Married At First Sight UK will return later this year for its ninth series - and expert Mel Schilling has hinted at a big shake-up to the casting process. The relationship guru has been battling stage three colon cancer, calling the ordeal "horrible" in a candid new interview . But she remains defiant in the face of her health struggles, continuing her busy filming schedule and raising awareness on cancer in the process.
The 52-year-old Australian has recently settled down in the UK with her young family, putting down roots in the captial with a stunning new home in South West London. The star is still undergoing chemotherapy while exploring traditional as well as holistic treatments. Her loyalty to the hit dating show hasn't once faltered as she's gearing up for the exciting new season ahead.
Mel has teased fans by revealing there will be some "unique" changes this time round, adding that MAFS UK viewers can expect a "significant casting twist". MAFS star Mel Schilling reveals subtle cancer sign she missed ahead of diagnosis Mel made the move to the UK in 2021 and lives with her husband Gareth and daughter Maddie ( Image: David Cummings) Offering up a sneaky update on this years' cast, Mel told OK! Magazine : "It's quite a different series I think one thing we really pride ourselves on in MAFS is the diversity of the couples in the experiment. "There are some very relatable people in the 2024 cast, which is really nice to have it's almost like a swing back to some of the ear.
