Meet MAFS 2026's oldest bride Rebecca who loves a silver fox

She has over 20 years experience in a high-pressure career.
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Meet Rebecca Zukowski MAFS 2026 bride

This year’s oldest Married At First Sight (MAFS) bride is Rebecca Zukowski. The 51-year-old participant is a mother of one, and looks like she will be a dominant personality.

During the Hen’s night, the bride jokingly warned the other participants to stay away from her husband.

We haven’t seen any success with older participants on MAFS so far, but could Rebecca be the first? Below, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about MAFS bride Rebecca, including what she does for a job and who she’s paired with on the show.

What does MAFS’ Rebecca do for a job?

Rebecca is a Leasing Manager for Scape Australia in Melbourne, Victoria. On LinkedIn, she gave some insight into what she does for work.

“I’m an operations and leasing leader with over 20 years’ experience across hospitality, real estate, and customer-driven environments, including large-scale living and community settings,” she said.

“My career has been built in high-pressure, highly visible environments where performance, reputation, and people all matter. Leading in these spaces has taught me that sustainable success isn’t driven by strategy alone — it’s shaped by emotional intelligence, self-trust, and the ability to remain grounded when decisions are complex or closely observed.”

Prior to joining Scape, Rebecca worked at Accor, Jasper Hotel and Mantra Group.

MAFS 2026 bride Rebecca Zukowski and her son Austin
Rebecca with her son Austin. Image: Instagram

MAFS’ Rebecca is a ‘sucker for a silver fox’

The MAFS bride isn’t a fan of dating apps, as she finds the prompts and photos of her matches “ridiculous”. With one failed marriage under her belt, she always imagined she would be happily paired off at this age, but the stark reality has hit her.

Rebecca is a “sucker for a silver fox”, and hopes to find a match who will indulge in luxuries with her, such as dining out, champagne and fashion. However, the most important thing for her is to find somebody who will inject a bit of fun into her life.

Who is Rebecca matched with on MAFS?

Rebecca is matched with Steve Powell, a father of four daughters who is ready to find a long-term relationship.

If you’re curious about whether Rebecca and Steve are still together in real life, head here. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait to find out what happens throughout the experiment.

Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 airs Monday – Thursday at 7:30pm this week on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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