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Who is Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling?

MEL Schilling is best known for being an expert on Married at First Sight.

She has carved out a career as a love guru, but who is she?

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Who is Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling?

Mel Schilling is a relationship expert on Married At First Sight UK.

She is known for her no-nonsense attitude when it comes to helping singletons finding the one for them.

The expert has more than 20 years of experience in human behavioural performance and purpose.

On the show she is known for holding those accountable for their own actions and doesn't make any excuses.

Despite telling it how it is, Mel also liked to share her positive vibes online on her social media pages.

She often shared smiling selfies and inspirational quotes.

As well as starring on the UK version of the show, Mel is often back in her native Australia and she works on the Aussie version as well.

Is she married and does she have kids?

Yes, Mel is in a long-term relationship herself.

She tied the knot with partner Gareth Brisbane on December 24, 2020

The TV personality and love guru said she was overcome with emotion on her wedding day, and she shed tears of happiness.

Mel and Gareth met online through eharmony a decade ago.

Together they have a daughter Madison who was born through IVF.

Mel has been open in the past about suffering a miscarriage before going ahead with IVF.

The TV star has been honest about becoming a mum at 42, and how it means their daughter has slotted in with their globe-trotting lifestyle.

When is Married at First Sight on TV and how can I watch it?

Season eight of Married At First Sight UK is set to kick off on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 9pm.

The series is set to be the biggest to date, with 36 episodes airing.

This makes it the longest-ever series, running for six weeks.

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