Who Is Mel Schilling's Husband, Gareth Brisbane? Stood Beside Her During Cancer Treatment

Dating coach, Mel Schilling tragically passed away on March 24, 2026. She is survived by his husband, Gareth Brisbane and their daughter, Madison. The heartbreaking news of her death was confirmed by her husband, Gareth. After fighting a long battle with cancer, the Married At First Sight star passed away at the age of 54. The sudden death of Mel Schilling has left her family heartbroken.

In the emotional note, Gareth mentioned that during Mel’s final moments, her only thought was of him and their daughter, Madison. He also mentioned in the note that the Married At First Sight star fought with cancer for the last two years and went through chemotherapy. Gareth highlighted Mel’s strength despite going through such pain. Amid the tragic loss, people have grown curious to know more about Mel Schilling’s personal life. Well, we have got you covered.

Meet Mel Schilling's husband, Gareth Brisbane

Gareth Brisbane is widely known as the husband of Married At First Sight dating coach, Mel Schilling. It is worth mentioning that despite Mel Schilling’s immense popularity in the TV industry, she preferred to keep her personal life away from the limelight and so does her husband, Gareth Brisbane. According to a report by The Sun, Gareth hails from Whitehead, Northern Ireland and holds a PhD degree in Computer Security. In 2024, Mel Schilling told WHO that her husband runs his own online business.

Mel Schilling met her husband, Gareth Brisbane, on an online dating platform

Mel first crossed paths with Gareth on an online dating platform, eHarmony, in 2011. At the time, she was 39. Talking about their first meeting and how they found solace in each other, Mel told OK! Magazine in 2021, that she stayed single for her entire thirties and was not interested in anyone. However, when she met Gareth, he turned her world upside down. The couple also had a long-distance relationship for six weeks. Mel was quoted as saying:

"I was single for my entire thirties. I wasn’t interested in anyone. I was busy travelling the world, working overseas, I was all about building my business and just living a great life. And so we were both nearly 40 when we met, and he just turned my world upside down. I was not expecting that! We met on eHarmony. We did long distance for six weeks, which was really pivotal in the success of our relationship, because we didn’t physically meet for those six weeks, but we were communicating every day."

Mel Schilling tied the knot with the man of her dreams, Gareth Brisbane, at the age of 48

Mel Schilling tied the knot with the man of her dreams, Gareth Brisbane, on December 24, 2020. At the time, she was 48. Mel was super emotional on her big day. Speaking about the same, Mel told OK! Magazine that she felt very emotional, and the sense of security made her cry. Mel welcomed her daughter, Madison at the age of nearly 42. She was quoted as saying:

"I had a bit of a cry on the day. It’s just the meaning of it all. I was a late bloomer in life, like, I didn’t meet my husband until I was nearly 40 and then we had our daughter Madison… when I was nearly 42, so to be finally saying our ‘I dos’ was an emotional time. It was very special."

Mel Schilling and Gareth Brisbane embraced parenthood in their 40s

Mel and Gareth welcomed their first child, a daughter named Madison in 2014 through IVF. At the time, the couple were in their 40s. The duo lovingly calls their daughter, Maddie. But little do people know that Mel had a miscarriage at the age of 40. Speaking about embracing motherhood on Woman's Day in February 2022, Mel said:

"I didn't think I was going to be a mum. I was single for my entire 30s, and having a baby wasn't even on my radar until it was almost too late!"

Rest in peace, Mel Schilling. Team BollywoodShaadis offers our heartfelt condolences to Mel Schilling's family.

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