Married At First Sight went ahead on Wednesday night after the death of was announced on Tuesday evening.
Channel Nine aired a tribute to the relationship expert before and after the episode, but it was not enough for some.
Many tuning in on Wednesday felt that the show should have been cancelled out of respect for the star.
Mel, who completed filming on the series last year, is still appearing in on air in new episodes and featured heavily in Wednesday's Dinner Party scenes.
'Should be cancelled tonight out of respect for Mel Schilling,' wrote one person on X.
One more chimed in: 'It feels weird to go back to regular scheduled programming.'
Married At First Sight went ahead on Wednesday night after the death of Mel Schilling (left) was announced on Tuesday evening
'Almost wrong watching tonight's episode after last night's news,' said another.
One viewer commented: 'I wish they wouldn't show tonight's show. Out of respect for beautiful Mel and her family and extended family.'
'It's not the same watching this after today's sad news. What a gracious and courageous woman Mel Schilling was,' said one more.
Others disagreed, with one person commenting: 'I think it's a mark of respect shows her at her best.'
'Whilst I agree, I don't think Mel would have wanted that,' responded someone else on social media.
Another agreed: 'They announced before the program that it was what Mel had wanted.'
led Channel Nine's tribute to after her death at age 54.
In a heartbreaking segment before Wednesday's episode, Aiken fought tears as he shared moving words about his co-star and best mate.
Mel, who completed filming on the series last year, is still appearing in on air in new episodes and featured heavily in Wednesday's Dinner Party scenes
John Aiken (pictured) led Channel Nine's tribute to Schilling after her death at age 54
