MAFS UK’s Orson Nurse: his age, job and his famous job before reality television

Will this ex-cricketer be bowled over in love?

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by Ben Pulsford |
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We say this around the same time every year, but the cast of Married at First Sight UK 2024 have the potential to be our favourite yet. And the MAFS UK 2023 cast were fire.

The full list of OG brides and grooms for MAFS UK 2024 has just been released by our Channel 4 overlords and, as such, the heatworld team have spent the majority of this week deep diving into everything the internet and social media can tell us about these hopeful romantics.

After a decent amount of time researching new groom Orson Nurse, we've come to one simple conclusion – we want to marry him.

mafs 2024 cast
The MAFS 2024 cast ©Channel 4

Who is MAFS UK's Orson Nurse?

Orson is one of the handsome grooms taking part in MAFS UK 2024.

How old is Orson Nurse?

He is 41 (and we're going to need that skincare regime, Orson).

Where is Orson Nurse from?

Orson cherishes his heritage as a proud native of St Kitts and Nevis. From the looks of his Instagram, he currently lives in Birmingham.

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Orson ©Channel 4

What does Orson Nurse do for a living?

He is a Project Engineer.

Is Orson Nurse a professional cricket player?

Yes, well, he was (in case you were wondering about that 'his famous job before reality television line'). After dedicating his early life to playing cricket professionally, a career-ending injury forced him to retire and ultimately pursue a career in engineering.

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Orson ©Channel 4

Does Orson Nurse have any children?

He does; Orson has a two-year-old daughter, who is the "light of his life and he puts her happiness above everything else."

What is Orson Nurse looking for in a partner?

Orson is looking for someone who is very open, family orientated and spontaneous. He told producers, "I want to get married as I feel that is the only thing missing from my life."

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Ben Pulsford is a digital writer for Bauer Media, writing for both Closer online and heatworld. When he's not getting paid to gossip about Big Brother, Love Island, and The Real Housewives of Cheshire, he's storming the London LGBTQ+ scene as drag queen, Beary Poppins. Both Ben and Beary are awaiting an invite to join The Real Housewives of Cheshire for series 18. The budget's not there, but the drama is 💅

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