The dramatic last series produced furious bust-ups, couple swapping and even a baby.
But Married at First Sight sex expert Charlene Douglas vows the follow-up will be “bigger and better” – and just as explosive.
An upcoming reunion episode will show parents-to-be Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling and MAFS’ first gay couple Matthew Jameson and Daniel McKee enjoying married life.
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Plus fans will discover what happened to the others whose couplings failed, ahead of the new series.
Intimacy expert Charlene promises: “It’s going to be bigger this year.
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“We are still in the process of filming the last few scenes and it’s going to be amazing.
“We have more diversity, a lesbian and a gay couple, so it’s going to be huge – bigger and better.”
Surprise
Sitting on the panel of experts alongside professional matchmaker Paul C Brunson, left, and psychologist-turned-confidence-coach Mel Schilling, right, Charlene has seen it all.
She says: “Paul, Mel and I are always shocked by how people present.
“You can think someone is going to present in a certain way then they fully surprise you weeks down the line.
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“I don’t know if all of the couples acknowledge the emotional rollercoaster that they go through when they’re on a show like this.
“When you get into a new relationship often things come up for you that have happened in your past.
“Married at First Sight is a big show and people come on thinking, ‘I’m going to find the love of my life.’
“Hopefully they do but they also have to face some of those areas that have triggered in the past as well.”
The show has introduced weekly dinner parties, where the couples come together as in the Aussie version, resulting in plenty of fireworks as the contestants make their feelings clear.
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Charlene, 41, says: “With MAFS I don’t know if you could ever get away without having some level of explosion – you’re dealing with people and relationships.
“That’s what Married at First Sight is known for – big conversations and lots of emotions –and it doesn’t disappoint.”
Sex and relationships therapist Charlene formed a close attachment to the contestants last time, just as viewers at home did.
She says: “I met with Alexis (Economou) a few weeks ago for lunch, which was really nice. Tayah and Adam, we caught up at the Baftas. I don’t think they will ask me to be a godmother but it would be nice if they did.
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“You’ve done this journey together so you always have this special bond.
“Because I was so close to the last group this time round it was like, ‘Where is everyone?’
“Then you start to build that relationship with this new group.”
Charlene is now ready to help Daily Star readers Get It On in the sun safely after teaming up with suncare brand Piz Buin.
Libido
A survey found Brits believe they are more likely to fall in love in the summer.
One in four of us reckons that the sun increases libido and 31% say they feel more attractive on the beach. Charlene says: “Sunlight increases serotonin – the mood stabiliser – which makes you more focused and relaxed.
“Putting on sun lotion is a subtle way of keeping yourself safe and having an intimate connection.
“When you’re on a beach, hearing the sound of the sea, with the sand between your toes, it gives you an opportunity to be still and reflect.”
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