Name: Arthur
Age: 34
From London
Occupation: Tennis coach
Why: “I am ready to find the love of my life”
Name: Ella
Age: 29
From: Weston Super Mare
Occupation: clinical consultant
Why: “This experiment is so much more than just my marriage.” I see this as a big deal for someone in transition.
Name: Brad
Age: 27
From: Grimsby
Occupation: model
Why: “I wholeheartedly trust the experts to match me well”
Name: Jay
Age: 31
From: Lancashire
Occupation: Sales Manager
Why: Hopefully they found someone suitable for me and I believe everything happens for a reason.
Name: Georges
Age: 30
From: Surrey
Profession: Sports rehabilitator
Why: “I told the experts I will give 120%.” I trust them and I will trust the process.
Name: Laura
Age: 34
From: Hampshire
Occupation: Financial manager
Why: “I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a positive outcome – I don’t want another divorce.”
Name: Luke
Age: 30
By: Clacton
Occupation: Sales Manager
Why: “I’m really open and I know I can make things work and build things. I just hope she has the same attitude.”
Name: Peggy
Age: 32
From: Kent
Occupation: Technology venture partner
Why: “I want that lover and someone who can also be my best friend”
Name: Nathaniel
Age: 36
From: Manchester
Occupation: Event marketing manager
Why: “I don’t trust anyone but myself, but I hope they did a good job, that’s all I can say.”
Name: Porsche
Age: 36
From London
Occupation: Executive Assistant
Why: “I try not to think too much about the fact that I’m marrying a complete stranger because I’ll probably overwhelm myself.”
Name: Paul
Age: 26
By: Chesham
Occupation: Account Manager
Why: “I hope the experts have literally personally extradited my best friend and life partner.”
Name: Rosaline
Age: 28
From: Crewe
Occupation: Florist
Why: “I’m excited, but I also feel pretty nervous.” It doesn’t feel real.
Name: Terence
Age: 40
From: Reading
Occupation: Youth worker/DJ
Why: “I’m looking forward to it and excited.” The only thing I’m worried about is whether she’ll like me.
Name: Shona
Age: 31
From: Nottingham
Occupation: Performing Arts Teacher
Why: “My greatest happiness would be if he and I did the experiment and really tried to grow together.”
Name: Thomas
Age: 27
From: Wiltshire
Occupation: Investment communications
Why: “I look forward to getting to know this person and seeing what we can do together.”
Name: Tasha
Age: 25
From: Leeds
Occupation: Childcare assistant
Why: “I trust the experts to help me find the love of my life – the ant for my December!”
Name: JJ
Age: 30
From: Essex
Occupation: Owner of a fashion brand
Why: “I couldn’t find anyone, so when this opportunity came up it felt right to me.”
Name: Bianca
Age: 29
From: Buxton
Occupation: Hair extension specialist
Why: “All my friends around me were having babies and getting married and I always thought, ‘Surely there must be someone out there for me’.”
Name: Jordan
Age: 26
From: Sheffield
Occupation: Personal trainer
Why: “I’ve had trouble finding the right person before.”
Name: Erica
Age: 25
From: Dance teacher
Occupation: Dance teacher and social media manager
Why: “All I wanted is to settle down and have the security of having someone to literally spend my life with and have a best friend.”