The MAFS 2026 intruders have arrived and are ready to blow up the show once again.
With six new contestants entering the experiment as original couples fall apart and leave, fans can expect all new drama, villains, and mayhem to let loose on our screens.
They’re not holding back.
Who is Sam?
This 34-year-old fitness studio owner is here to prove that tall, dark, and handsome men still exist (thank god!).
After spending time abroad in the United States, Sam Stanton brought the energy of its dynamic fitness culture home to Adelaide. As the owner of a successful cycle spin studio, Sam is ready to use his boy-next-door charm to win over his new husband, rumoured to be Chris Robinson, and we can’t wait to see it!

What happened with Sam’s past relationships?
In the past, Sam has had two meaningful relationships, both marred by distance.
With one ending when he moved back home from the US, and the other coming to a halt after his partner relocated for work, he is over the mileage and ready to get up-close and personal.
What is Sam looking for?
When is comes to relationships, Sam’s parents have set the standard. Inspired by his parents’ long and loving marriage, Sam is looking to follow in their footsteps.

He likes to take things slow, prioritising thoughtfulness and nurturing behaviour, something he hopes his future husband will appreciate.
This natural romantic, like his husband Chris, is looking for someone masculine. However, he’s all about balance, and is drawn someone who can both belt out Taylor Swift in the hallway and get his hands dirty around a campfire.
Let’s hope this ticks Chris’ boxes!