Married At First Sight’s Dave Hand Joins Major Dating Show; Jamie Marinos to Join

Married At First Sight groom Dave Hand is taking another shot at love – this time on Netflix.

The tattooed Melbourne caulker, 37, has joined the cast of Perfect Match season four, the streaming giant’s hit crossover dating experiment that brings together reality stars from around the world.

According to production insiders, Dave will appear alongside a lineup of familiar faces including Too Hot To Handle stars Brianna Balram, Kayla Richart and Katherine LaPrell.

Love Is Blind personalities Marissa Rodriguez, Sophie Willett and Jimmy Presnell, and Love Island USA favourite Kassy Castillo are also tipped to appear, according to Reality TV fan.

They will appear alongside Vanderpump Rules’ Ally Lewber, Building The Band’s Alison Bowles, Temptation Island contestants Danny Spongberg, Natalie Cruz and Hashim Moore.

Representing the men are Love Island USA’s Weston Richey, Temptation Island’s Yamen Sanders and stars from Million Dollar Secret.

Married At First Sight’s Dave Hand (pictured) is taking another shot at love – this time on Netflix. The tattooed Melbourne caulker, 37, has joined the cast of Perfect Match season four

‘They actually wanted both Dave and his MAFS bride Jamie Marinos on the show together,’ an insider said. Pictured with bride Jamie Marinos

A production insider told Daily Mail that Dave was a high-priority recruit for the series after his breakout season on Married At First Sight earlier this year.

‘Producers were thrilled when Dave said yes – they’d been watching his season closely and knew he’d bring great television,’ the insider said.

‘They actually wanted both Dave and his MAFS bride Jamie Marinos on the show together. 

‘The chemistry between them was undeniable, and they thought it would make for explosive viewing.’

However, plans to reunite the former couple fell through at the last minute.

‘Jamie was seriously considering it but pulled out just before contracts were finalised,’ the source revealed.

‘Producers were disappointed, but they’re still very excited to see what Dave does on his own. 

‘He’s outspoken, quick-witted and isn’t afraid to call people out – exactly the type of personality that makes Perfect Match tick.’

According to production insiders, Dave will appear alongside a line-up of familiar faces including Too Hot To Handle’s Kayla Richart (left) and Love is Blind’s Sophie Willett (right)

They will appear alongside Temptation Island contestants Danny Spongberg (left) and Love Island USA’s Weston Richey (right)

Netflix has yet to officially confirm the line-up, but filming is understood to be underway, with the series expected to premiere globally in 2026.

Dave’s appearance marks a major milestone for Australian reality TV, making him the first MAFS Australia groom to join the Perfect Match universe.

‘It’s a big deal,’ the insider added. 

‘Netflix has been looking to diversify the cast with more international personalities, and Dave was the perfect choice. 

‘He’s already proven he can handle the pressure – now it’s about whether he can find love in a completely new arena.’

Perfect Match season four will premiere on Netflix next year. 

A production insider told Daily Mail that Dave was a high-priority recruit for the series after his breakout season on Married At First Sight earlier this year