MAFS relationship ‘experts’ John Aiken and Alessandra Rampolla have announced that they are launching a podcast that’s centred around the controversial reality TV show.

The official MAFS podcast will drop every Sunday after each Commitment Ceremony airs, and on it the experts will discuss the show’s “most burning themes”.

‘Fuelled by MAFS unmissable moments and culture-shifting conversations, each podcast episode will dive deeper into the week’s most burning relationship issues,’ read a statement.

John Aiken announced the podcast on his Instagram, and said that he was “so excited” to work with Alessandra on it.

“So excited to be involved with the amazing @alessarampolla as we host the brand new official @MAFS podcast beginning February 2023! #mafs #relationshippodcast,” he captioned a photo of him and his co-host.

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While there isn’t an exact premiere date for season ten of MAFS yet, the show generally begins in January each year. Last year the first episode aired on January 31st, so MAFS fans can expect to get their dose of their show in a matter of weeks.

17 participants that make up the cast of MAFS season 10 have already been revealed. Overall, the cast looks much younger than in previous years, which indicates that Channel Nine may be aiming to lean into the drama that skyrocketed MAFS season nine’s ratings. Check out the names and details of the upcoming cast below:

  • Caitlin McConville, Brisbane, makeup artist
  • Shannon Adams, Melbourne, personal trainer
  • Melissa Shephard, Sydney, hairdresser
  • Joshua White, Sydney, marketing manager
  • Melinda Willis, Brisbane, beautician
  • Layton Mills, Sydney, pharmaceutical company founder
  • Dan Hunjas, Gold Coast, marketing agency owner
  • Sandy Jawanda, Melbourne, dental therapist
  • Adam Seed, Sydney, hoist installer and estate manager
  • Janelle Han, Perth, TikTok sensation and make-up artist
  • Alyssa Barmonde, Sydney, baker
  • Harrison Boon, Sydney, construction manager and topless waiter
  • Tahnee Cook, Sydney, influencer
  • Oliver Skelton, Perth, voiceover artist
  • Bronte Schofield, Perth, influencer
  • Claire Nomarhas, Melbourne, childcare worker
  • Lyndall Grace, Perth, singer

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