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In a poignant revelation, Jules Robinson has shared the heartfelt message she sent to Mel Schilling on the night of Schilling’s untimely passing. The beloved relationship coach from the popular show “Married At First Sight” tragically succumbed to illness at the age of 54. Her death came just days after she had candidly disclosed that her battle with bowel cancer had reached her brain.
Jules, who gained fame on the Nine Network’s reality series in 2019 alongside her husband, Cam Merchant, took to Instagram on Wednesday to recount the final words she exchanged with Mel. The 44-year-old reality TV star expressed the emotional weight of their last communication.
In what would be her final message to Mel, Jules sent a tender text on Tuesday night, conveying her affection and support. “Just messaging to tell you that I love you and I’m thinking of you,” Jules wrote, capturing the deep bond and sincerity of their friendship.
The reality show favourite, 44, revealed that she had sent Mel a sweet text message on Tuesday night.
‘Just messaging to tell you that I love you and I’m thinking of you,’ Jules wrote in her message.
Captioning the heart-rending post, Jules said that she took comfort in knowing her final words to Mel were filled with love.
Jules Robinson has revealed the haunting message she sent to Mel Schilling on the night of her death. Jules, who appeared on the Nine reality juggernaut in 2019 with husband Cam Merchant, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the last words she ever said to MelÂ
The Married At First Sight relationship coach tragically died on Tuesday, aged 54, just days after revealing her bowel cancer had spread to her brain
‘I sent Mel a message last night before bed,’ Jules wrote.
‘And waking to this, I’m choosing to believe there was a little moment of connection there. That brings me some comfort.’
Jules’ husband Cam Merchant also took to Instagram to share his heartbreak.
He posted a photo showing himself, Jules, and their children, Oliver, five, and Carter, one, enjoying some quality time with Mel.
‘Truly devastating,’ he wrote.
‘You are a beautiful soul @mel_schilling1. Thank you for your incredible friendship. Thank you for being so inspiring. Rest peacefully. We will love you always.’Â
Mel’s husband, Gareth Brisbane, confirmed the news of her death on Tuesday in a beautiful statement, shared to Instagram, in which he spoke about her love for him and their daughter Madison, ten.
He wrote: ‘Melanie Jane Brisbane-Schilling passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love.
The reality show favourite, 44, revealed that she had sent Mel a sweet text message on Tuesday night. ‘Just messaging to tell you that I love you and I’m thinking of you,’ Jules wrote in her message
‘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.’
Gareth continued: ‘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.’
Jules’ husband Cam Merchant also took to Instagram to share his heartbreak. He posted a photo showing himself, Jules, and their children, Oliver, five, and Carter, one, enjoying some quality time with Mel
Rounding out his statement, Gareth urged Mel’s fans to ‘live life to the full.’
‘Life can be beautiful, and life can be incredibly cruel. But ultimately, life is fleeting, fragile, and tomorrow is promised to no one. If you can do anything to honour Mel, please live life to the full, love your people well, and try not to sweat the small stuff,’ he wrote.
‘I had 15 wonderful years with my soulmate, and it was the privilege of my life to be by her side. For that, I will be forever thankful.
‘Goodbye, my love. My one. Until we meet again.’
Mel helmed the expert panel of the Australian franchise for 12 seasons and also appeared in five series of the UK version on Channel 4.
She had announced she would be stepping back from filming earlier this year to prioritise her family and health.
Just last week, the dating expert revealed that her cancer had spread to her brain and there was nothing more doctors could do, leading to an outpouring of support.
Meanwhile, Jules and Cam are recognised as one of the most successful couples in the history of Married At First Sight.