Mel Schilling’s husband Gareth Brisbane 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 cancer in March.The touching tribute prompted an outpouring of support from Mel’s Married At First Sight family.Fellow relationship expert Alessandra Rampolla commented: ‘Sending love and light,’ alongside a dove and red heart emoji. Gareth Brisbane has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his late wife Mel Schilling (pictured) on their eight wedding anniversary Gareth uploaded a joyful photograph from their wedding day, capturing the newlyweds sharing a kiss beneath a shower of pink and white confetti 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. 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 cancer in March’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’. Mel tragically died in March aged 54, just days after revealing her cancer had spread to her brain. Pictured with fellow experts John Aiken and Alessandra RampollaFollowing surgery, Mel announced she had been given the all-clear and remained determined to continue filming Married At First Sight while undergoing treatment.However, in a heartbreaking Instagram update earlier this year, she revealed the disease had metastasised to her lungs in February 2024 before spreading to her brain over Christmas 2025.Following her death, Gareth confirmed the devastating news in a deeply moving statement, revealing Mel’s final thoughts were entirely focused on him and their daughter Madison.’Melanie Jane Brisbane-Schilling passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love,’ he wrote.’In her final moments, when I thought cancer had taken away her ability to speak, she ushered me closer and whispered a message for Maddie and me that will sustain me for the rest of my life.’It took all of her remaining strength, and that gesture summed up our wee Melsie perfectly. Even then, her only thought was for Maddie and me.’This is a woman who became a new mum and a TV star at 42 and nailed both.’This is a woman who, through two years of chemotherapy, when she could barely lift her head from the pillow, never complained and never stopped showing courage, grace, compassion and empathy, and never missed a day of filming.’To most of you, she was Mel Schilling, matriarch of MAFS and queen of reality TV. To Maddie and me, she was our wee Melsie, an incredible mum, role model and soulmate.’On behalf of our family and her incredible friendship group, thank you for the support from around the world.’Gareth has continued to keep Mel’s memory alive through the Instagram account they once shared with fans, regularly posting tributes celebrating milestones and special family moments.Her successor is yet to be announced.