MAFS expert Mel Schilling's life off screen including husband she met at 40

Former soap actress Ellie Leach made an explosive impression when she took to the dancefloor for his first live performance on Strictly Come Dancing last week. Alongside professional partner Vito Coppola, the star got top marks for her impressive jive.

As Married at First Sight contestant Peggy Rose Lawrence prepares to face her first commitment ceremony with new husband Georges Berthonneau, it’s safe to say her romantic journey with her new groom got off to a rocky start. At the wedding itself, the pair seemed to be a match made in heaven , but things soon turned sour on the honeymoon, when Peggy appeared less than impressed with Georges passion for gaming - something which seemed to equate with being exploitative and flirtatious.

Married At First Sight UK is back on our TV screens and fans of the E4 show are already hooked on the new series, which kicked off on Monday 19 September. Eight brides and eight grooms have put their love lives in the hands of dating experts Mel Schilling, Paul Carrick Brunson and Charlene Douglas, in the hope that they'll find 'The One' waiting for them at the end of the aisle. Some couples have so far hit it off, such as Jay Howard and Luke Worley, while other marriages have been slightly rocky, including Georges Berthonneau and Peggy Rose.

Fans of Married At First Sight UK adore a good love story, so seeing Brad Skelly and Shona Manderson return from their romantic honeymoon should have been a happy sight to see – but many are sick of their over the top public displays of affection. It was clear at the beginning of the show that as soon as the pair laid eyes on one another that there was an instant attraction.They tied the knot and since then things have went from strength to strength.

Married At First Sight UK is back on our TV screens and this year's series is already proving to be filled with drama with plenty still to come. Eight brides and eight grooms star in the new series, which began airing on E4 on 18 September, and while some seem to have met their match at the altar others haven't been so impressed with the love experts' matchmaking skills. One groom who was visibly happy when he saw his wife-to-be was Brad Skelly, 27, whose wedding to Shona Manderson aired on Monday 25 September, with the pair hitting it off from the get go.

Married At First Sight UK star Erica Roberts has entrusted the experts to find her perfect match after having her heart broken by "players".

Mark Billingham, also known as Billy puts the celebrities through their paces as the Chief Instructor on SAS: Who Dares Wins. The hit Channel 4 show will kick off tonight (Tuesday, 26 September) as we watch a string of famous faces take part in the punishing jungle phase of SAS selection. Some of this year's celebrities include former Health Secretary Matt Hancock, singer Gareth Gates, TV personality, Danielle Lloyd and TOWIE star James 'Arg' Argent.

The Great British Bake Off will be making a welcome return to TV screens on Tuesday 26 September, with presenter Noel Fielding welcoming Alison Hammond as his new co-host. Comedian and actor Noel, 50, previously hosted the hit Channel 4 show with fellow comic Matt Lucas, 49, but following Matt's departure, Alison, 49, will now be fronting GBBO with him. Noel has proven to be a hit with fans after joining GBBO in 2017, with his witty one-liners and eccentric taste in shirts and jumpers.

Laura Littlewood has starred in several popular TV shows over the years, including Waterloo Road, but she's probably best known for portraying Suki Waters in Coronation Street. Suki, who is a journalist at the Weatherfield Gazette, is returning to the cobbles as she looks to interview Ryan Conor – she's seen some screen grabs from his X-rated videos and realised he was the victim of the acid attack, much to Ryan's horror. Laura landed the recurring role of Suki back in 2019 and has appeared a handful of times in the soap, most recently back in April when she interview Stephen Reid.

Married at First Sight UK has returned bringing with it a sea of singletons hoping to find love and stay committed to their significant other. But what we've already learnt about the hopefuls is that this isn't their first time on TV, including charming Nathanial Valentino who stole the hearts of the nation on Wednesday, 20 September. During the second episode of the hit Channel 4 show, we saw Nathanial tie the knot with Ella Morgan, who later came out as transgender to her new hubby, despite her crippling fear of being rejected.

Married At First Sight UK has made its triumphant return, already bringing its fair share of dramatic moments as we've watched the first few couples tie the knot.Turning in for the first episode on Monday, 18 September, we were introduced to the glamorous Laura Vaughan who made it clear from the get-go she thoroughly enjoys the finer things in life and everything to do with Chelsea. So much so, that the word Chelsea was thrown about rather a lot during her air time.The 34-year-old finance manager who hails from Hampshire is quickly becoming one of the most notable characters on the show after being paired with tennis coach Arthur.

Married at First Sight UK bride Shona Manderson confessed to her co-stars at their joint hen party that she loves her husband already.

Dating expert Paul Brunson is known for keeping his cool, even when he's surrounded by the chaos of hopeful lovers. But the 42 year old married dad of two - known for his matchmaking skills Married At First Sight UK and Celebs Go Dating - has revealed exclusively to OK! that it's not as easy as he makes out.

Married At First Sight Australia relationship expert Dr Trisha Stratford has tragically died, it's been confirmed.

Married At First Sight Australia star Trisha Stratford has died at the age of 72, it has been confirmed.Trisha, who was a clinical neuropsychologist, starred on the programme from 2015 until her departure in 2020. Earlier this morning (18 September,) her MAFS colleague, John Aiken, announced her death on Instagram with a heartbreaking post.The 53 year old told his followers: "I’m heartbroken and devastated that my friend and dear colleague Trisha has passed away. We shared an amazing seven seasons of @MAFS together.

For fans of the BBC dance competition, every weekend from now until mid-December will be marked by the glitz and glamour of the ballroom, the biting comments of notoriously tough judge Craig Revel Horwood, charming hosting by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, and the tension of Sunday night results shows. As well as the celeb stars, fans of the show can't wait for the return of our much-loved Strictly professionals, including the talented Dianne Buswell. Dianne joined the show back in 2017 and has gone on to have some pretty successful routines and celebrity partners, including her now-boyfriend Joe Sugg, who she reached the final with back in 2018.

The 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing is just around the corner, with the new season scheduled to launch of BBC One on Saturday 16 September. A new set of celebrities are set to take to the iconic dance floor on the hit BBC One show, including Bobby Brazier, Les Dennis, Ellie Leach and Angela Scanlon. This year's pairings are yet to be revealed, with Strictly bosses being careful to keep them under wraps until the launch show.

Angela Scanlon is set to compete in this year's Strictly Come Dancing alongside the likes of Bobby Brazier and Zara McDermott.The Your Garden Made Perfect and The One Show presenter, 39, is a familiar face on our screens after starting her successful career as a stylist and a journalist, before moving into television. But when she's not on our screens, the Irish presenter can be found at home with her beautiful family. Here we take a look at Angela's family life as she takes to the Strictly dancefloor...

Thanks to her dry sense of humour and iconic look, Claudia Winkleman’ has become a favourite among TV fans over recent years.The 51 year old star is set to make a welcome return to our screens on Saturday, with the 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing beginning on BBC One. Claudia will team up with co-host Tess Daly, 54, once again for the hit dancing show. Alongside Strictly, Claudia also hosts BBC's The Traitors, Britain's Best Home Cook and The Piano, and can be found presenting BBC Radio 2 on Saturday mornings.

Married at First Sight UK is just days away from returning to screens as a whole host of singles trust the experts to meet their match.