential premiere date, city, and more below.
Has Married at First Sight been renewed for Season 21?
Yes! Back when the show transferred to Peacock, the streamer greenlit MAFS through Season 21.
When will Married at First Sight Season 21 premiere?
No release date has been revealed for Season 21. Married at First Sight used to release two seasons every year, but that’s changed now that the show’s airing on Peacock. The latest Married at First Sight casting application says that the nine-week production window is from August to October 2026, which probably gives the season a 2027 release date.
Which city will Married at First Sight Season 21 take place in?
Married at First Sight‘s production company is currently casting in five cities, per Instagram, including Charlotte, Detroit, St. Louis, Las Vegas, and Washington, D.C. In February 2026, Charlotte was confirmed has the next MAFS location. Fans might remember that Charlotte is a repeat city after Season 9 took place there.
Who is in the Married at First Sight Season 21 cast?
No participants have been announced yet. The show’s head of casting, Donna Driscoll, told Charlotte Observer, “We like Charlotte as a city because it is bustling with young professionals who are marriage-minded and ready to make that commitment. We find Charlotte very appealing because it is a diverse city.”
Are experts Paul C. Brunson and Dr. Lisa Paz returning for Married at First Sight Season 21?
After joining as Season 20’s new experts, Paul C. Brunson and Dr. Lisa Paz seemingly confirmed they’d serve the same roles in Season 21. In June 2026, they shared a video encouraging people to apply. “We’re casting for the next season of Married at First Sight right here in Charlotte,” Brunson said on Instagram while sitting next to Paz.
What did you think of Season 20? What do you hope stays the same and changes in Season 21? Tell us in the comments below!
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