Mel Schilling shares her journey through health challenges and family life while supporting MAFS contestants

Melanie Schilling, a dating expert from "Married At First Sight," is now a contestant helper on the quiz show "The Wheel." She has appeared on multiple seasons of both the UK and Australian versions of MAFS since 2016. In 2023, Schilling was diagnosed with colon cancer and underwent successful surgery. She received support from her family and the MAFS crew while filming the UK series during her chemotherapy treatment. She reports feeling revitalized post-treatment. Schilling lives in London with her husband Gareth and their nine-year-old daughter, Madison. The family previously resided in Brighton and enjoys a spacious home with outdoor amenities. Schilling often travels to Australia for MAFS filming, while her family stays in the UK for school.