Married At First Sight Australia’s Mel Schilling is ‘secretly planning to quit Nine’

Melanie Schilling has been dishing out advice on Nine’s Married At First Sight for the past five years.

But it appears, season eight of the show could be the relationship expert’s last.

According to New Idea, the 49-year-old is planning to quit after landing a role on the ‘revamped’ UK version of the dating program.

An insider said Mel has been ‘exploring other options’ and is considering producing her own dating show.

‘Mel has a passion for relationships and helping people transform but MAFS isn’t exactly pushing those buttons anymore,’ the source claimed.

‘She is now looking at opportunities and projects where there is a stronger focus on personal development.’

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Mel Schilling and Channel Nine for comment.

It comes after Mel announced she was joining the ‘revamped’ UK version of the show earlier this month, following the popularity of the Australian series, which is currently airing.

With a reputation for asking provocative questions and holding everyone accountable for their actions, Mel will work alongside expert Paul C. Brunson.

The Melbourne-based relationship guru will move to the UK with her husband Gareth Brisbane and daughter Madison, six to film the series.

Her decision to move abroad comes as no surprise, with filming for the new season expected to last six months.

Speaking about her new appointment, Mel said: ‘I am so excited to join the super-sized UK version of our much-loved Married At First Sight.’

‘Being a part of the 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 and have been humbled by all the beautiful messages of support from the UK fans of the show.