Paul C. Brunson shares heartbreaking tribute to his MAFS co-star Mel Schilling and recalls her 'extraordinary strength' juggling 14 hour work days in Australia and the UK during her cancer treatment
Mel was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023, and received treatment including chemotherapy in the UK whilst she filmed MAFS UK. Sharing a series of photos of their friendship, alongside fellow MAFS UK expert Charlene Douglas, Paul recalled: 'I'll never forget my first BAFTA in 2022. I arrived on the red carpet with Mel and Charlene to represent MAFS UK. Paul also paid tribute to practising psychologist Mel's work on MAFS, explaining how 'during MAFS commitment ceremonies, we each had our areas where we would lean in and speak truth.' Paul ended his message by writing: 'Mel showed us what it means to live your values.
Source: Daily Mail March 25, 2026 16:16 UTC
