Inspired by the revamped Australian version, which upped the drama with married couples mixing after their vows, Married at First Sight UK is getting a makeover in 2021.
E4 has revealed that no-nonsense Married at First Sight Australia expert Melanie Schilling, 49, will be joining returning Celebs Go Dating guru Paul C. Brunson, 46, for the brand-new, and much more explosive, UK series.
Both experts will be tasked with matching a group of singles hoping to find love when they meet for the first time at the altar, and mentoring them throughout ‘the experiment’.
Major news! E4 has revealed that no-nonsense Married at First Sight Australia expert Melanie Schilling, 49, will be joining the brand-new, and much more explosive, UK series
Mel has over 20 years of experience as a qualified specialist in human behavioral performance and purpose.
She is best known in the UK for her role on the Australian version of the popular dating show, which has recently been airing to millions on E4.
With a reputation for asking provocative questions and holding everyone accountable for their actions, Mel will work alongside returning expert Paul C. Brunson.
Speaking about her appointment, Mel said: ‘I am so excited to join the super-sized UK version of our much-loved Married At First Sight.
He’s back: Mel will join returning Celebs Go Dating guru Paul C. Brunson, 46, for the upcoming revamped MAFS UK series
‘Being a part of the Australian experiment for 7 seasons has taught me so much about love, marriage, relationships (and conflict) and I can’t wait to share my advice and insight with you all.
‘I have been overwhelmed by the UK response to the Australian version on E4 and have been humbled by all the beautiful messages of support from the UK fans of the show.
‘I am really looking forward to joining forces with Paul C. Brunson (as I’m a huge fan of Celebs Go Dating!) and together I know we are set to shake up the UK conversation about matters of the heart – I just hope I can decipher all those different accents!
MAFS favourtie: Mel (pictured left) is best known in the UK for her role on the Australian version of the popular dating show, which has recently been airing to millions on E4
‘In this time of the global pandemic, now more than ever, we need to focus on connection and engaging with stories that warm our hearts and bring us closer together.
‘I look forward to embracing all that is great about the love and warmth of the people of the UK’.
Paul C Brunson, who has recently been seen on screens in the hit E4 series Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion, is an internationally recognised expert in interpersonal relationships, personal development, and entrepreneurship.
He said: ‘Working on Series 5 of Married At First Sight was one of the proudest moments in my career.
Drama! Last year it was announced that Married at First Sight UK would walk down the aisle on E4, in a new, shaken-up format, taking inspiration from the Australian version
‘The 75% success rate we achieved with the couples as well as the fact we have the first Married At First Sight baby on the way still feels surreal. I am incredibly happy to return and be joined by Mel!’
Last year, the UK’s fifth series (which aired on Channel 4) had a 75% success rate, with three of the four matched couples still together now, and one of the them even expecting a baby, the series’ first.
Last year it was announced that Married at First Sight UK would walk down the aisle on E4, in a new, shaken-up format, taking inspiration from the hugely successful Australian version currently gripping British viewers.
Much like the Australian series, rather than legal marriages, the couples will make a lifelong commitment to one another at a glamorous ceremony.
The couples will then attend weekly dinner parties and take part in recurring commitment ceremonies, where they will choose whether they want to stay in or leave the process.
Following the format of the Australian series closely for this new UK version, Mel and Paul will oversee the entirety of the experience, from matching, to the altar, to honeymoon, to moving in.
The show, which is moving over to E4, has begun casting for the upcoming series via: [email protected]
The news comes after E4 announced that Married At First Sight Australia season 7 will air in the UK this summer, leaving fans overjoyed.
It’s back! On Friday, E4 announced that Married At First Sight Australia season 7 will air in the UK THIS SUMMER, leaving fans overjoyed