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‘Married at First Sight’: All About the Season 19 Cast, Move to Peacock & More
Now that Love Island summer is over, it’s time for Married at First Sight fall. The series is one of the most beloved dating reality show franchises, and it’s headed to Peacock for Season 19 after eight years on Lifetime.
MAFS has traveled to Austin, Texas, this time around to follow 10 singles who will take the ultimate leap of relationship faith by marrying a complete stranger at the altar. After that, they’ll head off on romantic honeymoons and then move in together.
After eight weeks, these newlyweds will have to decide if they want to stay married or split. So, when is Married at First Sight coming back for Season 19? Why is the show moving to Peacock? Scroll down for all the latest updates and meet the cast below.
When is the premiere date for Married at First Sight Season 19?
The first four episodes of Married at First Sight Season 19 will premiere on October 23. New episodes will drop on Thursdays in multi-episode batches. Episodes 5, 6, and 7 will debut on October 30, followed by Episodes 8, 9, and 10 on November 6. Episodes 11 and 12 will drop on November 13.
The Season 19 finale will premiere on November 20, and a reunion episode will follow the next day. This is quite the change from the one-episode-per-week premiere Married at First Sight had for the first 18 seasons.
Who is in the Married at First Sight Season 19 cast?
The ten singles from Austin, Texas, have been revealed. Peacock has also announced the pairings for Season 19: Will and Brittany, Chad and Belynda, Derrek and Meghann, Pat and Rhonda, and Josh and Jalyn. Check out their bios below.
The first trailer (which you can watch above) gave a first glimpse at the weddings and drama to come. One contestant even drops the bombshell that she’s pregnant!
Who are the Married at First Sight Season 19 experts?
Season 19 will feature the returns of experts Pastor Cal Roberson, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, and Dr. Pia Holec. They will continue to advice and support as the pairs navigate their new marriages.
Why is Married at First Sight Season 9 on Peacock?
Married at First Sight debuted on FYI in 2014 and eventually moved over to Lifetime starting with Season 5. In January 2025, Deadline revealed that Peacock had acquired the rights to the dating reality series for Season 19 and potentially beyond.
As of publication, you can’t watch previous season of Married at First Sight on Peacock. You can watch Seasons 1 to 15 on Tubi now.
Married at First Sight, Season 19, Episodes 1-4, October 23, Peacock
Married at First Sight, Season 19, Episodes 5-7, October 30, Peacock
Married at First Sight, Season 19, Episodes 8-10, November 6, Peacock
Married at First Sight, Season 19, Episodes 11-12, November 13, Peacock
Josh
Age: 31
Occupation: Contractor
Josh is in a secure, emotionally mature phase of life and feels truly ready for marriage. Growing up without a steady family life, he’s eager to create the stable, loving family he always desired. He believes this bold leap of faith, with the help of the experts, could lead to his perfect partner.
Jalyn
Age: 27
Occupation: Realtor
After a turbulent experience with dating, Jalyn took a step back from her love life to focus on her career and herself. Now, thriving professionally and secure in who she is, she knows this once in-a-lifetime journey is the perfect way to find true love, once and for all.
Pat
Age: 59
Occupation: Space operations consultant
Pat was married for 30 years, but once his kids left for college, he prioritized his own needs, which led to a divorce. Since then, he’s had relationships, but none with that special spark. Pat believes there are no guarantees in life – and the scariest risks are the most rewarding. With his adventurous spirit and open heart, Pat is eager to see what this high-stakes journey will bestow.
Rhonda
Age: 63
Occupation: Performance marketing exec
A true romantic at heart, Rhonda has been on a 25-year search for love. Twice married, she raised four kids and now craves a partner to share her next chapter with. After crazy experiences on dating apps, she couldn’t be more ready to put her trust in this unique matchmaking process with the experts at the helm.
Derrek
Age: 38
Occupation: Chief automator
Derrek has lived and dated all over the world, but he’s always known surface-level connections weren’t enough. An entrepreneur in health and wellness, he’s ambitious and passionate about longevity and balance – and he wants an equal who shares those values. For him, Married at First Sight offers the chance to find love as grounded and meaningful as the life he’s built.
Meghann
Age: 37
Occupation: Realtor
Single for seven years, Meghann had perpetually struggled with work-life balance while juggling her family business and a blossoming real estate career. Tired of dating apps, she is ready to trust the experts in finding her a partner in life and love.
Chad
Age: 54
Occupation: Real estate exec
Chad has never embraced the bachelor lifestyle. He’s always preferred to be in a relationship. Though divorced three times, he’s learned invaluable lessons and refuses to give up hope. After three years of being single, he’s ready to try again, but this time putting his trust in the hands of the Married at First Sight experts.
Belynda
Age: 47
Occupation: Esthetic sales consultant
Belynda is excited to embark on this meaningful adventure, knowing she has so much love to give. Having finally healed from her parents’ divorce, as well as her own, she carries instrumental wisdom for this next chapter. Open to the experts’ guidance and committed to putting in the work, she’s determined to build a love that lasts.
Will
Age: 30
Occupation: Consultant
After dedicating years to his college education and establishing a career, Will is finally ready for marriage. Financially secure and confident with where he’s at, Will admits he hasn’t been the best at choosing partners for himself. That’s why he’s turned to Married at First Sight, hopeful it will lead to his lifelong match.
Brittany
Age: 29
Occupation: Strategic HR business partner
Brittany has dreamed of being a wife for as long as she can remember. But in adulthood, her relationships seemed to halt at the “three-month mark,” leaving her longing for something deeper. After previously applying to Married at First Sight and not being matched, Brittany now appreciates this second chance as fate and is drawn to a process that starts off with the ultimate commitment.
