Meet Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 intruder, Tyson Gordon, who is a former soldier and a devout Christian, hoping his future partner is open to faith.
Tyson is also looking for a woman who doesn’t have a long dating history and appreciates honesty. So keep on reading to see who Tyson is, and who his future bride-to-be is, through the MAFS experiment.
Who is Tyson Gordon, and what does he do?
Tyson Gordon is a 30-year-old former soldier turned property investor from the Gold Coast. Before entering the MAFS experiment, Tyson served six years in the Australian Army, including a tour of Afghanistan, an experience he says taught him discipline, structure and resilience.
Since leaving the military, Tyson has built a career buying, flipping and selling properties. When he’s not working on real estate projects, he appears to enjoy an adventurous lifestyle, according to his Instagram. He has competed in Hyrox doubles competitions and spends a lot of time between the Gold Coast and Brisbane, embracing fitness and high-energy challenges.
Tyson has strong opinions and beliefs
Tyson describes himself as a devout Christian and hopes his future partner is open to faith and shared values. He has openly said he prefers a more traditional dynamic in relationships — wanting to provide, protect and take the lead.
He considers himself regimented and conservative, and isn’t afraid to stand by his opinions, even if they divide the room.
Fellow MAFS bride Alissa described him as “one of a kind with strong opinions” in an interview with Chattr, hinting that he brings strong energy and firm views into the experiment.
Who is Tyson’s ideal partner?
Tyson has made it clear he doesn’t want a partner he considers “woke,” even calling it a red flag. In a pre-recorded application video, he told John, one of the experts on MAFS, that he wouldn’t be interested in “someone with green hair” or “a woman that’s a complete feminist.”
He also said he’d prefer a woman who doesn’t dislike Donald Trump, explaining that he’s a supporter and believes Trump is doing a great job.
In addition, Tyson stated that he doesn’t want a partner who is overweight, and said having children is a major dealbreaker for him. As he put it, “I’m not here to look after someone else’s kid.”
Tyson was married before the experiment
According to his Channel 9 bio, Tyson was previously married to a Mormon woman from Utah. The pair maintained a long-distance relationship during his military deployment, but the marriage ended shortly after she relocated to Australia.
Who is his bride-to-be in the MAFS experiment?
Tyson’s bride in the experiment is Stephanie Marshall, a 32-year-old real estate agent who has never been in love.
Whether he and Stephanie are the right match remains to be seen, but with strong beliefs, big personalities and high expectations involved, they’re certainly set to be one of the most talked-about couples of the season.
Married at First Sight (MAFS) 2026 airs Sunday – Wednesday on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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