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Calling allMarried at First Sightfans!
PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the Lifetime matchmaking series will officially return with expanded 90-minute episodes for its “Sweet 16” season, premiering on Jan. 4.
The 23-episode season will feature10 Nashville-based singles— Airris, Jasmine, Christopher, Nicole, Clint, Gina, Mackinley, Domynique, Shaquille and Kirsten — who are ready to find their forever loves.
AsMAFSfans know, the series follows each couple as they tie the knot, head out on a honeymoon and move in together. At the end of the season, the couples will have to make a decision about whether they want to remain married or get a divorce.
Shaquille and Kirsten.Matthew Kahn Photography
However, this season includes “more romance and intense stakes” as well as a “shocking twist” when one woman’s husband “makes an indecent proposal” to another man’s wife, according to the network.
The singles will receive guidance from returning guest expertsDeVon Franklin, aNew York Timesbestselling author and relationship advisor, and Dr. Pia Holec, a renowned psychotherapist who specializes in sex and couples therapy, as well as Pastor Cal and Dr. Pepper.
This season will also feature three additional episodes titled “Beyond Decision Day,” where cameras will document the aftermath ofDecision Day, and what happens when the experiment ends and real life begins.
Clint and Gina.Matthew Kahn Photography
Additionally, Pastor Cal and Dr. Pepper will be giving their viewpoints on the series most dramatic scenes on their new 20-episode digital series,MAFS: Relationship Rewind.
Domynique and Mackinley.Autumn Moultry
Prior to the season 16 premiere, fans can get an inside look at the show’s matching making process with theMAFS: Matchmaking Special, premiering Dec. 28. Host Kevin Frazer will show “the intense process that goes into matching the five Nashville couples who will get married at first sight,” the network says.
The next night, the network will air theMAFS: Kick-Off Specialwith Frazer back to “discuss and debate” the five newly matchedMAFScouples with a group of superfans. The special will also feature exclusive sneak peeks into the season’s upcoming episodes and life updates from formerMAFSfavorites.
Christopher and Nicole.Haley Maria Smith Photography
In October, PEOPLE unveiled theexclusive first lookat the 10 hopeful singles featured on the upcoming season ofMAFS.
The new batch of episodes will document the relationships of Airris and Jasmine, Christopher and Nicole, Clint and Gina, Mackinley and Domynique, and Shaquille and Kirsten.
Airris and Jasmine.Haley Maria Smith Photography
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source: people.com
