Married at First Sight Australia expert Melanie Schilling joins ‘revamped’ UK version ahead of new series

MARRIED at First Sight Australia expert Melanie Schilling is  joining the 'revamped' UK version of the dating show.  

The 49-year-old relationship guru will be dishing out advice to a new set of newlyweds alongside Celebs Go Dating's Paul C Brunson, 46.

The brand new series is expected to be just as explosive as the version Down Under, which has had UK viewers gripped ever since it hit our screens on E4 in January.

The no-nonsense experts will be tasked with matching a group of singles hoping to find love when they meet for the first time at the altar.

Mel took to social media to share the big news, writing: "I've been dying to tell you my big news and today is the day I can finally reveal it to you!

"I am so excited to be joining the super-sized *UK version* of our much-loved Married At First Sight. Being a part of the Australian experiment for 7 seasons has taught me so much about love, marriage, relationships (and conflict) and I can't wait to share my advice and insight with you all.

"I have been overwhelmed by the UK response to the Australian version and have been humbled by all the beautiful messages of support from the UK fans of the show. I'm so delighted to be joining the team  to create something magical."

Mel has over 20 years of experience as a qualified specialist in human behavioural performance and purpose. 

The TV star said that she was thrilled to be joining Paul and the whole UK production team.

She continued: "I am really looking forward to joining forces with my fellow *Relationship Expert* Paul Brunson (as I'm a huge fan of Celebs Go Dating!) and together I know we are set to shake up the UK conversation about matters of the heart - I just hope I can decipher all those different accents!

"In this time of the global pandemic, now more than ever, we need to focus on connection and engaging with stories that warm our hearts and bring us closer together.

"I look forward to embracing all that is great about the love and warmth of the people of the UK."

Paul, who has recently been seen on screens in the hit E4 series Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion, will also be back.

He said: "The 75% success rate we achieved with the couples as well as the fact we have the first Married At First Sight baby on the way still feels surreal. I am incredibly happy to return and be joined by Mel!”

With a reputation for asking provocative questions and holding everyone accountable for their actions, Mel will be the perfect addition to the dating show.

She is best known in the UK for her role on the Australian version of the popular dating show, which has racked up impressive viewing figures on E4.

Paul and Mel will oversee the experiment and give their opinion at each dinner party and offer advice in the weekly recurring commitment ceremonies.

The new series will air later this year on E4, in a new shaken-up format, taking inspiration from the hugely successful Australian version.

Last year, the UK's fifth series had a 75% success rate, with three of the four matched couples still together now, and one of the them even expecting a baby.