The heartbreaking family sacrifice Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling made in her final years has been revealed, following her tragic death on Tuesday aged 54, after a long battle with bowel cancer. The heartbreaking family sacrifice MAFS expert Mel Schilling made in her final years has been revealed, following her tragic death on Tuesday aged 54 after a long battle with bowel cancer. Aiken told Mel that he loved her and that she had 'made a difference.' John also led Channel Nine's tribute to the relationship expert ahead of Wednesday's episode of MAFS. 'It's with great sadness and heavy heart that today the MAFS family lost a colleague and dear friend, Mel Schilling,' he said.

Source: Daily Mail March 25, 2026 23:19 UTC