NOW in its ninth season, Married At First Sight is back for more explosive drama.
One person joining the line-up of grooms for MAFS 2024 is Ross McCarthy.
Hailing from Manchester, Ross McCarthy is a 32-year-old painter and decorator.
He has signed up for Married At First Sight’s 2024 series and is the first deaf groom to take part in the show.
Born without hearing, he wears two hearing aids, but has never let this define who he is and what he wants to do in life.
Ross also revealed how he comes from a large family who are all “very close”.
Ross played for Everton Deaf Football Club.
It was during this time that he was scouted for Team GB trials aged 17, before being confirmed for the first Deaf England squad.
He played all over the world until 2022 when he gave it up so he could be close to home for his child.
Ross dotes on his daughter, and said that she is “the centre of his universe”.
He often posts pictures of them spending time together on his popular Instagram handle, @ross.mac91.
The marriage experiment series is back for its ninth series, and follows on from an explosive season 8.
Ross is putting his faith in experts Paul C Brunson and Mel Schilling.
It’s their job to find him his perfect match, and someone he could potentially spend the rest of his life with.
Ross revealed he has been in three serious relationships in the past.
He has been single since 2021 and is now ready to find ‘the one’.
Speaking about being on MAFS, the groom told Channel 4: “I’ve been engaged before and this is my third time lucky.
“I’m looking forward to meeting my wife. I’m ready for this.”
Ross wants someone with banter, who is easy to communicate with and has strong family values.
He also revealed the big news on his Instagram grid, and told his followers: “Well…the secret’s out – I married a stranger!
Married at First Sight UK.”
Ross’ friends rushed to congratulate him, with one posting: “Massive congratulations Ross!!! Nice one!!!! Can’t wait to watch!”
Another said: “Ahhhh can’t wait to see this!!”
This one was thrilled: “So excited to watch! My favourite show! I’m sure you’ll be amazing!”
Here's who you can expect in the Mafs 2024 cast:
