‘Married at First Sight’ Season 9: Meet the North Carolina-Based Cast

Credit: JCM Photography- Asheville, NC

‘Married at First Sight’ Season 9: Meet the North Carolina-Based Cast

Season 9 has arrived! Married at First Sight heads to Charlotte, North Carolina, where eight singles will say “I do,” despite never meeting their new spouse ahead of time. Throughout the season, the series will follow the newlyweds’ journey on their honeymoons and through the beginning of married life. At the end of the season, they’ll decide if they want to stay together or file for divorce. This season’s couples are Gregory Okotie and Deonna McNeill; Matthew Gwynne and Amber Bowles; Elizabeth Bice and Jamie Thompson; and Keith Manley and Iris Caldwell. However, each have different reasons for being on the show. For example, Jamie is sick of dating – and is not into the modern style – and is hoping that he’ll finally find a life of happiness that includes traveling with the one he loves. His new wife has spent the past two years focusing on her own personal growth and is ready to settle down and start a family. Meanwhile, Greg comes from a close-knit family and has never felt more ready to start his own, especially after years of failed relationships. His new bride, Deonna, also values the importance of family – her parents are still together and her sister is her best friend. She knows she’s taking a huge leap of faith with the show but is really ready to share her life with someone. The new season will kick off with an hourlong special about matchmaking! Experts Dr. Viviana Coles, Dr. Pepper Schwartz and Pastor Calvin Roberson will all return for the dramatic journey. Get to know more about the singles in the gallery below.

Credit: JCM Photography- Asheville, NC

‘Married at First Sight’ Season 9: Meet the North Carolina-Based Cast

Season 9 has arrived! Married at First Sight heads to Charlotte, North Carolina, where eight singles will say “I do,” despite never meeting their new spouse ahead of time. Throughout the season, the series will follow the newlyweds’ journey on their honeymoons and through the beginning of married life. At the end of the season, they’ll decide if they want to stay together or file for divorce. This season’s couples are Gregory Okotie and Deonna McNeill; Matthew Gwynne and Amber Bowles; Elizabeth Bice and Jamie Thompson; and Keith Manley and Iris Caldwell. However, each have different reasons for being on the show. For example, Jamie is sick of dating – and is not into the modern style – and is hoping that he’ll finally find a life of happiness that includes traveling with the one he loves. His new wife has spent the past two years focusing on her own personal growth and is ready to settle down and start a family. Meanwhile, Greg comes from a close-knit family and has never felt more ready to start his own, especially after years of failed relationships. His new bride, Deonna, also values the importance of family – her parents are still together and her sister is her best friend. She knows she’s taking a huge leap of faith with the show but is really ready to share her life with someone. The new season will kick off with an hourlong special about matchmaking! Experts Dr. Viviana Coles, Dr. Pepper Schwartz and Pastor Calvin Roberson will all return for the dramatic journey. Get to know more about the singles in the gallery below.

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Matthew and Amber

Matthew, 32, grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, with sisters and parents – who recently divorced. His biggest struggle with relationships thus far is that he spends many months a year traveling playing international basketball. Amber, 27, grew up with her identical sister and her father. Her mother moved away after coming out as a lesbian but luckily, Amber was able to lean on her strong father throughout her life. While she may be “bossy” and “sassy,” she’s a hopeless romantic.

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Gregory and Deonna

Gregory, 32, was raised in Fort Washington, Maryland, and has a strong interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). That, combined with the show’s success rate, is enough to convince him that the show will pair him with his perfect match. Deonna, 30, feels there’s a big void in her life, despite her close family and friends and successful career.

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Elizabeth and Jamie

Elizabeth, 29, really believes in love: Her parents have been parried for 29 years. Growing up in Morresville, North Carolina, she has a free spirit and loves to go with the flow, which she feels could really pay off during this experience. Jamie, 35, was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, and he’s always known that “vapid dating” just isn’t for him.

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Keith and Iris

Keith, 27, grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina, and was raised to believe family comes first. His parents have been married nearly 30 years and his grandparents have been married 55! He also looks up to Jay-Z and Beyoncé as a couple, and has a strong believe that divorce is not an option. Iris, 27, grew up as an only child in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her parents divorced when she was only 3 and is ready to do whatever it takes to avoid that from happening to her. She’s also a virgin who has been saving herself for her future husband.

Married at First Sight’s matchmaking special (produced by Kinetic Content) airs on Lifetime Wednesday, June 12, at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the two-hour premiere at 9 p.m. ET.