Married at First Sight Australia expert Mel Schilling has shared that she is quitting the show.
Taking to Instagram, the relationship expert shared a video montage of her time on the show over the years, alongside the caption, “After 12 extraordinary seasons, I have made the heartfelt decision to step away from my role as an expert on Married at First Sight Australia.”
“What began as a small social experiment has grown into a global phenomenon, and I have felt truly privileged to be part of that journey. I am incredibly grateful to the fans, the production team, and my fellow experts for their trust and passion over the years.”
Mel has shared her cancer journey over the years, and wanting to focus more on her health and wellbeing.
Mel first shared news of her cancer diagnosis in December 2023. Taking to social media, she posted a photo with her husband, Gareth Brisbane, and daughter, Maddie, accompanied by the caption: “‘You have cancer’ – Three little words that everyone dreads but no one ever expects to hear. Last Thursday my consultant told me those 3 words.”
Mel first started experiencing the cramps while filming MAFS in Australia, later admitting that she was “doubled over in pain” during the reunion dinner party.
She dismissed the cramps, assuming it was caused by the amount of travelling she was doing. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case.
“I saw my GP in Sydney and he put it down to constipation, gave me some laxatives and sent me on my way,” she explained. “Fortunately I knew something still wasn’t right so I booked in for a scan when I returned to the UK. On Thursday I was told I had colon cancer and in an instant, my whole life changed.”
“John Lennon famously said that life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans, how right he was.”
She finished her health update by urging fans to always seek help if something is wrong and to not ignore it because “it might just save your life.”
Mel Schilling has been an expert on MAFS since the show’s second season, in 2015, and has been a mainstay ever since.
However, many viewers have noted that in the 2026 season, she has only really been involved in the commitment ceremonies, perhaps signifying her desire to step back.
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