The countdown to 2025 is on, and you know what that means… Married at First Sight 2025 (MAFS) is just around the corner!
Fans can’t get enough of the on-set tea spilling and cast lists leaking left and right.
While we’re all rooting for the brides and grooms-to-be to find their happily-ever-afters, let’s not forget the MAFS experts behind the matchmaking magic: Alessandra Rampolla, John Aiken, and Mel Schilling.
Find out more about the MAFS experts below!
Alessandra Rampolla
Joining us from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Alessandra is the certified clinical sexologist bringing over 20 years of experience to the MAFS matchmaking room.
Alessandra holds a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and boasts a list of other degrees and certifications in sexology, according to her Nine bio. She kicked off her career counselling individuals and couples before making her TV debut, appearing on shows including the Emmy-nominated School for Husbands, Sex Hospital, and Dr. Phil.
Alessandra first joined as a MAFS expert in Season 8 (2021). As part of the expert panel, she focuses on the importance of sexual expression and compatibility in romantic relationships, using her sexpertise to ensure the TV newlyweds are set up to thrive.
Beyond helping reality TV couples, Alessandra has hosted her own radio show, authored five books, and built an impressive social media following, with 2 million followers across platforms.
John Aiken
Relationship expert John has been in the field for over 25 years, running a successful private practice.
In an interview with Chattr earlier this year, John shared that he feels it’s his “responsibility” to point out any questionable behavior he notices in the participants’ relationships.
“Over the last three seasons, I’ve become more direct,” he said.
“You’re in a privileged position where you can give them really hard-hitting feedback in a short amount of time, in the hope that it lands and it changes.”
Beyond sharing his expertise on the MAFS couch, John has appeared on ABC’s Making Couples Happy and Making Families Happy, Nine’s Today Show, Today Extra, and A Current Affair. He’s also the weekly dating and relationship expert for 9Honey.
Outside the silver screen, John is a best-selling author and runs exclusive relationship retreats.
Mel Schilling
Mel is a dating and relationship expert with 20 years of experience, working with clients across all stages of life in both corporate and therapeutic settings. She’s also worked as a business and personal coach across Australasia and the Middle East.
As her bio reveals, Mel is passionate about educating, motivating, and inspiring people to be their best and believes the key to happiness lies in having great relationships.
In terms of her love life, Mel spent 10 years as a single gal in the Melbourne scene before meeting her partner at 40 through the world of online dating.
In 2019, Mel and Gareth Brisbane tied the knot in Bali, and now they share a beautiful family with their six-year-old daughter, Maddie.
This year, she’s also been an inspiration, sharing her health struggles publicly after being diagnosed with colon cancer last year.
