LOVE RULES AS MTV'S HIT MATCHMAKING SERIES "ARE YOU THE ONE?" RETURNS ON SPECIAL PREMIERE NIGHT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AT 11:00 P.M. ET/PT

Meet the Cast Now on MTV's Snapchat

Third Season to Feature Game-Changing Twist That Could Cost Them All

NEW YORK, NY (August 20, 2015) - MTV's hit matchmaking experiment, "Are You The One?," returns to tackle the question, "If your #perfectmatch was standing right in front of you, would you even know it?" Mirroring the franchise's successful formula, the show will follow a group of 10 single women and 10 single men, who are self-admittedly horrible at relationships, as they jet off to Hawaii in the hopes they'll leave their bad relationship habits behind and find their #perfectmatch. Hurry and meet the cast now on MTV's Snapchat (@mtv)! "Are You The One?" will premiere on MTV on Thursday, September 24 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT before moving to its regular time slot on Wednesdays at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT beginning Wednesday, September 30.

Prior to arrival, the singles will undergo a rigorous matchmaking process involving in-depth interviews and compatibility testing, using a team of professional matchmakers and psychologists, as well as the contestants' family, friends and exes. An ideal match for each person will be selected - the catch is that the results are not revealed to any of them. The singles will begin their quest to find their #perfectmatch in the house. If the entire group succeeds in finding their matches during the season, they'll walk away not only with love, but their share of one million dollars. All 10 couples must match, or they'll all go home without the cash!

Adding to the drama this season is a twist that will leave the love birds speechless. If at any point during the weekly matchup ceremonies the singles fail to make at least one true match (known in the game as a "blackout"), the group will be penalized with the loss of $250,000 - so in this game, four blackouts means, no jackpot. The couples will be forced to rule with their hearts and not with their heads if they hope to succeed in love and money.

This season's relationship seekers revealed on MTV's Snapchat today include:

THE GIRLS
Amanda, 22 - Westminster, CO, Twitter: @MTV_AMANDAG
Britni, 24 - Augusta, GA, Twitter: @BritniNicol
Chelsey, 23 - Orlando, FL, Twitter: @BombshellChels
Hannah, 22 - Syracuse, NY, Twitter: @_hannahrathbun
Kayla, 22 - Sandy Hook, CT, Twitter: @Kayyjaybee
Kirsten, 22 - Ashburn, VA, Twitter: @KikiMTV
Kristyn, 22 - Los Angeles, CA, Twitter: @cheynotshy
Melanie, 23 - Franklin Square, NY, Twitter: @schmelllanie
Rashida, 23 - Columbia, SC, Twitter: @rashidazakiya
Stacey, 24 - Staten Island, NY, Twitter: @staceygurnevich

THE GUYS
Alec, 22 - Philadelphia, PA, Twitter: @agonzalez12
Austin, 22 - Addison, TX, Twitter: @in_my_SHEETS
Chuck, 26 - Maui, HI, Twitter: @MTV_Chuckalodon
Connor, 25 - Tinley Park, IL, Twitter: @tweetconnor180
Devin, 26 - Northampton, MA, Twitter: @MTVbigD
Hunter, 22 - Perry, FL, Twitter: @hbarfield13
Mike, 24 - Stony Brook, NY, Twitter: @mikecrescenz0
Nelson, 26 - San Marcos, TX, Twitter: @NellyT2013
Tyler, 25 - Indianapolis, IN, Twitter: @tee_boogie_
Zak, 26 - Toronto, CN, Twitter: @ZAKLONGO

MTV.com is the only destination to watch full episodes, check out cast photos, bios, sneak peeks and more!

Join in the social conversation on Twitter with the official hashtag #AYTO and visit the "Are You The One?" Facebook page.

"Are You the One?" concept by Executive Producers Howard Schultz, Rob LaPlante and Jeff Spangler of Lighthearted Entertainment. Scott Jeffress Executive Producer for Lighthearted Entertainment.

About MTV:

MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of more than a half-billion households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its Emmy(R), Grammy(R) and Peabody(R) award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. MTV's sibling networks MTV2 and mtvU each deliver unparalleled customized content for young males, music fans and college students, and its online hub MTV.com is a leading destination for music, news and pop culture. MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.

About Lighthearted Entertainment:

Lighthearted Entertainment was established in 1992, by the late Howard Schultz, as an independently-owned television production company specializing in all forms of non-scripted programming. Co-Owners and Executive Vice Presidents Rob LaPlante and Jeff Spangler are fiercely committed to translating their creativity, energy and ideas into shows that tap into the zeitgeist of current culture. The company has produced thousands of hours of television across cable, syndication and broadcast networks including breakout hits, "Dating Naked" and "Twinning" for VH1, as well as TLC's new pop-up game show, "Labor Games." Additionally, Lighthearted Entertainment has produced iconic staples including FOX's "The Moment of Truth," ABC's "Extreme Makeover" and MTV's "Next" which have enjoyed worldwide appeal.