Heartfelt Tribute: Mel Schillings Husband Speaks Out

's husband Gareth has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his late wife on their eight wedding anniversary.

Posting to the Married At First Sight expert's Instagram account on Monday, Gareth uploaded a joyful photograph from their wedding day, capturing the newlyweds sharing a kiss beneath a shower of pink and white confetti.

The emotional image also featured the couple's daughter Madison, dressed in a white tulle flower girl dress, as Gareth held the youngster in his arms during the celebrations.

Although the post appeared on Mel's Instagram page, it was shared by Gareth, who has continued using the account to honour his late wife following her death from in March.

The touching tribute prompted an outpouring of support from Mel's Married At First Sight family.

Fellow relationship expert commented: 'Sending love and light,' alongside a dove and red heart emoji.

Long-time co-star John Aiken simply wrote: 'Simply beautiful,' followed by a red heart.

Season 13 bride Stella Mickunaite also paid tribute by leaving a heart and dove emoji beneath the post.

Former bride Bec Zacharia showed her support by liking Gareth's tribute, while hundreds of followers flooded the comments with heartfelt messages.

One fan, who revealed they are living with stage four brain cancer, wrote: 'Mel was such an inspiration to me. Sending you love.'

Another added: 'Sending love & strength to you & Maddie.'

The poignant anniversary post comes just days after Married At First Sight Australia farewelled one of its most beloved stars with an emotional on-air tribute.

While viewers tuned in expecting explosive confrontations and unresolved drama, many admitted they were left in tears after the Nine series closed with a moving montage celebrating Mel's extraordinary life and career.

As a collection of memorable moments from her time on the show played across screens, fans took to social media to express their heartbreak.

'I'm in tears, what a beautiful tribute. You will be so missed, Mel!' one viewer wrote.

'Vale Mel Schilling. You were a proper woman,' another added.

A third commented: 'Mel's passing - so terribly sad. Strength to her loved ones.'

Another fan admitted: 'It's been so surreal and sad watching the past few weeks knowing that Mel sadly passed.'

'Missing her so much, her smile is enough to bring joy to the whole world,' another wrote.

'We hope you're doing well up there beautiful Mel.'

One more added: 'What a beautiful ending, it won't be the same.'

Mel tragically died in March aged 54, just days after revealing her cancer had spread to her brain.

The Australian psychologist and relationship expert was first diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023 after doctors discovered a tumour she famously described as being 'the size of a lemon'.