Married At First Sight bloodbath: Beloved relationship expert fuels speculation she is quitting the Channel Nine dating show after Trisha Stratford’s shock departure
Married At First Sight’s panel of experts could be set for another shake up.
Mel Schilling has fueled speculation that she may be following in former co-star Trisha Stratford’s footsteps and depart the Channel Nine experiment after seven years.
On Thursday, Mel, 49, shared footage of her packing up her home as she geared up to relocate to the United Kingdom, following the announcement of her new gig.
Packed up and ready to go! Melanie Schilling, 49, (left) has fueled speculation she may be QUITTING Married At First Sight after seven years. Pictured with fellow experts John Aiken (centre) and Alessandra Rampolla (right)
Over the past week, the Melbourne-based relationship guru has shared footage to Instagram story as she documents her move to the UK.
Mel will be joined by her husband Gareth Brisbane and daughter Madison, six.
Her decision to move overseas comes at no surprise, with filming for the new season expected to last six months.
Heading overseas: On Thursday, Mel, 49, shared footage of her packing up her home as she geared up to relocate to the United Kingdom, following the announcement she will be joining the UK series of the show
Family: Mel will be joined by her husband, Gareth Brisbane, and daughter Madison, six. Pictured together
However, sources close to Mel have told Daily Mail Australia that the expert is still ‘fully committed’ to Nine and will be back before next year’s season is filmed.
Mel announced she be joining the ‘revamped’ UK version earlier this month, following the popularity of the Australian series which has recently been airing.
With a reputation for asking provocative questions and holding everyone accountable for their actions, Mel will work alongside expert Paul C. Brunson.
New gig: Mel announced she be joining the ‘revamped’ UK version earlier this month, following the popularity of the Australian series which has recently been airing
Speaking about her new appointment, Mel said: ‘I am so excited to join the super-sized UK version of our much-loved Married At First Sight.’
‘Being a part of the 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.
Qualms: Dr Trisha Stratford (pictured) has revealed the real reason she left her role at Married At First Sight Australia. Speaking to Woman’s Day New Zealand earlier this month, Trish said she felt ‘sick’ over the direction the show was taking and worried about the contestants’ mental health
Meanwhile, earlier this month Trisha confessed she felt ‘sick’ over the direction the show was taking and worried about the contestants’ mental health.
Speaking to Woman’s Day NZ, she said: ‘By the end, I couldn’t compromise my professional and personal standards because there were participants on the show who I felt shouldn’t have been there.’
‘If someone gets through the critical selection process, when we say we don’t want them on the show because they’re quite fragile, they’re not going to do well after the show,’ she said.
The New Zealand-based therapist went on to say what the contestants go through is ‘a tough gig psychologically’ and she compared it to experiencing ‘conflict in war zones’.
Trisha has since been replaced by Puerto Rican sexologist Alessandra Rampolla.
Stay tuned! Married At First Sight continues on Sunday at 7pm on Nine