Marryam Chehelnabi joins MAFS as new expert for Season 14
Marryam Chehelnabi, a psychotherapist formerly on Couples Therapy Australia, joins the MAFS expert panel.
The new expert joins the show for its 2027 season. This fills the gap left after Mel Schilling died.
Chehelnabi holds a Master of Science in Medicine from the University of Sydney. She also has a Master of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy.
Marryam was the lead therapist on Couples Therapy Australia. She will bring fresh perspective alongside Aiken's tough-love approach and Rampolla's focus on intimacy.
Mel Schilling worked on the show for 12 seasons. She stepped away in 2026 after being diagnosed with colon cancer.
- 12 seasons from 2016 to 2026
- Mel's tenure
- Registered Clinical Psychotherapist
- PACFA registration
Why it mattersMAFS fans will see a new change on the expert couch. The show adds another experienced relationship expert.
AustraliaAustralian viewers of the reality dating show will see a refreshed expert panel when Season 14 airs in 2027.
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