EXCLUSIVE Meet Married At First Sight's wildest bride ever: Blonde bombshell promises to bring the drama as filming begins for 2026 season

Daily Mail​

12 hours ago

Cameras are rolling on Married At First Sight 2026, and the upcoming season promises to be the wildest yet.
This week, a new bride, blonde bombshell Rebecca Zukowski, was busy shooting her wedding in Sydney's Centennial Park.
Insiders say she's already bringing serious drama before the season even begins.
The glamorous bride is a seasoned businesswoman with over two decades' experience in the hospitality, tourism and real estate industries.
Rebecca has been described by friends as 'fun, loyal and loud' – a firecracker ready to ignite the experiment.
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'She's wild – think Jamie [Marinos] – just with years of experience,' one source close to production dished.
'She was overheard yelling on her balcony in between takes – it was a whole moment.'
According to her LinkedIn, the bride is a 'results-driven Operations Manager with 20+ years of extensive leasing management, business development and key account management experience.'
She's also a force when it comes to leadership, boasting skills in 'change management, business improvement and operating large-scale tourism and residential facilities.'
But it's not just her business background that's caught the attention of producers.
Insiders say her bold personality, tell-it-like-it-is attitude and loyal heart have already made her a standout with the cast and crew.
'She's the type of girl who will back you 100 percent – but don't cross her, because she'll call it out without blinking,' another friend said.
'She's got this larger-than-life energy and doesn't tone herself down for anyone. We're all so excited to see her on screen.'
In fact, she's already raised eyebrows during filming after a fiery outburst on set, accusing her bridesmaid of trying to upstage her on her big day.
'She's a no-nonsense kind of woman. She says what everyone else is too scared to say,' one production insider added.
'She's going to make incredible television.'
So far, little is known about her groom named Steve.
Daily Mail Australia can reveal the cast for season 13 has finally been locked in, despite behind-the-scenes setbacks, with production now in full swing across Sydney.
According to insiders, the new season almost didn't make it to the altar on time after multiple cast dropouts and a last-minute casting scramble left producers racing to fill key roles.
'Producers were scrambling behind-the-scenes right up until filming started,' one well-placed source told Daily Mail Australia.
'There were multiple cast dropouts and several roles had to be urgently filled at the last minute.'
Insiders say her bold personality, tell-it-like-it-is attitude and loyal heart have already made her a standout with the cast and crew
Despite the early chaos, production is now in full swing, with all eyes on whether this season will live up to its explosive predecessors.
'It was touch and go there for a few weeks,' one well-placed source revealed.
'They had some big personalities pull out just days before filming, and others were cut late in the process due to vetting. But they've managed to secure a strong final cast - and the cameras are now rolling.'
Despite the bumpy pre-production period, filming is now in full swing.
Backstories, bucks' and hens' nights have already been filmed, with weddings currently underway and honeymoons expected to follow in the coming days.
While the show's signature drama is usually saved for the dinner parties and commitment ceremonies, this year's brides and grooms are wasting no time.
Another insider teased that filming has already produced 'some of the strongest matches we've seen in years' – along with a few early red flags.
'There are couples with instant chemistry, and others who are clearly mismatched from the start. The tension is building – and we're only in the early stages.'
According to insiders, the new season almost didn't make it to the altar on time after multiple cast dropouts and a last-minute casting scramble left producers racing to fill key roles
Producers are said to be particularly proud of this year's mix of personalities – which includes creatives, professionals, tradies, and even a few wildcard entries that are sure to get viewers talking.
'It's a really bold cast. There's a lot of diversity in age, culture, and life experience,' one source said.
'You've got a couple of big online personalities, a groom who's been in the headlines before, and some really grounded people just looking for love.'
After a strict vetting process was introduced this year to avoid off-screen scandals, the casting team had to move quickly to replace last-minute dropouts.
'They're still walking a fine line – they want drama and standout characters, but no reputational nightmares. It's a tightrope.'
With weddings being filmed across multiple locations around Australia and honeymoons about to begin, the pace is picking up - and producers are confident they've landed a winning mix.
Experts John Aiken, Mel Schilling, and Alessandra Rampolla have also returned to the experiment, with sources claiming they'll take a more hands-on approach than ever before.
Channel Nine is expected to premiere the new season in late January 2026.