‘Married at First Sight’ Season 12 Cast: Meet the Newlyweds

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'Married at First Sight' Season 12 Cast: Meet the Newlyweds

Will "I do" last forever? Married at First Sight returns to Atlanta for season 12 as five new couples meet their spouse at the altar. For the first time in MAFS history, one of the singles has already been divorced, which brings added pressure to the entire experiment. While some marriages are set to thrive, one couple will also face a bombshell that no one saw coming. Each week will follow the five pairs' emotional journeys — from the wedding day, wedding night, honeymoon and the daily struggles that come after the celebrating is over. [jwplayer lT3y7fVK] For the second year in a row, the season will be kicked off with a MAFS: Matchmaking Special, set to air on Wednesday, December 30, showing just how the cast was selected — including the discussions and debates between Pastor Cal Robertson, Dr. Viviana Coles and Dr. Pepper Schwartz. One week later, Lifetime will air a three-hour MAFS: Kickoff Special, featuring host Kevin Frazier and a panel of insider experts including Us' own Emily Longeretta, Variety's Angelique Jackson, Ebony's Nicole Haynes and The Celeb Talk Guy host Max Fata. The behind-the-scenes special takes a closer look at each of the 10 singles and never-before-seen moments from the selection process. Plus, the special will include exclusive sneak peeks of the upcoming season. Meet the couples below: [podcast_block]

Credit: LaJoy Cox of LaJoy Photography ; The First Look Photography

'Married at First Sight' Season 12 Cast: Meet the Newlyweds

Will "I do" last forever? Married at First Sight returns to Atlanta for season 12 as five new couples meet their spouse at the altar. For the first time in MAFS history, one of the singles has already been divorced, which brings added pressure to the entire experiment. While some marriages are set to thrive, one couple will also face a bombshell that no one saw coming. Each week will follow the five pairs' emotional journeys — from the wedding day, wedding night, honeymoon and the daily struggles that come after the celebrating is over. [jwplayer lT3y7fVK] For the second year in a row, the season will be kicked off with a MAFS: Matchmaking Special, set to air on Wednesday, December 30, showing just how the cast was selected — including the discussions and debates between Pastor Cal Robertson, Dr. Viviana Coles and Dr. Pepper Schwartz. One week later, Lifetime will air a three-hour MAFS: Kickoff Special, featuring host Kevin Frazier and a panel of insider experts including Us' own Emily Longeretta, Variety's Angelique Jackson, Ebony's Nicole Haynes and The Celeb Talk Guy host Max Fata. The behind-the-scenes special takes a closer look at each of the 10 singles and never-before-seen moments from the selection process. Plus, the special will include exclusive sneak peeks of the upcoming season. Meet the couples below: [podcast_block]

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Vincent and Briana

Briana, 28, is ready to hang up her single hat for good and meet her soulmate with whom she can build an empire. Meanwhile, Vincent, 27, already thought he had met The One but his ex was not ready for marriage. He hopes to find a dance partner for life.

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Chris and Paige

Paige, 25, has a successful career, has owned a home since she was 22 and is ready for the next chapter: marriage. Chris, 27, was raised by pastors and strongly believes that the show has answered his prayers in finding his soulmate.

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Clara and Ryan

Ryan, 29, hopes for a love like his parents have — they've been married for 30 years — and he wants to start a family. Clara, 27, strongly believes everything happens for a reason, hoping this will be her last relationship.

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Haley and Jacob

Jacob, 38, wants children and knows that the time is now. He also strongly believes that arranged marriages work. Haley, 28, is more than ready to find The One despite having trust issues in the past.

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Virginia and Erik

Erik, 34, has been married once before and doesn't want to waste any more time. Virginia, 26, feels that her failed romances in the past have prepared her for a successful marriage.

MAFS: Matchmaking Special airs on Lifetime Wednesday, December 30, at 8 p.m. ET. MAFS: Kickoff Special airs on Wednesday, January 6, at 8 p.m. ET. The new season of Married at First Sight premieres on Wednesday, January 13, at 8 p.m. ET.