Particle.news
Download on the App Store

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.