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Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling has died.

‘MAFS won’t be the same without her’: On air tribute for TV star who died from cancer

Schilling, who has died aged 54, is being remembered as a guiding force and a loving, committed and loyal mother, wife and co-worker.

  • Kayla Olaya

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MAFS' John Aiken's video tribute to Mel Schilling.
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John Aiken's tribute to Mel Schilling

MAFS' John Aiken's video tribute to Mel Schilling.

Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling has died.

Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling dies from cancer

The psychologist’s husband revealed the news of her death on Tuesday night. “She was our wee Melsie: an incredible mum, role model, and soulmate.”

  • Nell Geraets and Louise Rugendyke
Taylor Frankie Paul at the Oscars in Los Angeles earlier this month.

US Bachelorette axed after video emerges of star allegedly assaulting former partner

Bachelorette Taylor Frankie Paul, who came to fame in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, is seen allegedly hurling a stool at her former partner.

  • Kayla Olaya
The cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, season 4.

Right-wing tradwives have some advice for women – do what they say, not what they do

The stars of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives – who rose to fame by peddling the traditionalist lifestyle to a new generation – are living a very different reality.

  • Katy Hall
Say hello to Sarah, Willow and Marcus, three of the “stars” of Flex: The Series.

The new reality TV show that makes MAFS look like MasterChef Australia

The “vertical TV” revolution is moving from phone soaps featuring billionaire brides to Sydney’s sunny Eastern suburbs.

  • Michael Idato
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Married at First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling.

‘My light is starting to fade’: Married At First Sight expert reveals cancer has spread

Mel Schilling has said the cancer she was first diagnosed with in 2023 had deteriorated and spread to the left side of her brain. 

  • Kayla Olaya
Jelena Dokic goes inside St Vincent’s Hospital in season two of SBS documentary series The Hospital: In The Deep End.

Family violence ‘almost broke’ her. But Jelena Dokic wasn’t prepared for this

The former tennis great can relate to many patients inside St Vincent’s Hospital. She didn’t expect to be so confronted by the state of the emergency room.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Guy and Jules Sebastian at their Sydney home. She says, “Watching Guy go through this [legal battle] was the hardest thing.”

‘Some would say I handled it terribly’: Guy and Jules Sebastian on their biggest battle

Over several years, the couple have been through legal “mud” against Guy’s former friend and manager. This is the best advice they received.

  • Michael Lallo
Joel and Juliette in MAFS: After the Dinner Party.

After toxic groom Tyson, a bride is taken to task for being ‘vicious and humiliating’

Juliette claimed her husband had “devil eyes” and that his drumming gave her the ick.

  • Tahlia Pritchard