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Updated March 25, 2026 — 8:03pm , first published 11:00am

Married At First Sight have paid tribute to star relationship expert Mel Schilling, who died from cancer aged 54, in its first episode since news of her death broke on Tuesday.

“It’s with great sadness and a heavy heart that today, the MAFS family lost colleague and dear friend Mel Schilling,” co-expert John Aiken said in a pre-recorded message at the beginning of the program.

Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling has died aged 54.

“She was full of joy. She had a huge smile, and whenever she was on set, everyone lifted. She bought fun, joy, and humour. She also bought an authenticity, which we all loved to be around. It was such a delight to watch her shine.

“She was a fighter. She was a leader. She was an inspiration. She never complained, just rolled up her sleeves and got on with things.…