PEOPLE can exclusively announce the Chicago-based singles hoping for their happily ever after in the upcoming season of Lifetime's reality show Things are heating up on the newest season of Married at First Sight!

This season returns to Chicago with 10 singles ready to marry complete strangers at the altar. Over eight weeks, the newlyweds will honeymoon and move in together, facing all the

Married at First Sight Season 18 premieres Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime. (That’s a change from its usual Wednesday night timeslot.)

Officially slated for Tuesday, October 15th, Married at First Sight ‘s return will put its focus on ten singles looking for love as they embark on a journey to meet the love of their lives by marrying a complete stranger at the altar. This season’s cast hails from Chicago, bringing the action to the Windy City.

It took us a long time to get here but the wait is finally over and we can officially start the countdown for Season 18 of Married at First Sight. The network has shared the premiere date for the new season,

Married at First Sight! The award-winning series is returning to Chicago for Season 18, where 10 singles will take the plunge and marry total strangers at the altar. This season boasts a more mature cast and promises even more drama,