Channing Tatum Lookalike Will Parfitt Spotted on MAFS 2026 Set in Sydney

Married At First Sight 2026 is already shaping up to be one of the sauciest, raunchiest and most highly anticipated seasons to date – and the weddings aren’t even halfway.

Daily Mail Australia can reveal that male entertainer Will Parfitt, widely known as Australia’s answer to Magic Mike, was spotted filming scenes for the new series. 

The international stripper – who boasts 3.2 million Instagram followers and bears an uncanny resemblance to Hollywood star Channing Tatum – was seen stepping out of a white limousine on set as part of groom Daniel Hewitt’s wedding party.

The hunky star was dressed in a black tuxedo, walking ahead of Daniel as the groom arrived at his wedding in Sydney.

Will was photographed walking into the ceremony venue holding a ring box. 

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The duo, who have been close friends for years, looked sharp and composed as filming captured their entrance.

An insider confirmed Parfitt is part of Daniel’s official bridal party and played a key role in the day’s celebrations.

‘Will and Daniel have known each other for years,’ a production insider confirmed. ‘They’re tight – and it made sense to include him in the wedding. He definitely brought energy to set.’  

After moving Down Under, the 35-year-old removalist was scouted by a club promoter and began working for Magic Men, an agency specialising in bachelorette parties and private events – just like Tatum’s handyman character in the 2012 drama.

Stripping as ‘Channing’ in an ode to his famous doppelganger, Mr Parfitt has grown an audience of 252,000 Instagram followers and a whopping 2.4million on TikTok – where fans say they find him even more attractive than his handsome namesake.

As previously reported, Daniel has made over $9.6 million in property sales over the past 12 months and is expected to be a central figure in the upcoming season.

But it wasn’t just Will in attendance- fellow entertainer and long-time friend Davey Hughes was also present.

The inclusion of two high-profile strippers in the groom’s party signals a bold move from producers, who are clearly aiming to turn up the heat for what promises to be MAFS’ wildest season yet.

‘This year’s cast is next level,’ a source said.

‘There are influencers, former athletes, creative types – even a groom with an OnlyFans account. Bringing in someone like Will adds to the spectacle.’

Filming for MAFS 2026 is currently underway across Sydney, with several weddings already in the can.

While the newest season of MAFS has kicked off with a bang, according to reports, it nearly didn’t happen.

Daily Mail Australia previously revealed the 2026 season almost didn’t make it to air after last-minute cast dropouts forced producers to scramble behind the scenes.

‘They had multiple people pull out and had to move quickly to fill those spots,’ one well-placed source revealed.

But the end result? A bold, diverse cast of professionals, creatives, and big personalities – with producers tipping this to be one of the ‘most explosive seasons yet.’

‘Some couples are hitting it off immediately, others are absolute mismatches – the drama is already building,’ one insider said.

While Channel Nine has not yet announced an airdate, the season is expected to premiere early next year.