The new season of Married At First Sight is fast approaching, with the first weddings already underway.
And Daily Mail Australia can reveal that Brisbane businesswoman Lauren Hall is confirmed to appear on the upcoming series.
Lauren is the CEO of Mayfair Lane Gifts, a small business which specialises in corporate gifts and merchandise.
Friends describe the bubbly brunette as ‘super fun and entertaining’ and say that she is ‘really good at what she does’.
Lauren already has a surprising connection to the reality TV megahit, having previously dated Jonathan McCullough, who was paired with Lauren Dunn on last year’s season of the Channel Nine experiment.
They broke up in January 2023 after dating for about three months.
The pair are understood to have ended on good terms after partying ways for being ‘too different’.
They met almost a decade earlier and recently connected after their friendship fizzled.
![MAFS 2025: Lauren Hall Joins Cast with Connection to Former Groom MAFS 2025: Lauren Hall Joins Cast with Connection to Former Groom](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/25/23/87781969-13654125-Daily_Mail_Australia_can_reveal_that_Brisbane_businesswoman_Laur-a-4_1721947432077.jpg)
Daily Mail Australia can reveal that Brisbane businesswoman Lauren Hall is confirmed to appear on the upcoming series
![MAFS 2025: Lauren Hall Joins Cast with Connection to Former Groom 3 Lauren previously dated Jonathan McCullough, who was paired with Lauren Dunn, on last year's season of the Channel Nine experiment. Both pictured](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/25/23/87782373-13654125-Lauren_previously_dated_Jonathan_McCullough_who_was_paired_with_-a-6_1721947432322.jpg)
Lauren previously dated Jonathan McCullough, who was paired with Lauren Dunn, on last year’s season of the Channel Nine experiment. Both pictured
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, a production insider claimed that casting producers for the series ‘had knowledge’ about Lauren’s link to the former groom and asked her to wipe any traces of him from her social media pages.
‘Production were hoping to quietly sweep it under the rug, but word got around that she was appearing on the show and they knew each other,’ they said.
Lauren is the fourth bride confirmed to appear on the series, following the announcement of Bachelor star Sierah Swepstone and Rhi Disljenkovic.
![MAFS 2025: Lauren Hall Joins Cast with Connection to Former Groom 5 Lauren is the CEO of Mayfair Lane Gifts, a small business which specialises in corporate gifts and merchandise](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/25/23/87781925-13654125-Lauren_is_the_CEO_of_Mayfair_Lane_Gifts_a_small_business_which_s-a-7_1721947432323.jpg)
Lauren is the CEO of Mayfair Lane Gifts, a small business which specialises in corporate gifts and merchandise
![MAFS 2025: Lauren Hall Joins Cast with Connection to Former Groom 7 The stunning brunette was spotted showing off her flawless figure while attending the hen's party last week](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/25/23/87781963-13654125-The_stunning_brunette_was_spotted_showing_off_her_flawless_figur-a-5_1721947432321.jpg)
The stunning brunette was spotted showing off her flawless figure while attending the hen’s party last week
According to an insider, producers are hoping that the new cast will once again bring unparalleled drama.
As anticipation mounts for Season 12, fans can brace themselves for another heart-pounding, highly addictive love quest.
The upcoming season is poised to redefine the boundaries of love, drama, and entertainment.
![MAFS 2025: Lauren Hall Joins Cast with Connection to Former Groom 9 Friends describe the bubbly brunette as 'super fun and entertaining' and say that she is 'really good at what she does'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/25/23/87781955-13654125-Friends_describe_the_bubbly_brunette_as_super_fun_and_entertaini-a-8_1721947432559.jpg)
Friends describe the bubbly brunette as ‘super fun and entertaining’ and say that she is ‘really good at what she does’
![MAFS 2025: Lauren Hall Joins Cast with Connection to Former Groom 11 Speaking to Daily Mail Australia a production insider claimed that casting producers for the series 'had knowledge' about Lauren's link to the former groom and asked her to wipe any traces of him from her social media pages](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/25/23/87781961-13654125-Speaking_to_Daily_Mail_Australia_a_production_insider_claimed_th-a-9_1721947432585.jpg)
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia a production insider claimed that casting producers for the series ‘had knowledge’ about Lauren’s link to the former groom and asked her to wipe any traces of him from her social media pages
An insider connected to the show let slip that the series will feature the most outrageous cast to date.
‘MAFS will continue to capture the nation’s attention, making it a cultural phenomenon unlike any other,’ the source teased.
The updated application form also requires applicants to describe ‘in detail’ any cosmetic procedures they have previously undergone and whether they would be interested in a relationship with the same sex.
The series will also feature several brides and grooms who have already appeared on other reality shows.
Married At First Sight returns to screens in 2024 on Channel Nine.
![MAFS 2025: Lauren Hall Joins Cast with Connection to Former Groom 29 Lauren is tipped to be a stand out bride from the upcoming series. She is the fourth bride identified](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/25/23/87781959-13654125-Lauren_is_tipped_to_be_a_stand_out_bride_from_the_upcoming_serie-a-10_1721947432586.jpg)
Lauren is tipped to be a stand out bride from the upcoming series. She is the fourth bride identified