*Warning: Contains spoilers for Tuesday night’s (14 October) episode of MAFS UK*
Last night’s commitment ceremony on Married at First Sight UK put the show’s experts to the test, as controversial couple Sarah and Dean tearfully decided to leave the programme.
Despite their relationship being on shaky ground since the first week, the pair had chosen to remain in the experiment, ignoring worried advice from friends.
However, they finally chose to exit the reality show in Tuesday’s (14 October) episode, following encouragement from experts Mel Schilling and Charlene Douglas to face their destiny.
While some couples appear to be perfectly matched, the likes of Sarah and Dean have left viewers questioning the E4 experts’ abilities.
Let’s take a closer look at what qualifies each MAFS relationship expert for their role.
Mel Schilling
View 3 Images Mel has extensive experience in psychology (Image: E4)
With over two decades of experience in psychology, it’s no surprise that Australian-born Mel can identify a failing relationship from afar.
Mel holds a bachelor’s degree and an additional graduate diploma in psychology, reports OK!
The 53 -year-old started her career as a consulting psychologist for Morgan and Banks in 1998, before moving onto Personnel Decisions International and Extraversion Consulting.
Prior to her television career, Mel served as a director and consulting psychologist at Be. Talented for nearly ten years.
In 2013, she gained accreditation from the International Dating Coach Association, assuring fans of her matchmaking expertise.
Charlene Douglas
View 3 Images Charlene previously worked as a psychodynamic therapist(Image: E4)
Charlene, a sex and relationship expert, initially studied German Studies at university before shifting her focus to psychology.
She earned a diploma in psychodynamic counselling in 2018 and furthered her qualifications with a degree in psychosexual studies in 2020.
According to her LinkedIn profile, she also holds a master’s degree in counselling and psychotherapy and is currently pursuing another master’s in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Before joining MAFS UK, the London-born therapist had spent several years working as a psychodynamic therapist and honing her behavioural expertise at Enfield Youth Support Service, where she led educational sexual health sessions for young people.
Like Mel, Charlene has a wealth of knowledge about human relationships.
Paul C. Brunson
View 3 Images Paul is a fixture in the matchmaking industry (Image: Channel 4)
Although less traditionally trained than his co-stars, has an impressive background in the matchmaking field.
After earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, Paul began his career in investment banking before launching his own matchmaking agency in 2009.
The reality star has since become a prominent figure in the matchmaking industry and now serves as Tinder’s Global Relationship Science Expert.
In addition to his role on MAFS, the 51-year-old hosts the highly successful ‘We Need To Talk’ relationship podcast, where he interviews a range of guests from Love Island finalists to pop stars.