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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lauren Del Fabbro

Much-loved TV relationship coach issues heartbreaking cancer update

  • Mel Schilling, a relationship coach on Married At First Sight, has revealed doctors can no longer treat her cancer, which has now spread to her brain.
  • Schilling's health issues began in 2023 with colon cancer, but subsequent scans identified nodules in her lungs and later metastasis to her brain.
  • Despite undergoing 16 rounds of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the disease progressed, causing severe headaches and numbness on the right side of her body.
  • In an Instagram post, Schilling shared the devastating news, stating her 'light is starting to fade' and she is now relying on her family for support.
  • Channel 4 and the production company CPL expressed their profound sadness and support, confirming that fellow MAFS expert John Aiken will step in for her on the current series of MAFS UK.

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