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Mel Schilling Steps Down From 'Married At First Sight' Australia After 12 Seasons

She cites the strain of extended travel from her UK home.

Overview

  • Schilling announced her exit on February 17 in a statement, calling the decision heartfelt and focused on prioritizing family and health.
  • She will continue as an expert on Married At First Sight UK, where she appears alongside Paul Carrick Brunson and Charlene Douglas.
  • The dating coach joined the Australian series in 2016 for season two and has long worked with fellow experts John Aiken and Alessandra Rampolla.
  • She previously disclosed a stage three colon cancer diagnosis in December 2023, underwent surgery to remove a 5cm tumour, and reported remission in early 2025.
  • The Australian production has not named a replacement, as colleagues and viewers share public messages of support.