Married at First Sightis back on Jan. 1 — and the hit reality show is bigger than ever.
For the first time, eight Philadelphia-based singles will be taking the marriage plunge in the hopes of finding their happily ever after.
From an awkward wedding ceremony to a fast-tracked honeymoon and moving in together, there’s sure to be tons of drama — and hopefully true love — in store for the couples.
AJ Vollmoeller, 37, and Stephanie Sersen, 35
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Will Guess, 37, and Jasmine McGriff, 29
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McGriff is a Philadelphia native who’s hoping to find “herBarack Obama.” Though they wed later in life, McGriff’s parents are still happily together and celebrated 17 years of marriage this year. An independent woman, McGriff is ambitious but aspires to find the kind of love her parents have.
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Luke Cuccurullo, 30, and Kate Sisk, 27
Cuccurullo’s parents divorced when he was very young, and though he is close with his mother, he rarely speaks with his father. Because of his upbringing, the engineer is determined to find “the one.” He’s an avid cook and also loves going outside of his comfort zone.
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After growing up in a tight-knit family with two brothers, Sisk’s parents divorced last year. Still healing, she is pessimistic about love but remains hopeful that she’ll find the right person for her.
Keith Dewar, 29, and Kristine Killingsworth, 28
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Killingsworth’s parents have been married for more than 35 years and stayed strong despite their ups and downs. A real estate agent, she hopes to find the “gold standard” like her parents. She’s comfortable in her own skin and knows what she wants to share her life with the man she’s been waiting for.
source: people.com