MAFS 2025 applications are now open so enter at your own risk

Each year a new group of hopeful singles agree to participate in Married At First Sight Australia - and each year, millions of Aussie viewers tune in and ponder the same question: Why would anyone put themselves through this?

Sure, there are the usual theories about growing Instagram followers and finding '15 minutes of fame' and some of the participants over the years have even almost managed to convince us they were there to truly find their soulmate.

But as the seasons continue and we see couples more mismatched than a pair of Crocs with a ballgown, we really have to wonder why people are still willing to subject themselves to what basically amounts to psychological warfare.

This is particularly evident in the comments section of the announcement that Channel Nine has officially opened applications for next year's show, with one person writing that they would rather 'put a campfire out with their face.'

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Whilst this does indeed sound rather painful, one must wonder if it might feel like a tropical vacation compared to, say, being matched with a man who tells his mates they can sleep with his wife or a woman who stops mid-sentence during dinner to receive a 'psychic download.'

"Do I need to have lost a family member recently and had my ex cheat on me?" wondered another commenter in a not-so-thinly-veiled dig at the show's propensity for choosing brides and grooms who have more past trauma than someone who once cut their own bangs.

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Another person wondered, "What's the point in applying when you just hire actors?" while another still pleaded: "Get some real people on it."

One social media user had a simple request in response to the casting call: "Please don't make another season."

How to apply for MAFS Australia

If the comments of strangers on the internet are not enough to deter you, then you are probably a great candidate for appearing on MAFS!

All you need to do to apply is head on over to Nine.com.au/MAFS.

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Once you register, you will then be asked a bunch of questions including: When was your last relationship and how long did it last for? Would you describe yourself as lonely?, Tell us about the worst or most painful breakup you’ve ever experienced. Have you had cosmetic surgery? Is there anything about yourself that you’d be worried about telling your future partner?

Once you've answered all of these questions (and many, many more) and agreed to a background check you'll be asked to upload a short video describing yourself and what your motivation is for applying for the show.

Et voila! You hit submit, and pray that you get a call from the MAFS gods telling you you've made it to the next stage.

Good luck!

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