Olivia from Bromma is paired with Urban Nyman, 36, from Solna, and gets to marry him the moment they meet. In this way, the autumn season of SVT's reality hit feels new. But there is also a lot that is new, so much so that the season has been named "Married at First Sight XL".
Twelve singles, more than before, marry complete strangers, but this time all the couples live under the same roof in an apartment building in Hammarby Sjöstad in Stockholm. In addition, the couples will confirm their love with recurring "promise ceremonies" throughout the series - not just at the end of the season. There will also be more episodes, 16 compared with 10.
TV4 recruitment
Another newcomer is the well-known TV psychologist Anna Bennich, who has left TV4 to become one of the program's relationship experts.
It was actually not an easy decision because I have been on "News Morning" for so long. But I am taking a little break from there. It felt really fun with this new format, she says.
Anna Bennich believes that the new concept makes it easier for couples to get relationship tips from the other participants and support each other.
And there's something good about not moving into someone's home, where they are in their usual routines and the other one has to try to find something to do during the day. But it becomes very equal. You're in this little bubble.
"Outsource" love
Olivia Björklund says she has never seen the program before and was told to join by a friend. She describes it as her last resort to find love.
I have long wanted to find my partner for life and have searched and searched. But have not managed to find the right one. Now I was very clear about what I was looking for and wanted.
Olivia was paired with Urban Nyman, who was happy to accept help in finding the right partner.
The question is rather why I wouldn't want to apply to a program like this, where I have a group of experts like Anna to whom it is outsourced. It saves a lot of time and energy. All I have to do is show up as the man I am and be clear about what I want.
"Married at First Sight XL" premieres on SVT on August 23.
