Married At First Sight’s new Puerto Rican sexologist Alessandra Rampolla is spotted in Sydney

Puerto Rican sexologist Alessandra Rampolla will join Nine’s upcoming season of Married At First Sight as a resident ‘expert’.

And on Friday, the TV star was all smiles as she enjoyed a brisk walk around Sydney’s beachside suburb of Bronte.

The 46-year-old appeared to be familiarizing herself with the local area that she will likely call home for the show’s lengthy filming and production process.

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Married At First Sight’s new Puerto Rican sexologist Alessandra Rampolla (pictured) is spotted for the first time in Sydney since Nine’s exciting announcement

MAFS often films from August until November, and then reconvenes for a reunion episode in January.

As part of Nine’s Upfronts on Wednesday, the network announced that sexologist Alessandra would be joining Mel Schilling and John Aiken as Married At First Sight’s newest relationship expert in 2021. 

Taking in the fresh air on a neighbourhood stroll, the blonde stunner dressed casually in activewear leggings and a grey T-shirt.

Walking with pace and purpose, Alessandra had a comfortable pair of sneakers on as she draped a cross-body bag over her torso.

Here she comes! As part of Nine's Upfronts on Wednesday, the network announced that sexologist Alessandra would be joining Mel Schilling and John Aiken as Married At First Sight's newest relationship expert in 2021

Here she comes! As part of Nine’s Upfronts on Wednesday, the network announced that sexologist Alessandra would be joining Mel Schilling and John Aiken as Married At First Sight’s newest relationship expert in 2021

Her new local: The 46-year-old appeared to be familiarizing herself with the local Sydney area she will call home for the show's lengthy filming and production process

Her new local: The 46-year-old appeared to be familiarizing herself with the local Sydney area she will call home for the show’s lengthy filming and production process

Multi-tasking on her outing, the new ‘expert’ appeared to laugh at a conversation she was having via her wireless AirPods.

Alessandra placed her hair up in a low ponytail, and applied a neutral-hued makeup look for wherever she was headed.

She accessorized her casual-chic look with a simple necklace, and notably did not have any rings on her fingers.

Proving how organised she must be, Alessandra wrapped a jumper around her waist in case of cooler temperatures and packed a portable charger for her phone.

Nine’s newest star was also seen wearing a stylish pair of red-framed glasses as she pulled out her phone to begin texting. 

All smiles: Taking in the fresh air on a neighbourhood stroll, the blonde stunner dressed casually in activewear leggings and a grey T-shirt

All smiles: Taking in the fresh air on a neighbourhood stroll, the blonde stunner dressed casually in activewear leggings and a grey T-shirt

Single and on the market? Alessandra accessorized her casual-chic look with a simple necklace, and notably did not have any rings on her fingers

Single and on the market? Alessandra accessorized her casual-chic look with a simple necklace, and notably did not have any rings on her fingers

Alessandra is already well known in her native Puerto Rico, boasting 677,000 Instagram followers and hosting her own show ‘Dare with Alessandra’.

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Alessandra was educated in the US and holds a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy.

She is now a clinical sexologist with over 20 years of experience and has authored a number of published books.

She knows her stuff: Alessandra is a clinical sexologist with over 20 years of experience and has authored a number of published books

She knows her stuff: Alessandra is a clinical sexologist with over 20 years of experience and has authored a number of published books

Prepared: Proving how organised she must be, Alessandra wrapped a jumper around her waist in case of cooler temperatures and packed a portable charger for her phone

Prepared: Proving how organised she must be, Alessandra wrapped a jumper around her waist in case of cooler temperatures and packed a portable charger for her phone

Alessandra will be replacing MAFS ‘expert’ Dr Trisha Stratford, who announced her departure from the show after seven seasons earlier this month. 

‘I am thrilled to be joining John and Mel in Australia’s biggest social experiment,’ Alessandra said in a statement last week.

‘With my particular expertise, I hope to contribute to the complex mix of components that ensure marriages not only work but thrive in the long haul. 

'I am thrilled to be joining Australia's biggest social experiment': Alessandra will replace MAFS 'expert' Dr Trisha Stratford, who announced her departure from the show earlier this month

‘I am thrilled to be joining Australia’s biggest social experiment’: Alessandra will replace MAFS ‘expert’ Dr Trisha Stratford, who announced her departure from the show earlier this month

‘One of my strongest core beliefs is that sexual expression and compatibility are vital in building, nourishing and maintaining healthy romantic relationships, and it is my pleasure to help guide our participants in balancing this important factor in their brave quest for love.’ 

The glamorous star will help Married At First Sight’s existing ‘experts’ John Aiken and Mel Schilling pair 20 singles achieve their goal of creating ten perfect matches.

Married At First Sight’s next season will be its eighth and is currently being produced by Endemol Shine Australia to premiere early next year. 

Tune in: The glamorous star will help Married At First Sight's existing 'experts' John Aiken and Mel Schilling (right) pair 20 singles achieve their goal of creating ten perfect matches

Tune in: The glamorous star will help Married At First Sight’s existing ‘experts’ John Aiken and Mel Schilling (right) pair 20 singles achieve their goal of creating ten perfect matches