Married At First Sight EXCLUSIVE: Experts Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla let their hair down as they join John Aiken for a boozy night out ahead of the season premiere
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Married At First Sight fans are used to seeing the show’s relationship experts looking perfectly polished on screen.
But as filming for the eighth season wrapped in December, Mel Schilling, Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken let their hair down to celebrate in Sydney.
Mel, 49, Alessandra, 46, and John, 50, looked very relaxed indeed as they enjoyed a night out at a Mexican restaurant in Bondi Beach.
They’re back! Married At First Sight fans are used to seeing the show’s relationship experts Mel Schilling, Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken (pictured L-R) perfectly polished on screen
Celebrations! As filming for the new season wrapped in December, the show’s experts were spotted letting their hair down to celebrate in Sydney
The love gurus treated themselves to a three-hour catch up as they gorged on tacos and tortilla crisps followed by several rounds of drinks.
Puerto Rican sexologist Alessandra is replacing former expert Dr Trisha Stratford, who last year announced she was leaving the franchise after seven seasons.
At one stage, Mel and Alessandra were spotted downing glasses of white wine before ordering another bottle, while John opted for beer.
Night out: Alessandra, Mel and John appeared relaxed as ever as they were pictured enjoying a night of drinks and food at Bondi mexican eatery, Fonda
Cheers to that! The relationships gurus treated themselves to a three hour catch up filled with tacos and tortilla crisps
Thirsty? At one point Mel and Alessandra were seen downing glasses of white wine, before they swiftly ordered another round of drinks, while John opted for beer
Mel showed off her toned figure in a floral-patterned dress featuring transparent mesh sleeves, which she paired with black ankle boots.
The mother of one carried her belongings in a pink bag.
She styled her blonde hair in a simple ponytail opted for minimal makeup, including light foundation.
No rivalry here! And while the rare sighting may come as a surprise to many, it’s understood this was the first time that the experts have ever dined together
Friendship: Speaking to Daily Mail Australia about the chemistry of the experts, a source said: ‘For the first time [the experts] felt at ease with each other’ following the departure of Dr Trisha Stratford
That’s nice! ‘There was no tension between the experts this year… They got on like a house on fire,’ The insider said of John, Alessandra and Mel
Alessandra looked sensational in a sleeveless white floral dress, which she wore with a black belt featuring an oversized gold buckle.
The experts rarely socialised together during previous seasons of Married At First Sight, but it seems having Alessandra on board has brought them all together.
‘For the first time the experts have felt at ease with each other,’ a source said. ‘There was no tension between the experts this year. They got on like a house on fire.’
Stylish: Mel showed off her figure in a black floral print dress which featured transparent mesh sleeves which she paired with ankle-high black boots
Summer chic: Meanwhile, Puerto Rican sexologist Alessandra looked sensational in a sleeveless white floral dress which she wore with a black belt and oversized gold belt buckle
Get excited! The new season of Married At First Sight premieres Monday at 7.30pm on Nine