Age: 24
Occupation: Engineer
Hometown: Somerset
Nathan is a manufacturing engineer who’s no stranger to attention. He’s tired of dating the same types of people, so he joined MAFS UK to find someone who can bring something different to the table. He wants to start a family and find a partner who he can connect with on a deeper level.
He’s got a pretty long list of requirements: he’s looking for someone who’s petite, funny, family-oriented and who has ‘traditional values’.
Kieran
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Age: 28
Occupation: Mechanic
Hometown: Newcastle
Kieran is one of the show’s wild cards. He’s a Geordie lad who’s always been up for a challenge. After working as a mechanic, he decided to ditch his regular job and join the circus to train as a clown. That’s right, a clown.
Now he’s back to being a mechanic, but he still has that adventurous spirit. He lives in a caravan in the woods with his dog, Hugo, and he’s looking for someone who’s spontaneous, ambitious and naturally beautiful. Let’s see if the experts can find him the perfect match.
Orson
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Age: 41
Occupation: Project Engineer
Hometown: St Kitts and Nevis
Orson is a proud St Kitts native with a strong family background. He used to be a professional cricketer, but an injury forced him to retire. Now he’s an engineer, and his two-year-old daughter is his whole world.
Orson is ready to get back into dating and find someone special. He’s looking for someone who’s open-minded, family-oriented and spontaneous. Let’s see if he’ll be ‘bowled over’ with his match.