As expert Paul C Brunson prepares for a double dose of TV matchmaking, he reveals that even the pros need help
KENZI DEVINE
EXCLUSIVE
Dating guru Paul C Brunson is gearing up to return to our screens in two new series. As the pro matchmaker and relationship coach completes filming the latest season of E4’s Married At First Sight UK and prepares for another round of Celebs Go Dating, he fills new in on all we need to know.
“This series of Married At First Sight UK is the best I’ve seen in my decade of working in TV. It’s so authentic,” Paul reveals.
After stars such as Vanessa Feltz, Adam Collard and Chloe Burrows made their mark on Celebs Go Dating last year, Paul is hoping to switch things up this time around as he reveals why Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid is his top pick for the show.
Father-of-two Paul, 49, who’s been married to his wife Jill since 2000, also gives an insight into his own family life during our chat. And while he may be loved-up now, Paul reveals why he almost split from his other half during their first holiday…
Hi, Paul! You’re filming Married At First Sight UK at the moment, how is that going?
Yes, we are heading towards the end of filming. I’m sure you hear this all the time but I’ve now been in television for a decade and this is by far the best series, so I’m excited for everyone to see it. And we are just about to start filming for Celebs Go Dating, so there’s no rest!
What is it that makes this season so special?
The level of authenticity is what does it. The number one complaint we had last time was that people thought the contributors weren’t all there for love, but for business instead. But this time, you can’t argue at all that everyone is there for love and the right reasons. That in itself, creates tension, drama, interest and love. A lot of people lose sight of the fact that MAFS UK is a social experiment, so we’re taking a normal relationship and trying to speed it up. We’re taking all the things that you might do across seven years and putting them into seven months.
You mentioned Celebs Go Dating too. Are there any celebrities you’d like to see on the show?
I actually have no idea who is on Celebs this year, they’re casting right now. But I would love for us to have people on who ordinarily don’t show their private life.
Someone like Susanna Reid! She is someone who everyone holds in high esteem and ev
