Filming for Married At First Sight 2026 is well and truly underway.

Daily Mail Australia can exclusively reveal the identity of the first groom set to shake up the experiment.

Daniel Hewitt will star on the upcoming thirteenth season, which is currently being filmed across Sydney.

The Melbourne-based real estate agent, who friends say is ‘fun, confident, and the life of the party’, has quietly stepped away from the property game to say ‘I do’ to a total stranger – and producers are said to be thrilled with their casting decision.

Hewitt has made a name for himself in the competitive Melbourne market, racking up $9.6 million in sales over the past 12 months, including a jaw-dropping $2.8 million deal for a seven-bedroom home in Chadstone that went under the hammer in June.

According to property records, Daniel sold 12 homes in the past year – a mix of houses and apartments – with an impressive average sale price of $1.1 million and a turnaround time of just 48 days on the market.

Daily Mail Australia can exclusively reveal Melbourne-based real estate agent Daniel Hewitt (pictured) is one of the first grooms to be matched for the upcoming thirteenth season

The suave agent, who friends say is ‘fun, confident, and the life of the party’, has quietly stepped away from the property game to say ‘I do’ to a total stranger – and producers are said to be thrilled with their casting decision

But it’s not just his property portfolio making headlines.

Insiders say Daniel, who was born in England and bears a striking resemblance to UFC star Conor McGregor, is no stranger to the finer things in life.

‘He’s got this real swagger about him,’ one friend said. ‘He’s confident, sharp, and always up for a good time. Definitely not the shy type.’

‘He rolls with a pretty glam Melbourne crowd too – lots of influencers, creatives, that sort of scene.’

Daniel’s presence on the show has already made waves, with his flashy style, cheeky charm and smooth-talker energy catching the attention of his bride – and the camera crew.

‘Let’s just say he knows how to work a room,’ a production insider dished. ‘He’s not afraid of the spotlight, and that’s exactly what we want.’

His casting comes just days after brides were spotted filming their lavish TV weddings across Sydney, including blonde bombshell Rebecca Zukowski, who turned heads at Centennial Park and has already been dubbed the show’s new ‘wild card’.

Daniel’s wedding is understood to have been filmed earlier this week, with honeymoons already underway.

Hewitt has made a name for himself in the competitive Melbourne market, racking up $9.6 million in sales over the past 12 months, including a jaw-dropping $2.8 million deal for a seven-bedroom home in Chadstone that went under the hammer in June

According to property records, Daniel sold 12 homes in the past year – a mix of houses and apartments – with an impressive average sale price of $1.1 million and a turnaround time of just 48 days on the market

Daily Mail Australia previously revealed the 2026 season almost didn’t make it to air after last-minute cast dropouts forced producers to scramble behind the scenes.

‘They had multiple people pull out and had to move quickly to fill those spots,’ one well-placed source revealed.

But the end result? A bold, diverse cast of professionals, creatives, and big personalities – with producers tipping this to be one of the ‘most explosive seasons yet.’

‘Some couples are hitting it off immediately, others are absolute mismatches – the drama is already building,’ one insider said.

‘Daniel’s definitely one to watch. He’s got that mix of confidence, cheek, and unpredictability – and it’s going to make for great TV.’

Daily Mail Australia previously revealed the 2026 season almost didn’t make it to air after last-minute cast dropouts forced producers to scramble behind the scenes. Pictured: Rebecca Zukowski filming her wedding for the new season this month