*Warning: Spoilers ahead for Tuesday night’s (October 14) 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 bowed out.
The duo had been on shaky ground since the first week but remained determined to stick it out in the experiment, despite concerned advice from their mates.
However, they finally chose to exit the reality show in Tuesday’s (October 14) episode, following a nudge from experts Mel Schilling and Charlene Douglas to face their destiny.
While some couples appear to be a match made in heaven, the likes of Sarah and Dean have left viewers sceptical about the experts’ matchmaking prowess.
Let’s delve into what makes each MAFS relationship guru fit for the job, reports OK!
Mel Schilling
View 3 Images Mel has extensive experience in psychology(Image: E4)
Boasting over two decades of experience in psychology, Aussie-born Mel has a knack for spotting a doomed romance a mile off. Mel holds a bachelor’s degree and an additional graduate diploma in psychology.
She kicked off her career as a consulting psychologist for Morgan and Banks in 1998, before moving onto Personnel Decisions International and Extraversion Consulting.
Prior to her telly gig, Mel served as a director and consulting psychologist at Be. Talented for nearly ten years.
In 2013, she earned accreditation from the International Dating Coach Association, so fans can rest assured she’s got a solid grasp on the art of matchmaking.
Charlene Douglas
View 3 Images Charlene previously worked as a psychodynamic therapist (Image: E4)
Charlene, the sex and relationship guru, initially studied German Studies at university before making a sharp turn into the world of psychology.
In 2018, she bagged a diploma in psychodynamic counselling, followed by a qualification in psychosexual studies in 2020.
She also holds a master’s degree in counselling and psychotherapy and is currently working towards another master’s in psychodynamic psychotherapy, according to her LinkedIn profile.
London-born Charlene worked as a psychodynamic therapist for several years before joining the MAFS UK team. She honed her relationship expertise during her time at Enfield Youth Support Service, where she led educational sexual health sessions for youngsters.
Like Mel, Charlene is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to human relationships.
Paul C. Brunson
View 3 Images Paul is a fixture in the matchmaking field(Image: Channel 4)
While Paul may not have the traditional training that his co-stars boast, he has an impressive track record in the matchmaking field.
After earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, Paul cut his teeth in investment banking before launching his own matchmaking agency in 2009.
Since then, the reality star has become a mainstay in the matchmaking industry and now holds the title of Tinder’s Global Relationship Science Expert.
Beyond MAFS, he hosts the wildly popular ‘We Need To Talk’ relationship podcast, where he chats with everyone from Love Island finalists to chart-topping pop stars.